One-on-one with State Sen. Jason Pizzo | Facing South Florida CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to Democratic State Senator Jason Pizzo, the incoming minority leader, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The two discuss, among other things, the inadequacy of the state flooding budget, resiliency, and an apparent state government disconnect when it comes to the needs to offset flood damage impacts in counties like Miami-Dade and Broward. Guest: State Sen. Jason Pizzo/(D) South Florida/Incoming Minority Leader

Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Domestic Connectivity with New Flights to NekemteFavoriteReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has launched thrice-weekly flights to Nekemte’s Gudina Tumsa Airport. This project is part of our vision to expand our domestic destinations nationwide with a firm determination to strengthen regional connectivity. Ethiopian Airlines, aiming to expand its domestic network to 31 destinations from the current 23 by 2035, has already started constructing and upgrading domestic airports and aviation facilities to provide more extensive and advanced flight services across the country. The newly completed airport facility is part of Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to enhance the socio-economic and cultural connections between Ethiopian cities and beyond. Recently inaugurated projects include Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Terminal I, Axum Yohannes IV Airport, Jinka Airport Terminal, and Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport, with more projects set for completion soon.

Mobilizing all generations in support of sustainable land stewardship is the focus of Desertification and Drought Day 2024, celebrated on 17 June, marking a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat land degradation and drought. They are key to transforming their communities and driving innovation in sustainable land management. The event culminated in a series of announcements and commitments to promote sustainable land management. A new programme to train youth negotiators to become future decision-makers on land and drought issues was launched. Sri Lanka held an awareness-raising campaign, Guatemala linked sustainable development and land management, and Moldova held an interregional meeting on drought and land degradation neutrality.

Miami-Dade's new mental health facility opening delays | Facing South Florida There was an extraordinary hearing in Miami Federal Court this week, in which a judge grilled Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about why a new Mental Health facility the county has been promising, still isn't open. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed. Guest: Brittany Wallman/Miami Herald Reporter

The Downtown Bazaar’s future may rely on a new kind of ownership structure. One of the potential solutions, proposed by the bazaar’s tenants, is to shift to a more cooperative ownership model. The bazaar’s tenants – five restaurants and one boutique – would have the opportunity to take over the lease and share ownership. Downtown Bazaar, at former EXPO space, opens Monday Downtown Bazaar will open to the public Monday, bringing international all-stars from the West Side Bazaar to Buffalo’s Theatre District. The Downtown Bazaar opened in April 2023, followed by the new West Side Bazaar facility six months later.

4 indicted Miami-Dade Police officers in UPS shooting have surrendered A Broward County grand jury has issued indictments on four Miami-Dade Police officers after a fatal shootout in 2019, where a UPS driver and another driver were killed.

A survey involving the drilling of 19 wells in the Ogaden region confirmed the presence of 21.336 billion cubic meters of natural gas. This latest discovery adds to Ethiopia's existing oil and natural gas deposits found in six locations across the country. Expressing confidence in a swift development process, State Minister of Mines Million Mathewos stated the government's aim to bring the newly discovered natural gas into production by next year. Beyond natural gas, Ethiopia is also focusing on geothermal energy development. Ethiopia made an announcement In August 2022 that it discovered 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Ogaden.

“Ethiopia is a very conservative Christian country where the majority of the people don’t care about the rest of the world,” he says, explaining that the way things are done in the Western world would be of little interest or concern to many Ethiopians, particularly those who live in the countryside.

The Council of Ministers has proposed a draft amendment to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to address limitations in the current legislation. The amendment aims to support development initiatives, promote national prosperity, and align with evolving international financial practices. The Council also reviewed a draft bill concerning the operation of banks. During the same year, the National Bank stated that it was preparing to invite international financial institutions into the Ethiopian financial sector. This bill would establish regulations for the entry of foreign banks into the Ethiopian financial system.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirms the Ethiopia's airports are free from security threats. This announcement follows a rigorous security audit conducted by ICAO. During a press conference, Asrat Kejela, Director of the Civil Aviation Security Main Department, revealed details of the audit. ICAO experts assessed eight key elements and nine specific areas of aviation security, ultimately commending Ethiopia's strong security framework. This ICAO clearance allows Ethiopia to expand its flight routes without additional security checks and creates a favorable environment for other airlines to operate.

However, when the East African country rings in its New Year in a few months, it will technically be 2017, according to the Ethiopian calendar. So why is Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country, seven years and eight months “behind” much of the rest of the world? Although much of the rest of the world went on to adopt the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia has kept its own. Even something as simple as applying for a birth certificate can pose problems when attempting to merge the Ethiopian system and the Western system. Tekle stresses that the traditional Ethiopian calendar, based on the teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, isn’t even the only functioning calendar in the country.

Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed is evaluating the fiscal year's final 100 days of resultsEthiopia's economy has performed well over the past ten months in the main macroeconomic sectors, suggesting that the country may be able to reach its 7.9 per cent growth target for the current fiscal year. This is reported by ENA . According to Fitsum Assefa, Ethiopia's Minister of Planning and Development, the nation has received US$3.2 billion in foreign direct investment in the past 10 months, a 14.3 per cent increase over the same period previous year. She went on to say that since the same time last year, the state budget deficit has decreased by 14 per cent. During the aforementioned months, jobs were produced for over 300,000 Americans overseas and 2.5 million citizens at home.

Man accused of killing woman and baby in Deerfield Beach Police say they have identified the woman and baby who were killed in a Deerfield Beach shooting earlier this week, along with the gunman.

The ‘Licensing Supervision of Banking Business Large Exposures to Counterparty or Group of Connected Counterparties’ directive caps bank exposure at 25 percent, limiting aggregate exposure and credit concentration. The directive obliges banks to submit monthly reports detailing exposures of counterparties that exceed 10 percent of the bank’s capital. The ‘Licensing and Supervision of Banking Business Exposure to Related Party’ directive sets rules about conflict of interest in the loan approval process. I believe NBE regulators are unnerved by the concerning findings revealed by the Financial Stability report a few months back. Abdulmenan argues the scenario could have been averted entirely if the NBE had been diligently carrying out its regulatory duties.

A new digital vehicle fleet management system for trucks was inaugurated today on the Addis Ababa-Djibouti corridor, marking a major advancement in trade between Ethiopia and Djibouti. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Djiboutian government, the European Union, and regional organizations. The system employs RFID technology to track trucks in real-time, streamline logistics, and cut wait times at ports. Djibouti's Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment, Hassan Houmed, highlighted the system’s alignment with Djibouti's Vision 2035 to digitize the logistics sector. Djibouti’s Minister of Trade and Tourism, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, emphasized its importance for regional economic integration.