DeSantis-Backed Military Vet Teaching Program Accounts for One Teacher Hire in Broward
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education implemented the pathway in August to address a teacher shortage in public schools.
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Time’s Up! Commissioner Carollo Wants to Cap Speaking Time During Public Comment
The item, sponsored by Joe Carollo, caps individual speaking time at four minutes during public comment periods at commission meetings.
Miami Trademark Phrase Makes the Annual Banished Words List for 2023
Attention Miami: The word police want the term “irregardless” banished in the New Year.
Waves of Migrants Arrive in Florida Keys During Deepening Crisis
The Sheriff of Monroe County claims federal agencies were not prepared.
BSO Deputy Choke-Slams Man to the Ground Outside Weston Rec Center (VIDEO)
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating if the use of force caught on video was consistent with policy and training.
Miami Man Robbed, Carjacked Would-Be Grindr Dates, FBI Says
The FBI says Stevenson Charles robbed two men he lured using the gay dating app Grindr.
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Screwdolph the Red-Nippled Reindeer Draws Scrutiny of Florida Regulators
Gov. DeSantis’ office claims the state received multiple complaints about child attendance at the holiday-themed drag event in Fort Lauderdale.
Whistleblower Alleges Billing Fraud, Lax Care at Baptist Health South Florida Hospital
The former chief of cardiac surgery at Bethesda Hospital East says he was fired for complaining about fraudulent billing and substandard care.
Javier Ortiz Comes Up Short in Race for Police Union Boss
Although Javier Ortiz was fired in September, the former Miami police captain was still eligible to run in the police union election.
Mayor Francis Suarez Kicks It With David Beckham at World Cup in Qatar
Regarding Suarez’s Qatar sojourn, New Times has some questions.
Miami-Dade School Board Passes Classroom Flag Restrictions, With Caveat
The Miami-Dade school board measure, aimed at limiting teachers’ display of politically tinged flags, was criticized as vague and a waste of resources.
Trulieve Ramps Up Support for Weed Legalization Initiative
Trulieve, Florida’s largest medical marijuana operator, has contributed $15 million since August to a new recreational marijuana ballot initiative.
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Judge Trashes City of Miami Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Homeless Encampment Sweeps
A judge denied Miami’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by four plaintiffs who say the city indiscriminately destroys homeless people’s property.
Two-Potty System: Miami International Airport’s Mysterious Dueling Toilets
A New Times investigation.
Lawsuit: Palm Beach Schools Superintendent Demoted Official for Bashing Republicans on Twitter
Diana Fedderman says she was demoted within the School District of Palm Beach County after she criticized Republicans in a tweet.
Javier Ortiz Makes Run for Police Union President on Racial Justice Platform
Despite his firing from the Miami Police Department, Javier Ortiz wants to reclaim his spot atop one of Miami’s police unions.
Miami Activist Routinely Flips Off, Berates Miami Cops for the Sake of Who Knows What
Rafael Antonio Gomez tests the boundaries of the First Amendment on the daily in Miami-Dade by verbally berating police.
South Florida LGBTQ Leaders React to Club Q Shooting
Local LGBTQ leaders say they are devastated, yet not surprised, by the Club Q shooting given the rise of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
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Florida Caterer Who Allegedly Served Marijuana-Laced Lasagna at Wedding Faces More Legal Trouble
A wedding caterer who allegedly served marijuana-laced food is facing mounting legal trouble.
Man Claims He Was Sexually Assaulted by Roommates at Fort Lauderdale Addiction Center
The patient says he was screaming at the top of his lungs, but no one intervened.
Native Advocates Say They’re Sick of UM Students Playing Indian Dress-Up
Non-Native students in the Iron Arrow society perform Indigenous ceremonies with the blessing of the local Miccosukee Tribe.
Mother of Slain Professor Dan Markel Says There’s No Time Limit on Grief
Eight years after the death of her son in a murder-for-hire plot, Ruth Markel offers advice on how to get through the grieving process.