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2012 Stories by Michael E. Miller

• Debbie Wasserman Schultz Speech Canceled After Mitt Romney Supporter Throws Hissy Fit

  published May 25, 2012

  Debbie Wasserman Schultz is one of the Democratic Party's fiercest defenders of Israel. She was the first Jewish congresswoman elected from Florida, she backed George W. Bush's hardline approach to pe... More >>

• Couple Sues Miami Doctor Over Botched Circumcision That Left Son's Penis "Unsightly"

  published May 23, 2012

  A husband and wife are suing their Miami doctor over a botched circumcision that left their infant son with a "unsightly... and permanently scarred" penis. Steven and Keka Lorenzana of Coral Gables fi... More >>

• Eduardo Saverin, Miami-Raised Facebook Founder, Slammed Over Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to Avoid Taxes

  published May 24, 2012

  Eduardo Saverin, Miami-Raised Facebook Founder, Slammed Over Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to Avoid Taxes More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Miami-Dade Police Lured Robbers to the Redland, Then Shot Them

  published May 24, 2012

  Miami-Dade Police Lured Robbers to the Redland, Then Shot Them More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Eduardo Saverin, Miami-Raised Facebook Founder, Said He Cared Nothing For U.S. "Beyond the Mere Use of Its Resources"

  published May 18, 2012

  For the first time, Facebook will put its stock up for public sale today. The company will instantly land at least $16 billion, pushing its value to well over $100 billion. Wunderkind CEO Mark Zuckerb... More >>

• Ronald Miranda, Killer Who Hid in Florida City for Decades, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

  published May 16, 2012

  Ronald Miranda, one of the FBI's most wanted men who disappeared for 31 years only to resurface in Florida City, will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. The 65-year-old was convicted last ... More >>

• Howard Knepper, Miami's Presidential Candidate, Wants to Invade Cuba and Protect a Chimp Named Jerome

  published May 16, 2012

  Howard Knepper wants your vote for president. He also wants to invade Cuba. Most importantly, however, he wants you to tell you a story about a chimpanzee named Jerome and his donuts.The completely un... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Mitt Romney "Sucked the Life Blood" Out of Miami Company, Says Disgusted Ex-Employee

  published May 15, 2012

  When Cindy Hewitt thinks about what happened here at this now-defunct laboratory near the Miami River back in 1998, she shivers with disgust.She was a human resources manager for a medical company cal... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Carlos Morales Won $66,000 from Showgirls Strip Club, So Why Is He Picketing Downtownr

  published May 15, 2012

  If you walk past the Miami-Dade County courthouse this week, you'll probably see a clean-cut Cuban in slacks, a dress shirt, and rimless glasses. Carlos Morales will be holding a large white sign with... More >>

• Mentally Disturbed, Miami Booty Bass Group, Threatens Lawsuit Over Buffalo Wild Wings Ad

  published May 17, 2012

  Mentally Disturbed, Miami Booty Bass Group, Threatens Lawsuit Over Buffalo Wild Wings Ad More >>

• Showgirls Strip Club Bouncers Broke Patron's Ankle in Bathroom Brawl

  published May 17, 2012

  Showgirls Strip Club Bouncers Broke Patron's Ankle in Bathroom Brawl More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Mentally Disturbed, Miami Booty Bass Group, Threatens Lawsuit Over Buffalo Wild Wings Ad

  published May 14, 2012

  This past March, Gabriel Perez was sitting in his Cape Coral home watching the NCAA basketball tournament when the game cut to commercial. He sat chuckling at a Buffalo Wild Wings ad.You remember the ... More >>

• Ozzie Guillen Heckled by Houston Astros Fans Dressed as Fidel Castro

  published May 11, 2012

  It's been one month since Marlins skipper Ozzie Guillen infamously muttered his undying love for Fidel Castro. And even though Guillen apologized and the Marlins say the matter is done and dusted, the... More >>

• Three Reasons the Miami Heat Will Knock Out the Knicks Tonight

  published May 09, 2012

  In Game Four between the Heat and the Knicks, LeBron and D-Wade seemed to decide their buddy 'Melo needed at least one win to save face in New York, so they downed some Quaaludes and let the Knicks ha... More >>

• Miami Company eLandia Accused of Stranding Couple in American Samoa

  published May 10, 2012

  Miami Company eLandia Accused of Stranding Couple in American Samoa More >>

• American Samoa Nightmare: Couple Says Miami Company Stranded Them On Tiny Island

  published May 07, 2012

  When Alan Lara touched down in American Samoa, he was looking for a fresh start. Bluesky Communications, a subsidiary of Miami-based eLandia, had agreed to pay the Mexican engineer and his fiancee to ... More >>

• Leader Perfume Rips Off Latin American Buyers, Disgruntled Customers Say

  published May 04, 2012

  Last week, Riptide received a mysterious complaint from a Brazilian reader who had an intriguing allegation: Located in 2800 Biscayne Boulevard -- the building that, until last year, housed Miami New ... More >>

• Two Miami Brothers Charged With Stealing $80 Million in Drugs From Eli Lilly Warehouse

  published May 03, 2012

  Miami brothers Amaury and Amed Villa have been charged with one of the biggest thefts ever in the United States.According to indictments unsealed earlier today, the Villas stole $80 million worth of p... More >>

• Occupy Miami: After May Day Arrests, Has the Movement Completely Burned Outr

  published May 02, 2012

  May Day was supposed to mark Occupy Miami's reemergence as a force for good. Instead, it raised questions about how much longer the movement will survive in Miami.City police arrested three protesters... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Three Occupy Miami Members Arrested During May Day Protest Downtown, Police and Protesters Both Claim Violence UPDATED

  published May 01, 2012

  Miami Police arrested at least two three Occupy Miami members today during a May Day protest downtown. Brian Tangherlini, 22, and Rolando Prieto, 23, were arrested after ignoring orders to get out of ... More >>

• Travel Agency Destroyed, Owner Suspects It Was Firebombed For Booking Trips to Cuba

  published Apr 27, 2012

  A Coral Gables travel agency exploded into flames early this morning. Police dogs detected accelerant inside the burnt out building, according to Channel 10 News. And the agency's owner says she suspe... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Toilets, Hand Guns and Mugshots: Ten Places the City of Miami Should Sell Advertising

  published Apr 27, 2012

  God bless you, City Hall. Just when we begin to think that you are completely irrelevant, you burst back into our lives with a controversial proposal to plaster Miami with more gaudy logos and revenue... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Port of Miami Deep Dredge Clears Final Hurdle As Environmentalists Drop Lawsuit

  published Apr 25, 2012

  Prepare to be dredged.After a five-month legal standoff over a controversial plan to deepen the Port of Miami using explosive charges, environmentalists have relented. Three groups opposed to the proj... More >>

• Miami Palmetto's Custodian and Security Guard Arrested for Stealing $6,127 of School Property

  published Apr 25, 2012

  Smell those flowersr Spring is in the air in Miami. So, too, is spring cleaning. But some people seem to have a hard time distinguishing the seasonal pick-up from the year-round five finger discount.T... More >>

• Joe Biden Visits Everglades, Stumps for Obama and Bill Nelson, Does Not Kill a Burmese Python

  published Apr 23, 2012

  It was an entrance worthy of Vladimir Putin.Joe Biden roared his air boat to a halt in the Everglades. Miccosukee war paint smeared his face. Swamp spray glistened on his bare chest. The Veep then tos... More >>