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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.

Discovering Blacklane: The On-Demand Global Chauffeur Service Transforming Miami Travel

By Francisco Alvarado

Jun 26, 2025

Blacklane offers luxury, on-demand chauffeured service in Miami with pro drivers, premium vehicles, and transparent pricing.

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.

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All Aboard: The Bad Habits Bus Connects Queer Nightlife in Miami and Wilton Manors

By Caroline Val

Jun 4, 2025

The party shuttle is a rolling, rhinestone rebellion against boring commutes and segregated nightlife.

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Video: Miami Travelers Jump a Train in Droves to Make Flights

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 2, 2025

Dozens of people traveling out of Miami airport had to climb over a freight train with their luggage on Sunday morning.

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 "Protect Biscayne Bay" license plate features a sunset scene in orange and blue.

New Biscayne Bay License Plate to Raise Funds For Local Wildlife

By B. Scott McLendon

Apr 14, 2025

Proceeds from a new license plate will help more than 600 species of fish, tropical birds, and other wildlife in the bay.

A plane crash causes debris to smoke and scatter across a roadway

Video: Boca Raton Plane Crashes in Fireball Near I-95

By B. Scott McLendon

Apr 11, 2025

A deadly plane crash closed roads near the Boca Raton airport nearly all day Friday.

A photo of a red billboard with four politicians on it and the words: “TRAITORS: To Immigrants, To Miami-Dade, To The American Dream” above a blue sky

New Billboard Slams Rubio and Miami Republicans Over TPS for Venezuelans

By Alexander Luzula

Apr 9, 2025

A new billboard on the Palmetto Expressway accuses Rubio and Miami Republicans of betraying Venezuelans over TPS cuts.

A crowded terminal at Miami International Airport (MIA) with passengers walking through Concourse D, showcasing the airport’s heavy traffic and growing demand

Miami Is One of the Top Destinations for Controversial Skiplagging Trend

By Celia Almeida

Mar 20, 2025

If you're considering skiplagging on your next Spring Break trip to Miami, proceed with caution.

Ultra Music Festival festivalgoers on the Brightline train

Pregame Before Ultra Music Festival Aboard the Brightline

By Jose D. Duran

Feb 17, 2025

Brightline's "Next Stop: Ultra" train will feature live DJ sets and surprise experiences.

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.

A wrecked car that was just hit by a Brightline train.

Video: Brightline Train Hits Car Whose Driver Broke Through Gate

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 8, 2025

The driver was reportedly brought to a trauma center for treatment.

How Did Two Dead Bodies Wind Up in the Wheel Well of a JetBlue Plane in Florida?

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 8, 2025

We asked an aviation analyst: How and why do plane stowaways happen?

Death Train: A Timeline of Brightline Fatalities

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 2, 2025

The latest Brightline deaths include a string of 2024 fatalities along the upscale train service's new Central Florida route.

The mangled front of a Brightline train following a collision with a fire truck.

Questions Linger After Delray Beach Brightline Crash With Fire Truck

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 31, 2024

As of Monday, three Delray Beach firefighters remained in stable condition at a hospital.

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

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.

Transportation

Miami's Signature Bridge Project Delayed Once Again

Miami Reddit Trashes $840M 'Signature Bridge' Arches

Transportation

Miami's Signature Bridge Project Delayed Once Again

Miami Reddit Trashes $840M 'Signature Bridge' Arches

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