Email Author Francisco Alvarado

Awards

• 2011 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published July 8, 2010

  "Death Row"

• 2010 - Sunshine State Awards/South Florida Society of Professional Journalists, published September 3, 2009

  "On the Level"

• 2010 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published September 3, 2009

  "On the Level"

• 2010 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published October 15, 2009

  "Work It, Jerry!"

• 2010 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published September 17, 2009

  "Baby Got Fatback!"

• 2009 - Education Reporting Awards/National Education Writers Association, published May 1, 2008

  "F-School Bomb"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 30, 2008

  "Voter Fraud Ahead"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 22, 2008

  "Burn, Baby, Burn"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 8, 2008

  "Killers in the Can"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published January 10, 2008

  "Wet Foot, Dusty Foot"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published October 23, 2008

  "Dead Weight"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published May 1, 2008

  "The F-School Bomb"

• 2009 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published May 1, 2008

  "The F-School Bomb"

• 2009 - Sunshine State Awards/South Florida Society of Professional Journalists, published September 11, 2008

  "Missing Peace"

• 2009 - Sunshine State Awards/South Florida Society of Professional Journalists, published December 11, 2008

  "No Fear"

• 2008 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published August 2, 2007

  "Bad Apple"

• 2006 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published January 27, 2005

  "Crack Kills"

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2010 Stories by Francisco Alvarado

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  FEATURED STORY

  Rick Scott Should Follow Arizona's Lead In Favor of Medical Marijuana

  published Nov 17, 2010

  Considering our new governor loves Arizona's controversial immigration law so much he wants to create a similar one in Florida, we think Rick Scott should also consider the Grand Canyon state's accept... More >>

• Miami funeral home owner Rafaiy Alkhalifa has claims piling up

  published November 18, 2010

  Miami funeral home owner Rafaiy Alkhalifa has claims piling up More >>

• Tone Loc Headlines the Tuesday at the Delano Anniversary Party

  published Nov 15, 2010

  Oh you fancy huhr For people gawkers and celeb stalkers, Tuesday nights at the Delano's Blue Door restaurant has been the spot for the past four years. Longtime South Beach promoters Tommy Pooch and A... More >>

• Claims Piling Up on Funeral Home Owner Rafaiy Alkhalifa

  published Nov 15, 2010

   When Lazaro Morera's father passed away October 29, the unemployed Cuban-American thought he had the funeral covered. He was wrong. Despite having paid $2,540 to Funeraria Latina Nacional at 151... More >>

• Buju Banton Wins Ruling For Release

  published Nov 10, 2010

  Reggae star Buju Banton, who faces a February retrial on a criminal charge of conspiring to buy cocaine from an undercover police officer, could soon be released from Tampa jail. He has been locked up... More >>

• Palmetto Bay Mayoral Candidate Peter England's Dirty Laundering

  published Nov 09, 2010

  The Village of Palmetto Bay's new mayor might have been at the center of one of the biggest scandals to rock Miami's most recognizable homeless charity, Camillus House. Peter England, who faces Shelle... More >>

• Peter England: Palmetto Bay mayoral candidate accused of wrongdoing at Camillus House

  published November 11, 2010

  Peter England: Palmetto Bay mayoral candidate accused of wrongdoing at Camillus House More >>

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  Proposed Miami skate park pits skaters against preservationists

  published November 11, 2010

  Proposed Miami skate park pits skaters against preservationists More >>

• Monestime Supporters Done Good

  published Nov 03, 2010

  We've always dreamed of county commission meeting days when we wouldn't have to hear another "can I get a skinny minute" from Dorrin Rolle. We've been waiting for the Ghetto Governor to get kicked out... More >>

• Election Day Recap: A Real Life Montgomery Burns Poised to Lead Florida

  published Nov 03, 2010

  Watching last night's election results pour in, Banana Republican could only take solace that Dorrin Rolle is no longer a Miami-Dade County commissioner and that state legislators will no longer have ... More >>

