Miami New Times‘ August 2020 Primary Election Live-Blog
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Teen Campaigning for Perelman Says She Was Shoved by Rep. Wasserman Schultz
Velasquez says she was trying to speak with voters when incumbent U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz interposed her body in between Velasquez and the voters.
Players Say Miami Beach’s COVID Basketball Ban Is Unfair
Miami Beach chose to close the courts again this month, saying basketball players weren’t following the rules.
Oxygen-Deprived Pufferfish Gasp for Air in Biscayne Bay
A video shows the fish and other creatures in Biscayne Bay are having a hard time breathing.
Miami-Dade Poll Worker Said Voter Couldn’t Wear “Black Lives Matter” Shirt
Before she could even hand over her ID, Anna Kenney says a woman behind the desk started making a fuss.
Lack of Oxygen Kills Off Thousands of Fish in Biscayne Bay UPDATED
State and county officials are now investigating what appears to be a widespread fish kill in Biscayne Bay.
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Here Are Six of Rundle’s Most Controversial Cases
As the nation roils with protests calling for greater police accountability, Rundle’s legacy has come under closer examination.
State Attorney Race Divides Miami’s Black Clergy
Although Rundle has historically had strong support from Black voters, a number of community leaders are publicly backing Pearson.
What Happened to the Outside Death Investigations in the Darren Rainey Case?
Three outside experts reviewed skin-tissue samples, but the results of their 2017 examinations have never been made public.
Mailer for Renier Diaz de la Portilla Improperly Used Herald Photo to Disparage Protesters
A Miami-Dade political committee used the image to make a statement about the people protesting for Black lives.
Isaias Is Coming, and Don’t You Dare Throw a Hurricane Party
Well, that escalated quickly.
Oh Shit, Oh Shit, Oh Shit
The National Weather Service officially declared Hurricane Isaias the latest thing Floridians need to worry about.
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Most Florida Prisons Lack Universal AC, but Inmates Can Now Buy Cooling Towels
In the middle of the hottest year on record, Florida inmates can finally purchase a little relief.
Miami PD Finally Admits Cop Was Chasing Rickenbacker Bikers in 2018 Death
Yoinis Cruz Peña was killed May 27, 2018, after crashing his motorcycle on the Rickenbacker Causeway.
Miami-Dade Police Report Appears to Contradict Video of Protester’s Rough Arrest
Although Alfaro-Fonseca was arrested, his handwritten arrest report does not mention that any force was used.
Florida Prisoner With One Lung Contracts COVID While Serving Mandatory Minimum
In addition to having one lung, William Forrester suffers from heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
After Allegations of Racism, YoungArts Faces Divide on How to Move Forward
Artists hope to force an open dialogue with the leadership at YoungArts. But the foundation isn’t interested in a public reckoning.
Man Who Sued Miami PD Says He Too Lost Consciousness Under Cop’s Knee
Because of his own experience, Pedro Brito was shaken up when he saw the video of Officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd to the ground.
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Here’s the 2,500-Word Essay a Miami Judge Assigned the Cop Who Shot Charles Kinsey
Citing Florida’s public-records law, New Times requested the essay from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.
Darren Rainey Died in Scalding Prison Shower Eight Years Ago Today, Still No Charges Filed
Rainey’s gruesome death at the hands of Florida prison guards is receiving renewed attention on social media.
Judge: No Immunity for Miami-Dade Cops Who Killed Autistic Man
According to a recent court decision, three Miami-Dade officers in a 2016 shooting cannot use qualified immunity as a defense.
George Floyd Protests to Continue This Weekend in Miami
At least three protests are planned this weekend in Miami.