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Ahead of Beckham Soccer Stadium Deal, Miami Might Kick Golf Charity Out of Melreese

By Brittany ShammasApril 22, 2019

Miami officials have long been supportive of the First Tee, a nonprofit that teaches golf and life lessons to thousands of kids at the city-owned Melreese Country Club. City leaders lined up for a ribbon-cutting ceremony when the charity opened a new learning center in 2013 and praised it for helping local youngsters. More recently, Mayor Francis Suarez became an honorary chairman of the nonprofit’s Young Ambassadors Board.

Heading Into Draft, the Dolphins Have “Pressing Need” Everywhere, CBS Says

By Ryan YousefiApril 22, 2019

Now that the Dwyane Wade farewell tour is over, people are starting to focus on the next big event on the sports calendar — Thursday’s NFL Draft. Here’s some news: The Dolphins need good football players. Beginning with their first pick in Thursday’s first round, 13th overall, the Dolphins can start plugging some holes in the roster.

Broward Rapper Kodak Black Is Having an Extremely Bad 2019 So Far

By Jerry IannelliApril 21, 2019

Rap star and accused rapist Kodak Black sure is having a hell of a month. The Broward-born Black seems to be on a quest to alienate as many of his fans as humanly possible. So to keep things straight, here’s a timeline of Black’s seemingly unending series of missteps in 2019.

South Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Democratic Lawmakers, Including Ilhan Omar

By Jerry IannelliApril 19, 2019

Lately, Donald Trump fans have enjoyed attacking left-leaning Americans. Last year, for instance, Miami-area resident Cesar Sayoc sent pipe bombs to prominent liberals across the nation and went to jail. Today another South Florida man was arrested, this time for allegedly threatening to kill four Democrats.

An Investigation: Is the Miami Heat’s Burnie the Most Terrifying Mascot in Florida?

By Ryan YousefiApril 19, 2019

Imagine you’re Burnie, the mascot for the Miami Heat, sitting there on a quiet Tuesday morning, not bothering anyone, just sipping coffee while reading the newspaper and staring out onto Biscayne Bay. It’s the off-season and you’re finally looking forward to some much-needed downtime. Then a single tweet fired off…

Presidential Candidate Wayne Messam Missed Payroll for Campaign Team, Ex-Staffer Says

By Jessica LipscombApril 19, 2019

According to a recently departed staffer, Wayne Messam’s campaign team didn’t receive their paychecks Monday as expected. As a result, multiple staffers have resigned this week, the source says.

Biogenesis Doctor Runs New Anti-Aging Clinic, and an NFL Superstar Showed Up on Its Instagram

By Jerry IannelliApril 19, 2019

In a clip posted for his 3.3 million Instagram followers this past March 28, Oakland Raiders star Antonio Brown stands in a weight room at Hollywood Hills High School while grasping a comically large medicine ball. The song “Baby Birkin” by the rapper Gunna reverberates through the gym, painted various…

Videos Show Broward Deputies Pepper Spraying, Punching Teens Near Taravella High School UPDATED

By Jessica LipscombApril 18, 2019

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a situation where deputies pepper-sprayed, punched, and slammed into the ground at least two teens Thursday afternoon near J.P. Taravella High School. Videos of the incident began rapidly spreading on social media Thursday night.

FBI Believes Russians Hacked “at Least One” Florida County, per Mueller Report

By Jerry IannelliApril 18, 2019

Russian hackers often used pretty crude techniques in the leadup to the 2016 election. Case in point: The redacted Mueller report released this morning confirms that Russians sent “phishing” emails to 120 Florida election officials and that, troublingly, the FBI believes at least one county fell for the trick.

Lawsuit Says Truly Nolen Employee Was Fired After Routine Sexual Harassment

By Brittany ShammasApril 18, 2019

As one of the few women on staff at a Broward County office, Shatia Sims says she endured almost constant sexual harassment from her male co-workers. Sims is now suing Truly Nolen for harassment and discrimination.

South Florida “Cold Front” to Bring Bone-Chilling Temps in the High 70s

By Jessica LipscombApril 18, 2019

The National Weather Service is forecasting a “strong cold front” in South Florida starting Friday. The weather pattern will bring rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to the Miami area, along with slightly cooler temperatures.

