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  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Food Stamps Traded for Drugs and Cash, Welcome Crackdown Coming

    Florida is notorious for Medicare fraud, and we also have more than our fair share of food stamp fraud. At least Miami residents can console themselves with the fact that our food stamp defrauders are not as shameless as those in other states.EBT cards, modern-day food stamps, are being traded for c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Florida Woman Offers Sex in Exchange for Two McDonald's Dollar Menu Cheeseburgers

    We're not sure that sex with a prostitute whose fee is two cheeseburgers would actually be worth it. In fact, maybe just eating the cheeseburgers ourselves would be a better use of our resources. How good could it be for two cheap burgers? We'll never know though, because the cheeseburger bugger is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Michael Allman Talks the Allman Bros, Drinkin', Fightin', and Groupies

    ​The Allman Brothers are legends of Southern rock. And they rep Georgia hard. But their Florida roots are stronger than a Daytona chrome pipe. Michael Allman, son of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitar god Gregg Allman, tours all over America spreading his family's blend of roots, rock, and bl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Armed Robber Drops His Gun, Returns To Buy It Back From Victims For $40

    ​A Bradenton man was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday morning after trying to rob two men, getting pepper sprayed in the face, dropping his gun, running away -- and then came back to try to buy the gun back for $40. Only to get pepper sprayed in the face yet again.Oh, Florida.

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    Florida Teacher Anne Wampole Suspended for Being at School Super Drunk

    ​There are only a handful of jobs where working under the influence of alcohol may be a benefit: stripper, news blogger, game show host. High school teacher certainly isn't one of them, as Bayshore High School's Anne Wampole has found out the hard way.

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Florida Man on Trial for Possession of Crack Pipe Shows Up to Court With a Crack Pipe

    Ramos's dueling mug shots. ​Perhaps you remember the Broward County man who showed up to court for his trial on drug trafficking charges in a shirt that was printed with crack cocaine cooking instructions. He might have the upper hand in fashion, but in terms of pure ballsiness/stupidity, he has n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Miami Among America's "Most Overpriced Cities"

    ​In news that will shock no one who eats out on South Beach, parks in Brickell or tries to buy some influence with the Miami-Dade County Commission (those lobbying fees ain't cheap!), Miami has been honored this morning as one of the most overpriced towns in the nation.High unemployment, skyrocket ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 2, 2012

    Down and Derby

    ​In news that will shock no one who eats out on South Beach, parks in Brickell or tries to buy some influence with the Miami-Dade County Commission (those lobbying fees ain't cheap!), Miami has been honored this morning as one of the most overpriced towns in the nation.High unemployment, skyrocket ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Gandhi Lora, Convicted Sex Offender, Still Collects $7,200-Per-Month MDPD Pension

    via Florida Sex Offender RegistryGandhi Lora​Seven years ago, an ex-Miami-Dade cop named Gandhi Lora was convicted of producing and possessing dozens of kiddie porn images, sent to prison, and forced to register as a sex offender. Today he's not only free but also still earning a $7,200-per-month ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Strap-On Dildo Beatdown Leads to Florida Woman's Arrest

    Jantavia Taylor​If lesbians can't even keep it classy in Florida, there really is no hope for our state's weird-news reputation.Jantavia Taylor was arrested for felony domestic assault after allegedly trying to beat up her live-in girlfriend with a strap-on dildo. No, we don't mean "beat up" in an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Florida Woman Arrested for Posing as Her Husband's Ex on Craigslist and Posting BDSM Ads

    Natasha Larson​Bradenton, Florida resident Natasha Larson really doesn't like her new husband's ex-wife, Tracy Wilder. So she decided to post ads on Craigslist while posing as the ex looking for men who would be interested in coming by and roughing Wilder up. Larson has now been arrested and faces ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Florida Marlins Not First Baseball Players To Be Spooked By Ghosts At St. Petersburg's Vinoy Hotel

    "That voice just now-- what was it?"​We like the idea that, in his final hours as the Florida Marlins manager, Edwin Rodriguez spent his time comforting relief pitchers who were terrified of ghosts. It'd be fitting for one of the youngest teams in baseball.

  • News

    May 19, 2011

    Guns online: No permit needed

    "That voice just now-- what was it?"​We like the idea that, in his final hours as the Florida Marlins manager, Edwin Rodriguez spent his time comforting relief pitchers who were terrified of ghosts. It'd be fitting for one of the youngest teams in baseball.

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    To Eat or Not to Eat... the Couch

    via Flickr walknbostonLooks like somebody threw up on the sidewalk.​Yum. Look at that plump, juicy... sofa?You might be familiar with pica -- the disorder that leads people to eat stuff like soap, chalk, batteries, coins, hair, and dirt -- from watching the show My Strange Addiction on T ... More >>

  • News

    March 17, 2011

    Steve Berke: Comedian for Miami Beach mayor

    via Flickr walknbostonLooks like somebody threw up on the sidewalk.​Yum. Look at that plump, juicy... sofa?You might be familiar with pica -- the disorder that leads people to eat stuff like soap, chalk, batteries, coins, hair, and dirt -- from watching the show My Strange Addiction on T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Shocking Finding: Retirees Love Florida

    ​Florida really is Heaven's waiting room. According to a new study by Portfolio.com, the Sunshine State is by far the most popular destination for retirees, which has major implications as the gigantic baby boomer population continues to enter retirement age. The good news for Miamians who hate ol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Alex Sink Picks Up Endorsement From Every Major Newspaper in the State

