College in Prison? In Florida, Not So Much
Only 326 of Florida’s 80,000 prisoners can go to college.
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Drivin’ Dirty: Filthy Florida License Plates Rejected in 2023
CONMAN 8, P00PIE1, and MR DUI were summarily denied by the license plate review unit.
New Report Highlights Spike in Sexual Assault Cases Aboard Cruise Ships
Cruise law expert Jim Walker says cruise liners’ crime reporting is “the bare minimum” of what the law mandates.
Average Floridian Would Trade 5 Years of Life to Live Like a Millionaire
Survey participants nationwide believe a mountain of wealth is worth an early death.
Feds Probe Spate of Brightline Crash Deaths in Melbourne
Fatalities from Brightline collisions are starting to pile up in a coastal Florida community after the railway operator’s recent expansion of train service to Orlando.
Long Time Coming: Tri-Rail Expands Train Service to Downtown Miami
Thanks to Tri-Rail’s service expansion, train commuters heading to downtown Miami from northern communities no longer have to shell out big bucks for Brightline.
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What’s Next for Ballot Item to Cement Abortion Rights into Florida Constitution?
The Florida Supreme Court is set to decide whether abortion rights in the state will be put to a vote in the 2024 election.
Fire in the Sky: NWS Releases Damage Report on Fort Lauderdale Tornado
One witness who looked on from a tenth-floor condo says the tornado went through the city “fast and furious.”
Five New Year’s Resolutions for South Florida Sports Fans
It’s a new era for Miami sports fans – time to cast off your perennial skepticism and jump on the bandwagon a bit sooner.
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Kodak Black Stuffed Cocaine in Mouth During Traffic Stop, Police Say
The rapper has landed back in a Broward County jail after he was arrested on drug and tampering charges.
Sea Cucumber Smuggler Nabbed at South Florida Airport, Feds Say
Federal wildlife officials are not taking kindly to illegal trade in the squishy echinoderms.
FBI: Cruise Youth Counselor Admits to Molesting Children Aboard Celebrity Silhouette Ship
The FBI says a serial child molester employed by Celebrity Cruises was arrested after a 6-year-old girl came forward and exposed his abuse.
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“We Have a Country to Save”: Florida GOP Chair Refuses to Resign After Rape Claim
A warrant application states that the woman told Ziegler after the encounter, “Do you not understand I am terrified of you?”
Florida Democratic Party Calls for GOP Chair’s Resignation After Report of Sexual Assault Claim
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said the “level of hypocrisy in this situation is stunning.”
DeSantis Settles Free Speech Lawsuit Over Activist’s Press Event Ban
The activist claimed state police were curtailing his free-speech rights by banning him from DeSantis’ events after he shouted at the governor during a press conference.
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Jalen Ramsey Seals Dolphins Win Over Raiders with Two “Out of Control” Interceptions
A high-flying Jalen Ramsey showed he’s back in full swing.
Florida Supreme Court Appears Not to Buy Moody’s Challenge to Recreational Marijuana Amendment
The Florida Supreme Court expressed skepticism over Attorney General Ashley Moody’s argument that an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana should not be put to voters.
FPL Works to Restore Power After Storm Batters South Florida
A senior meteorologist said it was “Miami’s wettest day in over 11 years.”
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New Times to Host First Members-Only Event on November 30 at Bakehouse Art Complex
Support Miami journalism, meet our editors and reporters, and ring in Miami Art Week 2023 in style.
Boca Raton Attorney Charged With Father’s Murder Found Dead in Jail
An arrest affidavit noted Brandon Labiner’s souring relationship with his father in the time leading up to the murder.
VIDEO: Florida Keys Deputy Repeatedly Tases Panicking Teenage Crash Victim
“I’m sorry sir!” Rivero cries after he was tased repeatedly. “Please lord, please help me!”
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Pro-Palestine Groups Protest Israeli Arms Supplier at Boca Raton Office
Elbit Systems, whose subsidiary has an office in South Florida, is Israel’s largest private manufacturer of weapons.