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Michael Miller

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    May 22, 2012

    Jared Chase: Before NATO 3, He Claimed To Be a Meth-Addicted, Gang-Affiliated Rapper

    Ten days after the City of Miami evicted the Occupy Miami camp from the Government Center downtown, reporter Michael Miller and I visited "Fort Peace," the inner city apartment complex opened as a safehouse to the movement by Rodrigo "Señor Paz" Duque.One of the first photos I shot, of seven Occupi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

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

    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 black lettering that reads, "Judge Victoria Platzer does not represent justice, only the will of th ... More >>

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    April 26, 2012

    Reader Mail: Carlos Gimenez Is a Catastrophe

    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 black lettering that reads, "Judge Victoria Platzer does not represent justice, only the will of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

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

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

  • News

    April 19, 2012

    Cuban Baseball Agents: Risks and Lies

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

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    April 12, 2012

    Marlins Stadium Morass: We Race From Downtown by Bike, Kayak, and Rickshaw

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

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    January 19, 2012

    Reader mail: It's time America takes care of its own people

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

  • News

    January 5, 2012

    Reader mail: Upscale-burger-joint trend needs to go

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

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    December 22, 2011

    Reader mail: "MAM board members should be indicted for stupidity"

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

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    November 10, 2011

    Reader mail: Go medieval on unprosecuted criminal bankers

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

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    September 15, 2011

    Reader mail: "Global warming no longer exists!"

    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 tossed a giant, dead Burmese python at the feet of a gaggle of reporters and screamed: "Are you not ent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Ironic Quote of the Week: Library-Closing Carlos Gimenez Says Favorite Book is Fahrenheit 451

    Wikimedia CommonsFirst go the libraries...​Miamians were pissed off yesterday about Carlos Gimenez's plan to shutter 13 libraries around town. So when we saw him at a groundbreaking ceremony today, we thought we'd ask Gimenez a simple question: what's his favorite book? His answer:  Fahrenhei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Miami New Times Wins Dozen Green Eyeshade Awards

    ​Miami News Times won 12 awards in the recently announced Green Eyeshade Awards, which recognizes excellence in journalism in 11 Southeastern states. In the non-daily division, Tim Elfrink took first place awards in business, technology, public affairs, and politics reporting, as well as seco ... More >>

  • News

    June 23, 2011

    Letters from the issue of June 23, 2011

    ​Miami News Times won 12 awards in the recently announced Green Eyeshade Awards, which recognizes excellence in journalism in 11 Southeastern states. In the non-daily division, Tim Elfrink took first place awards in business, technology, public affairs, and politics reporting, as well as seco ... More >>

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    June 9, 2011

    Letters from the issue of June 9, 2011

    ​Miami News Times won 12 awards in the recently announced Green Eyeshade Awards, which recognizes excellence in journalism in 11 Southeastern states. In the non-daily division, Tim Elfrink took first place awards in business, technology, public affairs, and politics reporting, as well as seco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Miguel Exposito Rebuts $20K Report, Doesn't Even Bother to Spell Author's Name Correctly

    Michael E. MillerMiami Police chief Miguel Exposito.​How little of a sh*t does Miami Police chief Miguel Exposito give about a recent report assessing his department?He didn't even bother to spell the author's name correctly in his response.But typos aside, Exposito's main arguments came through l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Michel Martelly, Haiti's New Pop Star President, Ain't Always So Sweet

    Michael E. MillerMichel "Sweet Micky" Martelly, Haiti's new president.​On March 20, after a fraudulent first-round of voting and weeks of riots, Haitians overwhelmingly elected a 50-year-old former pop star as president.Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly strolled into office with two-thirds of the vote ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly: Haiti Unprepared for Hurricane Season

    Michael E. MillerHaitian president Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly​Hurricane season starts tomorrow. And while South Florida is again bracing for the big one, nearby Haiti is still dangerously behind schedule after last year's devastating earthquake.Last summer the still-grieving country escaped the ... More >>

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    May 5, 2011

    Letters from the issue of May 5, 2011

    Michael E. MillerHaitian president Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly​Hurricane season starts tomorrow. And while South Florida is again bracing for the big one, nearby Haiti is still dangerously behind schedule after last year's devastating earthquake.Last summer the still-grieving country escaped the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Who Knew Richard Gamble's Real Identity as Ronald Miranda, Accused Murderer?

    Who knew that Richard Gamble (R) was actually Ronald Miranda (L)?Earlier this week we reported the strange case of Richard Gamble, manager of the Captain's Seafood & Restaurant in Florida City. Gamble was arrested earlier this month for allegedly threatening to kill his employees. But when his f ... More >>

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    April 25, 2011

    Sweet Micky Swings By Little Haiti to Plug Education Programs, Does Not Dance Provocatively

    Michael E. MillerMichel "Sweet Micky" Martelly appeared this morning in Little Haiti.​Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly, president-elect of Haiti, visited Miami earlier today to announce new surcharges designed to fund education in the earthquake-ravaged country.Speaking in both English and Kreyol at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Raul Galindo, King of the Cuban Sandwich, Lost His Fortune. Now He Wants It Back

    Michael E. MillerRaul Galindo behind the counter at his new, soon-to-open restaurant in east Little Havana​Long before LeBron James and his talents arrived on the scene, Miami already had a king: Raul Galindo, el rey de los sandwiches cubanos.For over 30 years, Galindo and his most famous restaura ... More >>

