We’re Getting Mormons! Huge LDS Temple Opening in Davie

You know how it is when new neighbors move in — you peek out the window and see what they’re unloading from the U-haul. Big speakers, heavy weapons, bongs, Justin Bieber records… all could spell trouble. But folks in Davie ought to be stoked about the new Mormon temple –…

Exit Strategy: Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal?

When Boca Raton Police Officer Lora McHugh entered Sandra Snow’s bedroom around 4:30 p.m. July 22, 2008, she found the plump 62-year-old lying face up on the bed, a green blanket pulled up to her neck. Snow was dead. The officer checked for signs of foul play but found none…

The First 48 Makes Millions Off Imprisoning Innocents

No one thought twice about the gunshots. It was just before midnight on NW 77th Street in Little Haiti. At that time of night, neighbors would later tell police, they often hear gunfire. Usually, it’s some jacked addict playing around like a fool. Other times, it’s significantly worse. But in…

Bill Lazor Is the New Miami Dolphins Offensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins have hired Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor to be their new offensive coordinator, ESPN reports. Lazor, 41, has received a lot of credit for the development of Eagles QB Nick Foles this season and was part of a high-powered attacking offense led by head coach Chip…

Couch Potato Dares Himself to Run From Los Angeles to Miami

Sure, running across the country is the kind of thing everyone hopes to do at some point in his or her life, like cleaning the leaves out of the gutter and crossing off some of those New Year’s resolutions. But on July 26, 2010, Milton Miller was lounging on his…

“LeBroning” Is Now a Meme Taking Over the Internet

LeBron James is a huge flopper. You know it. I know it. No question. The state rests its case. Sure, we now live in a world where the stout warriors of the NBA recklessly and ridiculously toss themselves on the ground like skinny Europeans on the pitch, but ‘Bron has…

Famous Festivus Pole Sells for $455 on eBay

The saga of the Pabst Plue Ribbon Festivus Pole has a happy ending. This famous pole, which was built by activist Chaz Stevens and erected in the rotunda of the Florida Capitol as a counterpoint to Nativity scenes on public property, has sold on eBay for $455…

Florida Teen Who Hid Shark in Bushes Has Charges Dropped

Last week, we told you about the Pompano Beach teen who hooked a protected sandbar shark at the Pompano Beach Pier and then tried to hide it in the bushes so he wouldn’t get in trouble. But, thanks to the power of science and looking at things, it appears that…

SeaWorld Cancels Anniversary Party With Live Penguins, Thanks to PETA

SeaWorld was all set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at a swank restaurant in Manhattan’s meat-packing district, but its decision to feature two live penguins walking around like they’re waiters put the kibosh on that whole endeavor. Turns out the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) got ahold…

Carlos Lopez-Cantera Is the New Lt. Governor, Rick Scott Announces

It took almost a year, but Rick Scott has finally named himself a new Lt. Governor. And it’s Miami-Dade Property Appraiser, Carlos Lopez-Cantera. Scott announced his decision Tuesday morning. The Madrid, Spain-born Lopez-Cantera becomes Florida’s first Hispanic lieutenant governor, taking over for Jennifer Carroll, who resigned from the position last…

Texting Leads to Movie Theater Shooting in Tampa Area, Cops Say

Two people were shot inside a Cobb Theater in the Tampa area, several media outlets are reporting. According to Pasco County authorities, one of the victims was shot for texting during movie previews during a screening of Lone Survivor. The shooting went down at the Grove 16 Cobb Theater at…

Great White Sharks Off Coast of Florida to Be Tracked With Sensors

As we’ve reported numerous times here on the Pulp, great white sharks really love swimming in Florida waters. They’ve been popping up just miles from different beaches along the Florida coast and have seemed to make our state their top destination around this time of year. Like snowbirds, but with…