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B. Scott McLendon

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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Miami Ranked Among Top Cities in U.S. for Faking Sick

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 24, 2026

This particular form of deceit extends beyond the 305, as Florida is the only state with three cities in the top 10.

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Epstein Island Manager Asked Him to Pay Girls’ Bill at Broward School

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 24, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein apparently had a close relationship with the daughters of the woman who managed his infamous island.

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Will Mark Zuckerberg Snag a Mega-Mansion on Miami’s Billionaire Bunker?

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 20, 2026

The Facebook founder will reportedly join Jeff Bezos and Carl Icahn in Indian Creek’s Billionaire’s Bunker.

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Uncle Luke Addresses Resurfaced Claim of Nude Minors at Mar-a-Lago

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 17, 2026

Famed Miami rapper Uncle Luke says he immediately left Trump’s party after suspecting many of the girls were underage.

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Dolphins Release Pro-Bowler Tyreek Hill

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 16, 2026

Head coach Jeff Hafley is rebuilding the team after a dismal 7-10 season.

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Uncle Luke Wants to Be Your Next Florida Congressman

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 16, 2026

The hip-hop pioneer and community activist takes on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for the Southeast Florida seat.

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Ex-Miami Seaquarium Owner Eduardo Albor Reportedly Arrested in Cancun

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 14, 2026

Albor has been mired in Miami Seaquarium’s controversial existence since taking over the now-closed attraction in 2021.

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Florida Ranks as Third Most Deceitful State in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 13, 2026

With Miami often considered the epicenter of con artists and fraudsters in the U.S., this ranking feels painfully accurate.

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Miami’s First Female Mayor Is Changing the Game

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 12, 2026

Miamians are watching Higgins as she tackles issues like immigration enforcement and affordable housing.

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Cuban-American Coral Gables Mayor Prefers Immigrant-Free Halftime Show

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 9, 2026

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago appears to be one of the 6.1 million viewers to join TPUSA’s safe space from songs in Spanish.

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Zillow Ranks Miami Among Best Buyers Markets in U.S. for 2026

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 9, 2026

Home buyers in Miami have more negotiating power than in most U.S. metros, according to Zillow.

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Shakira Lists Private Bahamian Island for $30M

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

The 800-acre island is only 155 miles away from Fort Lauderdale in the Berry Islands.

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Human Rights Groups Issue Florida Travel Warning for FIFA World Cup

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

The warning comes as millions of foreign travelers are expected while ICE rounds up immigrants.

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Did Florida Officials Just Kill More Than 5,000 Frozen Iguanas?

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution

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Miami Ranked Among Most Unaffordable Cities for Homebuyers on Earth

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

Miami is never beating the millionaires’ playground allegations.

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When Will Miami’s Historic Cold Front Finally End?

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 3, 2026

The National Weather Service says reprieve is in sight, with Tuesday’s high expected to be in the upper 60s.

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Why Do Florida Iguanas Fall From Trees When it’s Cold?

By B. Scott McLendon and OthersFebruary 2, 2026

When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.

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Ex-Miami Beach Mayor-Epstein Relationship Eerily Close: New Files

By Naomi Feinstein and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

In a 2010 email, Levine told Epstein he was “happy everything had a positive ending” during “tough times.”

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Florida Groups Participate in National Shutdown Protesting ICE

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 30, 2026

Students, activists, and businesses across the U.S. have signed up for a day of ICE protests.

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Miami Drivers Ranked Most Aggressive, Rudest, and Annoying in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 29, 2026

According to a study by a Los Angeles law firm (and maybe everyone in South Florida), Miami is a Mecca for terrible drivers.

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South Florida Cities Ranked Among Best Homebuyer’s Markets in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 28, 2026

Real estate experts at Redfin say sellers haven’t outnumbered buyers by such a wide margin in their records since 2013.

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South Florida Community Leaders Call to Preserve Haitian TPS

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 28, 2026

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem plans to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians.

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