Guns and Pot Sometimes Don’t Mix in Florida

By Carlos MillerApril 18, 2019

Never having been a pot smoker, Martha Bueno was surprised when the marijuana she began vaping from a local dispensary in 2017 helped allay the need to remove her thyroid. The 40-year-old vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Miami-Dade had multiple polyps and cysts growing on both lobes of her…

Florida’s Viral “Hip-Hop Grandpa” OG Magnum Fights to Stop Cops From Pulling Over Custom Cars

By Jerry IannelliApril 18, 2019

Bruce Ryan, president of the Florida Custom Car Association, is working with Florida lawmakers to legalize so-called “underbody” lights. Ryan is better known online as OG Magnum, the white-haired, tattooed, dancing “hip-hop grandpa” who’s amassed 238,000 Instagram followers and hung out with numerous rap icons.

Former Miami Police Officer Gets 15 Years for Running Cocaine-Trafficking Ring

By Jerry IannelliApril 17, 2019

A federal judge sentenced former Miami Police Officer Schonton Harris to more than 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to cocaine-trafficking charges this past January. Prosecutors say Harris and two other cops sold a Miami Police uniform to an undercover agent posing as a drug trafficker, used a gun while ferrying drugs, and ultimately tried to sell tens of kilograms of cocaine as well as Percocet pills.

Surfside Teen Sol Pais Found Dead in Colorado UPDATED

By Jessica LipscombApril 17, 2019

Federal authorities say Sol Pais made threats to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the school shooting with “an act of violence” in Colorado. This morning, a widespread manhunt for the Surfside teen continues as officers frantically try to prevent another tragedy.

Florida Now Has One-Third of Nation’s Top Cities for Fraud — and, of Course, Miami Is Number One

By Jessica LipscombApril 17, 2019

Last year, Florida was home to 18 of the country’s top 50 cities for fraud, according to a new report from the Federal Trade Commission. There were 1,002 reports of fraud for every 100,000 people in Florida — the highest rate of any state in the country.

The Five Greatest Athletes in Miami Sports History

By Ryan YousefiApril 17, 2019

It’s been a week, but Miami Heat fans are still coming to terms with the fact that Dwyane Wade will never play again. It’s sad. On the bright side, though, that Spotify break-up playlist filled with ’90s Brian McKnight and Boyz II Men songs is coming in handy again. The…

The Florida Panthers Accidentally Created a #QAnon Conspiracy Meme

By Jerry IannelliApril 17, 2019

Earlier this month, the Florida Panthers made a bunch of posters and a literal billboard emblazoned with the sentence “Q IS HERE” — a reference to the team’s new coach, Joel Quenneville — and some people now believe it’s a reference to the QAnon conspiracy theory.

Here Are Some Oddly Satisfying Videos of an Old Miami Beach Hospital Imploding

By Jessica LipscombApril 16, 2019

Considered an eyesore by many, the old South Shore Hospital came tumbling down this morning during a scheduled implosion. Neighbors could be heard cheering when the building finally collapsed.

The Ten Best Places to Go Stoned in Miami

By Ryan PfefferApril 16, 2019

Well, America, it took us 243 years, but it looks as if we’re finally, maybe (sort of) becoming just a bit cool about weed. This was a shockingly tough hangup for us to overcome. For some reason, this country was able to tolerate hard liquor, addictive prescription drugs, a reality…

Arrest Warrant Issued for Miami Immigration Activist Over Border Patrol Museum Protest

By Brittany ShammasApril 16, 2019

The El Paso Police Department has issued arrest warrants for Alessandra Mondolfi and 15 other protesters, all of whom are part of a coalition called Tornillo: the Occupation. Three are charged with trespassing, while the rest — including Mondolfi — are charged with felony criminal mischief, a crime that carries a jail sentence of up to two years.

The Heat Should Trade the First-Round Pick to Cleveland for J.R. Smith

By Ryan YousefiApril 15, 2019

Now that the Dwyane Wade retirement tour is over, the Heat faces a troubling reality — next year’s team is sure to look a lot like this year’s team that missed the playoffs, only without the pleasant distraction of Wade.

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