Miami New Times | The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida

Construction of the Signature Bridge at the I-395/I-95 interchange in Miami.

Miami Reddit Trashes $840M I-395 'Signature Bridge' Arches

By B. Scott McLendon

Jul 15, 2025

A delayed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project is the latest to catch the ire of Miami social media users.

a hand holds up a phone with the Uber app on the screen

Cheapest Cities for Uber? See Where Miami Ranks

By Celia Almeida

Jul 9, 2025

Transportation can be a nightmare in Miami, but a new ranking is welcome news for local Uber customers.

Construction visual of Brickell Key bridge repairs

Brickell Key Traffic Will Be a Nightmare Amid Construction Projects

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 2, 2025

The island will see lane and sidewalk closures as the city repairs the Brickell Key bridge.

Man pays for parking at pay by phone meter on a flooded street

Of Course, Miami Beach Discounts Parking When It's Too Hot to Visit

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 24, 2025

When people actually want to visit Miami Beach, the city raises parking prices to exorbitant levels.

Miami's "This is Why I Live Here" Social Media Trend Goes Off The Rails

By B. Scott McLendon

May 21, 2025

Many social media users shared earnest examples of what they love about Miami, but the trend quickly took an ironic turn.

Traffic backed up bumper-to-bumper on a Miami highway

10 Miami Road Construction Projects to Avoid This Week

By B. Scott McLendon

May 19, 2025

Officials are warning motorists to watch for construction county wide, including parts of SW 16th Street and SW 87th Avenue.

Video: Giant Publix Cart Car Seen on Florida Highway Because Florida

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 13, 2025

Only in Florida: A man driving a giant motorized Publix shopping cart was spotted cruising down a major Boca Raton highway.

Brightline train in front of colorful parking garage in West Palm Beach

'This Sucks': Brightline Unveils Pricey Commuter Passes After Long Wait

By Naomi Feinstein

May 7, 2025

Riders will have to cough up hundreds for the new commuter passes despite the company's $33.8 million federal grant.

A billboard in Miami showing Bad Bunny posing in Calvin Klein underwear.

Where in Miami Is Bad Bunny's Sexy Calvin Klein Billboard?

By Alex DeLuca

Apr 1, 2025

A giant billboard of the Puerto Rican superstar posing in nothing but his underwear has popped up in Miami.

Danny Bishop smiling and standing against a colorful abstract art background.

Sotheby's Realty President, Wife Sued for Crash That Killed UM Student

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 11, 2025

Miami-Dade public defender Veronica Bilbao de la Vega, who was driving with an expired license, was sentenced to probation.

City of Miami Adds New Parking Payment App

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 6, 2025

Finally, some good news about Miami parking!

Florida license plate that reads, "DIRTY AF" laying on top of a map.

HAWK2AH: License Plates Too Smutty for Florida Roadways

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 16, 2025

Bad news: PECKER, SM0LL PP, and ILV M1LF are not approved Florida license plates.

A yellow and black Brightline train sits at the Miami Central terminal.

Brightline Is Bringing Back Discount Commuter Pass

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 13, 2025

The company eliminated its discount frequent traveler passes in June because of increased ridership on peak trains.

Miami Residents Sound Off on Traffic After Art Week, Basel Bottlenecks

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 9, 2024

The main takeaway from 2024 Miami Art Week was Miami traffic sucks.

A woman and a man pay at a Pay by Phone meter in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Parking Rates Won't Increase After All

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 26, 2024

City commissioners repealed an ordinance that periodically hiked parking fees based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Miami Beach Commissioners Vow to Reverse Newly Announced Parking Rate Hike

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 20, 2024

"The last thing that the public needs is an increase in parking" costs, says Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

Miami Beach Parking Rates to Increase Soon. Here’s How Much

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 19, 2024

Residents registered in the city's parking discount program will have to pay $2 per hour.

school bus cam capturing a violator who failed to stop while a kid was actually crossing the street

Miami-Dade PD to Drivers: Stop for That School Bus — Or Else!

By Zulekha Pitts

Aug 29, 2024

If the Miami-Dade PD catches you on camera breaking the law, it'll cost you $225 or more, plus a moving violation.

An enraged man leaps into the air in downtown traffic to deliver a hammer fist to an SUV's driver-side mirror

Miami Martial Artists Rate Viral Road Rage Karate Chop

By Theo Karantsalis

Jul 31, 2024

"Downward momentum with peak force on the mirror," an expert tells New Times. "A decent strike."

three screenshots of a Florida man karate-chopping the driver's-side mirror off a woman's car on a city street

Video: Downtown Road Rage Confrontation on Biscayne Boulevard Ends With Epic Karate Chop

By Izzy Kapnick

Jul 30, 2024

If you've lived in Miami long enough, you've probably seen some crazy road rage outbursts. This one takes the cake.

Traffic

Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?

Miami's Signature Bridge Project Delayed Once Again

Traffic

Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?

Miami's Signature Bridge Project Delayed Once Again

Newsletter Sign Up

Enter your name, zip code, and email