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Zulekha Pitts

Though she’s a Jersey girl by birth, former staff writer Zulekha Pitts – Zee to her family and friends, has deep roots in Florida. Before coming to New Times in 2024, she worked as a content creator and digital producer for USA Today and content producer for 3TV and CBS 5 News in Phoenix and also has experience as a digital host for the jewelry home-shopping channel Gem Shopping Network in Atlanta. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Zee is wrapping up a master’s in communication at Villanova.

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“Supercomputer” Weighs Whether Tyreek Hill Would Leave Olympian in the Dust

By Zulekha PittsAugust 20, 2024

What did a “supercomputer” have to say about who’s faster – Dolphins star Tyreek Hill or Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles?

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Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles: Feud Escalates Over Who’s Fastest

By Zulekha PittsAugust 19, 2024

“What’s that guy – the ‘Cheetah’ guy from football?” Olympic champion Noah Lyles quipped.

Florida Makes Way for Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand

By Zulekha PittsAugust 19, 2024

Light up, Miami, because Mike Tyson’s weed brand is ready to ruuumbbble!

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Crocodile Found Coolin’ Off in Fort Lauderdale Pool

By Zulekha PittsAugust 15, 2024

“Another day, another pool, another CROCODILE!”

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Join Fight to Protect Miami Waters From Invasive Pulse Coral

By Zulekha PittsAugust 14, 2024

Marine biologists have tracked the species’ spread in the Caribbean and fear they could soon move into South Florida.

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“That’s Horseradish”: Dolphins Star Tyreek Hill Dares Olympian Noah Lyles to Race Him

By Zulekha PittsAugust 14, 2024

The Cheetah himself calls out the “world’s fastest man”: “I’d beat him in a race and put on a COVID mask to show I mean business.”

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50-Year Cold Case: Bodies Pulled From Vehicle in Plantation Canal

By Zulekha PittsAugust 13, 2024

The South Florida mother and her 3-year-old daughter disappeared without a trace in November 1974.

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Who’s Behind the “Weird,” Brat-Summer Billboard Near Mar-a-Lago?

By Zulekha PittsAugust 12, 2024

New Times seeks to get to the bottom of the brat summer-style billboard off I-95 near Mar-a-Lago.

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New North Bay Village Condo to Offer Residents a Chauffeured Rolls-Royce

By Zulekha PittsAugust 12, 2024

Why drive when you can be driven?

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9 Miami-Set Novels to Celebrate National Book Lovers Day

By Zulekha PittsAugust 9, 2024

From gritty crime thrillers to powerful memoirs, discover Miami’s literary gems on National Book Lovers Day.

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Travis Scott’s Miami Yacht Clash: One Charge Down, One to Go

By Zulekha PittsAugust 8, 2024

Prosecutors are pushing forward with one charge in the Miami Beach yacht dustup that briefly landed Travis Scott behind bars.

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Explore Three Iconic Miami-Dade Lighthouses That Guided Sailors to Shore

By Zulekha PittsAugust 7, 2024

Get to know Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses.

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Miami Beach Nightclub Murder Suspect Caught in Remote California Town

By Zulekha PittsAugust 7, 2024

Deshawn Davis is accused of gunning down a rapper at a Miami Beach nightclub party and kidnapping a woman in Ontario, Canada.

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Watch Tim Bowens’ Heartfelt Reaction to Joining Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor

By Zulekha PittsAugust 7, 2024

Watch Tim Bowens’ emotional reaction as he learns he’s joining the Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor.

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Watch: YouTube Streamer Jumps Two Oncoming Cars in Miami (Don’t Try This at Home!)

By Zulekha PittsAugust 6, 2024

IShowSpeed’s two-car leap in Miami’s Little River neighborhood went viral. See why the stunt is raising eyebrows.

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Miami Heat Icon D-Wade Salutes Noah Lyles’ Olympic-Win Manicure

By Zulekha PittsAugust 5, 2024

The fastest man in the world has fabulous nails.

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Viral Video Shows Group’s Expensive Outing at Nikki Beach

By Zulekha PittsJuly 23, 2024

From $150 day beds to mandatory $400 bottles, a viral video calls out the steep prices at Miami Beach hot spot Nikki Beach.

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Ex-MTSU Punter Goes Viral, Shoots Shot for Miami Dolphins Job

By Zulekha PittsJuly 23, 2024

“Kyle Ulbrich for punter 2024,” reads one sign outside the Dolphins training facility.

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$500K Mystery Donor Funds FIU Program for Aspiring Tropical-Plant Scientists

By Zulekha PittsJuly 23, 2024

“We are not training enough new scientists,” said the director of FIU’s International Center for Tropical Botany.

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Florida Leads Nation in Addiction-Related Searches, Study Says

By Zulekha PittsJuly 22, 2024

Florida has the highest rate of addiction-related Google searches in the U.S., with terms like “alcoholics anonymous” leading the way.

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Miami Police Boast Ghost Mode Tahoe to Nab Drivers

By Zulekha PittsJuly 22, 2024

“From a distance, you don’t know it’s a police car,” says a Miami lieutenant.

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Florida’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Is…Controversial

By Zulekha PittsJuly 19, 2024

Instacart study finds Florida’s favorite ice cream flavor; New Times editors develop a serious case of brain freeze.

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