Zoo Miami Reacts to Ranking Among North America’s “Worst Zoos for Elephants”
An animal rights group claims a 13-year-old elephant has endured “frequent invasive anal procedures to extract sperm.”
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Ex-Miami-Dade School Board Member Arrested on Fraud, Grand Theft Charges
When investigators searched Lubby Navarro’s home, they found it was stocked with pricey items allegedly funded by a county credit card.
Ex-Proud Boy, Former GOP Committee Member Sentenced on January 6 Riot Charges
Gilbert Fonticoba hung out with Proud Boys chief Enrique Tarrio at a Baltimore hotel room after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Miami-Dade Cop Won’t Face Charges for Hotel Raid Shooting Near Small Children
The state attorney’s office clarified that Jaime Robles had an AK-47 “within reach” but was not holding the rifle when the officer shot him dead.
After Historic Die-Off, Drop in Manatee Deaths Sparks “Guarded” Optimism
Florida manatee deaths slowed in 2023 after two years of alarming mortality.
Eye of the Beholder: Broward Sheriff Gets $460K for Abstract Sculptures
Although Broward’s code directs the county “to maximize the utilization” of local artists, an Iowa-based design firm was hired for the sculpture installation.
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Miami New Times‘ Ten Most-Read News Stories of 2023
From an arcade porno kerfuffle to the time Trump promised “food for everyone” and split, 2023 supplied no shortage of iconic Miami stories.
Massive Public Records Backlog Piles Up at Florida Law Enforcement Agency
The state agency has a handful of staffers to sift through thousands of records requests that stream in each year.
Former Marco Rubio Intern Accused of Storming Capitol on January 6
Barbara Balmaseda has been charged with a felony count of obstructing an official proceeding during the Capitol riot.
Transgender Woman Brutally Beaten After LGBTQ Party in Wynwood (VIDEO)
The Miami Police Department is assessing whether a beating that put a transgender woman in a Miami hospital rises to the level of a hate crime.
Black Ex-Police Captain Lines Up $400K Settlement in Workplace Racism Lawsuit Against Miami
Dana Carr was demoted less than two months after she stood up during a Miami Police Department meeting and vowed to fight discrimination.
Mall Owner Extinguishes Rumors of Rapper Ye Hosting “Rave” at Sawgrass Mills
A spokesperson for Sawgrass Mills’ owner made it clear: “There’s no event, no performance.”
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Miami-Dade Animal Shelters Waive Adoption Fees Through December
The county is hoping the “Home for the Holidays” program will ease overcrowding at local animal shelters.
Kodak Black Wins Dismissal of Drug Charge in December 2023 Arrest
Kodak Black is no longer facing a drug charge arising from his December run-in with Plantation police.
Frozen Iguana Not Yet on Miami’s Winter Menu
It’s about that time of year in Florida when we slap on a sweater, bust out the mistletoe, and watch for reptiles falling from the sky.
UPDATE: Miami Seaquarium’s Last Three Manatees Removed From Park
A veterinarian who cared for Romeo for more than 20 years recalls how he would help young, rescued sea cows adapt to life in captivity.
Tampa Bay Proud Boy “GogglesMan” Sentenced for Assaulting Police in Jan. 6 Riot
Zachary Johnson was in the thick of the assault on D.C. police and helped pass a sledgehammer to other rioters.
Florida Democratic Party Calls for GOP Chair’s Resignation After Report of Sexual Assault Claim
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said the “level of hypocrisy in this situation is stunning.”
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Brightline Apologizes for “Nearly Incomprehensible” Customer Service
Brightline’s new rebooking policy was put to the test after a passenger received a strangely disjointed customer-service message.
Guide to Navigating Miami Airport Hell This Thanksgiving
Skip this guide at your own peril if you’re one of the 140,000 daily passengers projected to pass through MIA this Thanksgiving season.
Ex-Miami Proud Boy Convicted on Felony Charges for January 6 Capitol Riot
The former Army captain was one of the first South Floridians arrested on charges arising from the Capitol breach.
Here’s What to Know Ahead of Miami and Miami Beach Runoff Elections
Among the candidates are a securities regulator, a former TV news anchor, and a seasoned Miami politician fresh off a felony corruption indictment.