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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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Allstate: South Florida Drivers Rank Among Winter’s Worst

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 15, 2025

Being merry in South Florida means being wary on the roads this winter, according the insurer’s study.

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Miami Match Ticket Prices Soar for 2026 FIFA World Cup

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 15, 2025

What began as a $60 dream of seeing soccer’s greatest stars has morphed into a $1,000+ nightmare.

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Miami Man’s Mission to Add In-Law Suite Unleashes Permitting Hell

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 12, 2025

The Navy veteran and Harvard University graduate says the city asked him to give up half his front yard for the permit.

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Luxembourgish Artist Bashes U.S. Prison System After Art Basel Arrest

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 12, 2025

Thomas Iser says his time in a Miami jail was “a real descent into hell.”

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Who is Eileen Higgins? What to Know About Miami’s First Woman Mayor

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 10, 2025

Miami’s newest leader has a wide-ranging background, from mechanical engineering to the Peace Corps.

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Frustrated Miami Home Sellers Are Pulling Their Houses off the Market

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 9, 2025

Miami had the highest rate of delistings in the country in October.

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Bienvenido, South America! Miami to Host FIFA Titans in World Cup

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 8, 2025

The most-watched tournament in world sports is coming to the 305.

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How a Miami Burger Joint Became Part of Immigrants’ American Dream

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 8, 2025

Immigrant families are having a collective lightbulb moment, agreeing a meal at Burger King means you made it.

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LIV Nightclub to Host Trump-Inspired Album Launch Party

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 4, 2025

A New York Congressional candidate, a pro golfer, and a UFC champion walk into a Miami Beach nightclub.

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Nearly All Miami Homes Lost Value in 2025, Report Says

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 4, 2025

The Zillow study paints a grim picture, but the home value apocalypse isn’t quite upon us.

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Loud Motorists Have Brickell Residents Revved up

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 3, 2025

Everyone seems to be in agreement that loud engines are a sign of small…you-know-whats.

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Are Portuguese Man O’ Wars Washing Up on Miami Beaches?

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 3, 2025

While it looks like a jellyfish, and stings like one, the Portuguese man o’ war is actually a siphonophore. Duh!

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Readers React to Study That Found Young Miamians Plan to Leave

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 1, 2025

“It’s because Miami is basically sponsored by Instagram now.”

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TSA PSA: What to Know About South Florida Thanksgiving Air Travel

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 26, 2025

Yes, you may carry baked goods on the plane, as long as you bring enough for everyone.

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South Florida Professors Reinstated After Suspensions for Charlie Kirk Comments

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 25, 2025

At least one other prominent South Floridian is still waiting final word on his punishment.

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How Much Does It Cost to Live Comfortably in South Florida?

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 24, 2025

Spoiler alert: It’s a lot.

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Miami Street Ranked One of America’s 10 Deadliest Roads

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 24, 2025

In a city notorious for quick cars and quicker tempers, is anyone surprised?

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Why Do So Many Young People in Miami Plan to Leave the City?

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 19, 2025

Survey says: The youths want out of South Florida.

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Gucci Heir’s Former Palm Beach Estate Hits Market for $205 Million

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 18, 2025

This 4-acre palace among the palms is everything you’d expect from fashion nobility.

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Palm Beach Deputies: Four Gunmen Invade Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Palm Beach Home

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 17, 2025

Four gunmen held the rapper’s mother hostage during the home invasion, Palm Beach deputies said.

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Florida Black Bear Population Shows Sharp Decline Ahead of State Hunt

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 17, 2025

The state’s own data seems to undermine its argument that a hunt is needed to keep populations in check.

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Miami Influencer Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID Loan Fraud

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 14, 2025

Did prison TikTok just gain its newest star?

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