We Could Have Our First Named Storm by End of the Week

All that messy, sloppy, crappy, no-good rain that’s currently inundating our neighborhoods might actually become the first named storm of the year. Huzzah! Ironically enough, this system that is wrecking our week and making our daily commute a magical time is the same system that in the southwest part of…

Epic Fight at Sawgrass Mills Food Court Leaves One Bloodied

Most of the time when you hear about a subway fight, the details do not include sandwich artists — but last Friday at the Sawgrass Mills Mall, that’s exactly how it all went down. The Sunrise Police Department confirmed to New Times that there was in fact a police report…

Study: Florida Meh for Working Moms

Wage equality, workplace opportunities and other issues linked to gender differences in the office finally seem to be getting the notice they deserve. That said, you’re average working mom still faces her fair share of uphill battles compared to male counterparts. A new study aims to rank the fifty states…

Kayla “2 Drunk 2 Care” Mendoza Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison

Kayla Mendoza, the 21-year-old woman who tweeted out “2 drunk 2 care” before driving a Hyundai Sonata the wrong way on the Sawgrass Expressway and crashing into a 2012 Toyota Camry, killing two people, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, and six years probation. Citing her showing remorse,…

Fort Lauderdale Fleet Week: Three Must-See Ships to Tour This Week

Fort Lauderdale Fleet Week has arrived, which means sailers, Navy vessels, and all around awesomeness. Ships and cutters will be rolling into Port Everglades from May 4 through the 10th, including an amphibious assault craft, a Coast Guard response cutter, and two legendary Navy destroyers. Here are the coolest of…

West Palm Beach Conservative Ben Carson: I’m Running for President!

Man, it’s getting to the point where the phrase “Florida Man” no longer conjures up images of meth-huffing trailer park residents who murder over burnt dinner roasts but over-privileged guys gunning for the 2016 Republican Presidential slot. Already the Sunshine State boasts two of the bigger names entering the political popularity…

Hallandale Beach Sues One of Its Cops

The City of Hallandale Beach wants one of its own police officers and his union to pay attorney’s fees for the person who successfully sued them in a civil rights case involving excessive force. The incident happened in 2009 when Kenneth Salazar made a left turn on Hallandale Beach Boulevard…

Lawyer: Medical Marijuana Is Already Legal in Florida

Scott and Marsha Yandell were growing 40 pounds of pot in a rented house in St. Augustine — but they were surprised to be arrested, because they had “patient ID cards” they thought allowed them to grow and sell weed for medical reasons. The card was issued to them by…

Boca Psychic Matchmaker Ambushes Strangers to Find People Love

If you’re on Tinder or Grindr, or e harmony looking for love, you’re probably doing it wrong. What you need is someone to feel out the romantic connection vibes for you and then badger random strangers to make your love connection. That’s what Boca resident Deborah Graham is all about…

Allen Bellman, Now 90, Illustrated Captain America

Today, Hollywood serves up its latest big budget confection, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. The latest Marvel comic to blow up the big screen is expected to rake in billions. But before you shell out your lunch money on a ticket, take a moment to consider that Captain America —…

Dolphins Draft DeVante Parker: Killer Choice

The Miami Dolphins didn’t screw up the draft.  With the 14th overall pick in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, the Dolphins selected standout wide receiver DeVante Parker from Louisville University. For a team that has seemingly picked a fat guy every year, this was not only a refreshing…

PBSO Deputy Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Man Ordered to Pay $540,000

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ramesh Nandlal used excessive force when he shot and killed 44-year-old Richard Montero, who was inebriated and unarmed, in 2010, a West Palm Beach federal jury ruled on Wednesday. The jury has ordered the PBSO to award Montero’s family $540,000. Gossip Extra reports that the…

Activists: Animals Suffer Because Feds Won’t Enforce the Law

Twenty years ago, authorities noticed that, because of a quirk in the law, the federal agency that’s supposed to be protecting animals lacked the power to refuse license renewals to facilities, so long as the facility declared that it was following the law. Nothing has been done to change that…

Bills That Would Have Allowed Fracking in Florida Die in Senate

A fracking bill that would have allowed gas and oil companies to not disclose what chemicals they would use during fracking has died. The Senate had been scheduled to vote on HB 1205 on Wednesday. Even thought the House ended the legislative session three days early, Florida parliamentary rules gives…