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Second Half of Isabella Ladera and Beéle's Sex Tape Surfaces

By Osvaldo Espino

Sep 11, 2025

Beéle and Isabella Ladera are caught in a sex tape leak. Ladera seems to confirm it's real.

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Napkin Wars: Miami Clubs Make It Rain With A Different Kind of Paper

By LaKivia Young

Sep 11, 2025

A trend that began in Atlanta is going strong in Miami.

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Florida Pols Condemn Political Violence Following Charlie Kirk Shooting

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 10, 2025

South Florida officials call for an end to political violence.

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Readers React to Miami Yoga Studio That Banned Filming

By Celia Almeida

Sep 9, 2025

Most spoke out in support of the decision, but there were some detractors.

Miami Denny's Takes Heat After Firing Waitress of 20+ Years

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Sep 9, 2025

A Miami waitress known as the Bird Road Denny's grandma was fired after 20 years, but a viral video has changed everything.

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Iconic Key West 'Southernmost Point' Buoy Removed for Restoration

By Celia Almeida

Sep 5, 2025

A replica now stands nearby for the obligatory tourist selfies.

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You Can Buy Jeffrey Epstein's Shirt at a Miami Store if You Are Awful

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 5, 2025

"1of1 worn JEFFREY EPSTEIN quarter zip museum piece fr...straight from Mar A Lago," the store's Instagram post reads.

13 Best Miami Coffee Shops to Lock In

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Sep 5, 2025

From Panther Coffee to Emissary and Macondo, here are the 13 best coffee shops in Miami to "lock in" and get work done.

A Popular Wynwood Yoga Studio Just Banned Filming During Class

By Alex DeLuca

Sep 5, 2025

"It's important to remember that we are a yoga and Pilates studio, not a content creation facility," says founder Mimi Ghandour.

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Florida Could Nix Children's Vaccine Mandates. Officials Offer Dire Takes.

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 4, 2025

Sen. Rick Scott is apparently the voice of reason: Even he opposes the move.

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Lady Gaga Fans Sound Off After Last-minute Miami Show Postponement

By Flor Franceschetti

Sep 4, 2025

The pop star postponed her Kaseya Center show before doors opened, leaving fans outside and venting frustrations online.

Trick Daddy's New Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Opens to Much Fanfare

By Olee Fowler

Sep 3, 2025

Trick Daddy has opened his highly anticipated soul food restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to long lines and fans eager to dig in.

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Three Miami Influencers Make "Most Influential Creators" List

By Celia Almeida

Aug 27, 2025

The list drew even more attention after MrBeast complained about his place in Rolling Stone's ranking in a now-deleted tweet.

Hialeah Ice Cream Sensation to Open Second Location This Fall

By Jose D. Duran

Aug 26, 2025

A decade after opening, a family-run Hialeah ice cream shop has exploded in popularity and will open a second shop in Miami.

Miami Readers React to Our Unofficial Miami Dictionary. And, Yes, We Forgot "Dale"

By Celia Almeida

Aug 26, 2025

Some of you felt our guide came up short.

Miami's Hottest Matcha Pop-Up Just Secured a Permanent Shop

By Ayi Santos

Aug 25, 2025

The hottest matcha pop-up in Miami has built such a cult following in less than a year that it has secured its first shop.

Florida Petition to Bring Back Publix Hurricane Cakes Goes Viral

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Aug 22, 2025

Floridians have created a petition with over 34,000 signatures to bring back Publix's infamous hurricane cakes this season.

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What's Going On at the Bop House, Fort Lauderdale's OnlyFans Creator Mansion?

By Francisco Alvarado

Aug 22, 2025

Wildly Popular Miami Swedish Candy Shop to Reopen After Shortage

By Olee Fowler

Aug 20, 2025

Miami's first Swedish candy store sold out its entire inventory days after opening in Coral Gables. Here's when it reopens.

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Influencer Jess Judith Is Looking for Her Next Adventure in Miami

By Caroline Val

Aug 18, 2025

After appearing alongside Latin music's biggest stars, the Dominican influencer has moved to South Florida's creator boomtown.

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Miami Store Sold Epstein Quarter-Zip for $11K

Iggy Azalea Hates Miami's Signature Bridge, Too

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Miami Store Sold Epstein Quarter-Zip for $11K

Iggy Azalea Hates Miami's Signature Bridge, Too

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