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Democratic Party Calls on Florida GOP Chair to Resign After Report on Sex Assault Claim

Democratic Party Calls on Florida GOP Chair to Resign After Report on Sex Assault Claim

Mayor Suarez Faces Ethics Complaint Over Personal Security Bills

Mayor Suarez Faces Ethics Complaint Over Personal Security Bills

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Miami Commissioner Responds to Claims She Offered Lucrative Job in Exchange for Endorsement

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 17, 2023

The claims were lodged in the midst of a heated runoff race between Sabina Covo and Damian Pardo.
Florida Supreme Court Appears Not to Buy Moody's Challenge to Recreational Marijuana Amendment

By Carlos Miller
Nov 14, 2023

The Florida Supreme Court expressed skepticism over Attorney General Ashley Moody's argument that an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana should not be put to voters.
Trump Avenue? Hialeah Mayor Proposes Naming Street After Ex-President

By Theo Karantsalis
Nov 9, 2023

The last time Hialeah considered renaming a street, "Donald J. Trump Avenue," it did not go smoothly.
Photos: Donald Trump Supporters Skip Miami Debate, Descend on Hialeah

By Michele Eve Sandberg
Nov 9, 2023

Fans of the front-running GOP candidate had no need for a debate.
Welcome to the Circus: Inside the Spin Room After the Republican Presidential Debate

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 9, 2023

Once the debate is over, the spin room is where the real fun begins.
City of Miami Spent More Than $20K on Presidential Campaign Trail Security for Mayor Suarez

By Alex DeLuca and Naomi Feinstein
Nov 8, 2023

Internal memos described the officers' trips on the presidential campaign trail as "travel on city business."
Updated List: Every Known Florida School District Book Ban, July 2021 Through June 2023

By Alex DeLuca and Tom Finkel
Oct 17, 2023

A list of every known book ban instituted in Florida public school districts since July 1, 2021.
"Cohen"-Calling: Billy Corben Jousts With Coral Gables Mayor Over Jewish Name Reference

By Naomi Feinstein
Oct 12, 2023

The filmmaker says local politicians not-so-subtly use his legal last name as a dog whistle to call attention to his Jewish heritage.
Arrested Miami Attorney Appeared Hammered While Lobbying for Centners

By Alex DeLuca and Naomi Feinstein
Sep 20, 2023

After appearing blitzed and barely able to speak during a city meeting, lobbyist William Riley Jr. secured lucrative zoning changes for the Miami power couple.
Chaz Stevens' Quest to Reclaim "Woke" from Ron DeSantis

By Naomi Feinstein
Sep 18, 2023

"DeSantis has taken 'woke' from us."
FDLE Claims Díaz de la Portilla Pocketed Bribes From Centner Couple's Lobbyist

By Izzy Kapnick
Sep 15, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Miami Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla after details of his alleged bribery scheme came to light.
Miami Commissioner Díaz de la Portilla Arrested on Corruption Charges

By Theo Karantsalis
Sep 15, 2023

City of Miami Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla is facing multiple felony counts arising from a corruption investigation spearheaded by Florida state law enforcement.
Miami's Ex-Proud Boy Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

By Naomi Feinstein
Sep 5, 2023

Long before he made headlines as the architect of the January 6 attack, New Times chronicled Tarrio's rise among Proud Boy circles in South Florida and his run-ins with the law.
Mr. Miami Marvin Jumps Into District 1 Commission Race

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 31, 2023

"We're all tired of the way that the city has been going for the longest time," Marvin Tapia tells New Times.
Miami Mayor Suspends Presidential Campaign Following Debate Blunder

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 29, 2023

Suarez's decision to halt his campaign comes less than two weeks after he falsely professed he had met the qualifications to appear on the debate stage in Milwaukee.
Congressman Calls Francis Suarez "Clown" Following Presidential Debate Debacle

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 23, 2023

"Blame yourself, blame your organization, blame your tactics," Congressman Carlos Giménez says of Suarez's campaign stumbles.
Mayor Suarez Baloney-Peddling Goes National With Presidential Debate Fiasco

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 22, 2023

We'd be downright derelict in our duties if we did not take you on a tour of the Miami mayor's past bloviation.
Mayor Suarez's Donation-Greasing Technique Opens Path to Presidential Debate Stage

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 10, 2023

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum have resorted to creative means to lubricate the gears of political donation.
Publix Heiress Donated to Candidate Who Backed Patriot Prayer, Schmoozed With White Supremacist

By Alex DeLuca
Aug 3, 2023

Joe Kent was a vocal supporter of Patriot Prayer, a group known for organizing powder-keg political rallies in the Pacific Northwest that descended into violent clashes.
Hialeah Strip Club Claims Ex-Mayor Set Up Televised Police Raid With No Warrant

By Theo Karantsalis
Aug 1, 2023

The club owners say the raid was nothing more than political payback.