Four years after the worst of the recession, finding a job is still a living hell, but your chances tend to be a lot better when you know how to do computer coding. So, in an effort to make sure more than 1,000,000 American jobs don’t go unfilled because no…
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Seventy-five prominent Republicans have signed a legal brief backing the idea that gay people have a constitutional right to get married according to the New York Times, but to give you an idea of how contentious (and possibly electorally damaging) the issue still is within the party, only two of…
The greatest damage a Taco Bell burrito can do to you is from the inside, but that didn’t stop Erik Brown from using a burrito in a more traditional form of assault.The 36-year-old was arrested February 15 in Port St. Lucie for a domestic dispute involving a burrito as the…
As Jeffrey Loria and David Samson go on the offensive this week to try to raise their Miami-area approval ratings above those of the Castro brothers, one big question has gone unanswered: Why on earth would anyone believe either one of these guys when it comes to the Marlins’ finances?Yet…
We can only imagine what sort of hellish high is produced by mixing cocaine, synthetic drugs, and Four Loko. Judging by how Lorenzo Guerrero’s experience with it went, we don’t want to find out anytime soon.Guerrero, whacked out on the odd mix and wielding a knife, was arrested on attempted…
Since 2009, millions of Americans who have had trouble counting sheep but didn’t want to turn to brain-frying pills or the ol’ liquor cabinet have looked instead to a company started by four Miamians to put them to sleep. Dream Water, an all-natural beverage carried at thousands of Walmarts and convenience…
Come 2014, Florida may join the ranks of states that legalize medical marijuana. There is talk of putting the measure on the ballot in the next state-wide election, and a new poll conducted by People United for Medical Marijuana finds that nearly seven out of ten Floridians back the idea…
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Gunplay won’t be headed to prison for life after all. The up-an-coming Miami rapper had been facing charges of armed robbery and assault after video surfaced of him allegedly robbing his own accountant at gunpoint. Despite the video evidence, the case fell apart because the victim refused to cooperate with…
It’s no longer “Flash,” “D-Wade,” or “MV3.” If you’re going to address Dwyane Wade informally, now you have to do so by his new self-appointed nickname: WOW. Yes, WOW, as in Way of Wade.Don’t feel blasphemous if you think it’s a little odd, because even LeBron James thinks it’s corny…
Rick Scott’s supposed plan to derail voter fraud in Florida resulted in nothing but long lines and the discovery of very little voter fraud. But now it seems there was at least one case of fraud in the past presidential election: a convicted felon wore an “I Voted” sticker to a…
Time to queue up the Calle Ocho parades, roll out the gigantic Cuban flags for the mass rally at Marlins Park, and get some security guards in front of Versailles ASAP before the revelers get all hopped up on coladas: The Castro regime officially has an end date. ¡Felicidades!OK, as…
Stephen Ross wants your money. The billionaire Miami Dolphins owner might tell you otherwise, arguing that the $200 million he supposedly needs to renovate Sun Life Stadium will come from raising taxes on tourists. But don’t be fooled. The next time you and your wife want some sexy time at…
No Oscars were awarded for Dwyane Wade’s fourth-quarter performance Sunday night. Just another Miami Heat win, that’s all. With his team down seven with just under four minutes to go, the man they once called “Flash” played the role of superhero, scoring 11 of his 24 in the game’s final…
Just months after her untimely death in a plane crash, Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera cleaned up with five trophies at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards last night in Miami. Her son, in town for the award show, wound up behind bars…
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For years now, Miami has had a prominent spot of Forbes’ annual “Most Miserable Cities” list. In 2006 we were sixth, second in 2011, and we took the dubious honor of being first last year. This year? We didn’t even make the list!…
Could the day that Cuba is no longer run by a man named Castro be in sight? Raul Castro is set to be sworn in for another five year term, but during a joint appearance with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, he raised the possibility of retirement…
Is the long arm of Johnny Law about to pull the classic yawn-and-then-drape-around-the-shoulders-move on South Florida’s shadiest ex-congressman? Maybe. This much is clear: Justin Lamar Sternad, the mysterious candidate who ran against former Rep. David Rivera’s opponent in last year’s Democratic primary, is set to be charged in federal court…
Chicago might be best known for its deep-dish pizza, but Thursday night in Miami, it was their turnovers that the Heat found delicious. Mmmmmm! Capitalizing on 27 Chicago mistakes, Miami was able to breeze to a 86-67 victory over the Bulls for its ninth straight win.Hollywood as hell, bro…
Is the Florida government about to enter a fray that already includes the NCAA and the University of Miami? State Senator Joe Abruzzo, a Democrat from Wellington, sure hopes so. He’s written a letter to state Attorney General Pam Bondi asking her to investigate the NCAA…
