Map: How Miami Neighborhoods Voted in Mayoral Race to Elect Higgins
Precinct shifts across Miami’s communities show the diverse support that propelled Eileen Higgins to a landmark win.
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Francis Suarez Goes Full Francis Suarez, Takes Vacay on Election Day
The frequent flyer and term-limited mayor visited Richard Branson’s private island on Election Day.
Marco Rubio Declares Times New Roman Great Again
U.S. Font Czar Marco Rubio is waging a font war in the State Department.
Higgins Defeats González: Miami Elects First Woman Mayor
The City of Miami has elected its first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades — and the first woman ever.
Carollo Fan Charged with Battery for Billy Corben Phone Snatch
Maria “Beba” Sardiña Mann grabbed Billy Corben’s phone out of his hand during a public meeting in May.
The Florida Legislature Is Not Your Friend
Of course, the federal government might kill Florida before Florida can kill itself.
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Smart & Safe Florida: Recreational Weed on Track for 2026 Ballot
Expressing confidence, the group won’t challenge a judge’s ruling that threw out 200,000 petition signatures.
Florida Bear Hunt to Take Place in December After Judge Rejects Injunction
Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade is now set for December 6–28.
Let’s Pin Down Gubernatorial Wannabes on What They’ll Do for Florida’s Environment
In the Sunshine State, the environment is the economy, but our governor has done a lousy job of protecting it.
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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Spent Stolen FEMA Funds on $109K Ring: Feds
Fancy vivid yellow diamonds can go for $8K to $16K per carat.
Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. With 17 Executions in 2025
In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Charged with Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds
The congresswoman faces up to 53 years in prison.
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Internet: Miami Rep. Changes Tune on Epstein Files Thanks to ‘Daddy Trump’
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep María Elvira Salazar defended President Trump on CNN after he called a female reporter “Piggy.”
Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers
The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.
Miami Readers React to Ads Inviting Mamdani Refugees to SoFlo
“Do something for your city,” one person quipped.
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He’s Big in Times Square: Miami Beach Mayor Runs Tacky NYC Ads Welcoming Mamdani Refugees
“Looks like it was made by a 3rd grader on PowerPoint,” a Facebook user opined of the digital ads.
Florida Becomes First State to Adopt Heritage Foundation’s Education Priorities
No state board of education had signed on to the right-wing think tank’s so-called Phoenix Declaration — until Thursday.
Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Trump Ally Key to Miami
Suarez has been handing out more keys than a used car salesman.
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Floridians React to Federal Legislation That Could ‘Devastate’ State’s Hemp Industry
Proposed legislation would reverse a ‘loophole’ in the 2018 farm bill that allows sales of hemp-derived THC products.
Frank Carollo Can Remain in Miami Runoff Race, Court Rules
The Carollo political dynasty lives to fight, hopefully not literally this time, another day.
Tamarac Mayor Violated Resident’s First Amendment Rights: Report
A Tamarac vendor complained about Mayor Michelle Gomez preventing him from selling Kamala Harris shirts at a city park in 2024.
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Trump Is Still Fighting SNAP Benefits: Here Are Some South Florida Food Pantries to Know
Here’s where South Floridians can get food assistance while SNAP benefits are unavailable.