Miami Man’s Badass Tattoo Foretells Arrest for Murder

“God Can Judge Me,” says the tattoo on Jovon Gibson’s neck, but it looks like a Broward County judge will get the first crack. The 22-year-old from Miami has been arrested for the murder of Richard Burke, 48, of Wellington, last April.The Broward Sheriff’s Office release contains few details of…

Gulf Spill Might Be Death Blow to Florida Economy

The South Florida housing market is a wreck. The school districts are laying off teachers by the thousand. Every government agency has had to slash services. There’s record unemployment. And yet Florida’s saving grace is, as always, the tourist industry.But can it survive the millions and millions of gallons of…

Can Boca Teen Be Tennis’ New Bad Boy?

Times are tough for American men’s tennis, which desperately needs a colorful character like John McEnroe or Andre Agassi to revive national interest in the sport. It’s not enough for him to be talented; this player has to be a fiery competitor who will either hit an amazing shot or…

Beth Kigel’s Political Career a Casualty of Crist?

A young political operative named Beth Kigel rocketed into Palm Beach County Republican leadership in 2006 after she put all her chips on the long-shot candidacy of Charlie Crist for Florida governor. Four years later, her champion has gone rogue, and now the vice chair of the county’s GOP is…