If the Democratic establishment has it their way, actual Florida Democratic primary voters won’t get much of a choice as to who their nominee is. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a former registered Republican and Florida’s most conservative House Democrat, announced his candidacy for Marco Rubio’s soon-to-be-abandoned Senate seat back in March, and…
The rivalry between Miami and Tampa’s Cuban American populations isn’t just about who makes the truest Cuban sandwich. The idealogical differences between the two city’s approach to Havana has never been more apparent now that the Obama administration has begun to normalize relations with the county; a divide explored in…
It’s almost graduation time, and the University of Miami has unveiled a surprising commencement speaker. None other than Jimmy Buffett, he of “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” fame, will be delivering the keynote address at one of six ceremonies this Friday. Of course, it’s easy to cast of Buffett as…
Miami is a trashy city. That’s not an insult. It’s just a fact. There’s literally trash everywhere. People apparently just love chucking stuff on the side of the roads and only rarely do people bother to pick it up. It’s easy to ignore when you see it everyday and most…
The Miami Hurricanes play in a professional stadium that’s probably twice as big as what fits their needs. David Beckham has a proposed MLS franchise that needs a new, smaller stadium of its own to call home. Its been apparent to some that the best situation may be killing two…
Despite being one of the larger states by population and an important swing state in national election, Florida doesn’t have much of a history of churning out serious Presidential candidates. Senator Bob Graham was believed to be on Al Gore’s VP shortlist in 2000, and then had an ill-fated presidential…
A lot of weird things happen in Florida every week. We’re here every Friday to give you the weirdest. This week: a thief with a boastful fashion choice, a guy who takes Facebook just a little too seriously, and a woman caught smuggling meat in her pants. Woman Wearing “Won’t…
Miami-Dade police are looking for a dirty criminal who stole a car straight from an auto cleaning line. Yes, in Miami-Dade sometimes your car isn’t safe even when you’ve taking it to the car wash. The incident happened on April 6th at a car wash down at 2701 SW 137th…
Revenge porn may finally become illegal in Florida. The Florida Senate passed a new anti-revenge porn law, and its now headed to the desk of Governor Rick Scott. Though, the final bill is quite limited compared to what the bill sponsor’s originally envisioned. The bill has passed in the Senate,…
NFL fans usually argue with each other based on their records. Failing that, they then argue that their team has better fans or prouder traditions than others. Usually however, they don’t argue with each other over which team’s fans have the best spelling and grammar, and it turns out that’s…
There’s only around 160 Florida panthers left in the wild thanks to us humans have encroached on their territory. We’ve tried our best to make it up to them by listing them as an endangered species, but even then someone occasionally (and presumably not on purpose) hits one with their…
Trolleys aren’t exactly cutting edge, but apparently they’re the future of public transport in two Miami-Dade towns. Both Miami and Miami Beach have discussed the idea of expanding their free trolley systems this month. The Miami Beach plan would be more dramatic by expanding what was meant as a temporary…
Think of Best Western and you think, “Well, thats a hotel…” Best Western operates an approximate 4000 hotels across the globe. Their portfolio includes everything from roadside motels to four-star European resorts, but every single last one of them is called Best Western (or “BW”s in some markets). Nicer ones…
Rudy Chamorro, 29, and Elena Hernandez, 31, are under real imprisonment on charges of false imprisonment …and human trafficking and deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution. The duo is suspected of forcing a 17-year-old girl and a 32-year-old women into prostitution. The pair forced both women to have sex for…
We elect our state legislators to do one thing: go up to Tallahassee for a few months every year to make laws. The Republican leaders of the Florida House announced today that they have no more interest in doing that right now. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, abruptly adjourned the…
As Wynwood’s gentrification nears totality, it only seemed inevitable. The Miami Rescue Mission, a charity that serves the homeless and otherwise needy, has operated in Wynwood since the ’70s, long before its recent arts-turned-touristy makeover. Well, with property prices nearing a peak in the area, the charity has decided to put…
People who believe a Twitter account created yesterday might as well have been born yesterday. The social media site is awash with rumors that Fidel Castro has died. This despite not a single actual news source reporting as much …and the rumors all seem to trace back to the @PresCuba…
One of the odder recent sagas in local politics has come to an end. Michael Pizzi is now back in as the official Mayor of Miami Lakes after more than a year and a half absence. Wayne Slaton, the man who held the seat during Pizzi’s legal hiatus, announced today…
As if you needed another reason to add to the list of way driving in Miami is a pain, InsuranceQuotes.com reports that Miami-Dade has the most expensive average car insurance rates in Florida. Miamians pay 54 percent more than your average Floridian, which is even more depressing when you learn…
Residents in the area of 41st Street and Jefferson Avenue on Miami Beach were awoken early Sunday morning by the sounds of a car crash in the area — but that crash wouldn’t end up being resident’s biggest worry on the night. A woman in her 70s was one of…
Michael Pizzi is now one step closer to regaining his position as mayor Miami Lakes. A three judge panel of the The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled today that Pizzi should legally be restored to the office. The town of Miami Lakes now has five days to appeal the decision…
Few cities have a love affair with their area code as strong as Miami does with 305. It’s shouted out in various rap songs. Pitbull calls himself Mr. 305.” Tattoos baring the numbers are common, and Dade lifers love to say that they’re “305 til I die.” Of course, that’s…
