Joshua Ceballos

A Florida International University alum and a born-and-bred Miami boy, Joshua Ceballos served as a staff writer for Miami New Times from early 2020 until late 2022, when he signed on as a reporter at WLRN-FM.

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Sex and the Setai: Scandal Leaves Manager’s Ex-Lover Banned From $15,000-a-Month Unit

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 16, 2021

After a scandalous tryst with the Setai’s general manager, a tenant is banned from her $15,000-a-month rental unit. Lawsuits, er, ensue.

Broward County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Insensitive Dancing Taco GIF

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 15, 2021

Broward County government posted an ethnically insensitive GIF of a dancing taco to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month.

After Cleaning Throughout Pandemic, Local Janitors Unionize

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 14, 2021

After more than two years of protests, strikes, and walkouts, South Florida janitors finally have a union.

Baby Sea Lion, Five Dolphins Die in 13-Month Span at Miami Seaquarium

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 10, 2021

Records reveal a spike in trauma-related deaths at the Virginia Key tourist attraction.

Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate to Speak at 9/11 Conspiracy Gathering

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 8, 2021

While the rest of Miami mourns the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, one event will peddle debunked conspiracy theories.

North Miami Leaders Launch Accountability Portal for Haiti Relief Efforts

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 2, 2021

Leaders from North Miami visited Haiti this week to understand the nation’s needs – and to hold relief organizations accountable.

Maskless Greek Life Party Sparks COVID Debate at FIU

By Joshua CeballosSeptember 1, 2021

FIU students who attended an outdoor bash sans masks say they weren’t violating any rules.

Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced to 155 Days in D.C. Jail

By Jess Swanson and OthersAugust 23, 2021

Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 155 days in a Washington, D.C., jail.

FIU Professors Sign Letter Demanding Vaccine and Mask Mandates

By Joshua CeballosAugust 23, 2021

Florida faculty members ask the state for mask and vaccine mandates on campus.

All-Female Biker Group Rides to Honor Miami’s Motorcycle Queen

By Joshua CeballosAugust 19, 2021

A procession of 300 women bikers are on their way to Miami today to honor Bessie B. Stringfield at her former home in Miami Gardens.

New Netflix Series <i>Florida Man</i> Starts Filming in North Carolina for Some Reason

New Netflix Series Florida Man Starts Filming in North Carolina for Some Reason

By Joshua CeballosAugust 18, 2021

Filming for the Netflix series Florida Man began in North Carolina this week, prompting a fusillade of criticism from one of the Sunshine State’s most fervent boosters.

Mobile Billboard Driving Around UM Calls for Alex Azar’s Firing

By Joshua CeballosAugust 17, 2021

A new mobile billboard from a watchdog group calls on the University of Miami to fire former Trump official Alex Azar.

<i>Herald</i> Sports Columnist Who Said “Stick to Sports” Has a New Gig

Herald Sports Columnist Who Said “Stick to Sports” Has a New Gig

By Joshua CeballosAugust 16, 2021

Liberal-bashing Miami Herald sportswriter Armando Salguero is leaving the paper for a right-wing politics and sports website.

Miami-Dade Changes Its Rapid Antigen Test Procedure

By Joshua CeballosAugust 12, 2021

Starting today, anyone looking for a rapid COVID test at Miami-Dade sites will have to take two tests.

UM Students Outraged by Former Trump Official Alex Azar’s Hire

By Joshua CeballosAugust 11, 2021

The University of Miami’s hire of former Trump Health Secretary Alex Azar has outraged some students and faculty.

Vice City Rift: Division in Miami Proud Boys Chapter Leads to Membership Split

By Joshua CeballosAugust 9, 2021

An internal conflict within the Miami chapter of the Proud Boys has caused a split among the ranks, leaving two Proud Boys groups vying for Miami territory.

Co-Owner of Anti-Vax School Launches Online Reputation Scrubbing Service

By Joshua CeballosAugust 4, 2021

The cofounder of a Miami private school that made headlines for anti-vax policies has a new venture: a website that offers to erase negative press about you.