In a video clip that later became national news, Miami-Dade cops were filmed violently tackling Dyma Loving to the ground, even though she’d clearly done nothing wrong. Now, Loving’s lawyers announced this morning that she’s suing MDPD in federal court.
After Dwyane Wade scored 30 points in his final home game for the Miami Heat during last night’s victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s just about time to say goodbye. The music on Wade’s #OneLastDance retirement tour ends tonight when the Heat plays the season finale against the Brooklyn Nets…
He was deeply isolated from the world, scored below 100 on IQ tests, was listed as developmentally delayed, and was diagnosed with ADHD, but newly released personal writings show that 20-year-old Parkland mass murderer Nikolas Cruz has mastered the talking points of President Donald Trump.
Robert Zangrillo, one of the main investors behind a controversial luxury development in Little Haiti, was hit today with new charges in the college admissions cheating scandal. The CEO of Dragon Global is among 16 parents — including Full House’s Lori Loughlin and her husband, designer Mossimo Giannulli — facing additional charges in the massive federal case.
Now that spring break is winding down, Mayor Dan Gelber is proposing a slew of ordinances that would aggressively crack down on event promoters and on businesses that serve alcohol.
On Monday, the American Civil Liberties Union cautioned immigrants and people of color about traveling to Florida. The travel advisory comes in response to two “anti-sanctuary” bills currently moving through the state Legislature.
Jane woke up early. It was five days into the cruise, and the Celebrity Summit would be docked in Bermuda for the rest of the day before setting sail for New Jersey. The night before, the 19-year-old had gone to a show with her parents and her childhood best friend…
Two men are suing Officer Carlos Angulo and the Miami-Dade Police Department in federal court for what they claim is a pattern of racist violence perpetuated by MDPD.
To get a job as a youth care worker at the Homestead facility for migrant children, applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma, and pass a background check. And — in a detail that troubles advocates — they have to be physically able to restrain or coerce kids.
New Times has spent years cataloging various schemes that some of Miami’s major towing and salvage companies have used over the years to siphon money out of Miami tourists and residents simply trying to park around town. So, with lawmakers now debating whether to give these companies even more slack under the law, it’s a good time to recap some of the more upsetting towing stories in recent Miami history.
In recent years, Miami Beach Police Chief Daniel Oates has had to fend off repeated attacks on his department from city officials. Today, Oates announced that, when his employment contract ends in June, he’ll retire from law enforcement.
Less than a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill permitting the smoking of medical marijuana, Florida House Republicans are rallying for more restrictions nobody asked them to write. Leading the latest Prohibition-style drive is Fort Myers Beach Rep. Ray Rodrigues, who is sponsoring a bill to cap smokable marijuana at 10 percent THC.
Inna Budnytska, a 21-year-old Ukrainian cruise ship worker, was recovering from an onboard injury in February 2005 when a chance encounter with a stranger at a Miami hotel nearly cost her life.
Saying there is a tremendous amount of pressure on the Miami Heat heading into its 8 p.m. Friday matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves is an understatement — so much is on the line, with so little time left in the season, and almost zero room for error. The Heat’s disappointing…
Miami has become a stupidly, ludicrously expensive place for non-billionaires to live. Once again, a new dataset shows Miami residents are still the most “rent-burdened” people in America.
Last month, GOP legislators introduced bills that would require offenders to pay back court fees before they become eligible to vote. The Florida ACLU will hold sit-ins to urge lawmakers to oppose any further restrictions on felon voting rights.
A Florida bill that would force minors to get parental consent for abortions passed the House Judiciary Committee yesterday. The ACLU warns the bill will hurt underage girls if enacted.
Late last week, the Colombian government announced charges against Miami influencer Jenny Ambuila and her father, Omar Ambuila, after the pair allegedly committed a massive bribery and money-laundering scheme.
On Wednesday morning, Parkland dad Fred Guttenberg posted a photo of the letter his family received from the NRA condemning gun-control “extremists” who “threaten your individual liberties.” Guttenberg responded, “My daughter was the only one to lose freedom.”
As part of a six-month pilot program pitched by Commissioner Ken Russell, six startups will be allowed to deploy their scooters in Miami. The companies — including Bird, Spin, Lime, and Bolt — will start with 50 each, meaning literally hundreds of scooters could appear overnight.
The Miami Marlins’ 2019 season is officially in full swing. The team managed to split the season-opening home series against the Colorado Rockies and look scrappy despite losing two to the Mets. Tonight, they go up against New York ace Jacob deGrom. Although the Fish are expected to be the…
Yesterday, the federal government announced it’s adding another 900 beds to the Homestead child migrant shelter by mid-April. That will bring the camp’s total population to 3,200 kids.
