Who is Eileen Higgins? What to Know About Miami’s First Woman Mayor
Miami’s newest leader has a wide-ranging background, from mechanical engineering to the Peace Corps.
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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.
Bear Hunt Farce: Fish & Wildlife Says It Doesn’t Have to Follow Science
The bear hunt that started December 6 runs counter to scientific evidence. Wildlife commissioners don’t care.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Leaves Office Millions Richer
The mayor transformed his modest salary into a multimillion-dollar fortune.
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.
LIV Nightclub to Host Trump-Inspired Album Launch Party
A New York Congressional candidate, a pro golfer, and a UFC champion walk into a Miami Beach nightclub.
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Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon Says ‘Mar-a-Lago Face’ Is in Demand
Few places are primed for the trend more than South Florida.
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.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Spent Stolen FEMA Funds on $109K Ring: Feds
Fancy vivid yellow diamonds can go for $8K to $16K per carat.
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South Florida Professors Reinstated After Suspensions for Charlie Kirk Comments
At least one other prominent South Floridian is still waiting final word on his punishment.
Parkland Families Voice Concerns Over Broward Schools’ Armed Drone Plan
The drones are armed with less-than-lethal pepper spray bullets, among other things.
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.”
Miami Readers React to Ads Inviting Mamdani Refugees to SoFlo
“Do something for your city,” one person quipped.
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.
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Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Trump Ally Key to Miami
Suarez has been handing out more keys than a used car salesman.
MAGA Podcaster Katie Miller’s Bad Bunny Trap Question Backfires
Stephen Miller’s wife could not fool Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones.
Florida GOP Candidate’s Bitcoin Mine Is Driving Michigan School Nuts
Cryptocurrency executive Michael Carbonara is running to unseat U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
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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.
Florida Court Suspends Laura Loomer’s Attorney for Two Years
Larry Klayman, founder of Judicial Watch, is representing Loomer in her defamation lawsuit against HBO.
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South Florida Airports to See Flight Cancellations Starting This Week
FLL and MIA are among the 40 “high-volume” markets whose air traffic will be reduced by 10 percent.