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Natural Disasters

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Today is the Last Day of Hurricane Season

    Congratulations! You survived Emily, Irene, Rina, and all those other storms that threatened to come near us, yet never did. Yes, we've endured another hurricane season, and we won't even have to think about any possible category fives until next June. 

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Ten Superstormy Classic Rock Songs for Hurricane Season

    Crack reporter Dan Rather rockin' out like a freakin' hurricane.​One of the biggest drags about living in South Florida is the fact that we don't experience a change of season. Save one ... The dreaded hurricane season. It's bad enough we can't look forward to the leaves changing colors. Or bein ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Rolling Stone Premieres ANR's New Video About Hurricane Survival

    Facebook These dudes are prepared to deal with any natural disaster. ​Rolling Stone Magazine. There was a time when landing the cover meant you had officially arrived as a relevant rock 'n' roller. But the print industry's dead and it's all about the internet. In the digital age, you've official ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Tropical Storm Emily Almost Dead But May Regroup

    ​The low pressure trough formerly known as Tropical Storm Emily fizzled after making its way through Haiti last night. (No deaths or injuries have been reported there.) Forecaster say there's still a chance Emily could regroup into a somewhat serious storm. Effects on South Florida remain unclear, ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2011

    Bernard Mevs: A hospital saves Haiti

    ​The low pressure trough formerly known as Tropical Storm Emily fizzled after making its way through Haiti last night. (No deaths or injuries have been reported there.) Forecaster say there's still a chance Emily could regroup into a somewhat serious storm. Effects on South Florida remain unclear, ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    NOAA Predicts Up to 10 Hurricanes this Year, 18 Named Storms

    ​Miami's least favorite time of year, Hurricane Season, kicks off officially on June 1st, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above average Atlantic season with as many as 18 named storms, ten hurricanes and six major hurricanes.

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Hope For Japan Fundraiser Tonight at Segafredo Miami

    ​Just one month ago, Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The country continues to be rocked by aftershocks, slowing relief efforts. Show your support by attending the Hope For Japan fundraiser tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Segafredo Brickell. The suggested contribution of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2011

    Haiti Goes Dark

    ​Just one month ago, Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The country continues to be rocked by aftershocks, slowing relief efforts. Show your support by attending the Hope For Japan fundraiser tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Segafredo Brickell. The suggested contribution of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Archbishop Wenski to Deliver Mass Tonight to Commemorate One Year Anniversary of Deadly Haiti Earthquake

    Marco Dormino (UN) via Wikimedia CommonsA year after a devastating earthquake, Haiti still struggles to recover.​At 4:53 p.m. this afternoon, the church bells of St. Mary's Cathedral will ring out over Little Haiti and the rest of Miami. Sadly, the occasion won't be a wedding but the remembrance o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Tap Tap Hosts Fundraiser for Haïti Liberté, Newspaper Crippled by January Earthquake

    Michael E. MillerManno Charlemagne plays at Tap Tap the night of the Haiti Liberte fundraiser​When a 7.0 earthquake hit Léogâne, Haiti on January 12, the shock waves completely destroyed the small town and much of the nearby capital of Port-au-Prince. The damage was horrific: at least 230,000 de ... More >>

  • News

    September 2, 2010

    Wyclef Jean can save Haiti; Sean Penn is a loser

    Luke goes to bat for the musician.

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Sean Penn Doesn't Know Wyclef or What's Good For Haiti

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once 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 goes to bat for Wyclef Jean.Wyclef Jean should have the opportunity to become Haiti's president. He should keep fight ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2010

    Florida's Feminist

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once 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 goes to bat for Wyclef Jean.Wyclef Jean should have the opportunity to become Haiti's president. He should keep fight ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Tropical Depression Forms, Headed for Miami in the Next 36 Hours

    via National Hurricane CenterThe Cone of Panic! ​Cue the breathless local TV announcers and the runs on milk, bread, and stout whiskey at Publix: Miami is officially in line to get hit with its first tropical storm of the season.The National Hurricane Center just issued a tropical storm warning fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Miami Ranked First Among Cities Long Overdue for a Major Hurricane

    ​The grim weathermen of Weather.com have put together a list of the vulnerable cities that are long overdue to fall victim to a major hurricane, and guess who took top honors? Yes, that's right, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Besides Hurricane Andrew, a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Atchana's East West Kitchen Takes Part in Rehabili-Haitian Event

    Courtesy of Atchana's East West Kitchen​When the earthquake in Haiti shocked the world with the widespread death and destruction, a group of people from South Beach pulled together to raise over $10 million in aid through a community group that was later named 1st & Alton. They'll hold an even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Help Haiti and Find a Positive Groove in Boca This Weekend

