MIAMI (TNND) — The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday naming a street “President Donald J. Trump Avenue.”

The resolution states that the City of Hialeah, Florida wants Miami-Dade County to install signs indicating the codesignation of a stretch of Palm Avenue as “President Donald J. Trump Avenue” on street signs and traffic light poles.

Four Democratic commissioners and five Republican commissioners voted in favor of the resolution, according to the Miami Herald. Republican Commissioner Kevin Cabrera wrote on X Tuesday the designation “serves as a lasting tribute to [President-elect Donald Trump’s] leadership and vision for our nation.”

Commissioner Marleine Bastien was the only Democrat to oppose the resolution, the Miami Herald reported. She reportedly said in her reasoning that “falsehoods about Haitians eating cats and dogs in Ohio” and “derogatory comments about Haiti, Mexico, and some African countries in the past” are examples of trauma inflicted on some citizens during the campaign season.

“I respect the fact that President Trump won the popular vote, the Electoral College and Miami-Dade County,” the Miami Herald quoted her as saying. “However, his victory does not erase the collective trauma that immigrants and citizens alike felt during this election cycle.”

Cabrera reportedly said before the board meeting that the resolution shouldn’t be controversial because other streets are named after politicians.

“President Donald J. Trump Avenue is a meaningful tribute to Miami-Dade’s values of freedom and opportunity, reflecting a community that appreciates strong leadership,” he said, according to the Miami Herald.

The City of Hialeah voted for Palm Avenue’s codesignation last year, but waited until after the 2024 presidential election to request approval from Miami-Dade County, according to the newspaper. The approval reportedly allows the new name to have more prominence.

Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo celebrated the passage of the resolution Tuesday, writing on X the renaming of the avenue honors Trump’s “steadfast commitment to putting America first and prioritizing the needs of the American people.”

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards square off in a battle between the top and bottom seeds in the Eastern Conference.

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) vs. Washington Wizards (2-16)

Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland, OH

When: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 3

TV: Fanduel Sports Network Ohio (previously Bally Sports), NBA League Pass

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Line: Cavs -16

Expected Cavs starting lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen.

Cavs injury report: Ty Jerome – QUESTIONABLE (illness) Max Strus – OUT (ankle), Emoni Bates – OUT (knee), Dean Wade – QUESTIONABLE (ankle), JT Thor – OUT (G League), Luke Travers – OUT (G League)

Expected Wizards starting lineup: Jordan Poole, Malcom Brogdon, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr

Wizards injury report: Kyle Kuzma – OUT (rib), Saddiq Bey – OUT (knee), Tristen Vukcevic – OUT (knee)

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There will be no NBA Cup implications as both Cleveland and Washington have already been eliminated. Yet, this is another opportunity for the Cavaliers to add to their win total and fend off the Boston Celtics — who are quickly challenging the Cavs for the No. 1 seed despite their undefeated start.

Battle of youth

The Wizards are still in the thick of a rebuild. That means prospects such as Bilil Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Carlton “Bub” Carrington will all be on the floor tonight as the Cavaliers get a glimpse of this developing talent.

Sarr will pose an interesting matchup for Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. The No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, Sarr recently put up 20 points on 4-5 three-point shooting against the Chicago Bulls. It didn’t translate to a win (not even close) but Sarr’s potential floor spacing could give Cleveland’s frontcourt another chance at polishing their defense against perimeter-oriented bigs.

Getting back to Cleveland’s roots

The Cavaliers have predicated themselves on defense. Over the last three years, that’s been their calling card. But this year, things are beginning to shift — with the Cavs scoring in bunches and sometimes, not bringing the same energy on the defensive end.

The defense has slipped, falling to 19th over the last two weeks. They’ve struggled to contain the point of attack as drive-and-kick opportunities have led to a barrage of three-point shooting against them. Opponents are shooting the second-highest three-point percentage in the NBA versus Cleveland.

This is a trend the Cavaliers should look to course correct in tonight’s matchup. The Wizards have some firepower on offense but not enough to give this team any problems — as long as they take this matchup seriously.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Police are investigating a Monday morning murder at a gas station on the city’s East side.

Officers were called out to the Sunoco Gas Station at East 131st Street and Harvard Avenue around 10:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting.

This is in the city’s Union Miles neighborhood.

Cleveland EMS confirmed a male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and nobody was transported.

The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and remains on the loose.

19 News has reached out to Cleveland police for additional information.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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