Miramar

Uncle Luke: Latin Builders Association's New School Has No Diversity

Latin Builders Association Academy Lacks Diversity

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke probes a new charter school started by a special interest group.The Latin Builders Association is one of the most powerful lobbyi ... More >>

Uzi, Nigerian-American Rapper: "We Don't Live in Huts and Walk Around Naked"

The savage lands of Dade and Broward counties can be a wild place at times. The Chevy's roar like lions, and bass pounds from their trunks like a foot drop from an elephant. Nigerian-American rapper Uzi was born and raised in South Florida. And all his life, he's had to answer questions about his f ... More >>

The Office Cake: Miami's Dedicated Cakery For Personalized Cakes

A cake order for Gloria Estefan on Monday? Another for Dennis Rodman on Wednesday? Hundreds more for regular folks... Just another week in the life of Sarah Paz-Claro, owner and cake-maker at The Office Cake in Doral.The place on 107th Avenue is a bakery purely dedicated to baking cakes.

Opa-Locka Police Captain Arrested for Protecting Murderous Drug Ring

Arthur Balom, an Opa-locka police captain, has been arrested on allegations he helped protect a South Florida drug ring and had knowledge of the murder of a Brinks armed truck guard that happened last year. The arrest was part of an FBI investigation. Three other men, members of the drug ring, were ... More >>

Christopher Headley Was Shot Dead In Miami Gardens And Nobody Cared

​This past September 8, 20-year-old Christopher Headley grabbed a cup of fruit punch and walked out the door of his uncle Paul Neil's Miramar apartment. Fifteen hours later he was dead -- shot four times in the head and chest.The really horrible thing about Chris's death -- which I detail in a col ... More >>

Massimo's Takes Over Brickell Bridge Bistro Space

​​A couple weeks ago, we reported on the closing of the short-lived SoBe-meets-Brickell spot Brickell Bridge Bistro and Bar. In response to the post, the new management promised they would "be back as the Phoenix that rose from the ashes" in the comments. Now, a month later, Brickellians have a ... More >>

Prince Edward Island: Mussels, Oysters and Clams

Photo by Riki AltmanThis is part one of writer Riki Altman's visit to Atlantic Canada. Unlike her trip to Bangkok, this excursion did not involve ping pong balls, broccoli pies, nor drinks with bosoms.I recently traveled to Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick with E. Michael Reidt, the much ... More >>

Source: Shakey Rodriguez Was Forced Out Over Scandal

​Happen to read yesterday's fluff piece in the Miami Herald on Marcos "Shakey" Rodriguez's departure from the boy's basketball coaching position at Krop High? Here's the lede: Shakey Rodriguez, the hyper intense, hyper successful and hyper controversial coach who made basketball matter in Miami, ... More >>

Lil Wayne and other famous Miamians owe the IRS millions in back taxes

Lien Times: Meet Some Local Tax Cheats

Weezy F. Baby needs E.F. Hutton​As the tax season draws to a close this week, some of our more recognizable citizens are probably wondering if Uncle Sam will catch them cheating on their taxes again. Take Lil Wayne, who was just popped by the Internal Revenue Service for not paying his fair share ... More >>

Child-Porn Suspect Was Set to Play Santa at Miami Middle School

​Charlie Garcia, 30 an 11-year employee at Paul W. Bell Middle School, located in west Miami-Dade, was all set to play Santa Claus for the school's holiday festivities. Then Broward Sheriff's Officers knocked on his door. They arrested him for the very un-Santa like crime of possessing child porn ... More >>

Johnny Depp Reportedly Catches Bad Case of Bieber Fever

​Johnny Depp has apparently been in and around Miami that past few days (he spent most of his youth in Miramar, so perhaps he's home for the holidays). He watched the Dolphins get their asses handed to them by the Bills on Sunday at Sun Life Stadium, but apparently the night before he was granted ... More >>

Miami Central's Quest for First State Title Continues Tonight Against South Dade

Michael MillerCentral running back Devonta Freeman breaks free last Friday​Win the division? Check. Knock-off Northwestern? Check.There's not much left between Miami Central High School and its first-ever state football title. The Rockets trounced their arch-rivals last week to earn a spot in the ... More >>

Miami Central Stomps Northwestern to Become Clear Favorites for State Title

Michael MillerThe Rockets rolled to a 42-27 victory over arch-rival Northwestern on Friday night. South Dade is next.​Northwestern's suffering is now over. And the executioner? Cross-town rival Miami Central.The Bulls, whose season has been plagued by off-the-field problems and an on-the-field bra ... More >>

