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Politics & Government

Let Them Eat Dole Whip: Sen. Graham Takes Disney Trip Amid Shutdown

By B. Scott McLendonMarch 30, 2026

The famously childfree senator met with Trump in South Florida before he hit up Magic Kingdom.

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Opinion | Reader Response

“Who’s Taking That Poop at the Top in the Portable Potty?”

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekMarch 21, 2026

Readers respond to our story on the Miami Signature Bridge cracks. A few really want to know the situation with that Porta Potty.

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Business

Of Course, Francis Suarez Is Speaking at Saudi Investment Summit

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 19, 2026

It will be the former mayor’s fourth consecutive appearance at the Saudi-backed FII Priority Summit.

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Politics & Government

FDOT Responds to Video Showing Cracks in Miami’s Signature Bridge

By B. Scott McLendonMarch 11, 2026

Locals have (metaphorically) ripped the project to shreds.

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Features

Electronic Music Dominates Miami’s Live Music Selection

By David RollandMarch 10, 2026

No surprise here, new data shows that deep house, EDM, and house dominated the local live music scene last year.

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Features

What Miami Should Know About DOJ/Live Nation’s Settlement

By B. Scott McLendon and OthersMarch 9, 2026

The U.S. DOJ accused the company of creating an anti-competitive market and driving up prices.

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Travel

Airbnb Is Paying Extra to Lure Miami Hosts During the FIFA World Cup

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 24, 2026

The company says local hosts could earn an average of $5,000 during the 39-day tournament.

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Business

Miami Ranked Among Most Unaffordable Cities for Homebuyers on Earth

By B. Scott McLendonFebruary 5, 2026

Miami is never beating the millionaires’ playground allegations.

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Politics & Government

Florida Groups Participate in National Shutdown Protesting ICE

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 30, 2026

Students, activists, and businesses across the U.S. have signed up for a day of ICE protests.

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Business

South Florida Cities Ranked Among Best Homebuyer’s Markets in U.S.

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 28, 2026

Real estate experts at Redfin say sellers haven’t outnumbered buyers by such a wide margin in their records since 2013.

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Sports

Is It Cheaper to Buy a Parking Pass for CFP Game or Just Get Towed?

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 15, 2026

We’re certainly not encouraging anyone to do this. But totally let us know how it goes if you do.

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Business

South Florida Cities See Home Prices Surge at Historic Rate

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 13, 2026

Global real estate consultants at Knight Frank also ranked South Florida in its top global wine cities and “yacht spots.”

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Features

Miami Ranked Among Top Music Hotspots in U.S

By David RollandJanuary 12, 2026

Miami secures the No. 2 spot based on venues, artists, festivals, music jobs, and search trends.

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Transportation

Transplant Incoming! People Are Moving to South Florida in Droves

By B. Scott McLendonJanuary 7, 2026

The moving company analyzed one-way rentals to determine which states saw the most incoming movers.

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Features

Miami Neighborhood Named Most Expensive New Year’s Eve Destination

By Flor FranceschettiDecember 29, 2025

According to a new survey, ringing in 2026 in the 305 will break the bank, but hey, you might run into David Guetta.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Readers React to How Expensive It Is to Have Friends in Miami

By Celia AlmeidaDecember 23, 2025

Some of you get really creative to save money.

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Miami Life

No, You’re Not Imagining It — You Can’t Afford to Have Friends in Miami

By Jose D. DuranDecember 19, 2025

The cost of having a social life here is higher than locals’ average monthly disposable income.

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Sports

Miami Match Ticket Prices Soar for 2026 FIFA World Cup

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 15, 2025

What began as a $60 dream of seeing soccer’s greatest stars has morphed into a $1,000+ nightmare.

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Business

Nearly All Miami Homes Lost Value in 2025, Report Says

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 4, 2025

The Zillow study paints a grim picture, but the home value apocalypse isn’t quite upon us.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Readers React to Study That Found Young Miamians Plan to Leave

By B. Scott McLendonDecember 1, 2025

“It’s because Miami is basically sponsored by Instagram now.”

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Transportation

TSA PSA: What to Know About South Florida Thanksgiving Air Travel

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 26, 2025

Yes, you may carry baked goods on the plane, as long as you bring enough for everyone.

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Business

How Much Does It Cost to Live Comfortably in South Florida?

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 24, 2025

Spoiler alert: It’s a lot.

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