Florida Man Card Game Riffs on the Sunshine State’s Biggest Meme

“Florida Man Arrested for Battery by Pizza.” “Florida Man Uses Wife’s Head as Mop.” “Florida Man on Flakka Thinks He’s Possessed, Strips Naked, Disrupts Traffic on I-95.” No one knows Florida Man better than New Times. We’ve been the experts on that mythical poor-decision-maker and violator of both God’s and man’s…

The Mamboniks Follows Mambo-Obsessed Jewish Youths in 1950s Miami Beach

As millions of young people across the country became transfixed by Elvis Presley’s hip shaking, a subculture of young, Jewish, New York-to-Miami Beach transplants looked past the blues and country-tinged sounds coming out of the American South, leaning instead toward the tropical beat of pre-revolution Cuba. This is the story pf the Mamboniks.

Regina King’s Beale Street Win Kicked Off a Diverse but Dull Oscars

Last night’s Green Book’s Best Picture win spoiled the 2019 Academy Awards for many viewers. But before that film, which has been widely criticized for its “white savior” story line, took home the night’s biggest prize, the Oscars seemed to be making improvements in acknowledging both diverse nominees and fan favorites.

A Documentary Film About Dwyane Wade Is Coming

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has been one of South Florida’s most beloved sports figures for over a decade. He’s also in the middle of his final season in the NBA, with plans to retire later this year. But don’t be too sad when he’s gone, Wade County. You’ll see…