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A stack of books frequently found on banned book lists with a sticky note saying "banned"

Trump Administration Takes DeSantis Book Ban Playbook Nationwide

By Stephana Ferrell and OthersJuly 10, 2025

Ron DeSantis rewrote the rules of public education to serve his censorious agenda. Trump has been studying the blueprint.

Miami Is Unhinged After New Pollo Tropical ‘Platter’ Price

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 25, 2025

Miami Pollo Tropical fans on Reddit are going off after they discovered that chicken platter sides like beans now cost extra.

An ICE ERO officer looks out over the Miami skyline.

Authoritarian Creep: Florida Officials “Obey in Advance” on Immigration Enforcement

By Thomas KennedyJune 2, 2025

Florida officials are caving to DeSantis’ pressure to partner with ICE, expanding 287(g) deals and eroding local control.

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A sign leading to a sandy Miami beach that reads, in all uppercase letters: Attention: Beyond this point you may encounter nude bathers

Readers Respond to Guide on Miami Nude Beach AKA “Grandpa Grindr”

By Miami New Times ReadersMay 27, 2025

The thongs and banana hammocks were quick to come off when we published our guide to Miami’s only nude beach.

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Your Glossary of 2025 Dating Terms

By Asha EliasApril 22, 2025

Did your ghost turn into a zombie? Allow us to explain.

Rapper Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell) of the rap group "2 Live Crew" poses for a portrait session on January 30, 1989

Uncle Luke: Liberty City Street Renamings Are a Message to Future Generations

By Luther CampbellApril 11, 2025

Wright, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Pitbull, and the other musicians honored in this resolution have earned the recognition.

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Can You Really Be Friends With an Ex?

By Asha EliasMarch 11, 2025

We asked Dr. Jess O’Reilly, a sex and relationship expert and host of the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast, for advice.

(L-R) H.E. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia; Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami; and Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder & CEO, Citadel, sit on a panel together during the second day of the FII PRIORITY Summit held at the Faena Hotel on February 20, 2025, in Miami Beach

Opinion: The Hidden Dangers of Saudi Arabia’s Trillion-Dollar Investment Fund

By Sarah Leah WhitsonFebruary 26, 2025

U.S. businesses chasing Saudi billions risk aiding the regime’s abuses and altogether ignoring human rights.

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Retired Federal Judge: Trump’s Jan. 6 Clemency “Flies in the Face of the Facts”

By John E. Jones IIIJanuary 21, 2025

“Trump is going to make these people into martyrs and heroes,” says John E. Jones III, a George W. Bush appointee.

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Florida Law Marginalizes Sex Workers and Immigrants

By Miss MeiJanuary 20, 2025

Decriminalizing sex work isn’t enough – migrant sex workers face unique risks under immigration laws like Florida’s SB 1718.

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New Year’s Dating Resolutions

By Asha EliasDecember 31, 2024

Let’s do better in 2025, Miami.

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Miami Snubbed in New Top U.S. Restaurants List. Wait. What?!

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 3, 2024

Restaurant reservation site OpenTable picked its top 100 restaurants of the year. Not a single Miami restaurant made the cut.

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Meet Miami’s Sports Turkeys of the Year

By Ryan YousefiNovember 28, 2024

Let’s talk turkey at Thanksgiving. As in: Miami’s top sports turkeys of the year.

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The 5 Most Popular Miami Restaurants Locals Love to Hate, According to Readers

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 20, 2024

From cold appetizers served with sparklers to impossible-to-book spots, here are five popular spots locals love to hate.

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Commentary: DeSantis and Co. Cheat in Bid to Kill Abortion Rights Amendment

By Barrington SalmonSeptember 30, 2024

Ron DeSantis and his allies resort to dirty tricks to thwart the abortion rights initiative on Florida’s November ballot.

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Tua Tagovailoa in pads without a helmet, looking  determined.

Should the NFL Force Tua Tagovailoa to Retire?

By Ryan YousefiSeptember 23, 2024

Can the league ban a player who has suffered excessive concussions for his own good? How would that work?

serene forest view from an old boat ramp

Commentary: DeSantis Tries to Do Florida State Parks Dirty – Again

By Craig PittmanSeptember 19, 2024

This time the governor is pushing a lopsided land swap to benefit a Canadian golf course developer.

Taylor Swift at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena

Taylor Swift Is a Floridian at Heart, and Not Just Because of That Song

By Mike SeelySeptember 16, 2024

Is everyone’s favorite pop star just a Florida Woman at heart?

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Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams smiles on the sidelines as the Miami Dolphins defeat the Oakland Raiders 33–21 at McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, California, November 27, 2005

It’s High Time: The NFL Needs to Apologize to Ricky Williams for All the Cannabis Drama

By Ryan YousefiSeptember 3, 2024

As the NFL embraces marijuana, it must issue former Miami Dolphins star Ricky Williams a long-overdue apology.

wooden boardwalk amid scrub brush leading to a wooden observation tower

Commentary: Ron DeSantis Wants to Build Golf Courses and Hotels in Florida’s State Parks

By Craig PittmanAugust 22, 2024

The Duffer-in-Chief loves golf more than our environmental wonders, so he repeats Rick Scott’s worst mistakes as governor.

Portrait of Rosalia and Lisa

Lisa and Rosalía Solidify Cross-Cultural Music Collabs as the Future

By Caroline ValAugust 21, 2024

“New Woman” is not only the euphoria of feeling reborn in one’s femininity but also the cross-cultural pollination in today’s music scene.

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Al Pacino as the character Tony Montana in Scarface

Is Scarface the Quintessential Miami Film?

By Osvaldo EspinoAugust 14, 2024

The story of a Marielito who came from nothing and turned into Miami’s biggest drug boss has become something of an inspirational story.

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