Obama Rags on Miami Dolphins on DJ Laz’s Show

The fact that President Barack Obama called into the DJ Laz Morning Show this morning to talk with Miami’s favorite Pimp with a Limp, is something we still can’t get our minds around. True, his campaign is focused on getting his message out through nontraditional methods, but, like, the man…

Obama-Hugging Florida Pizza Maker Facing Boycott, Yelp Abuse

Scott Van Duzer made headlines around the world on Sunday when he lifted President Obama off the ground in a back-cracking bear hug that amazingly didn’t result in a swift Tasering by Secret Service agents.The hug has resulted in Van Duzer’s business becoming the most politically debated pizza shop in…

Mitt Romney Had Virtually No Convention Bounce in Florida

National polls are showing that President Barack Obama definitely sustained a significant post-convention bounce after last week’s DNC, but what about ol’ Mitt Romney? One would figure that by virtue of hosting the Republican National Convention right here in Florida, that the GOP candidate would at least see some bump…

North Miami Fined $154,000 After Councilwoman’s Mom Gets Grant Money

For the last few years, the City of North Miami has maintained a Neighborhood Stabilization Program, designed to purchase foreclosed homes and help first-time homebuyers get a place to live. In 2011, Marie Charles-Brutus received some of that NSP money, then used it to buy and refurbish a house on…

Key Biscayne Wants to Levy Toll for Bicycles On Rickenbacker

The Key Biscayne Village Council has proposed a toll for bicyclists crossing the Rickenbacker causeway. The council wants Miami-Dade County to erect a wall on the Rickenbacker that would separate bike traffic for vehicle traffic, and has suggested a bike toll as a way to fund the project…

Dolphins Fall to Texans 30-10 In Season-Opening Flop

With seven minutes left in the second quarter on Sunday, the Dolphins looked like a team that seemed to have turned the corner. The defense was playing more like the aggressive squad that had played well last year, the Dolphins receivers were catching the ball on offense, rookie quarterback Ryan…

South Beach Shark Attack May Not Have Actually Involved Shark

Tales of the great South Beach Shark Attack of 2012 are already swimming around social media, but there’s actually no proof yet that the thing involved was necessarily a shark.The incident happened earlier this afternoon in the waters behind the W Hotel on 23rd Street and Collins Avenue. A man…