Story Nightclub’s Last Stand: Venue Fights Miami Beach to Stay Open
“Cities are not czars. They are not empowered to go door to door determining the fate of each business in their jurisdiction,” Story nightclub’s attorney argues.
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Hedge-Fund-Owned McClatchy Axed Miami Herald Employees on Good Friday
“It definitely has left a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of staffers across this newsroom,” says Joey Flechas, co-chair of the One Herald Guild.
LGBTQ Protesters Confront Rep. Basabe Toe-to-Toe in North Bay Village
“Shame, shame!” protesters shouted as Florida Rep. Fabián Basabe tried to mingle with the crowd outside his office.
“How Dare You”: LGBTQ Advocates Skewer Rep. Basabe in Advance of Pride Parade
Statehouse Rep. Fabian Basabe wants to attend Miami Beach Pride festivities days after voting in favor of legislation that targets the LGBTQ community.
Brightline Train Rips Apart Car Carrier in Hollywood Rail Collision (VIDEO)
A violent collision between a Brightline train and a car carrier on rain-soaked Dixie Highway added to the chaos of a historic Broward storm.
Untold Mass of Sea Trash Lurks in Seaweed Piling Up in Florida
New research shows that an alarming amount of pollutants is hidden in the endless piles of seaweed washing ashore in Florida.
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Mum’s the Word? McClatchy Newspapers Skip Coverage of Their Owner’s SEC Charges
You could hear crickets in the McClatchy news landscape after federal regulators announced a multimillion-dollar case against the media company’s owner.
Crunch Time: John Ruiz’s LifeWallet Delays Annual Report, $60 Million Payment
Miami attorney and ‘Canes NIL king John Ruiz is staving off scrutiny of his company LifeWallet after a turbulent year in which the company’s $32 billion market capitalization went up in smoke.
Billionaire Backchannel Speeds Up Miami Police Response
Apparently there’s a special number billionaires can text in Miami to make police respond quicker to car accidents.
DeSantis Ramps Up Executions After COVID Hiatus
After a three-year gap in carrying out executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed death warrants for three Florida inmates in less than three months.
“It Should Be Gravy”: Miami Magnate John Ruiz Bites Back After Cano Health Drama
Miami Beach billionaire Barry Sternlicht resigned from Cano Health in fiery fashion after the company’s share value vaporized over the last six months.
In the Weeds: Florida Bills Would Eliminate Delta-8 THC Products
“This will be absolutely devastating to the entire industry,” one vape shop owner tells New Times.
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Parkland Victim’s Father Smothered on Floor, Arrested at Gun Control Hearing in D.C. (VIDEO)
“You took my son away from me!” Patricia Oliver shouted when she and her husband, parents of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, were kicked out of a congressional hearing on gun regulation.
Seaweed Meltdown: Will the Massive Sargassum “Blob” Live Up to the Hype?
Is the media over-hyping the incoming “seaweed blob”? Experts weigh in.
Miami Beach Commission Rejects Spring Break Curfew During Ultra Music Festival Weekend
Commissioner Ricky Arriola said Miami Beach’s reaction to the Spring Break violence is like “rearranging the chairs on the Titanic.”
Surfside Mayor Pooh-Poohs Idea for Town-Sponsored Gay Pride Event
Mayor Shlomo Danzinger wants town-sponsored cultural celebrations banished in Surfside. First up on the chopping block is a proposed gay pride event.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Suspends Trading of Suarez-Backed MiamiCoin
The suspension of MiamiCoin trading is a big blow to the “most bitcoin-friendly mayor on the planet,” who claimed the city’s crypto revenue could one day replace municipal taxes.
High Score: Arcade Odyssey Deals With “Bible-Thumping” Backlash After Porno Shoot
“It’s turned into a real shitshow,” says Rick Medina after word got out that his classic Kendall arcade was the setting for a 42-minute porn movie.
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City of Miami Grants Million-Dollar Contribution to Nonprofit After Extended Holdout
The Circle of Brotherhood has been waiting for the city to approve the funding since October 2021, when Mayor Suarez presented a $1 million foam check at a public ceremony.
Luxe Land: Posh Lauderdale Units Planned Near Site of Nixed Affordable Housing
A 30-story sleek apartment building is in the works right next to the site where the City of Fort Lauderdale rejected a 15-story affordable housing complex.
Chicken Man “Relieved” Charges Dropped But Fears Free Speech Stifled
A post-doctoral researcher dubbed “Chicken Man” claims cops were acting as political lapdogs when they arrested him for protesting Joe Carollo’s new pet sculpture park downtown.
Ball & Chain Claims Harassment Case Delayed by Carollo’s “Bizarre and Dissembling” Rants
Ball & Chain and Taquerias el Mexicano claim Joe Carollo and his attorneys used every trick in the book to derail deposition testimony in the harassment case against the city.