Rick Ross and Raekwon Slang and Spit at Sneaker Pimps Miami, October 23

Marta Xochilt PerezBig pimp Ricky Rozay flashes some deep V.​Rick Ross and Raekwon With Thee Tom Hardy, Phil Adé, DJ Keen One, and DJ Money Mekka Saturday, October 23, 2010 Better than: Ten cargo containers full of fake shit. At precisely 8 p.m. on Saturday night, international swag smuggling o ... More >>

Miami Central Blows Out Dallas Madison, Proving Once and for all that Florida is Better at Football than Texas

Michael MillerRocket wide receiver Tommy Shuler takes it to the house against Camden County​From the depths of despair to the pinnacle of victory, this season's roller coaster ride keeps on going for the Miami Central Rockets.After last weekend's soul crushing defeat to Georgia state champs Camden ... More >>

Miami Central Football Ranked #2 in Nation According to USA Today

via elitescoutingservices.comMiami Central is the second best team in the nation​Local high school Miami Central has the second best football team in the nation, according to a new poll by USA Today.The poll pointed to Central's 12 returning starters (six on offense, six on defense) in picking the ... More >>

Miami Central, Northwestern Prepare for Another Tilt at State Football Title

via elitescoutingservices.comCan Miami Central run away with its first ever title?​Do you find yourself unconsciously smashing things: strangers on the street, shopping carts, trash cans, or stray poodles? Do you have an irresistible urge to sprint until you puke, wear a jockstrap, or put eye blac ... More >>

Morons of the Week: Murderer Haunted by Text Messages, Tea Party Protesters, and Cesar Carasa

We had some strange and creepy ones this week. Let's get down to it: Isn't Google image incredible?​5. Paul Edwards, busted for murder by his alleged victim's beyond-the-grave text message. So cops investigating a missing female sent their top suspect, her boyfriend and Miramar reside ... More >>

Miami Beach cops are paid up to $225K and face lawsuits galore

Letters from the issue of January 14, 2010

Letters from the Issue of December 3, 2009

The Naked Carpet King Gets a Spray-Paint Facelift

Before.​South Florida's elite graffiti crew MSG might have lost one of its most prolific taggers, as reported here last week, but it looks like the remaining artistes are picking up the slack. And while Riptide, for legal reasons, remains firmly against vandalizing other people's proper ... More >>

Crist Asks For A Grand Jury Investigation Into South Florida Shenanigans

Memo to Miami politicos with dirt under your fingernails: It's time for that midnight flight to Bolivia. Just do it now.​The FBI fired the first warning shots earlier this month, busting three Broward politicians for corruption. Now, Gov. Charlie Crist wants a wide-ranging grand jury probe into th ... More >>

Head Spins: Brian Hunker

The rock 'n' roll-loving un-DJ.

Dog Fight

Pit bull ban, what pit bull ban?

Breaking News: Rapper DMX Arrested Today at Scott Storch's House

It's been well-documented that rapper DMX is having  possibly the worst year of his life. At last count, he'd been arrested seven times in 2008 alone for charges that range from identity theft and animal cruelty to drug possession and failure to appear in court. As of this afternoon, DMX (born ... More >>

Art Basel's Got Music Too

A day-by-day breakdown of the best shows.

Too Hot to Care

In the summer, perspiration has a way of eating away at the body all day

Body Count

Flayed cadavers flout controversy and pack the house

Letters from the Issue of February 23, 2006

I am very proud to serve this diverse city

The Grinders

Flapjack Flip-Off Five

Hit 'Em Where They Live

In a contentious case of townhouse tumult, resourceful residents kick management maniacs to the curb

Winding and Long

If Babylon isn't ready to embrace Buju Banton yet, give it time

Muslim McCarthyism

A Miramar family gets the full suspect treatment

Miami & Havana & Hip-Hop

Bring together musicians from both sides of the Florida Straits, let them mix it up, and watch what happens

Hip-hop Treasure Hunt

South Florida's radio war is all about the Benjamins

Send in the Clown Fishes

Fishy times, these, that can support the 46th annual Marine Aquarium Show

Letters to the Editor

From the issue of May 03, 2001

Goin' Down Slow

Miramar's Grady Champion has got the blues

Letters

Isla de la Musica

The biggest surprise at Havana's Cubadisco '98: A burgeoning retinue of Americans hoping to cash in

High Expectations, Low Pay

Communism and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Harleys in Havana? ?Como no? Every one of them is a vintage classic. And every owner an obsessive fanatic.

A Sleighful of Yays and Nays

Letters

Writers' Bloc

The musical community fights for its writes in the language of newsletters. Words up!