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Proud Boy Rabbi Offers Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccines

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 7, 2021

A controversial rabbi and member of the far-right Proud Boys offers religious exemption letters for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Miami Commissioner Faces Retraction Demand for Incendiary Remarks at Special Meeting About Incendiary Remark

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 1, 2021

Sparks flew from an unlikely source after the City Commission's paddle-the-police-chief special session.
Missing White Woman Syndrome: Why You Haven't Heard of Miya Marcano

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 30, 2021

Miya Marcano's case isn't catching the national and international momentum that Gabby Petito's did earlier this month.
Boynton Beach Becomes First City to Endorse Plant-Based Treaty

By Hannah Sentenac
Sep 29, 2021

Boynton Beach has become the first city in the world to endorse a ceremonial treaty to reduce animal agriculture.
South Florida's Only Historically Black University Is in Danger of Closing

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 28, 2021

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges may strip South Florida's only historically Black university of its accreditation.
FBI "Aware" of Police Chief's Memo Alleging Corruption Among Commissioners

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 27, 2021

Today's special session of the Miami City Commission was well worth the price of (free) admission.
Hollywood Beach Condo May Renege on 47-Year-Old Promise to Residents

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 23, 2021

A group of Hollywood residents remains at odds with developers of a proposed 30-story beachfront condo.
Florida's the Third Deadliest State for Animal Attacks

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 22, 2021

A recent study found that Florida has registered the nation's third-highest number of animal-related fatalities.
Police Bust Two Unsanctioned Frat Parties at University of Miami

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 21, 2021

More than 50 people were in attendance at two unsanctioned, on-campus frat parties.
A Mysterious Hollywood Script Suggests O.J. Simpson Had Company From Miami on That Fateful Night in 1994

By Bob Norman
Sep 21, 2021

A mysterious Hollywood script suggests O.J. Simpson wasn't alone on that deadly night in LA in 1994.
Anti-Vaccine Extremist From South Florida Who Hoped to Get COVID-19 Has "Brutal" Case

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 17, 2021

Laura Loomer said a case of COVID-19 would be like eating "bad fajitas." Now she's pleading for prayers.
Overtown Musician Arrested for Filming Miami Police Sues City for $30,000

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 16, 2021

Two years after he was arrested for filming three Miami police officers, Emanuel David Williams is suing the city.
Broward County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Insensitive Dancing Taco GIF

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 15, 2021

Broward County government posted an ethnically insensitive GIF of a dancing taco to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month.
After Cleaning Throughout Pandemic, Local Janitors Unionize

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 14, 2021

After more than two years of protests, strikes, and walkouts, South Florida janitors finally have a union.
Meet Cobra and One Betta: Miami International Airport's COVID-Sniffing Dogs

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 14, 2021

Researchers are testing the effectiveness of using dogs to point out passengers infected with COVID-19.
Local Feed Stores Sell Out of Ivermectin — And It's Not for Their Horses

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 14, 2021

Several animal feed stores in South Florida report selling out of the anti-parasitic drug.
Baby Sea Lion, Five Dolphins Die in 13-Month Span at Miami Seaquarium

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 10, 2021

Records reveal a spike in trauma-related deaths at the Virginia Key tourist attraction.
Developers and Preservationists Square Off Over Capone Mansion

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 9, 2021

The stage is set for a potentially drawn-out showdown to designate 93 Palm Ave. as a historical landmark or for a developer to raze it.
Florida Republicans Already Planning Texas-Style Abortion Ban

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 2, 2021

Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson said "there is no question" the state legislature will consider a Texas-style abortion bill.
North Miami Leaders Launch Accountability Portal for Haiti Relief Efforts

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 2, 2021

Leaders from North Miami visited Haiti this week to understand the nation's needs — and to hold relief organizations accountable.