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State Official Invites In-N-Out to Relocate to Florida, Instagram Bedlam Ensues UPDATED

By Laine Doss
Nov 11, 2021

A Florida state official issues an invitation on social media.
Miami Cop Says Some Officers Act Like "Organized Crime Members"

By Joshua Ceballos
Nov 9, 2021

In a May memo to then-Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, a veteran sergeant said MPD employees act like "organized crime members."
Will Ethics Complaint About Mayor Courting Developers Hold Water?

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 29, 2021

Miami Beach city election code bars donations from real estate developers — but only those with an active or pending development agreement.
Francis Suarez Creates "How Can I Help?" NFTs to Benefit Little Haiti

By Jess Swanson
Oct 27, 2021

Miami's mayor has created a dozen NFTs to benefit the Little Haiti Coding Boot Camp.
VIPs Disavow Purported Endorsements of 2 A.M. South Beach Booze Ban

By Alex DeLuca
Oct 25, 2021

Several South Beach bigwigs have taken issue with flyers quoting them as endorsing Miami Beach's proposed 2 a.m. alcohol curfew.
Four Times Francis Suarez Seemed to Be Running for Mayor of Silicon Valley

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 22, 2021

Francis Suarez is running for re-election as Mayor of Miami, but he seems to be wooing Silicon Valley.
"Concerned Residents"? Developers, Wealthy Execs at Gelber-Levine Zoom Meeting

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 22, 2021

Former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine characterized attendees as "just a bunch of concerned residents."
Florida's First Black Medical Marijuana License Recipient Will Have to Pay for the Privilege

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 20, 2021

Florida's sole remaining medical marijuana license will go to a Black farmer — at a jaw-dropping price.
Joe Carollo Campaign Photoshops Opponent in Chavista Beret

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 19, 2021

A string of mailers from Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo falsely claim that his opponent is in cahoots with Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Leaked Audio: Miami Beach Mayor's Private Meeting With Developers About South Beach Entertainment District

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 18, 2021

Audio of a meeting that included Mayor Dan Gelber and former mayor Philip Levine reveals a controversial vision for the future of South Beach.
How the Proud Boys Helped Take Down Art Acevedo

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 15, 2021

An angry outburst at a Proud Boys member was included in a list of the now ex-Miami police chief's alleged transgressions.
Anti-Immigrant Group Almost Redefined "White Nationalism" in Florida Legislation

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 13, 2021

According to Floridians for Immigration Enforcement, a white nationalist is defined as "a Caucasian who supports the rule of law and America First."
Miami Police Capt. Javier Ortiz Seeks Whistleblower Protection UPDATED

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 12, 2021

Miami police Capt. Javier Ortiz, who has racked up 58 citizens' complaints, is seeking whistleblower protection.
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.
Fake Hispanic Miami Beach Commission Candidate Settles Defamation Suit

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 6, 2021

A defamation suit against Group 1 commission candidate Kristen Rosen Gonzalez has been settled.
Joe Carollo Says Miami's Havana-Born Police Chief Is Not a "Real Cuban"

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 1, 2021

During the City Commission's second special meeting regarding Art Acevedo this week, Joe Carollo said Miami's Havana-born police chief is not a "real Cuban."
Six Ridiculous Moments From Miami's "Special" Art Acevedo Meeting

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 29, 2021

Crotch shots and dirty dancing: All in a "special" day's work for the Miami City Commission.
It Boy Out: Fabian Basabe Disqualified From Miami Beach Commission Race

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 24, 2021

A county judge has ruled that Basabe's previous voter registration address bars him from seeking office in Miami Beach this year.
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.
Messy Politics Turn Miami Beach Commission Race Into Musical Chairs

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 17, 2021

In the days leading up to the qualifying deadline, one candidate was called a "fucking bitch" in an online candidate forum and another dropped out altogether.