Features

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  Florida's Last Sexual Surrogate

  Sad stories and otherwise freaky tales.

  By Michael J. Mooney

  Thursday, July 03

  Part of him wanted to lay her down on the bed and hold her and make passionate love to her the way they do in romantic movies. Part of him... More >>
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  Tuner Chicks Pimp Their Rides

  Women spend big money tricking out cars, too.

  By Tamara Lush

  Thursday, June 26

  On a recent white-hot, windless Sunday afternoon, a pink Toyota Celica sits on a swath of asphalt on a drag strip at Countyline Raceway off... More >>
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  Black Tuna Gang Leader Gets Out of Jail

  Robert Platshorn was the first big bust of the War on Drugs. Almost 30 years later, he's free and talking.

  By Brantley Hargrove

  Thursday, June 19

  Robert Platshorn was a hostage, all right, but you wouldn't have known it from the lush Caribbean scenery outside his hotel window. You wouldn't... More >>
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  Shark Huggers

  Tourists can't wait to get next to them — even if they are eating machines.

  By Amy Guthrie

  Thursday, June 12

  Markus Groh felt uneasy aboard the M/V Shear Water. A buddy had talked him into booking a six-night trip on the charter boat with nine other... More >>
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  Miami Fury Football Still Struggles

  After a decade on the gridiron, the city's only women's pro squad tries to tackle a losing record.

  By Francisco Alvarado

  Thursday, June 05

  It's a blazing late May afternoon at Nathaniel "Traz" Powell Stadium near Opa-locka. The 29 members of the Miami Fury gather at the 50-yard line,... More >>