Florida’s Transgender Athlete Ban Seems Unlikely to Become Law
A Florida bill that would harshly restrict transgender student athletes has been temporarily postponed, unlikely to be heard again this year.
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Advocates Say Florida’s Transgender Student Athlete Ban Will Harm Trans Kids
Advocates are outraged at the recent passage of a Florida House bill that would ban trans girls from competing on female teams.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Wants to Let Residents Pay Taxes With Cryptocurrency
A Miami-Dade County commissioner is calling for a task force to study whether to allow residents to pay taxes and fees using cryptocurrency.
Residents Say Bacardí Housing Development Could Threaten Miami’s Endangered Bats
Residents near the Calusa Country Club say they have evidence of an endangered bat on the site.
Video: Activist Given Trespass Warning at DeSantis Press Event
When Kennedy responded that PortMiami, which is funded by county dollars, is public, the officer replied, “Not for you.”
Gaetz Asks Supporters for Money Amid Trafficking “Smear Campaign”
A campaign email to supporters of Matt Gaetz asks for donations amid allegations involving sex trafficking of a minor.
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Alex Diaz de la Portilla Accused of Injuring Code Compliance Employee at Illegal Party UPDATED
Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla allegedly pushed a city employee while attending an underground party.
Everything We Know So Far About the Matt Gaetz “Sex Trafficking” Case
Florida congressman Matt Gaetz is reportedly under investigation for sexual misconduct.
Do Vaccine Passports Have a Future in Florida?
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban vaccine passports in Florida, but some industries have already been testing the idea.
RV Park Residents Say They Have Nowhere to Go When Florida City Evicts Them
Residents of the Florida City Camp Site and RV Park are being told to leave, but many of them can’t afford to live anywhere else.
Here’s the FDLE Report Showing Police Capt. Javier Ortiz Rarely Faces Repercussions
An investigative report on Miami police Capt. Javier Ortiz shows a pattern of alleged misconduct with scant oversight.
South Beach Businesses Feel the Pain of Spring Break Chaos and Curfew
While some South Beach businesses welcome the influx of tourists, others say spring break has done more harm than good.
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Miami-Dade Mayor Says Everyone Can Get COVID Vaccine in April
The COVID-19 vaccine age requirements will soon lower to 50+ in Florida and continue to drop each week in Miami-Dade County.
Arrest for Campaign Crimes Is Latest of Many Controversies for Ex-Florida Sen. Frank Artiles
The former lawmaker is accused of several felonies stemming from his alleged interference in the 2020 state senate election.
We Talked to Miamians About the One-Year Anniversary of COVID. Here’s What They Told Us.
We spoke with folks who experienced fear, loss, sickness, exasperation, anger, and loneliness. But, like many of us, they also harbor hope.
Florida Republicans Advance Bill to Restrict Bright Futures Aid to “Employable” Students Only
A Florida bill that would limit student access to the Bright Futures scholarship program has passed through a Senate committee.
Miami’s New Police Chief Praised as Progressive but Has History of Controversies
While Acevedo positions himself as a friendly, pro-reform police chief, his support of police reform has not always matched up with his actions.
In Instagram Post, Kava Bar Insults Teachers, Trans Women, and Mask Wearers
Kavasutra has long been criticized for its “edgelord” marketing tactics and inflammatory actions on and off the internet.
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Joe Carollo Suggests Miami and Hialeah Should Secede From Miami-Dade County
City of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo said he spoke to the mayor of Hialeah about making their own county.
City of Miami Continues to Fight Cannabis Dispensaries, Despite State Law
The City of Miami refuses to allow a medical marijuana dispensary to open downtown, arguing that cannabis is illegal.
Activist to Florida Republicans: “Y’all Could Have Just Told Black Folks to Fuck Off”
After cursing while speaking out against an anti-protest bill, a Dream Defenders member was barred from the Florida Capitol.
New Bills From Florida Republicans Target Transgender Athletes
Florida legislators at the state and federal levels have joined a growing push by GOP politicians to limit or ban transgender athletes from school sports.