Environmental Groups Liken DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bills to “Fascism”
The Center for Biological Diversity condemned the bills, calling them “shockingly un-American.”
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Here Are the 13 Florida Republicans Who Objected to Biden’s Vote Certification
While some lawmakers changed their minds, these Florida Republicans voted to challenge Electoral College results.
Florida’s Vaccination Plan Doesn’t Include Prison Populations
Prisons have been a hotbed for COVID-19, but Florida does not yet have a plan for vaccinating corrections staff or inmates.
New Trump Plan Could Impede FIU Cuba Research
A potential move to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism could keep some FIU students from finishing their degrees.
Kayaker Cleans Up Nearly a Ton of Garbage From Biscayne Bay
Athlete and activist Andrew Otazo cleared out nearly 2,000 pounds of garbage and lugged it to the mainland on a kayak.
New West Palm Beach Law Says Homeless Can’t Disturb City’s “Aesthetic Beauty”
In an effort to preserve its “aesthetic beauty,” the City of West Palm Beach passed a panhandling ban.
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Satanists Put Up I-95 Billboard Advertising Abortion Law Loophole
The Satanic Temple has a new ad in Miami about its “religious abortion ritual,” which sidesteps state abortion restrictions.
Most Miami-Dade Transit Workers Won’t Get The Back Pay They’re Owed Before Christmas
Longtime Miami-Dade transit workers are owed thousands of dollars in back pay over the past four years, but the county keeps putting off paying them.
Bandanna-Clad Iguana Spotted Near Melreese Country Club
New Times goes hunting for Miami’s new urban legend: Iguana Bandannicus, the bandannaed iguana.
Who Will Be Miami’s New Police Chief? Here’s Who Has Applied
Miami Police Department Chief Jorge Colina will retire in January; 36 applicants are vying for his job.
COVID Causes Delays at Miami USPS Facilities Ahead of Holidays
The Royal Palm Processing and Distribution Center in Opa-locka has experienced delays because of COVID.
Environmentalists Say Bahamas Oil Drilling Could Pose Risk to Florida
Environmental groups have cited concerns about a potential oil spill.
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Water Main Rupture Creates Sinkhole, Spews Sediment Into Bay
An old water main burst in downtown Miami, spewing sediment into Biscayne Bay and pausing Metromover service in the area.
Coral Gables Mayor Scrolls Through Phone at Meeting, Ignoring Speakers
During a public meeting, the mayor of Coral Gables checked his phone and took calls instead of listening to residents.
Heartbreaking: The Worst People in Miami Just Made Some Great Points
A recent incident involving the detainment of anti-communism protesters has Javier Ortiz and Joe Carollo at each other’s throats.
Still Suspended From Duty, Capt. Javier Ortiz Seeks to Regain Control of Miami’s Police Union
Capt. Javier Ortiz, who is currently suspended pending an investigation, announced his bid for police union president.
Racial Disparities in Florida Threaten Infant Health
Florida is one of the states with the highest rate of premature births, especially among Black women.
Miami Officials Repeatedly Ignore Residents at Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have created a catch-22: More people can be heard by their governments, but those governments aren’t listening.
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MIA Airport Workers Say They’re Pressured to Work While Sick
The workers say staffing cuts in recent months have meant there isn’t always someone available to cover for a sick employee.
Miami Commissioners Ban Nighttime Music Without Listening to Public Outcry
The city received eight hours of recorded public comment in opposition of the ordinance but commissioners heard none of it.
New County Mayor Supports “C.A.V.A. Plan” for Public Transit
Cava says she will make good on her campaign promises with the help of a pro-transit nonprofit and its appropriately named plan.
There’s No Foolproof Way to Gather for Thanksgiving, Says Miami Expert
With COVID-19 cases surging again in Florida, a Miami epidemiologist recommends virtual Thanksgiving gatherings.