Fort Myers Jail Inmate Recounts Harrowing Hurricane Ordeal
Despite sheriff’s assurances, reports emerge of deteriorating conditions at Lee County jail as Ian roared through.
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Lee County Skipped Evacuation of Jail Located in Evacuation Zone UPDATED
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office opted not to evacuate the downtown Fort Myers jail despite it being listed in a mandatory evacuation zone.
Hurricane Ian: Storm Strengthens to Category 3, Takes Aim at Gulf Coast
Ian is expected to make landfall south of the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.
Ian Incoming: Florida Begins Hurricane Evacuations UPDATED
The storm is expected to intensify into a Category 3 Hurricane before approaching the Sunshine State.
Tropical Storm Ian Forecast to Strengthen Into Hurricane With Florida in Its Sights UPDATED
The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the weekend before approaching the Sunshine State.
Lawsuit: Miami-Dade Commission Candidate Falsely Linked Opponent to Sex Traffickers
Miami Dade County Commission candidate Jorge Fors Jr. alleges his opponent went far beyond the bounds of your run-of-the-mill political smear campaign.
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Meet Florida Power & Light’s Social Media Influencers
FPL has hired a group of influencers to spread the good word about its new electric vehicle charging stations.
Hurricane Fiona: Storm Strengthens After Battering Dominican Republic
The storm was still wreaking havoc across Puerto Rico when it reached the Dominican Republic on Monday.
Critics, Supporters React to DeSantis’ Banishment of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Many noted the hypocrisy of a governor who recently traveled to Miami to honor victims of authoritarian regimes.
Strapped for Staff, Florida Prisons Secure Help From National Guard
Florida is activating the National Guard to work at state prisons amid a shortage of correctional offices.
Accused Capitol Rioter Wants Court Clearance to Attend Riot Commemoration UPDATED
Gabriel Garcia has asked a federal judge for permission to travel to Washington, D.C., for a “January 6th Solidarity” event.
Details Emerge on North Key Largo Boat Crash That Killed Teenager, Injured Many
A 29-foot boat carrying 12 teenagers crashed into a channel marker near North Key Largo, fatally wounding a 17-year-old girl and injuring many others.
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Miami Police Department Seeks $37,000 for New Military-Style Sniper Rifles
The MPD says its SWAT team’s sniper rifles are 15 years old and in need of replacement.
Monkeypox Arrives in Miami-Dade County Jails
An inmate with the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Miami-Dade jails was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on August 26.
Two South Florida Congressional Candidates Aligned With QAnon Remain on November Ballot
Here’s what we know about the two QAnon-aligned candidates who remain on 2022 Florida ballots.
Local Proud Boy Worked Miami-Dade Polling Station for August 23 Primary
A widely shared photo appears to show Proud Boy Nowell Salgueiro working at a polling station on primary day.
What You Should Know Ahead of Accused “Face-Eating Murderer” Austin Harrouff’s Trial
Austin Harrouff is accused of brutally killing John Stevens and Michelle Mishcon in 2016.
Miami’s Beaches See Record-Breaking Levels of Stinky Seaweed
The latest on the stinky seaweed that has been clogging Miami’s beaches.
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Florida’s Largest Women’s Prison May Finally Get Air Conditioning
Florida’s largest and most notorious women’s prison may finally get AC.
Does Ron DeSantis Possess BDE? A New Times Investigation
Election denier Kari Lake says Ron DeSantis has “BDE.” Many disagree.
WATCH: The Case of the Miami PD Parking Machine Puncher
Surveillance video captured an inebriated Miami police sergeant slugging an automated parking machine.
Working Capital: A Tallahassee Uber Driver Tells All
He’s an Uber driver to lawmakers and lobbyists – and he’s got the war stories to prove it.