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Florida Men Linked to Haitian President's Assassination

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Pot Discussion Sparks Up: Nikki Fried High on Federal Legal Weed Legislation

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 16, 2021

A new proposal from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would legalize weed at the federal level. What might that mean for Florida?
Fox & Friends to Broadcast Live from Versailles Friday Morning

By Laine Doss
Jul 15, 2021

As is always the case when Cuba makes news, the venerable Calle Ocho restaurant is abuzz with activity.
Video: Miami Police Chief Clashes With Proud Boys Member at Cuba Protest

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 14, 2021

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo says he deserves a reprimand for calling a Proud Boys member a "fool" during a Cuban-American solidarity protest.
"Burn in Hell, Fidel": Miami Ice Cream Parlors Scream for a Free Cuba UPDATED

By Laine Doss
Jul 13, 2021

Cuban-Americans in Miami are responding to protests on the island in myriad ways.
College Journalists Say Desantis' Survey of "Viewpoint Diversity" Could Hurt Student Media

By Natalia Galicza
Jul 1, 2021

HB 233's potential threat to student journalism could materialize in a matter of months.
Fans Ejected From Miami Marlins Game After Hanging Proud Boys Flag

By Jessica Lipscomb
Jun 9, 2021

The names of the five fans who were ejected are unknown at this time.
OAN, Trump's Favorite Fake News Network, Is Expanding in Florida

By Alexi C. Cardona
Jun 9, 2021

Florida might have a new addition to its press corps.
Opa-locka Commissioner Took Money to Ward Off Police, Ethics Commission Says

By Joshua Ceballos
May 27, 2021

Former Opa-locka commissioner John B. Riley was found guilty of two ethics violations.
DeSantis Signs To-Go Cocktail Law — But Will It Help Miami Restaurants?

By Laine Doss
May 19, 2021

The legislation sounds like a win for restaurant owners — until you read the fine print.
Miami Fires Code Inspector Who Alleged Commissioner Assaulted Her

By Joshua Ceballos
May 13, 2021

The City of Miami has fired former code inspector Suzann Nicholson, who claimed a city commissioner injured her at an illegal party.
Florida Governor Called "Fascist" After Barring Media From Election-Bill Signing

By Joshua Ceballos
May 6, 2021

Many called DeSantis an outright fascist for only allowing a news outlet aligned with his conservative politics to cover the controversial bill.
Daughter of Florida Senator Who Sponsored Trans Athlete Bill Says It Deserves Veto

By Alexi C. Cardona
May 5, 2021

Laura Stargel, daughter of bill sponsor Kelli Stargel, wrote an op-ed calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto the legislation.
Democratic Activist Was Labeled "Known Agitator" by Florida's Top Police Agency

By Joshua Ceballos
May 4, 2021

Miami-Dade police were told that a Democratic activist was a "known agitator" one day before barring him from a DeSantis event.
Florida Just Passed a Transgender Athlete Ban — Here's a Timeline of How That Happened

By Alexi C. Cardona
Apr 30, 2021

At the eleventh hour, Republicans in the Florida Legislature practically forced a transgender sports ban into law.
Centner Academy Founders Gave More Than $1 Million to GOP in 2020

By Joshua Ceballos
Apr 28, 2021

Founders of a Miami private school that barred vaccinated teachers from coming to work donated $1 million to Republican funds in 2020.
Florida's "Anti-Riot" Law Is Already Being Challenged in Court

By Alexi C. Cardona
Apr 23, 2021

Critics of the law have said is it ripe for a constitutional challenge — and here we are.
Florida Rep Calls Chauvin Verdict "Mob Justice," Criticized as "White Supremacist"

By Joshua Ceballos
Apr 21, 2021

Sabatini's tweet echoed right-wing insinuations that the jury verdict was coerced.
Florida's Transgender Athlete Ban Seems Unlikely to Become Law

By Joshua Ceballos
Apr 20, 2021

A Florida bill that would harshly restrict transgender student athletes has been temporarily postponed, unlikely to be heard again this year.
We Read DeSantis' "Anti-Riot" Bill So You Don't Have to — Here's What It Says

By Alexi C. Cardona
Apr 20, 2021

The law enhances charges for people arrested at protests and prohibits the destruction of historic memorials.
Florida Republicans Pass "Anti-Riot" Bill, Swear It's Not Political

By Jessica Lipscomb and Alexi C. Cardona
Apr 20, 2021

Despite DeSantis' constant finger-pointing at Democrats, Republican legislators have continued to insist their bill is apolitical.