The Most Surprising New Times Culture Stories of 2025
From tattooed Labubus to weird wildlife, Miami kept things interesting this year.
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Meet Marcela Paguaga-Fuentes, the Creator Behind Miami’s Cuban Mary
Videos of the character have racked up well over a million views on social media this month.
Rick Scott Posted 3K Tweets This Year and He’s Not Finished
The Florida U.S. senator tweeted about Trump Derangement Syndrome, “illegal aliens,” and China in 2025.
Miami Sends off Francis Suarez with the Opposite of Farewell
Miami Reddit says goodbye to Francis Suarez in not the kindest of
words.
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.
Dolphins Hit 6–7, Unlock Internet Meme Status
The Phins’ win on Sunday dragged them into the NFL playoff conversation. But that’s not what set the internet on fire.
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How a Miami Burger Joint Became Part of Immigrants’ American Dream
Immigrant families are having a collective lightbulb moment, agreeing a meal at Burger King means you made it.
Dancing With the Stars Finale: Did Alix Earle Bring Home the Mirror Ball?
The Miami influencer was one of the top competitors heading into Tuesday night’s finale.
Video: Food Delivery Robots Cause Brutal Traffic Jam in Brickell
Must-see videos show Miami food delivery robots causing chaotic traffic jams in Brickell, with one even blocking an ambulance.
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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.”
It Was a Decisive Night for Alix Earle on Dancing With the Stars
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba called this season “the most challenging and the most competitive” in the show’s history.
‘Sh*thead’: Miami Beach Official Says What We Are All Thinking About Jack Doherty
Commissioner Joe Magazine said the quiet part out loud.
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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.
Florida Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos’ Memorablia to Hit Auction
The female serial killer confessed to killing seven men along Florida highways between 1989 and 1990.
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Sign Up for Miami Food Alerts: The 305’s Hottest Restaurant News Straight to Your Inbox!
New Times‘ Miami Bites newsletter invites you to be the first to hear breaking food news, restaurant openings and closures, hidden gems, and more.
Miami Is in an Absurdly Heated Debate Over a Basic Driving Question
In Miami, the answer to this question varies.
No Cap: Florida Ranks Low in Usage of Brain Rot Term “6-7”
This might surprise local teachers and parents, who live in fear of saying the two numbers in succession.
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From a Pink Newsroom to Miami New Times: A Serendipitous Return to Storytelling
How detours, dive bars, and deadlines led Edysmar Diaz-Cruz back to the heart of Miami as our new social media editor.
Why Does Laura Loomer Care So Much About the Miami Mayoral Race?
“Woke” Joe Carollo? What rock has Laura Loomer been sleeping under?
What Was Up With All the Dust at That III Points Stage?
Frustrated III Points Festival attendees flooded social media over the dust clouds at the Isotropic stage.
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Miami Penile Implants Take Spotlight in Doctor’s Viral TikTok Video
The neurologist claims that since he moved to Miami, he encounters a patient a day who cannot get an MRI because they have a penile implant.