The billionaire trying to reinvent Florida schools has a $7.5 million bet on Byron Donalds
Jeff Yass made his fortune investing. Now he’s investing $7.5 million in Byron Donalds—and Florida’s next phase of school choice.
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Fishback adds to list of racially charged scandals in Florida Gov. race
Davie’s own James Fishback most recently used the word “chimp” to describe GOP opponent Byron Donalds (who is Black).
Do D.C. records prove Fishback’s ineligibility in Florida governor race?
The race to replace the ever-polarizing Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another dramatic turn, go figure.
Palm Beach-based contractor is behind Washington D.C. reflecting pool swamp
Maybe the swamp was the friends we paid along the way?
Beloved Miami waterfront spot faces uncertain future
A beloved Miami waterfront spot is at stake after commissioners sent a referendum to voters to redevelop the property and marina.
The TikTok billionaire bankrolling Byron Donalds
Donalds’ largest donor is Jeff Yass, a billionaire investor whose fortune is tied to TikTok parent company ByteDance.
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Viral Cabo Verdean World Cup goalie to be reunited with mom in Miami
Josimar “Vozinha” Dias broke down in tears revealing his mother couldn’t enter the U.S. with visa issues to watch him play.
Viral Eric Trump UFC betting screenshots unravel after hacking claim
Screenshots appearing to show Eric Trump seeking UFC insider info went viral before Daniel Cormier said he was hacked.
Miami Border Patrol rescues 240 Haitian migrants from sinking vessel
A CBP official said agents helped prevent a “catastrophic” loss of life in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ex-Miami Beach Mayor Levine faces call for DOJ probe
“He basically forced himself on me,” Sarah Kellen, who worked with Epstein for 15 years, said of Levine.
‘It was Jeffrey Epstein’ who introduced Melania to Trump, ex-model claims
Ex-modeling agent Paolo Zampolli has long maintained that he introduced Melania and Donald Trump.
Miami activist groups blast mayor over ICE agreement
You can’t spell Eileen without L-I-E!” reads one message aimed at Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins.
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Inside James Fishback’s abrupt marriage to mystery woman
Spoiler alert: they met two months ago.
The Epstein connection hovering over Trump Jr.’s wedding
Another Epstein-linked Palm Beach connection has entered the Trump family orbit
FIU racist texters must make podcast, life plan as part of punishment
Documented N-word user Dariel Gonzalez is now refraining from speaking and joking freely, according to his attorney.
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‘Guided by God’: Cuban exiles celebrate Raúl Castro indictment
Authorities announced the move during a press conference at the Freedom Tower.
Miami Beach Commissioner Accused of Hiring Billboard Truck Criticizing Jewish Protesters
Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida is accusing Commissioner David Suarez of spending thousands to doxx protesters.
Ex-Fishback Volunteers Describe Toxic Culture Inside Campaign
“Stop asking questions.”
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Universal: ICE Didn’t Get Permission to Use Miami Vice Likeness in Ad
Universal City Studios LLC joins A-list artists and creators who’ve seen their work used by DHS and/or the White House.
Sculptor Behind Gold-Leafed Trump Statue: ‘This Was Chaos’
The techbro-funded, gold-leafed, skinny Trump was a “clusterfuck” to make, the sculptor tells New Times.
Publix Quietly Reverses Open Carry Policy in Florida Stores
Months after allowing customers to openly carry guns, Publix has changed its open carry firearm policy at all Florida stores.
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Palm Beach Airport Should Be Named for Ariana Grande, Not Trump, State Rep Says
Or perhaps Jimmy Buffett. Or Lilly Pulitzer.