    In an age when the broadsheets are struggling and anyone can make their own mini-endorsements on Twitter or Facebook, do newspaper endorsements still matter? The Democratic Governor nominee better hope so. She's walked away with the support of every major newspaper's editorial board in the state. Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Florida Cities Dominate List of "Divorce Capitols;" Miami is Number 26

    ​Florida's constitution strictly forbids gays from marrying, but what about the Sunshine State's straights? They're obviously doing such a fine job of upholding the sanctity of marriage, right? Apparently not so. The Daily Beast has compiled a list of "the 50 cities with the worst divorce rates," ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    Miami Heat Dancer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

    ​The Miami Heat's dance squad is the best in the NBA, and for many dancers getting to take to the hardwood at American Airline Arena is a dream come true. Sadly, Nancy G. Lopez-Ruiz will never get to make that debut. The 22-year-old had recently signed to the squad, but was killed in a tragic moto ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    Marco Rubio, Tea Party pretty boy

    ​The Miami Heat's dance squad is the best in the NBA, and for many dancers getting to take to the hardwood at American Airline Arena is a dream come true. Sadly, Nancy G. Lopez-Ruiz will never get to make that debut. The 22-year-old had recently signed to the squad, but was killed in a tragic moto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Sen. Mike Bennett Caught Looking at Porn During Abortion Debate

    from the Sunshine State News ServiceSen. Bennett looking at porn on the Senate floor​During the closing days of Florida's 2010 congressional session, Senators were fiercely debating a controversial bill that tells women and their doctors what to do with their bodies. Republican Sen. Mike Bennett o ... More >>

  • News

    January 7, 2010

    Chinese drywall has screwed thousands of South Florida homeowners

    from the Sunshine State News ServiceSen. Bennett looking at porn on the Senate floor​During the closing days of Florida's 2010 congressional session, Senators were fiercely debating a controversial bill that tells women and their doctors what to do with their bodies. Republican Sen. Mike Bennett o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    Food News Roundup: Cuban Coffee, Allergies, Low Fat, Ice Balls, Super Brawl, and Local Milk

    According to organizers, attendance at Americas Food & Beverage Show up 10%. [Herald]Australian reality-tv star Tabatha Coffey loves Cuban food and Cuban coffee. [NBCmiami]This blog beat the Herald on the Natural Choice Vending interview by over two months. [Herald] [ShortOrder]Miami company rel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Miami, Again, Among 20 Worst Economically Performing Metro Areas

    No, this isn't a temperature chart. The 20 weakest metros are dotted in red. ​Florida dominates the list of 20 metropolitan areas still struggling to make an economic turnaround. Eight Florida areas make up the bottom rung of worst-performing cities in Brooking's latest MetroMonitor Report.&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Food News Roundup - Haiti, Cuba, Hunger, Top Chef, Nachos, and Opium

    Rotten food donations leave Haitians hungry. [SunJournal]Wal Mart Stores experiments with latin themed super store Mas Club, while Winn Dixie adds signs in Spanish and stocks ethnic merchandise. [WallStreetJournal]Florida Chef Ron Duprat represents for Miami Haitians on upcoming season of Bravo's To ... More >>

  • News

    July 9, 2009

    Letters from the Issue of July 9, 2009

    "I am sad to report I lost a few brain cells while reading your article."

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Study: Miami Amongst 20 Weakest Metro Areas

    via Brookings InstituteFlorida is the only state that starts with an FHere's the bad news: According to a new study of the 100 most populous metro areas in America by the Brookings Institution, the Miami area, including the rest of South Florida, is one of the 20 economically weakest metro areas in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Orange You Glad You Got "Squeezed" for 35 Mil?

    Problem: Too many shoppers recognize logoSome of my favorite boondoggles over the years have involved the vast sums stupid companies have spent to fix what ain't broke. Our latest example is Tropicana, headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. In a classic act of desperation, the ailing orange juice prod ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    Hog Huntin' in the Glades

    A lost art or a horrible slaughter? It's all in the eye of the hunter.

  • Music

    July 10, 2008

    Vans Warped Tour Hits Miami

    Our must-see picks for this year's edition.

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    Last Night: We the Kings, the Cab, Metro Station, and Cobra Starship at Culture Room

    Our must-see picks for this year's edition.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2007

    Justice for All?

    Our must-see picks for this year's edition.

  • Recreation

    May 15, 2003

    BEST TENNIS COURTS

    Flamingo Park Tennis Center

  • News

    January 17, 2002

    The Accidental Terrorist

    He stumbled into a group of Muslim extremists with plans to attack America. Then he stumbled into Miami. Today Shaheed Mohamed is nowhere to be found.

  • News

    August 17, 2000

    Complaint Central

    Did you get your Herald today? Are you sure?

  • News

    June 10, 1999

    News of the Weird

    Did you get your Herald today? Are you sure?

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    The Truly Amazing Game

    No football rivalry in the nation tops the contest between Jackson and Northwestern high schools. But the Soul Bowl's success could also be its ruin.

  • News

    March 13, 1997

    Beaten to a Pulp

    Ironbeer entrepreneur Pedro Blanco thought he had a fruitful contract to can Tropicana juice. Now all he's got is a bankrupt business.

  • News

    October 19, 1995

    Cuba Bound

    Key West to Havana is a grand tradition, a boater's delight, and a lively tourist adventure. Bon voyage!

  • News

    May 4, 1994

    Wrong and Wrong in the Morning

    ZETA 4's famed mouthoffs fall for a world-class con man

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