Martin Menter, a retired salesman, started working for the U.S. Census Bureau in late April. About 50 percent of Broward residents did not return their census form earlier this year. Menter is one of the people paid to knock on doors, trying to gather all the information the government needs…
This time last year, we had a cover story about Jailamony, a greyhound with a broken leg, and the national fight over greyhound racing. While Florida, with 13 tracks, remains the mecca of dog racing in this country, other states continue banning live racing. Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri signed…
Last week we brought the story of Esthelhomme Peterson (“Peter”), the 12-year-old Haitian boy brought to the U.S. to get treatment for the massive growth on his neck. His transportation and treatment were arranged by a coalition that included Sen. George LeMieux, a benevolent local attorney, several international aid organizations,…
This weekend there was another passionate protest in front of Puppy Palace on Hollywood Boulevard. Animal rights activists held signs insisting the store patronizes puppy mills and sells sick puppies and by doing so encourages the death of more shelter dogs. Counterprotesters decried PETA, mocked vegetarianism, advocated for the right…
Earlier this year, the American Greyhound Track Owners Association, which is headquartered at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, took on a new member with a questionable, controversial past. At the AGTOA’s spring conference, held in Las Vegas, then-President Karen Keelan called MIR/Caliente the group’s “newest and most supportive member.”MIR/Caliente is…
Yesterday concluded the tryouts for the 2010 Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. After eight hours of competition — mostly in the middle of the Aventura Mall — 42 women were chosen from the field of 77. More than 10,000 online votes, 5,000 text messages, nine judges, and 8,000 mall viewers participated in…
The 12-year-old Haitian boy who was brought to the U.S. to treat the malignant tumor on his neck was in good spirits this morning. Through a translator, Esthelhomme Peterson said that he was in a lot of pain during the trip here but that he was feeling much better. He…
C. StilesRob posing with his walleroo, Buckey.Rob Van Winkle, better known to the world as Vanilla Ice, is filming a new reality show in Wellington, the posh suburb west of Palm Beach. The show, tentatively scheduled to debut in September on the DIY Network, will feature Rob and some of…
A 12-year-old Haitian orphan with a large malignant tumor on his neck will hopefully receive desperately needed medical attention later today or tomorrow, thanks to a group of concerned South Floridians that includes Republican Sen. George LeMieux.The boy — volunteers believe his name is Esthelhomme Peterson — has been accepted…
Estelhomme Peterson, a 12-year-old Haitian boy with a large malignant tumor on his neck, arrived in Fort Lauderdale around 7:30 last night with his mother. The boy, whom volunteers call “Peter,” is in stable condition at Broward General.”Peter is here and looking wonderful,” said Lauren Odman, the registered nurse at…
Yesterday we brought the story of a Haitian orphan — volunteers believe his name is Peterson Estelhomme. He has a large, malignant tumor on his neck. Republican Sen. George LeMieux is among the men and women working to bring the boy known as “Peter” to Broward General for life-saving surgery.We…
Greyhound protection groups from all over the country strongly advocated for an amendment that could have ended live greyhound racing in Florida, but the amendment was ruled “non-germane” and did not see a vote.In Florida, home to more than half the dog tracks in the country, current law requires tracks…
It’s like some sort of child’s fable, or maybe a Virginia Woolf essay. It is both poetic, and a sad reminder of modern woes.After the coldest South Florida winter in more than 30 years, this spring will see a sharp reduction in the number of butterflies fluttering about.The Clay Glass…
State Rep. Darryl Rouson, a Democrat from St. Petersburg, wants to ban glass water pipes (bongs) in Florida. He has proposed and backed several bills that would effectively shut down stores that sell these products. His first bill, which never made it to a vote, would have put a 25…
At last night’s South Florida premiere of his new documentary, Run Ricky Run, the Dolphins running back told a crowd of family, friends, fans, teammates, and coaches that he is “reconsidering” his decision to retire at the end of the 2010 season.”My coach and general manager are here, so I…
It’s true, after all the debate and speculation, Florida’s favorite son and future governor, Tim Tebow, was drafted in the first round last night. He was the 25th overall selection, taken by the Denver Broncos.Now the Denver Post is holding a Tim Tebow Haiku contest to see who can write…
The Dolphins are probably going to try to fill some holes in the defensive line or the linebacking corps in tonight’s NFL draft. In anticipation, coaches, executives, draftologists, and fans with nothing better to do will pore over notes and highlight reels from players all over the country, but it’s…
Five players from the Miami Caliente will represent the eastern conference at the first Lingerie Football League all-star game in Monterrey, Mexico. The matchup, dubbed the “All-Fantasy Game” by the league, is scheduled for June 10.Quarterback Anonka Dixon and wide receiver-slash-safety-slash kicker Tina Caccavale, a team captain, will both start…
It was 2 a.m. when Sean Pamphilon’s phone rang in New York. The Fox Sports television producer picked up and heard a soft, familiar voice. On the other end was Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, who was standing outside a tent somewhere in Australia. Williams was, as Pamphilon puts…
The new ESPN documentary about Ricky Williams is an incredible, intimate look at the most interesting athlete in modern sports. The story behind story is almost as interesting.It was 2 a.m. when Sean Pamphilon’s phone rang in New York. The Fox Sports television producer picked up and heard a soft,…
It’s almost impossible to describe the sights and sounds of last Thursday’s Tax Day Tea Party without making it seem like it was a crowd of angry, government-hating, probably-racist religious nuts willing to exploit their children to convince people the federal government should stop spending any money at all (except…
Despite the rain, the threat of intentionally misspelling infiltrators, other silly-but-hot conservative options within driving distance, and some intense taxpayer-funded security (what we like to call irony), hundreds of people showed up at yesterday’s Tea Party at the federal courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. They brought signs and shared their…
