B. Scott McLendon

Staff Writers

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B. Scott McLendon joined New Times staff in 2025. A national award-winning journalist, he previously covered education, crime, courts, and local government for daily newspapers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. He holds a bachelor's in journalism from Troy University.

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Image: 4 Miami-Dade High Schools Ranked Among the Best in U.S.

Analysis

4 Miami-Dade High Schools Ranked Among the Best in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: One of the Most Expensive Homes in U.S. Hits Miami Market for $169M

Coral Gables

One of the Most Expensive Homes in U.S. Hits Miami Market for $169M

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires

Environment

South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires

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Image: Two South Florida Schools Among Best Athletic Programs in U.S.

Awards & Accolades

Two South Florida Schools Among Best Athletic Programs in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: Florida Nonprofits Hope Hotline Connects Immigrant Detainees, Families

Government

Florida Nonprofits Hope Hotline Connects Immigrant Detainees, Families

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: Florida GOP Quietly Deletes Deportation Depot Merch Days After Launch

Government

Florida GOP Quietly Deletes Deportation Depot Merch Days After Launch

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos' Mother, Has Died

Obituaries

Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos' Mother, Has Died

By B. Scott McLendon

Image: Florida Women Dominate 2025 Python Challenge, Break Records

Animals

Florida Women Dominate 2025 Python Challenge, Break Records

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