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Politics & Government

Internet: Miami Rep. Changes Tune on Epstein Files Thanks to ‘Daddy Trump’

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 19, 2025

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep María Elvira Salazar defended President Trump on CNN after he called a female reporter “Piggy.”

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Opinion | Community Voice

Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers

By Caroline LightNovember 17, 2025

The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.

Screenshot of Steven Meiner's tweet. It features two images of Miami Beach advertisements in Times Square
Politics & Government

Miami Readers React to Ads Inviting Mamdani Refugees to SoFlo

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 17, 2025

“Do something for your city,” one person quipped.

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Politics & Government

He’s Big in Times Square: Miami Beach Mayor Runs Tacky NYC Ads Welcoming Mamdani Refugees

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 14, 2025

“Looks like it was made by a 3rd grader on PowerPoint,” a Facebook user opined of the digital ads.

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Education

Florida Becomes First State to Adopt Heritage Foundation’s Education Priorities

By Jay WaagmeesterNovember 14, 2025

No state board of education had signed on to the right-wing think tank’s so-called Phoenix Declaration — until Thursday.

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Politics & Government

Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Trump Ally Key to Miami

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 13, 2025

Suarez has been handing out more keys than a used car salesman.

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Marijuana

Floridians React to Federal Legislation That Could ‘Devastate’ State’s Hemp Industry

By Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2025

Proposed legislation would reverse a ‘loophole’ in the 2018 farm bill that allows sales of hemp-derived THC products.

Former Miami city commissioner Frank Carollo speaks during a November 2017 commission meeting.
Politics & Government

Frank Carollo Can Remain in Miami Runoff Race, Court Rules

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 12, 2025

The Carollo political dynasty lives to fight, hopefully not literally this time, another day.

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Politics & Government

Tamarac Mayor Violated Resident’s First Amendment Rights: Report

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 12, 2025

A Tamarac vendor complained about Mayor Michelle Gomez preventing him from selling Kamala Harris shirts at a city park in 2024.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. in Executions in 2025

By Austin SaratNovember 11, 2025

In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.

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Politics & Government

Trump Is Still Fighting SNAP Benefits: Here Are Some South Florida Food Pantries to Know

By Alex DeLucaNovember 10, 2025

Here’s where South Floridians can get food assistance while SNAP benefits are unavailable.

Politics & Government

Doral Mayor Shares Thoughts on Venezuelan Residents’ Deportation Fears

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 7, 2025

More than 600,000 Venezuelan refugees, most of whom live in South Florida, lost immigration protections as of November 7.

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Transportation

South Florida Airports to See Flight Cancellations Starting This Week

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 7, 2025

FLL and MIA are among the 40 “high-volume” markets whose air traffic will be reduced by 10 percent.

Crime & Police

Miami’s Most Controversial Cop Isn’t Retiring Without a Fight

By Alex DeLucaNovember 7, 2025

Javier Ortiz refuses to go gently into that good night.

Former Miami city commissioner Frank Carollo speaks during a November 2017 commission meeting.
Politics & Government

Frank Carollo Accused of Violating Miami’s New Term Limits

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 6, 2025

Oscar Alejandro is accusing Carollo of violating a new city ordinance by attempting to serve a third term as city commissioner.

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and President Donald Trump pose for photos at the America Business Forum.
Politics & Government

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Donald Trump a Golden Key to the City

By Natasha YeeNovember 5, 2025

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez presented Donald Trump with a golden key to the city during the America Business Forum.

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Politics & Government

You Can Now Openly Carry a Gun at Many Miami-Dade Public Libraries

By Alex DeLucaNovember 5, 2025

Florida’s open carry law leaves public libraries unprotected.

Politics & Government

Prolifically Banned Laura Loomer Gains Pentagon Press Access

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 4, 2025

The Barry University alumna banned from Uber, YouTube, Facebook, Google, and PayPal is deemed fit to cover the Pentagon.

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Screenshot of Christine King's Instagram post, which shows King standing in the center wearing a read dress next to Police Chief Manuel Morales in his police uniform.
Politics & Government

Miami Police Chief Faces Scrutiny Over Christine King Campaign Ad

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 4, 2025

The ad features a clip of Miami Police Chief Manny Morales in full uniform with his arm around the commissioner.

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Politics & Government

Miami Mayoral Candidates: Who’s Who in a Crowded Field

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 4, 2025

13 hopefuls are vying to succeed Francis Suarez as mayor of Miami. Bet you can’t name ’em all.

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Politics & Government

South Florida Donors Help Fund Trump’s $250 Million White House Ballroom

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 3, 2025

While scores of Americans worry about losing SNAP benefits and their loved ones to ICE, Trump is building a $250 million playground.

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Politics & Government

Advocates Report ICE Detentions in South Florida Amid Immigration Sweep

By Naomi FeinsteinOctober 31, 2025

A group of deportation officers from other states were sent to Miami this past weekend to assist with a 287(g) operation.

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