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Critics Say Broward's Joint Police and Medical Examiner Center Is a Conflict of Interest

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 21, 2022

This is believed to be the first time police and medical examiners' staff will work in the same building in South Florida.
Hollywood Considers Banning Rollerblades, Skates, and Trikes on Beach Broadwalk

By Michael Majchrowicz
Feb 17, 2022

Opponents say the ban forces residents to choose between their safety and giving up a hobby they love.
Butt Is It Art? In Tamarac, Hindsight Isn't Always 20/20

By Michael Majchrowicz
Feb 8, 2022

Elected officials in Tamarac nixed a proposed public artwork because "it looked like a woman's butt."
Fort Lauderdale Welcomes "Thrill-Seekers" in Steamy Instagram Ad

By Joshua Ceballos
Dec 14, 2021

@VisitLauderdale posted a curious Instagram Story depicting an apparent ménage à trois.
"Naughty" Broward Officials Receive Gifts of Humongous Butt Plugs

By Joshua Ceballos
Dec 6, 2021

Miami activist Chaz Stevens ends his five-year hiatus with a bit of politically lubricated ass play.
Read Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio's January 6 Committee Subpoena

By Joshua Ceballos
Dec 2, 2021

House investigators demand that Tarrio turn over any insurrection-related communications between him and Trump.
Seminole Tribe Ignores Federal Ruling Halting Sports Wagering in Florida

By Mike Seely
Nov 29, 2021

A federal judge tried to halt sports wagering in Florida. The Seminoles ignored her. Will they get away with it?
Abolish Key West? Southernmost City Mayor Taking Threat Seriously

By Michael Majchrowicz
Nov 23, 2021

Draft language from a would-be bill aims to "abolish Key West" as a municipality, and the town's mayor is taking the threat seriously.
Hollywood Beach Condo May Renege on 47-Year-Old Promise to Residents

By Michael Majchrowicz
Sep 23, 2021

A group of Hollywood residents remains at odds with developers of a proposed 30-story beachfront condo.
Broward County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Insensitive Dancing Taco GIF

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 16, 2021

Broward County government posted an ethnically insensitive GIF of a dancing taco to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month.
"An All-Out Assault on Black People": Civil Liberties Groups Sue DeSantis Over Anti-Protest Law

By Alexi C. Cardona
May 13, 2021

Civil liberties groups are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over a new law that critics say criminalizes free speech.
Activist to Florida Republicans: "Y'all Could Have Just Told Black Folks to Fuck Off"

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 5, 2021

After cursing while speaking out against an anti-protest bill, a Dream Defenders member was barred from the Florida Capitol.
Dueling Florida Bills Could Affect College Tuition for Undocumented Students

By Joshua Ceballos
Feb 22, 2021

Competing Florida bills take aim at immigrant students: One would finally give them financial aid, the other would make college far more expensive.
Your Spotify Bill Probably Just Went Up Nearly 15 Percent. Here's Why.

By Izzy Kapnick
Feb 12, 2021

It just went up. Here's why.
Experts Say DeSantis' De-Platforming Proposal Violates First Amendment

By Joshua Ceballos
Feb 8, 2021

Experts say a recent proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis would violate the First Amendment.

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