Flaming Dead Squirrels Blamed for Starting Florida Brush Fires

Earlier this week, firefighters had to deal with four separate brush fires in four straight days in the Lehigh Acres area of Lee County. Don’t worry though, a serial arsonist is not on the lose in Southwest Florida. Authorities believe they know who’s to blame for starting the flames: squirrels…

Miami Beach Has Banned Plastic Straws

Sorry sippers, Miami Beach has banned plastic straws from the beach. Yes, to cut down on litter on the beach, the city commission amended an ordinance last week that could result in fines of $50 to $500 over straws. Don’t worry though, the ban is aimed at beachfront hotels who…

Heat Take Down Bulls In Chippy Affair

Last night’s game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Arena was as close to a playoff atmosphere as you’re going to get in a game that was mostly meaningless, but also mostly amazeballs.Spurred by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Miami took down the Bulls 83-72…

305 Photo of the Day: Neon Bambi

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WSVN Thinks FIU Golden Panthers Are in NHL Playoffs

Riptide has gone on record admitting we don’t know much about hockey, but at least we’re able to tell the difference between the collegiate FIU Golden Panthers (who do not have a hockey team) and the NHL’s Florida Panthers. Apparently WSVN knows less about hockey than we know…