Three Florida Panthers Killed By Cars in Three Days

Florida panthers, the state animal of Florida and one of the most endangered mammals living in the United States, even by the largest estimates don’t have a population of much more than 100 individuals. This weekend three breading-age big cats were found dead in three separate car accidents, marking a…

Thirty Killed in Raids of Dudus’ Kingston Camp

The extradition saga of Jamaican druglord Christopher “Dudus” Coke, leader of the ultra-violent South Florida-connected Shower Posse, has become yet more bloody today. The Associated Press is reporting that at least 30 people have been killed in gunfights between bandits, soldiers, and cops in the posse-controlled Tivoli Gardens slum in…

Charlie Crist Sued By Talking Heads’ David Byrne

Gov. Charlie Crist is being sued by the Talking Heads’ David Byrne for copyright infringement, and no it’s not for rocking the same style of gentlemanly premature white hair. Crist’s campaign used the Talking Heads song “Road to Nowhere” in an attack ad against Marco Rubio without bothering to get…

Lisa Garcia Turns Herself In For Doral Cop Hit-and-Run

Lisa Caridad Garcia turned herself in last night for hitting Doral police officer Carlos Alvarez. The accident happened around Southeast 35th Terrace near 102nd Avenue on Saturday night, when Garcia hit Alvarez’s motorcycle head on, and kept going.Garcia’s motorcycle was demolished, but luckily he survived. He’s forced to get around…

From Alligators to Tarantulas, Miami is One Huge Illegal Pet Shop

Maybe Riptide has been watching too much Animal Planet, but we can’t help thinking Miami’s crop of critter smugglers deserves its own special mini-series. Like cocaine and hookers, there’s a booming market for exotic animals in this classy city, and just imagine the drama: There will be suitcases full of…

Dolphins Trade Justin Smiley to Jaguars

Local fans of Miami Dolphins guard Justin Smiley are about to be (pun warning) frown-y. He’s headed up I95 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. As for what the Dolphins are getting in return, no one seems to know yet. Do the Jags have anything we want anyway. Reportedly its just a…

Billy Cypress, Miccosukee Tribe Casino Probed by IRS

The Internal Revenue Service is investigating Billy Cypress, the former leader of the Miccosukee Tribe for income tax violation. Cypress, who oversaw the construction of the tribe’s casino in Southwest Miami Dade, had a high roller’s reputation that included frequent trips to Las Vegas, says the Miami Herald. Guess the…

Ritz-Carlton Has Finally Found Its New Tanning Butler

Visiting cougars of South Beach, worry not, the Ritz-Carlton has finally found a new tanning butler to apply various oozes and gunks to your backs.Every time the Ritz needs a new “tanning butler” they call up just about every media outlet hoping to ring every last bit of PR out…

Male Prom Queen Omar Bonilla’s Parents Kick Him Out

It’s a good sign that kids today are a bit more progressive when enough students at Flanagan High in Pembroke Pines voted to place Omar Bonilla, an openly gay student who wanted to attend prom as his drag persona “Allison,” third in the results for prom queen (though, we understand…

Florida City Church Goes Up in Flames

The United Methodist Church Outreach Ministry in Florida City went up in flames over the weekend, and the building was mostly destroyed. Even the church’s playground, which was built a year ago, was melted to the ground.Parishioners say that they hope to rebuild the building, and are accepting donations, but…

BP Protest in Downtown Miami Looked to Bring Awareness

I wanted to organize a lil’ protest against BP and offshore drilling. It had been exactly one month since the oil spill began. One month of non-stop poison continuously flowing into the Gulf, making its way toward the Loop Current, and Florida Keys and beaches. In the history of history,…

Finally Some Good Cycling News: Bike Miami Days Meets Up Sunday

Lately, there’s been too much bad news in the Miami cycling world. Bikers have been hit by motorcyclists, tow trucks, county buses, and drunk-driving lunatics But here’s some good news, for once: This Sunday at 10 a.m. cyclists will meet for a city sponsored event called Bike Miami Days, which…