A distinguished, handsome Italian gentleman saunters into a Miami Beach tattoo shop that’s drenched in purple neon light. He’s out of place in multiple ways. First off, it’s a hot July evening, and he’s bundled up in a long beige scarf. Second, he’s dressed straight out of GQ with his…
Get this: The national engineering firm in the driver’s seat to oversee Miami-Dade’s $1.6 billion overhaul of the county’s monumentally dilapidated sewer system has a history of violating the Clean Water Act, mishandling radioactive waste, billing for phantom work, and paying kickbacks. In most places, that track record would get…
It was a case of exceedingly bad luck, amazing stupidity, and, perhaps, serious competitive zeal. A 23-year-old West Miami-Dade man named Reynel Gil was arrested last Thursday after his house was broken into and police discovered 17 pot plants with about nine pounds of weed. Officers said Gil called police…
In 2012, when current Miami Heat star Chris “Birdman” Andersen was playing for the Denver Nuggets, a Colorado Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children team seized property from Andersen’s home, which led to rampant speculation in the media. At the time, Andersen’s attorneys claimed he was the victim in the…
In Florida, drugs are more likely than whales to beach themselves on our shores. So it’s not much of a surprise that police found 16 kilos of cocaine washed up on a St. Augustine Beach last night and are looking for more…
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According to the New York Post, the sale of the Florida Panthers to a New York buyer is “imminent”. The report comes as a surprise to most, as the team has never announced it was for sale, however with losses piling up, perhaps owners received an offer they couldn’t refuse…
Months before Pinecrest police fatally Tasered Norman Oosterbroek after he broke into a neighbor’s home while naked, the bodyguard to the stars had been fired by some of his biggest clients — Beyoncé and Jay Z — because they had concerns about having the man around their young daughter, Blue…
Last season, the Miami Dolphins had one of the most embarrassingly meager home-opener crowds in the team’s long history. This year, the Fins might actually sell out their home opener this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. As in an actual, honest-to-God sellout. Is it because the team is off to…
A Florida man has been arrested for perhaps making the most heinous amateur video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” yet. Steven Grady Fillingim, 40, of Pensacola, stands accused of physically abusing an underage female relative. At one point during the attack, he hit her with a metal rod to the…
They say the best thing about Miami is how close it is to the United States, but is that really such a good thing? America — real ‘Murica — is a strange land with bizarre cultures, and every time a Miamian travels to this perplexing territory, we can’t help but…
Sunday marks the first Miami Dolphins home game of the year, which means it’s time to dust off those tents and charcoal grills that have been laying in your garage for the past eight months. It appears the Dolphins have raised their game on the field, so it’s only fair…
There is little doubt that Derek Medina killed his wife. On August 8, the 31-year-old notoriously posted a photo of Jennifer Alonso’s bullet-ridden body on Facebook along with his confession. Medina has so far pleaded not guilty, however, claiming he was simply defending himself against Alonso’s assault. But surveillance video…
The Miami Herald media company’s controversial Spanish-language free weekly tabloid, Caliente, debuts tomorrow, but the publication’s first “Chica Caliente” debuted online today. She’s 21 years old, 36-24-36, and a Gemini. ¡Muy caliente!…
Are Miami women willing to go out on a date with just about anyone? Real-life experience would point to no, but dating site AYI.com’s data analysis claims Miami is in the top five cities for least picky women. Oh, really?…
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Guayaberas Etc. is a store in downtown Coral Gables that specializes in Cuban clothing and memorabilia. The shop is located right across from city hall. Last Friday, it was the victim of a blatant smash-and-grab robbery. On September 13, just after midnight, a man and woman smashed through the store’s…
At the end of the day, it didn’t go to Donald Trump or Posh and Becks, but rather to VM South Beach, the property’s current mortgage holder, which is owned by the Nakash family, who made their money in Jordache jeans. The final price was $41.5 million, a few million…
The storied Versace mansion goes to auction today, and none other than Donald Trump plans on making a bid. Trump has met the requirements and laid down a $3 million deposit, qualifying him to purchase the ten-bedroom, 11-bathroom Mediterranean-style estate at 1116 Ocean Dr. Trump confirmed his interest Tuesday morning…
The first thing you notice when approaching Candelo Kimbisa’s house in Hialeah is the Marlboro Red smoke that swirls around the porch and clogs his foyer. “Don’t worry,” he says, proffering a cigarette with a smile that reveals three gold teeth. “Spirits love tobacco.” Although the back half of the…
After 20 years with the idea of building a theme park on land surrounding Zoo Miami simmering on the back burner, two companies are now moving forward with bids to break ground. One proposal, dubbed “Dinosaur Park International,” would be science-minded, featuring dino-centric exhibits and a museum. The other plan,…
Apparently if you fail in Miami Beach, you just make your way a little up the island to one of those fancy little towns. Former Miami Beach police chief Donald DeLucca ended up in Golden Beaches, and now former Miami Beach city manager Jorge Gonzalez is set to serve that…
