The National Football League is incredibly popular, but TV viewership could grow by almost another 50 percent if the federal government would just make one minor tweak, the American Gaming Association says. That tweak? Allow sports gambling. Think about it: How often would you turn off that Dolphins game in…
The dominant story this week without a doubt was the shooting of Gregory Frazier by cops in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were responding to call about a domestic disturbance, but by the time BSO arrived, the argument was over. Still, at the end of Frazier’s confrontation with the deputies,…
If you head to downtown Hollywood today or Saturday, you may notice that several parking spots on Tyler Street and Hollywood Boulevard have been replaced by temporary miniature parks with outdoor seating and greenery. It’s part of an international event known as Park(ing) Day, in which ordinary parking spots temporarily…
Everyone hates the New England Patriots. If you put a group of Dolphins, Jets, and Bills fans into an empty room with only a keg of Natural Ice, pizza, and a TV playing Patriots lowlights on a continuous loop, they would come out the next morning best friends, and probably…
Ever since the director of the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC), a federal agency, deemed Lolita’s tank at the Miami Seaquarium noncompliant with federal regulations, animal rights activists have wondered what it means for the nearly 50-year-old orca. This past September 4, officials at the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
During Memorial Day Weekend, Chrissy Randall came home and found 300 dead bees in her Dania Beach back yard. Randall, a local beekeeper, recalls piles of nearly 100 of their tiny striped corpses in front of each of her three hives. She was devastated. “It was very upsetting,” Randall tells…
The day after Gregory Frazier was fatally shot in his Pompano Beach backyard, his blood was still on the chair where he’d been sitting, along with a chicken wing that he’d dropped when officers arrived. Flies were buzzing around the styrofoam container of food that he’d been eating. “Can I…
After knocking down the famous 100-foot tall wooden rollercoaster at Boomers, developers have secured plans to build an $800 million shopping plaza in its place. Though heralded as a way to kickstart Dania Beach’s economy, the soon-to-be Dania Pointe has nearby residents concerned about its impact to their sleepy, affordable…
Ever since Gregory Frazier was fatally shot by police officers in his backyard on Friday night, information about what, exactly, prompted them to react with deadly force has slowly trickled out. First, the Broward Sheriff’s Office released the two 911 calls made by family members who reported that Frazier had been…
Cars skid down a sun-baked road, jockeying brutally for position. Some drivers scream and others laugh maniacally as they hang out of windows. Then one pulls out a flamethrower and blasts sizzling columns of fire at the tailgaters. Another hurls a spear with an explosive tip, blasting the back of…
If you’ve ever tried to park at the Sawgrass Mills Mall during the holiday season, you know what a disaster it can be. On Black Friday and in the days leading up to Christmas, there is a line that looks like it should be coming out of Hard Rock Stadium,…
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the fatal shooting of Gregory Frazier, who was killed by police officers in his backyard on Friday night. On Monday, the BSO released audio of the two 911 calls placed by family members leading up to the shooting. “He tried to…
Sixteen years ago, hanging chads sent the nation into a spiraling constitutional crisis. For a month after the November 7, 2000 election, America panicked. Would Texas Gov. George W. Bush or Vice President Al Gore become the new commander-in-chief? Election night ended in a virtual tie. Bush had the edge,…
In the August 30th primary, Michael Satz was re-elected as Broward State Attorney. He’s held the job since 1976—virtually his entire adult life. To some people, that’s far too long. Just to put it into perspective, when Satz was first elected, it was still legal for women to get fired…
Dear Stoner: Why does smoking weed make you hungry? Like, does science know why? Stewie Dear Stewie: The munchies are real, man. Although no one could definitively point to a brain reaction and say “There it is” for a long time, by 2015 marijuana’s ability to increase appetite was already…
On the 15-year anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks yesterday, we honored the firefighters and police officers who continue to keep us safe. But what about the dogs that ensure explosives, firearms, and narcotics don’t make it onboard our flights? The sheriff’s office recently celebrated the retirement of two specially trained PBSO canines…
Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office fatally shot and killed a man in Pompano Beach at around 10 p.m. last night. According to the BSO’s report, deputies were responding to a call about a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they were directed to the backyard, where the man (whose name…
Just like the weather, Donald Trump’s stance on climate change is constantly shifting. In 2009 he and some of his children signed a letter calling on parties attending the Copenhagen Climate Accords to come to a consensus and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet the pronouncements on his presidential campaign’s web-page…
Each week New Times will provide Miami Dolphins fans will an in-depth look at the reasons why they should hate that current week’s opponent. We like to call it our ‘Haters Guide’. Stay hateful, my friends. The Miami Dolphins travel all the way across the damn continent to face the…
In a city best known as a beach destination, you’d think that lifeguard salaries would be a non-negotiable expense. Apparently, that’s not the case with Hollywood. Faced with a $20 million budget shortfall, the city is considering either eliminating or cutting the hours of all 31 part-time lifeguards, who represent…
A Catholic church is suing the City of Oakland Park for infringing on its religious freedom by prohibiting its food sharing operation in 2014. All Saints Catholic Mission on Powerline Road has racked up more than $10,000 in fines for dodging a cease-and-desist order and continuing its daily 2 p.m…
Dear Stoner: Does marijuana help with depression? Searching Dear Searching: Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple yes or no. There’s such a wide range of studies on the subject that trying to wrap your head around it can make your hair fall out — or leave you more depressed…
