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Trump Assassination Suspect Has Some Absolutely Wild Trial Requests

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 10, 2025

Ryan Routh, who is representing himself in the trial, wanted access to female strippers and a putting green behind bars.

Jeffrey Epstein looking at the camera wearing the blue quarter zip sweatshirt with red monogrammed initials

You Can Buy Jeffrey Epstein's Shirt at a Miami Store if You Are Awful

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 5, 2025

"1of1 worn JEFFREY EPSTEIN quarter zip museum piece fr...straight from Mar A Lago," the store's Instagram post reads.

A screenshot of reporter Michael Hudak doing a live broadcast in front of the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami.

WSVN Reporter Arrested, Accused of Stealing Neighbor's $16K Rolex

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 29, 2025

Michael Hudak has worked at WSVN-ABC News since at least 2023.

Florida Carries Out Record Tenth Execution of 2025

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 20, 2025

Florida carried out its tenth execution of the year Tuesday night.

Nicolas Maduro, dressed in a suit, holds up a blue folder with an election certificate

Florida Luxury Homes Seized From Venezuela’s Maduro, U.S. Says

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 14, 2025

Pam Bondi says that the federal government has seized "multiple million-dollar homes" in Florida belonging to the dictator.

Puerto Rican Rapper Jhayco Arrested on Drug Charges in Miami

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 12, 2025

The "Dákiti" rapper, who lives in Pembroke Pines, was charged with cocaine and cannabis possession early Tuesday morning.

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Virgin Is Launching a Spooky True Crime Cruise from Miami

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 5, 2025

While onboard, guests can attend live true-crime podcast recordings, exclusive meet-and-greets, and costume contests.

A photo of Jacob Bickelhaupt and Nadia Bickelhaupt embracing.

South Florida Sommelier Shares Recovery Journey After Alleged Domestic Assault

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 1, 2025

Nadia Bickelhaupt has undergone several brain surgeries since the alleged assault, according to her social media.

Jacob Bickelhaupt looking at a dish at his restaurant, Konro.

South Florida Restaurant Konro Loses Michelin Star After Scandal

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 30, 2025

SoFlo restaurant Konro lost its Michelin Star after owner-chef Bickelhaupt was charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Miami-Dade Police officer gives a thumbs up to one of the officers as he sits in the truck.

'Good Job': Miami-Dade Cop Applauds Officers After Fatal Osvaldo Cueli Shooting

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 18, 2025

The officer turned off the audio on his body camera shortly after arriving at the scene of the shooting.

Carlos Gimenez ad with him looking at the camera standing in front of the Capitol. It says "Congressman Carlos Gimenez."

How Florida Representatives Voted on Epstein File Release

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 16, 2025

South Florida Republicans sided with Trump in not supporting the release of the Epstein files in a House vote.

Beba Sardiña Mann looks at the camera next to Thomas Kennedy

'I Took His Camera': Miami Police Investigate Carollo Fan's Clash With Billy Corben

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 16, 2025

A Joe Carollo superfan grabbed Billy Corben's phone out of his hand while he was recording inside Miami City Hall.

A Reminder That Marco Rubio's Brother-in-Law Was a Prolific Cocaine Trafficker

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 14, 2025

While Trump deports immigrants for old drug charges, Rubio's brother-in-law was the frontman of a drug trafficking operation.

Miami Outlaw: A Wild (Mostly) True Crime Tale During the Cocaine Cowboys Heyday

By Francisco Alvarado

Jul 14, 2025

Scott Sherouse's Miami Outlaw is a raw, annotated memoir of friendship, crime, and coming-of-age during Miami's drug boom of the 1970s and 1980s.

An American flag with bullets placed on each star

Dear Morons: Don't Shoot Your Guns in the Air on Fourth of July

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 4, 2025

On New Year's Eve 2025, a 10-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet in Miami-Dade while watching fireworks.

Closeup of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs holding a microphone to his lips, surrounded by a crowd holding out their phone cameras

Diddy Trial in Week Eight: Jury Reaches Verdict

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

Sean Combs has been found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, but was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

Stacks of T-shirts at a Hollister store.

Lawsuit: Pembroke Gardens Mall Cop 'Negligence' Sends Man to Rikers

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 24, 2025

A New York City man is suing Pembroke Pines Mall employees, accusing them of misidentifying him as a thief.

Is It Legal to Pick Mangos off Your Neighbor's Tree?

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 20, 2025

The arrest of the apparent mango defender armed with a black pistol sparked the time-honored Miami question.

Jacob Bickelhaupt: What to Know About Chef's Domestic Violence Charges

By Alex DeLuca

Jun 18, 2025

Bickelhaupt owns Konro, a Michelin-starred omakase restaurant in West Palm Beach.

Police: Florida Man Found With Loaded Gun at Stonewall Pride Parade

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 16, 2025

Monheit faces one count of unlawful carry of a concealed firearm and one count of trespassing, according to the news release.

Crime

Leslie Roberts' Co-Conspirator Sentenced in Forgery Case

Florida Politicians React to Charlie Kirk Shooting

Crime

Leslie Roberts' Co-Conspirator Sentenced in Forgery Case

Florida Politicians React to Charlie Kirk Shooting

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