John Pacenti is an Emmy award-winning investigative journalist and the Executive Editor of Miami Fourth Estate. With a focus on local news in Florida, particularly in Miami, John's work has appeared in various publications including The Palm Beach Post, Key Biscayne Independent, WLRN Public Radio & Television, and USA TODAY. He is known for his in-depth reporting on a wide range of topics, from community issues to criminal justice.
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John Pacenti's coverage focuses heavily on local news, with an emphasis on Key Biscayne and Miami. He frequently reports on evolving stories, government announcements, and breaking news related to government & politics, crime, and sports in the area.
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By: John Pacenti
Share articleA Jacksonville news organization’s reporting that the family of Rep. Vicki Lopez – who represents Key Biscayne – financially benefited from a bill she co-sponsored on school bus cameras has roiled the District 113 race. On Friday, the Miami Herald took back its endorsement of Lopez and gave its support to her opponent: Key […]
By: John Pacenti
Share articleFormer President Donald Trump has repeatedly called climate change a “hoax” and that sea-level rise would actually be a boon because it would create more oceanfront property. Vice President Kamala Harris, in contrast, visited Virginia Key last year to announce $562 million to combat climate change at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School saying […]
A video posted to social media shows a screeching Mercedes driven by a 17-year-old girl smashing into the gate of a $17 million home on exclusive Mashta island. Police responded within minutes. No one was hurt, but there was at least $30,000 in damages and the young island driver was issued a citation.
By: John Pacenti
Born and raised in Puerto Rico before settling in Key Biscayne, Jane Morales switched parties so she could vote for Nikki Haley in the presidential primary. Now she is a supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris.
By: Tony Winton, John Pacenti
Former EmeraldBay property manager Maria Rodriguez – the person who brought condo corruption to Key Biscayne's doorstop – received a sentence of three years of reporting probation on Friday, where under a plea agreement she won't even have a criminal record if she meets all conditions.
By: John Pacenti
Riding a big Florida turnout for former President Donald Trump, Scott beat Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 55.3% to 44.1%. The race was called by the Associated Press at 8:01 p.m. with 86% of the vote in.
Incumbents who represent Key Biscayne – whether it be Congress, the State Legislature or Miami-Dade – all cruised to victory on Tuesday night, dashing any hope of Democratic gains.
By: John Pacenti
Does a 14-point swing in the presidential election mean Key Biscayne has turned deep red from its former shade of political purple? Is it a “realignment,” a political science term for an election so transformative it results in a new political power structure that lasts for decades?
By: John Pacenti
A wedding band, a rosary, and a forlorn young dog led police to investigate a report of a possible jumper from the top of the Rickenbacker Causeway early Monday. But no one saw anybody jump or fall, and although police looked, there was no body recovered.
By: John Pacenti
Key Biscayne building officials on Friday will investigate whether Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar moved into her renovated condominium before the 14-unit complex received its temporary certificate of occupancy.
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