FAU Researcher Says We Should Teach Teens “Safe Sexting”
Modern times demand modern solutions — that’s why one Florida researcher argues it’s important to teach teens “safe sexting.”
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Florida Petition to Legalize Marijuana Dies From Lack of Signatures
It was a valiant effort, but one of Florida’s front-running petition drives to legalize recreational marijuana will not be on the 2020 ballot, owing to a lack of signatures. Regulate Florida, which sought to govern cannabis in a similar fashion to alcohol, announced yesterday it didn’t have nearly enough support…
Say Goodbye to Wayne Messam, the Presidential Hopeful Who Raised Just $5 Last Quarter
Yesterday afternoon, Wall Street Journal politics reporter Tarini Parti was the first to announce that Wayne Messam — the mayor of Miramar, in Broward County — had raised just $5 this quarter for his incredibly long-shot bid for the 2020 presidency.
Bahamians Crowdsource Social Media to Find Relatives After Hurricane Dorian
Overnight, Hurricane Dorian has barely moved as it continues its assault on the Bahamas. Today the U.S. Coast Guard announced it will begin search-and-rescue missions in the Abacos. After confirming at least five dead so far, Bahamian officials report there are “a number of people in serious distress.”
Survey: One in Ten Hurricane Survivors Have Witnessed Physical Fights Over Water and Gas
We’ve all been there: You get to Publix after a long shift at work, days before a hurricane is projected to mess up your entire weekend. The shelves are picked clean, with just a few lone bottles of Topo Chico and a single can of tuna left for grabs. Someone inevitably throws a tantrum — or a punch. You really do hate to see it.
Jewish Group Plans #NeverAgain Protest Outside GEO Group Headquarters in Boca Raton
Every summer, people of the Jewish faith commemorate the day of Tisha B’Av by fasting and mourning. The date memorializes the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem centuries ago. In modern times, Tisha B’Av has become an annual opportunity for activism or charitable acts — a time to practice tikkun olam, the Jewish teaching of “repairing the world.”
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With Petition Milestone, Recreational Marijuana Is One Step Closer in Florida
For years, Floridians have watched from the sidelines as states such as Colorado, California, and even Michigan have legalized recreational marijuana. But with activists pushing to get recreational weed on the 2020 ballot in Florida, the possibility of legalization now seems likelier than ever. Yesterday the advocacy group Regulate Florida…
Tropical Depression Brewing Off the Coast of South Florida
Nearly two months into the 2019 hurricane season, only two named storms have emerged: Subtropical Storm Andrea and Tropical Storm Barry. Today a smaller, unnamed weather system is moving along the coast of Florida.
Animal Advocates Petition to Stop “Government-Sanctioned Massacre” of Florida Iguanas
If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you know neon-green iguanas are just part of the scenery — no different from an anti-abortion billboard or an O.J. Simpson sighting. But green iguanas are actually an invasive species. Earlier this month, state wildlife officials made national news after announcing that, yes, it is in fact perfectly legal to kill an iguana for setting foot on your land.
Reminder: It’s 2019 and Most Florida Prisons Still Aren’t Air-Conditioned
Summer officially began less than a week ago, but temperatures in South Florida are already somewhere between oppressively smothering and absolutely boiling. Yesterday, the high reached 98 degrees, a record for Miami for that date.
The 11 Types of People You’ll See at the Democratic Debates in Miami
June 26 and 27, a whopping 20 Democratic candidates for president will take the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts just north of downtown Miami in the first debates of the 2020 election cycle. They will bicker, slam Donald Trump, and almost certainly embarrass themselves by…
Florida State Rep. Mike Hill Not Sorry for Joke About Executing Gay People
Almost immediately, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for Hill to apologize. But instead of simply admitting he’d callously made light of anti-gay violence, Hill dug his heels in and repeatedly refused to say he was sorry.
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Is Pissed About His Depiction in Parkland Dad’s Mural
Since his son’s death at MSD, Manuel Oliver has been traveling the country painting murals. On Saturday he featured Matt Gaetz gripping an assault rifle.
Presidential Candidate Wayne Messam Missed Payroll for Campaign Team, Ex-Staffer Says
According to a recently departed staffer, Wayne Messam’s campaign team didn’t receive their paychecks Monday as expected. As a result, multiple staffers have resigned this week, the source says.
Videos Show Broward Deputies Pepper Spraying, Punching Teens Near Taravella High School UPDATED
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a situation where deputies pepper-sprayed, punched, and slammed into the ground at least two teens Thursday afternoon near J.P. Taravella High School. Videos of the incident began rapidly spreading on social media Thursday night.
Presidential Candidate Wayne Messam Condemns Joe Biden but Supported Accused Harassers in Miramar
Democratic presidential candidate Wayne Messam has condemned Joe Biden, who has been accused of inappropriately touching women. But during his tenure as mayor of Miramar, Messam supported two top city administrators who have also been accused of harassing women.
Interactive Map Shows the Florida Meth Lab Closest to Your House
A new analysis by the American Addiction Centers determined there have been 877 meth labs in Florida over the past decade. The company has released an interactive map for people to see how far they live from sites formerly used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Florida Teachers Repeatedly Misuse Guns, but Lawmakers Want to Arm Them Anyway
Besides the public’s opposition to arming teachers, there’s plenty of evidence it can be downright dangerous. New Times has identified a litany of troubling incidents involving Florida educators and guns, including many that have gone previously unreported.
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ACLU Cautions Immigrants, People of Color About Visiting Florida
On Monday, the American Civil Liberties Union cautioned immigrants and people of color about traveling to Florida. The travel advisory comes in response to two “anti-sanctuary” bills currently moving through the state Legislature.
ACLU to Hold Sit-Ins as Florida Republicans Try to Limit Felon Voting Rights
Last month, GOP legislators introduced bills that would require offenders to pay back court fees before they become eligible to vote. The Florida ACLU will hold sit-ins to urge lawmakers to oppose any further restrictions on felon voting rights.
NRA Sends Letter Condemning Gun-Control “Extremists” to Parkland Dad Fred Guttenberg
On Wednesday morning, Parkland dad Fred Guttenberg posted a photo of the letter he received from the NRA condemning gun-control “extremists” who “threaten your individual liberties.” Guttenberg responded, “My daughter was the only one to lose freedom.”
Trump Suggests Puerto Rico Isn’t Part of the United States After Senate Blocks Disaster Aid Bill
A year and a half after Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, the island is still recovering. Borinqueños continue to face power outages and water shortages. The agriculture industry is rebuilding from the storm’s damage to local crops. But President Donald Trump and Congress are sparring over aid. After Senate Democrats blocked a…