Story Nightclub’s Last Stand: Venue Fights Miami Beach to Stay Open
“Cities are not czars. They are not empowered to go door to door determining the fate of each business in their jurisdiction,” Story nightclub’s attorney argues.
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Hedge-Fund-Owned McClatchy Axed Miami Herald Employees on Good Friday
“It definitely has left a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of staffers across this newsroom,” says Joey Flechas, co-chair of the One Herald Guild.
John Ruiz’s LifeWallet Defers Debt Payments, Warns of Accounting Blunders
John Ruiz’s company just pushed back its debt payment deadlines while advising investors of accounting mistakes that rendered its financial statements unreliable.
Photos: Fort Lauderdale Residents Assess Damage Wrought by Historic Flooding
As South Florida braced for a day of spring rains, Fort Lauderdale residents had little reason to suspect they were in for a severe flood — nearly 25 inches of rain in 24 hours — the likes of which comes around every 1,000 years.
Open Season: Margate’s Lax Safeguards Raise Specter of Fraud and Abuse, OIG Says
Margate’s lack of competitive bidding makes the city vulnerable to financial waste and abuse, according to the Broward inspector general.
LGBTQ Protesters Confront Rep. Basabe Toe-to-Toe in North Bay Village
“Shame, shame!” protesters shouted as Florida Rep. Fabián Basabe tried to mingle with the crowd outside his office.
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Trulieve-Funded Weed Legalization Measure Draws Reluctant Support
The marijuana legalization measure funded by cannabis giant Trulieve is inching closer to the Florida ballot.
“How Dare You”: LGBTQ Advocates Skewer Rep. Basabe in Advance of Pride Parade
Statehouse Rep. Fabian Basabe wants to attend Miami Beach Pride festivities days after voting in favor of legislation that targets the LGBTQ community.
Mayor: Fort Lauderdale Received 900 Calls for Help Amid Historic Storm (UPDATED)
A man was seen swimming through the floodwaters around rush hour outside the federal courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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Brightline Train Rips Apart Car Carrier in Hollywood Rail Collision (VIDEO)
A violent collision between a Brightline train and a car carrier on rain-soaked Dixie Highway added to the chaos of a historic Broward storm.
Seed to Sale: Peek Inside Cresco’s Sprawling Swampland Marijuana Factory
If Willy Wonka’s factory pumped out pantloads of dank weed nuggets instead of chocolate, it might look a little something like this.
SoFlo Marijuana-Testing Lab Strives to Ensure Florida Has Cleanest Nugs in the Nation
“Consuming contaminants, like pesticides and heavy metals, which come from the soil, and residual solvents…can be very, very dangerous.”
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Untold Mass of Sea Trash Lurks in Seaweed Piling Up in Florida
New research shows that an alarming amount of pollutants is hidden in the endless piles of seaweed washing ashore in Florida.
How to Get Medical Marijuana in Florida
4/20 is upon us. And a cornucopia of high-grade medical weed strains could be at your fingertips.
800-Year-Old Method of Surrendering Babies Sees Revival in Light of Abortion Ban Bill
These “newborn infant safety devices” — better known as baby boxes — allow parents to surrender unwanted babies anonymously.
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Study: University of Miami, Florida State Among Nation’s Best for NIL Deals
College athletes looking to maximize their NIL earning potential would do well to consider University of Miami, according to this study.
Mum’s the Word? McClatchy Newspapers Skip Coverage of Their Owner’s SEC Charges
You could hear crickets in the McClatchy news landscape after federal regulators announced a multimillion-dollar case against the media company’s owner.
After 20-Year Hiatus, UFC Returns to Miami With Pereira-Adesanya Bout
The UFC’s return to the Magic City features “King of Miami” Jorge Masvidal in his first bout since his arrest for allegedly clocking his rival Colby Covington outside Papi Steak.
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Crunch Time: John Ruiz’s LifeWallet Delays Annual Report, $60 Million Payment
Miami attorney and ‘Canes NIL king John Ruiz is staving off scrutiny of his company LifeWallet after a turbulent year in which the company’s $32 billion market capitalization went up in smoke.
Meet the Group Fighting to Keep Lolita the Orca in Florida
Some of the people who worked closest to Lolita the orca fear she will not survive the planned move from Miami Seaquarium to the Pacific Northwest.
Billionaire Backchannel Speeds Up Miami Police Response
Apparently there’s a special number billionaires can text in Miami to make police respond quicker to car accidents.
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Miami Cops’ Lawsuits Claim Retaliation by Police Chief for Probing Corruption
Two officers claim they were demoted in retaliation for blowing the whistle on corruption in the Miami Police Department.