• South Miami Supports Medical Marijuana

  published Nov 03, 2010

  On Monday night, the South Miami city commission took a giant leap forward in the pro-marijuana debate. Commissioners voted 3-1 to push the Florida Legislature and the federal government to authorize ... More >>

• Miami Beach Marijuana Petition Gatherer Harassed By Los Puercos

  published Nov 02, 2010

  Looks like four of Miami Beach's boys in blue didn't get to eat any doughnuts this past October 27. The cops, probably ornery from their lack of sugary dough treat intake, took out their frustrations ... More >>

• Former Marlins Excel in Fall Classic

  published Oct 29, 2010

  Watching Cody Ross rip through Major League Baseball's postseason got us wondering about former Florida Marlins who have tasted sweet success during the Fall Classic since the team won the World Serie... More >>

• Is That A Shark's Tooth or Is Thomas Kramer Ready For Happy Timer

  published Oct 28, 2010

  We won't lie. We absolutely love that multimillionaire playboy real estate developer Thomas Kramer is such a big social media whore.Here's a guy who narrowly escapes criminal charges and a civil judgm... More >>

• Steve Marin Is A Big Winner In 2010 Elections

  published Oct 28, 2010

  As the 2010 election cycle winds down in the next six days, Banana Republican would like to congratulate lobbyist and campaign consultant Steve Marin for pulling in the big bucks. And if any of his ca... More >>

• Hank Adorno Is A Bad Man, Part II

  published Oct 27, 2010

  Turns out Papa Dios doesn't take prayers from Hank Adorno. The South Florida Business Journal reports that the Florida Supreme Court has suspended the prominent Miami attorney from practicing law. And... More >>

• Mayoral aide Ada Rojas fights Obama roadblock

  published October 28, 2010

  Mayoral aide Ada Rojas fights Obama roadblock More >>

• A Tomas Regalado Employee Goes to Jail During Obama's Last Visit

  published Oct 25, 2010

  Next time President Barack Obama is in town, Ada Rojas may want to steer clear of his motorcade. Or hope that her boss, Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, melts his icy relationship with the city's boys in b... More >>

• Uncle Luke and Vicious Sid Squash Their Beef

  published Oct 21, 2010

  As expected, Miami New Times columnist Luther Campbell and WQAM talk show host Sid Rosenberg put on a delightfully entertaining debate yesterday regarding the state of the University of Miami football... More >>

• Action Fight League Holding Audition for MMA Hopefuls

  published Oct 21, 2010

  Attention big palookas dreaming of being the next Brock Lesnar! The Action Fight League wants to see if you have what it takes to enter the octagon at the Hard Rock Live. The AFL is hosting an MMA aud... More >>

• Uncle Luke vs. Vicious Sid

  published Oct 20, 2010

  Miami New Times columnist Luther Campbell has launched a twitter war against WQAM sports talk personality Sid Rosenberg, whose controversial on-the-air antics put him on an even playing field against ... More >>

• Manny Diaz and Michael Bloomberg Team Up Against Gerrymandering

  published Oct 14, 2010

  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is coming to bat for his homeboy, former Miami rMayor Manny Diaz, this Friday. The pair will lay out their reasons for supporting amendments 5 and 6 on the Novemb... More >>

• Magic City Casino Owner Moves Forward With Poker Room Plan

  published Oct 13, 2010

  A petition filed this past September 10 with the state Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering rshows the owners of Magic City Casino are serious about expanding their gambling operation beyond Flagler Stree... More >>

• Daphne Campbell: Big debts, shady dealings

  published October 14, 2010

  Daphne Campbell: Big debts, shady dealings More >>

• A Lobbyist's Wife Gets Her Way at Miami CRA

  published Oct 07, 2010

  Man, we knew Miami City Commissioner Marc Sarnoff could be a prickly son of gun, but his meddling in a billing issue shows he can be both petty and vindictive as well.According to a June 1 memo by for... More >>