    Cypress' happy vibes will help a good cause​The jam-friendly sounds of local combo Cypress lead a benefit concert for Haiti relief this Saturday in Boca Raton. The party, presented by Aura Music Events, begins at noon at the North Dixie Shopping Center (500 East Spanish River Blvd.), and runs unti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Report: Wyclef Jean Paid His Mistress $105,000 Through Yele Haiti Charity

    ​Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti charity has raised millions of dollars since the earthquake in the singer's home country, but numerous allegations have arisen about how the money has been spent and how the charity has been run.Now the Smoking Gun reports Yele paid $105,000 to Zakiya ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    News Roundup: Unemployment Ties All-Time High

    Forecaster predicts an "above normal" Hurricane season in 2010, with about two or three hurricanes making landfall in the U.S. [Herald]Florida is number three in total foreclosure filings. [Herald]And here's another cherry stat: Unemployment in Florida is at an all-time high of 11.9 percent. [CBS4]A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Silicon Beach: Twitter Hits Ground Running for Haiti Earthquake Relief

    ​Twitter proved a powerful communication tool when a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti yesterday afternoon, followed by a series of additional earthquakes well past midnight. Tweets began immediately after the first quake.Trending topics on Twitter this morning ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    Scientists' Crystal Ball Predicts Active 2009 Hurricane Season

    From a local standpoint, the recently concluded hurricane season seemed to be a non-event, but less lucky locales such as Cuba and Haiti got hit hard by strong storms. Overall, it was an above average season, and next year is shaping up to follow in its path. A well-respected Colorado State Universi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2008

    Baptism by Disaster

    Trouble the Water gives harrowing insight into Katrina’s devastation.

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    Get Ready For Even More Hurricanes

    Trouble the Water gives harrowing insight into Katrina’s devastation.

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Shut up, New Orleans. Hurricane Miami Knows the Future.

    Trouble the Water gives harrowing insight into Katrina’s devastation.

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2008

    Any Excuse Will Do: Gamblers Pack Casinos During Pathetic TS Fay

    Trouble the Water gives harrowing insight into Katrina’s devastation.

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2007

    Top Ten Places for a Hurricane Party - Enter Your Vote

    Trouble the Water gives harrowing insight into Katrina’s devastation.

  • Culture

    July 6, 2006

    Art Capsules

    Current shows

  • Culture

    June 29, 2006

    Art Capsules

    Current shows

  • Culture

    June 22, 2006

    Battered but Unbowed

    New Orleans artists take to the road for a rebound

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    Critical Fatwa

    New Orleans artists take to the road for a rebound

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Various Artists

    "Tears in Heaven" (RIAA)

  • News

    November 3, 2005

    Goodwill Melting

    The guys who help the disabled are disabled by the storms

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2005

    Fur Love

    The guys who help the disabled are disabled by the storms

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2005

    Storm Survival

    The guys who help the disabled are disabled by the storms

  • City Life

    May 12, 2005

    BEST LOCAL BOY GONE BAD

    Bill Kamal

  • Diversions

    May 12, 2005

    BEST TV NEWS REPORTER

    Carmel Cafiero

  • Diversions

    May 12, 2005

    BEST WEATHERCASTER

    National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2004

    Ego Blow

    Hurricane season howls again

  • Best of Miami

    May 17, 2001

    James L. Franklin

    Personal Best

  • Diversions

    May 11, 2000

    Best Weathercaster

    Don Noe

  • News

    September 30, 1999

    A Real Blowjob

    Aim giant fans toward the ocean. Irrigate Africa. Fire NOAA. And other paranoid rants from the feds' conceptually challenged file.

  • News

    September 23, 1999

    Waiting for Floyd

    New Times reporters hit the road to bring you all the prehurricane weirdness fit to print

  • News

    July 1, 1999

    Windfalls

    New Times reporters hit the road to bring you all the prehurricane weirdness fit to print

  • News

    August 10, 1995

    This Just In: The Storm Hasn't Moved an Inch Since Our Last Update!

    Too many reporters, too much air time, too little news

  • News

    August 16, 1994

    The Language of Nature

    Destruction. Upheaval. Change. Rebirth. In the two years since Hurricane Andrew, Biscayne National Park has had to learn an entirely new vocabulary

  • News

    July 21, 1993

    Do You See a Squall in your Crystal Ball?

    Six weeks into hurricane season, and barely a sprinkle. Forget the so-called weather experts, it's time for some real forecasting.

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