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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez wearing a black suit with a white shirt and red tie

We Watched Suarez’s Fox News Contributor Debut So You Don’t Have to

By Naomi FeinsteinApril 3, 2026

His career as a fitness influencer has been put on pause.

Vince Lago speaks into a microphone. Screenshots from Instagram and Substack surround him in the image.

‘Bitch.’ ‘Gargoyle.’ Gables Mayor Likes Comments Attacking Commission Nemeses

By Naomi FeinsteinApril 2, 2026

Lago said he would never attack commissioners online. His social media presence tells a different story.

A screenshot of a Telemundo broadcast showing a woman solemnly holding a printed out photo of a child wearing a black Tshirt and pants.

Family of Teen Who Died in Florida ICE Custody Speaks Out

By Alex DeLucaApril 2, 2026

“The hardest part now is bringing my son’s body here,” his father said in a video.

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A photo rendering of a skyscraper in Miami emblazoned with the word "TRUMP."

Miami Historian Plans to Sue Again Over Trump Presidential Library

By Alex DeLucaApril 1, 2026

Historian Marvin Dunn argues the land belongs to local students, not the president.

Trump doing his usual two first dance on the stage of CPAC

All the South Florida Places Named After Donald Trump

By B. Scott McLendonApril 1, 2026

We’re tracking Trump’s name as it sticks to every South Florida surface it touches like the goop from The Cat in the Hat.

Ted Cruz on the beach

Ted Cruz Spotted at Fort Lauderdale Airport During Shutdown

By Brittany ShammasMarch 31, 2026

No word yet on what the senator was doing on our fair shores.

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a statue of a man and Mickey Mouse stand before a castle

Let Them Eat Dole Whip: Sen. Graham Takes Disney Trip Amid Shutdown

By B. Scott McLendonMarch 30, 2026

The famously childfree senator met with Trump in South Florida before he hit up Magic Kingdom.

A sign shows President Donald Trump with a pig's snout.

Miami ‘No Kings’ Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 27, 2026

It will be a busy weekend in Miami-Dade County.

Photo of James Fishback's tweet of an AI-doctored photo showing two Black men campaigning for Byron Donalds. One of the man closely resembles George Floyd and is holding a gun.

Fishback Posts Apparent AI Image of George Floyd in Attack on Donalds

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 26, 2026

Fishback would not reveal what he input into the AI model to create the photo.

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A photo of a bespectacled woman flanked by Venezuelan flags and appearing via video call on a large TV screen.

Venezuela’s Interim President Speaks at Saudi Investment Summit in Miami

By Alex DeLucaMarch 25, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president earlier this year.

Will the real commencement speaker please stand up?

Actually, James Fishback Wasn’t His High School’s 2023 Commencement Speaker

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 25, 2026

He claims he delivered the commencement address at his alma mater Boyd H. Anderson high school in 2023.

photo of a sign of Florida International University surrounded by lush grass, palm trees, and a clear blue sky

Miami-Dade GOP Secretary Steps Down After Racist Chat

By Alex DeLucaMarch 23, 2026

The group chat used variations of the n-word more than 400 times.

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Trump doing his usual two first dance on the stage of CPAC

Trump to Speak at Saudi Investment Summit in Miami Beach

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 23, 2026

It will be Trump’s second consecutive address at the summit sponsored by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.

A photo of a bespectacled man wearing a suit and speaking to a camera outdoors near a one-story house.

James Fishback’s Attorney Quits Over $150K in Unpaid Legal Fees

By Alex DeLucaMarch 19, 2026

“I owe my mom $20.67 for Chipotle last night. She is the only one I’ll be paying back,” Fishback tells New Times.

photo of an ICE agent in a mask and uniform

Teenager Dies in ICE Detention in South Florida

By Alex DeLucaMarch 19, 2026

He appears to be the youngest person to die in ICE custody since the start of President Trump’s second term.

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Depicted are rainbow crosswalks at the intersection of Ocean Drive and 12th Street.

Miami Beach Might Get Pride Bike Racks After State Ban on Pride Crosswalks

By Brittany ShammasMarch 18, 2026

Pride crosswalks may be illegal now, but no one ever said anything about bike racks.

Screenshot Local 10 TV coverage of flooded streets in Cuba

Trump Gave Disaster Relief to ‘Not in Hurricane Zone’ Cuba

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 17, 2026

In January, the Trump administration delivered $3 million in supplies to Cuba for Hurricane Melissa recovery.

UF College Republicans Sue After Being Disbanded for Nazi Salute

By Alex DeLucaMarch 16, 2026

The suit was filed by ex-Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini, who previously made headlines for wearing blackface as a teen.

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A sign of Lauderdale by the Sea where the Lauderdale is covered by a illustration of a piece wood that says, "Trump" in gold.

Never Mind! South Florida Town Will Only Have One Trump Street After All

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 13, 2026

Still, many residents are not pleased.

Group photo from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Gala featuring Dariel Gonzalez, Richard Lara, and Rhonda Aderson.

Racist FIU Texter Once Sat At Gala Table With Coral Gables Politicians

By Naomi FeinsteinMarch 12, 2026

Dariel Gonzalez sat at the same table as Mayor Vince Lago and other city leaders at a gala last year, photos reveal.

Trump’s Doral Golf Club Outings May Cost $1.2M in Police Overtime

Trump’s Doral Golf Club Outings May Cost $1.2M in Police Overtime

By Alex DeLucaMarch 12, 2026

Doral is asking the state for $750K to cover Trump’s security.

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Construction of signature bridge in downtown Miami

FDOT Responds to Video Showing Cracks in Miami’s Signature Bridge

By B. Scott McLendonMarch 11, 2026

Locals have (metaphorically) ripped the project to shreds.

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