Florida’s Gun-Safety Ranking Plateaus Despite Rise in Gun Violence
A recent report from the Giffords Law Center shows Florida lagging behind other states in gun reform.
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Man Who Sued Miami Police Capt. Javier Ortiz Believes Misconduct Will Continue
One victim feels the city is allowing Ortiz to get away with misconduct and believes he will continue to do harm until he faces repercussions.
Controversial Miami Police Capt. Javier Ortiz Returns to Duty After Suspension
Controversial Miami police Capt. Javier Ortiz was reinstated this week after more than a year on paid suspension.
Dueling Florida Bills Could Affect College Tuition for Undocumented Students
Competing Florida bills take aim at immigrant students: One would finally give them financial aid, the other would make college far more expensive.
A Bunch of Cars Got Flooded Yesterday — and More Rain’s on the Way
The National Weather Service continues to issue flood warnings in Miami-Dade and Broward as storms and showers move inland.
Miami Janitors Accuse Employers of Retaliation After Union Push
Miami janitors are protesting what they call unfair practices toward employees trying to form a union.
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Valentine’s Date Ideas for Tech CEOs and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
2020 created Miami’s greatest love story: Francis Suarez and the tech bros.
Judge: Dan Bongino Should Pay Daily Beast Attorneys’ Fees for Bogus Lawsuit
A judge recommends that Dan Bongino pay more than $30,000 in attorneys’ fees for his bogus lawsuit against the Daily Beast.
Calle Ocho Festival Canceled — Again
The pandemic continues to upend Miami life, as the Calle Ocho Music Festival has been canceled for the second consecutive year.
Experts Say DeSantis’ De-Platforming Proposal Violates First Amendment
Experts say a recent proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis would violate the First Amendment.
Five Miami Conspiracy Theories That Rival Marjorie Taylor Greene’s
Conspiracy theories have come to the forefront of politics in 2021, but Florida has always been a hotbed for whacked-out ideas.
Florida Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms by 2022
A recent bill in the Florida House aims to legalize the use of psychedelic psilocybin mushrooms for treatment of depression and anxiety.
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Parkland Dad Andrew Pollack Defends Marjorie Taylor Greene
One parent of a Parkland shooting victim — conservative Andrew Pollack — has come to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s defense.
Eight Finalists Remain in Hunt for Miami’s Next Police Chief
Eight finalists were interviewed this week about excessive force and the future of policing.
Javier Ortiz Lawsuit Settlement Will Cost Miami Taxpayers $100,000
A recent settlement involving the police captain will cost the city $100,000.
Miami-Dade NAACP Decries Racial Disparity in Vaccine Rollout
The Miami-Dade NAACP branch says vaccination efforts by the county have not been racially equitable.
Four Harebrained Ideas People Have Proposed to Fix Miami Traffic
Traffic has always sucked in South Florida, and over the years politicians have thought up some pretty kooky ideas to try to fix it.
Here Are the South Florida People Trump Pardoned on His Way Out the Door
In a flurry of pardons in the hours before leaving office, Trump granted clemency to a number of individuals with ties to South Florida.
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New Florida Tradition: Yelling “Asshole!” at the Governor
Outside a Publix in Jupiter, a random Floridian gave Gov. Ron DeSantis a piece of his mind.
We Asked a Civil Engineer About Elon Musk’s Tunnel Idea
In a recent tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk proposed digging a road tunnel underneath Miami to alleviate traffic.
Latino Groups Call for More Fact-Checking on Spanish Radio
After numerous reports of disinformation being spread on Spanish-language media, advocates are calling for more accountability.
Miami Police Capt. Javier Ortiz Loses Election to Lead FOP Union
Capt. Javier Ortiz’s attempt to regain control of the police union while on suspension ultimately fell flat.