Did Misleading State Guidance Trigger Hundreds of Florida Book Bans?
Free-speech group FIRE says Florida schools undertook “proactive” book bans in 2023 rather than risk breaking state law.
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Florida Man Led Conspiracy to Smuggle Thousands of Wild Turtles to China
Known locally as a prolific fossil hunter, John Kreatsoulas is facing prison time for illegally shipping wild turtles to clients as far away as Germany and Hong Kong.
Former Marco Rubio Intern Indicted for Storming Capitol on January 6
The former FIU student was seen entering the Capitol during the insurrection alongside members of the far-right Proud Boys.
Florida’s 2024 Hurricane Season Could Be Among Most Active Ever
The forecast for named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes is the “highest NOAA has ever issued” for a May outlook.
Singer Sean Kingston Cuffed in California After Mother’s Arrest at South Florida Mansion
The Miami-born singer was arrested at a California military base where he was scheduled to perform a concert.
Miami Rehires Cop Fired for Pummeling Homeless Man at Publix
Eight months after his firing for the viral incident, the officer is back on the beat.
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Ex-Hialeah Cop Who Used Badge to Sexually Assault Young Victims Is Released Early From Prison
Jesus Menocal, Jr. was accused of wielding his power as a cop to sexually abuse women and girls as young as 14 years old.
How Many Millionaires and Billionaires Live in Miami?
A new report found that Miami has the same number of billionaires as Dubai, Frankfurt, Taipei, and Dallas.
Miami-Dade Weighs First Step Toward All-in-One Transit App
Real-time transit data from cities in Miami-Dade would be unified into the county’s existing mobile app.
Real Estate Mogul Charles Kushner Quietly Funded PAC Network That Backed Surfside Candidates
Florida’s loosened law governing state political committees has opened a new avenue to conceal donors in local elections.
Arkhaus Nixes Plan for Floating Social Club Next to Historic Wildlife Retreat
Wildlife experts feared the floating luxury club would scare away remaining birds from the island after its rookery population collapsed.
Major Highway Closure Looms as Miami Road Construction Ramps Up
FDOT is carrying out overnight “complete closures” of eastbound SR 836 during the buildout of a new double-decker highway.
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FWC Releases Report on Boat Collision That Killed Miami Teen in Biscayne Bay
On the heels of the report’s release, an attorney for the boater accused in the fatal collision denied the allegations of a hit-and-run.
Bird Key Hits Market for $31.5 Million, Leaving Miami Wildlife Retreat in Limbo
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava tells New Times the owner rejected her administration’s 2023 offer to buy the island.
Formula 1 Racer Charles Leclerc Buys Waterfront Miami Condo
The Formula 1 star snapped up one of the yet-to-be-built luxury condos at Edition Residences, Miami Edgewater.
Video: Police Hogtie Italian FIU Student After Arrest in North Miami Beach
The student’s family has called the incident an act of “torture” at the hands of Florida police.
Florida Bar Secures Reprimand Against Attorney Accused of Pulling Gun in Road Rage Incident
During the 2019 incident, lawyer Lee Feinberg allegedly busted out a Glock pistol during a bout of road rage.
Miami Airport Officers Find Bag of Pink Snakes in Passenger’s Pants
Is that a bag of snakes in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?
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Florida Newspapers Sue OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement
A group of prominent newspapers claims OpenAI’s artificial intelligence products have been copying and regurgitating news content “with impunity.”
Exposed! Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Big Nude Boat” Is Bound for Miami
There are, of course, a few rules aboard Norwegian’s new naked Caribbean cruise.
“Habitual Violent” Offender Charged With Murdering Trans Woman Less Than a Week After Release From Jail
Surveillance video shows a man grabbing a pipe and using it to repeatedly strike Andrea Dos Passos in the head.
Florida Manatee Juliet Dies Months After Transport From Miami Seaquarium
Elderly manatees Romeo and Juliet were rescued from Miami Seaquarium and brought to ZooTampa in December 2023.