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1 day ago | 
browardpalmbeach.com | B. Scott Mclendon
The group, a South Florida branch of an anti-Trump organization, will rally against the president's decision to slash billions from services critical to Floridians during hurricane season, which began June 1.
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2 days ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
In the wake of multibillion-dollar cuts to federally funded science organizations like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), and National Health Service (NHS), Miami Indivisible has planned a Sunday protest.
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3 days ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Miami-area cities regularly rank at or near the top of various nationwide studies — U.S. News and World Report calls Miami one of the best party cities, business publication Quartz ranks Magic City among the best for luxury shopping, and TripAdvisor places Fort Lauderdale Beach among the nation's top. WalletHub looked at 182 cities and considered 45 metrics in its rankings. The top five were family fun, health and safety, education/child care, affordability, and socioeconomics.
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5 days ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Tucked away in the far northern reach of Biscayne Bay is an island shrouded in mystery. The 15-acre spoil island — formed from dredged bay sediment in the 1970s — has undergone several evolutions. Originally dubbed Sandspur Island, it was later nicknamed Beercan Island, thanks to the many empty cans and other mementos beachgoers left behind. At some point, the island earned a new moniker: Raccoon Island.
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1 week ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers in the Miami area seem split on the idea of an 11.9 percent rate increase on their power bills beginning in 2026. Residents opposing the rate increase at a Hollywood hearing appeared to be in the minority, as several business owners and other residents spoke highly of FPL and threw their support behind the rate increase.
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2 weeks ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Miami authorities arrested 42 people in connection with a brutal backyard cockfighting ring, exposing a violent network of animal trafficking, postal smuggling, and high-stakes gambling tied to the blood sport, Animal Wellness Action president Wayne Pacelle tells New Times. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) deputies responded to a melee of men wielding machetes and knives in the 14000 block of South 192nd Avenue, according to reports.
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2 weeks ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Venezuelan refugees who are fearing a forced return to their country are feeling the repercussions of immigration policies set by the previous administration, Doral Mayor Christi Fraga tells New Times. Fraga was referring to a Monday Supreme Court decision to suspend the temporary protected status (TPS) of about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States.
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2 weeks ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Pastors and religious leaders are typically among the most trusted members of society. So, it may be jarring to read that one is being accused of slander — by his sister, who also happens to be a pastor. Sharon Stone-Walker, pastor of a local Dove Ministries International church, filed a lawsuit against her brother, Jamal Robinson, pastor of Thomas Temple Church of God in Pompano Beach, in May.
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2 weeks ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
Miami's enviable mixture of pristine beaches, ever-present wildlife, luxury shopping, fine dining, and laid-back urban living inspired users on Reddit to jump on a social media trend extolling the virtues of living in our city. Over the past few days, posts titled "Why I Live Here" have shared photos of Miami's daily delights — until the trend took an ironic turn. At first, posts looked a lot like Redditor Yael_Soule's photos of sprawling trees, thick foliage, and homegrown fruit.
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2 weeks ago | 
miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon
A Monday Supreme Court decision to suspend the temporary protected status (TPS) of about 350,000 Venezuelans has stirred anxiety and fear throughout the state. That's especially true in places like Doral, which has a large percentage of Venezuelan-born residents. Mayor Christi Fraga responded Monday night and issued a statement calling for calm in her community.
