Deadly Crash Delays Brightline’s Miami to Orlando Launch
Delray Beach police confirmed a pedestrian was hit and killed on the track by a Brightline train.
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Florida Surpasses Texas as Leader in U.S. School Book Bans
Taking the lead on education censorship, Florida banned more books than the next three leading states combined, according to PEN America.
Arrested Miami Attorney Appeared Hammered While Lobbying for Centners
After appearing blitzed and barely able to speak during a city meeting, lobbyist William Riley Jr. secured lucrative zoning changes for the Miami power couple.
Family Desperate for Answers After Passenger Mysteriously Vanishes From Carnival Cruise Ship
Customs officials did not encounter McGrath during debarkation, and police say there’s no video evidence that he went overboard.
DeSantis Stays Mum on COVID Booster Despite Trump’s “Gutless” Comment
DeSantis has adopted an outright belligerence toward public health agencies’ vaccine recommendations.
Lawsuit: Miami Monkey Supplier Canned Hindu Man Over Compassion for Animals
A Hindu man who promotes kindness and compassion toward animals went to work for Miami’s most controversial monkey supplier.
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Cementgate 2023: Eight-Year-Old Plunges into Concrete Pit at Downtown Miami Park
Somewhere, deep inside a concrete foundation at Maurice A. Ferré Park, a boy’s sandal lies entombed.
Could Florida’s Red Flag Law Have Saved Dayana Hurtado’s Life?
Hurtado told the police on July 30 that her boyfriend, a local detention officer, threatened to kill her.
“Naturally Wobbly”: Ex-Pornstar Who Mowed Down Miami Beach Pastor Faces DUI Charge in Another Crash
The former adult film star, who has been accused of causing at least four car accidents in South Florida, allegedly told police she’s “naturally wobbly.”
Protesters, Families Demand Action on Record “Heat Crisis” in Florida Prisons
“We want legislators to be humane and fund the AC program to all facilities now, not next session.”
Promoter Peddles VIP Tickets for Fyre Fest 2.0 After Prison Stint
Fyre Festival’s founder is selling $7,999 tickets for a second incarnation of the event.
Lolita the Orca’s Mystery Illness Under Microscope in Wake of Death
Lolita’s tank was tinged green with algae in the absence of chlorine that had kept the water looking clear and blue during her performance days.
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Hurricane Season Ramps Up as Tropical Wave Heads West of Florida
After a relatively quiet summer, it’s been a busy week for tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Meet the Pioneer of Pissing Off Society With Harmless Gay Books
More than 30 years after its publication, Daddy’s Roommate has once again found itself the target of censorship.
Miami International Airport Wants to Scan Your Face
Amid pressure from lawmakers to ramp up security post-9/11, the controversial facial recognition technology has made its way into dozens of U.S. airports.
Cruise Bartender Accused of Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Passenger in Stateroom
According to the FBI, the woman’s friend said she awoke to find the bartender lingering over their naked bodies inside the cruise cabin.
Children’s Book About Gay Parent “Weeded Out” From Miami-Dade Schools, District Says
“Love is the best kind of happiness.”
Tekashi 69 Arrested After Missing Court Date in Extreme Speeding Case
Tekashi was allegedly caught zipping down the Turnpike at an absurd speed.
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Broward, Miami-Dade to Offer AP Psych Course in Spite of “Don’t Say Gay” Controversy UPDATED
“We have decided to make enrollment for this elective an ‘opt-in’ process that expressly requires parental consent,” Broward County’s superintendent said in a statement.
Death of the Ghetty
The “ghetty” has become evermore elusive in Gen Z parlance.
In Wake of Outcry, Florida Claims AP Psychology Can Be Taught in Full
The wrangling over the AP course status signals confusion – or obfuscation – over the patchwork of new education rules under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.
Geriatric Jailbirds: Florida’s Elderly Inmate Population Has Skyrocketed
Florida taxpayers are picking up the tab for elderly prisoners’ progressively more expensive health care bills, covering everything from wheelchairs to hearing aids.