George Sheldon, the former deputy attorney general who’s gunning for Pam Bondi’s spot as the state’s attorney general, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Gov. Rick Scott has not reported $200 million in assets on his state financial disclosure form. This would be a violation of the state constitution. Sheldon…
Florida is pretty much sinking into the ocean. This is no longer in question. The real question here is, What the hell is being done about it? For now, the only answer politicians seem to have is to look at the ocean, which is exactly what Sen. Bill Nelson and…
Update (Correction): The original post on this commission meeting incorrectly reported that the vote did not take place. The first reading of the proposal specifically covered rules for food handling, providing toilet facilities, hand washing areas, and requirements on how and when the food should be served, particularly for groups…
Meet Caper, South Florida’s Fastest Wiener Dog from Voice Media Group on Vimeo. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s October. And — in Florida — that means sexy Halloween costumes, pumpkin-flavored everything, and the Sunshine State’s take on that alcohol-fueled German festival known as Oktoberfest. Last weekend, it was Oakland…
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is calling on anyone from all ages and backgrounds to come out and be extras as pretend guests at a pretend gay marriage on the beach. Shooting starts at 9 a.m. Thursday. See also: Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Supports Marriage Equality…
For Florida’s upcoming November elections, most of the buzz has been about Amendment 2 — the proposal that would legalize medical marijuana via an amendment to the state constitution. But there’s another proposed amendment on the ballot — one that would dedicate funds for conservation projects. Every time a person…
The election is exactly one month away, which means it’s time to crank things up to 11 to get people informed and involved. With that firmly the quest, United for Care has been hitting the road throughout Florida, holding rallies and garnering support for Amendment 2. And the rally will…
Fort Lauderale Police have released the raw footage shot outside of Cyn Nightclub that shows Miami Dolphins’ defensive lineman Derrick Shelby’s first run-in with police before getting arrested last Sunday morning. According to a police report, Shelby was arrested when he refused to leave the club after being asked to…
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Sen. Marco Rubio. For one thing, his all-over-the-place stance on how to handle the ISIL situation has brought heavy criticism of the senator. And now comes a pair of ill-timed tweets in which Rubio praises University of Florida quarterback Treon Harris just…
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush can’t shake the is-he-isn’t-he? speculation regarding a 2016 shot at the White House. And although he’s stayed away from the kind of blatant campaign work that indicates a coming run, he has made some recent appearances that put him in solid with current candidates for…
On September 28, a man in a straw hat stood on the side of Andrews Avenue and SW 20th Street in Fort Lauderdale burning a cigar and holding a sign that said: “Mega Yacht Mart: Ripoff.” The next day, the store responded with its own sign, proclaiming that it’d be…
Joseph Kuhn’s head was a madhouse, and all he wanted was a becalming glimpse of the ocean. The bad economy had killed his business first, then finished off his savings; now, he was facing foreclosure. The only thing that could douse his nerves was a daily trip to the beach…
Yesterday, the nine justices of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) declined to hear any of the federal cases pending before them regarding state bans on same-sex marriage. By not taking up the cases, SCOTUS allows the lower district court decisions to stand, meaning same-sex couples in Utah,…
Alan Cherry was a gruff son of a bitch. He was smart. Broward County politicians — particularly cops — quaked when they heard his name. Cherry died this past weekend. He was 64. I worked with Cherry long ago in a Sun Sentinel bureau in Pembroke Pines. Along with Ardy…
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected five states looking to keep same-sex marriages illegal, which means Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin can immediately join the other states that recognize same-sex unions. Moreover, same-sex couples living in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming will…
Details have begun to emerge about Miami Dolphins’ defensive lineman Derrick Shelby’s arrest early Saturday morning. According to a police report, Shelby was asked to leave Cyn Nightclub — the Fort Lauderdale club formerly known as Off the Hookah — after touching women without permission. He also resisted the responding…
In the investing world, metals are always considered a good bet. No doubt that was part of the sales pitch one Hollywood company and its partners made to investors over a two-year period. But now the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is going after International Monetary Metals Inc. (IMM) and…
Update 8:30 a.m. Monday: According to a statement by Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, the initial test by the Department of Heath came back negative. A second test is being sent to the CDC. A teenager from West Africa is being tested for Ebola after exhibiting flu-like symptoms Sunday afternoon…
This just in: The race for governor is still pretty much a coin toss with less than four weeks to vote. For months, polls have shown Scott leading but by the slightest of margins, yet that’s not stopping pollsters from surveying more people and releasing more polls. The newest poll,…
UPDATE: Shelby’s police report revealed that he was kicked out of Off the Hookah for touching women without their permission. Fort Lauderdale Police have since released surveillance video of Shelby’s encounter with the authorities. Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby was arrested early Saturday morning at Off the Hookah in…
With a net worth of $37 billion, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, has donated another $1.5 million to the No On 2 campaign (or, Drug Free Florida) — the biggest medical marijuana opposition in the state. He had helped kick off the campaign when he donated $2.5 million to get things…
Update: Rick Scott’s campaign has announced that it will donate the full amount of Patel’s contribution to charity. From the Orlando Sentinel: Rick Scott has agreed to make a charitable contribution of $2,800 to offset a campaign contribution from businessman Nik Patel, who was arrested Tuesday on fraud charges. Greg…