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    February 17, 2011

    Letters from the issue of February 17, 2011

    Michael E. MillerRaul Galindo behind the counter at his new, soon-to-open restaurant in east Little Havana​Long before LeBron James and his talents arrived on the scene, Miami already had a king: Raul Galindo, el rey de los sandwiches cubanos.For over 30 years, Galindo and his most famous restaura ... More >>

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    February 10, 2011

    Letters from the issue of February 10, 2011

    Michael E. MillerRaul Galindo behind the counter at his new, soon-to-open restaurant in east Little Havana​Long before LeBron James and his talents arrived on the scene, Miami already had a king: Raul Galindo, el rey de los sandwiches cubanos.For over 30 years, Galindo and his most famous restaura ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Futuristic New World Symphony Hall Opens, But Frank Gehry Still Pissed About "Politics" Behind It

    Michael E. MillerArchitect Frank Gehry, left, and New World Symphony director Michael Tilson Thomas on the floor of the new concert hall.​After several years of construction and more than a few public spats over the project, the New World Center is now officially open for business in Miami Beach. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    Video Could Help Arm Miami Police Chief Against Mayor

    Photo by Michael MillerPolice Chief Miguel Exposito​As the saga of Miami Police Chief Miguel Exposito's war with Mayor Tomás Regalado rages on, a new development could fuel the battle between the two estranged friends over illegal gambling in the city's bodegas and cafeterias. New Times has obtai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    New York Times Makes it Official: Miami is Once Again Bat-Sh*t Crazy

    Michael E. MillerMaking national headlines, for the wrong reason.​Sometimes Riptide feels as if it's talking to itself. Like Brad Pitt in 12 Monkeys, we yell at people about all the crazy crap going on around us but to little avail.So imagine our surprise when we flipped open this morning's New Yo ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2010

    Letters from the issue of December 2, 2010

    Michael E. MillerMaking national headlines, for the wrong reason.​Sometimes Riptide feels as if it's talking to itself. Like Brad Pitt in 12 Monkeys, we yell at people about all the crazy crap going on around us but to little avail.So imagine our surprise when we flipped open this morning's New Yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Northwestern Comeback Sets Up Potential Liberty City Showdown with Miami Central

    Michael MillerThe Rockets are coming...​Buy your tickets early: this one's sure to be a sellout.Northwestern's dramatic come-from-behind victory over Columbus last night set up a potential high-powered rematch against arch-rival Miami Central next Friday. The Rockets beat the Bulls in the playoffs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski Puts Himself Next to Jesus in New Stained Glass Window

    Michael MillerSanctified: Wenski appears at the feet of Jesus in an Orlando stained glass window​Thomas Wenski, the new Archbishop of Miami, is no wallflower. He's a Rush Limbaugh-loving social conservative who thinks using condoms is like playing Russian Roulette. He's also a fierce advocate for ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    Letters from the issue of November 11, 2010

    Michael MillerSanctified: Wenski appears at the feet of Jesus in an Orlando stained glass window​Thomas Wenski, the new Archbishop of Miami, is no wallflower. He's a Rush Limbaugh-loving social conservative who thinks using condoms is like playing Russian Roulette. He's also a fierce advocate for ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    Miami Book Fair spins into town

    Michael MillerSanctified: Wenski appears at the feet of Jesus in an Orlando stained glass window​Thomas Wenski, the new Archbishop of Miami, is no wallflower. He's a Rush Limbaugh-loving social conservative who thinks using condoms is like playing Russian Roulette. He's also a fierce advocate for ... More >>

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    September 30, 2010

    Letters from the issue of September 30, 2010

    Michael MillerSanctified: Wenski appears at the feet of Jesus in an Orlando stained glass window​Thomas Wenski, the new Archbishop of Miami, is no wallflower. He's a Rush Limbaugh-loving social conservative who thinks using condoms is like playing Russian Roulette. He's also a fierce advocate for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2010

    Camden County Squashes Miami Central's National Title Hopes with Last-Second Field Goal

    Michael MillerCentral QB Rakeem Cato watches the game slip away from him en route to a 45-42 loss.​The ancient Greeks dubbed it hubristic downfall. In Kingsland, Georgia, its simply called humble pie.Whatever the name, the Miami Central Rockets were served a full plate on Friday night in a last-ga ... More >>

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    August 23, 2010

    Shakira Chauffeur Emilio Izquierdo Fights Miami-Dade's Limousine "Mafia"

    Michael E. Miller"I'm a safe driver!" Emilio Izquierdo has permits out the wazoo, but not the one he needs to work in Miami-Dade.​Fascists. Communists. Cartels. For Emilio Izquierdo, there is no linguistic limit to the depravity of Miami-Dade's limousine industry and the public officials who are s ... More >>

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    August 19, 2010

    Letters from the issue of August 19, 2010

    Michael E. Miller"I'm a safe driver!" Emilio Izquierdo has permits out the wazoo, but not the one he needs to work in Miami-Dade.​Fascists. Communists. Cartels. For Emilio Izquierdo, there is no linguistic limit to the depravity of Miami-Dade's limousine industry and the public officials who are s ... More >>

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    August 12, 2010

    Letters from the issue of August 12, 2010

    Michael E. Miller"I'm a safe driver!" Emilio Izquierdo has permits out the wazoo, but not the one he needs to work in Miami-Dade.​Fascists. Communists. Cartels. For Emilio Izquierdo, there is no linguistic limit to the depravity of Miami-Dade's limousine industry and the public officials who are s ... More >>

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