“Unfair and Unjust”: Miami Commission Takes Over Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
City of Miami commissioners have installed themselves as managers of the historic Virginia Key Beach Park, removing the existing board of trustees.
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Misinformation Rampant, No Death Penalty for Parkland Gunman
Incorrect reports proliferated that Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz received the death penalty on October 13.
University of Miami Offers Nowhere Near Equal Pay for Women, Harpist Claims
Harpist Laura Sherman says she has an internal report and video evidence to prove UM discriminates against female faculty.
Audit Cites Lax Accounting in Virginia Key Trust, But No Evidence of Trust Fund Theft
Managers of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust say that while the audit found persistent bookkeeping problems, it clears them of more serious claims that they misused trust funds for personal gain.
Florida Law Enforcement Fails to Participate in FBI Annual Crime Report
In Florida, two of 757 police departments provided compliant crime stats to the FBI – covering less than one percent of the state population.
Feds Agree to Propose Critical Habitat for Imperiled South Florida Bats
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed in a recent court settlement to propose a critical habitat for the critically endangered Florida Bonneted Bat in Miami.
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Janelle Perez: Moderate Democrat in the Crosshairs of Miami Politics
The District 38 state senate candidate is getting a crash course in Miami politics as her opponent’s camp volleys attack ads skewering her family’s wealth and managed care business.
Woman Challenges Miami Beach Law Used to Arrest People Filming Police
Mariyah Maple says a Miami Beach ordinance used to arrest people for filming cops violates free speech rights.
Boat Captains Ferry People Home to Sanibel Island After Hurricane Ian
As part of a larger recovery operation, fishing guides impacted by Hurricane Ian are chartering trips to Sanibel Island to help residents survey the damage.
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Tenants Sue Moishe Mana Companies, Claiming Unlawful Eviction in Wake of Surfside Collapse
A group of downtown businesses aren’t buying their landlord’s stance that they were removed from their building because of structural safety concerns.
Champagne Room Remorse? Men Claim Foul Play in Giant Strip Club Bills
“It’s a continuous ongoing scheme, and we’re talking about more than one club,” lawyer Gary Ostrow tells New Times.
Everyone Agrees: Sandy Alcántara Deserves to Win the NL Cy Young Award
Another disappointing Miami Marlins season will be capped off by a significant bright spot.
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Get Your Butt Out of Bed and Get Ready to Vote
Register to vote in the November 8 midterm election before the Tuesday, October 11 deadline.
Where to Get the Monkeypox Vaccine in South Florida
Here’s where to find the monkeypox vaccine in South Florida.
State Agency Refutes Viral Rumor of Mass Child Deaths at Juvenile Detention Center
Denying viral rumors, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says all youths are safe and sound.
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Protesters Fear City Will Turn Tower Theater Into Tourist Trap
The City of Miami wants to turn the Tower Theater into a tourist welcome center, but filmmakers and locals say the community is better served by arthouse cinema.
Commissioner Carollo Must Face Abuse-of-Power Claims After Supreme Court Denies Review
The Supreme Court declined to hear Carollo’s appeal in a lawsuit that accuses him of abusing his power to harass two Little Havana business owners.
Fire Fight: Mayor and Firefighter Unions Joust Over Little Gables Annexation
Local fire-rescue unions say Coral Gables’ planned annexation of Little Gables will put strain on a fire department already strapped for staff and resources.
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Filmmakers Want an Encore, Not a Curtain Call for Tower Theater
On October 4, at 11 a.m., filmmakers will gather on Calle Ocho to protest the city’s taking over control of the Tower Theater from Miami-Dade College.
Lawsuit: Car’s Automated Safety Tech Goes Berserk, Crushes Driver’s Chest
Richard Patt claims his Audi SUV’s driver assistance system went haywire and tightened his seat belt to the point where his lung collapsed.
Miami Water Park Project Imperils Rare Creatures, Enviro Groups Say UPDATED
The proposed Miami Wilds Water Park in South Dade has invited a battery of legal claims from conservationists who say the project endangers a set of rare species.
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Fort Myers Jail Inmate Recounts Harrowing Hurricane Ordeal
Despite sheriff’s assurances, reports emerge of deteriorating conditions at Lee County jail as Ian roared through.