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Duo Accused of Vandalizing Pro-Life Clinics

Duo Accused of Vandalizing Pro-Life Clinics

Rep. Brian Mast Fuming Over Trash Flag

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Meet Daniel Uhlfelder, Ron DeSantis' "Chief Tormentor"

By Bob Norman
Sep 23, 2022

Leveraging his hefty Twitter following, this Panhandle attorney is bent on undermining the "dangerous" policies of Florida's "seriously sick" governor.
Broward Sheriff's Office Wants $200,000 From Forfeiture Fund to Buy More Rifles

By Naomi Feinstein
Sep 21, 2022

The Broward Sheriff's Office is asking the county commission to approve $200,000 in funding from a civil forfeiture fund to purchase tactical rifles.
Where Were You in '92? Former New Times Writer Steve Almond Looks Back

By Steve Almond
Sep 12, 2022

It's been 30 years since New Times reassessed 1972, the year both presidential conventions came to Miami Beach.
Two South Florida Congressional Candidates Aligned With QAnon Remain on November Ballot

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 12, 2022

Here's what we know about the two QAnon-aligned candidates who remain on 2022 Florida ballots.
Did Marco Rubio's Former Intern Storm the Capitol on January 6?

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 24, 2022

Online sleuths say "PinkGaitherPBG" is a South Florida GOP strategist and FIU student Barbara "Barby" Balmaseda.
Sunrises at 8 A.M.? Scientists Slam Rubio Bill to End Daylight Savings Time

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 21, 2022

Making Daylight Savings Time permanent would result in an 8:09 a.m. sunrise in mid-January in Miami.
Which Florida Official Condemned Nazis the Best?

By Michael Majchrowicz
Feb 2, 2022

"I do miss those times when you could kick the shit out of punks like these, and no one would say a word."
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.
State Official Invites In-N-Out to Relocate to Florida, Instagram Bedlam Ensues UPDATED

By Laine Doss
Nov 11, 2021

A Florida state official issues an invitation on social media.
Anti-Immigrant Group Almost Redefined "White Nationalism" in Florida Legislation

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 13, 2021

According to Floridians for Immigration Enforcement, a white nationalist is defined as "a Caucasian who supports the rule of law and America First."
Proud Boy Rabbi Offers Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccines

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 11, 2021

A controversial rabbi and member of the far-right Proud Boys offers religious exemption letters for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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.
College Journalists Say Desantis' Survey of "Viewpoint Diversity" Could Hurt Student Media

By Natalia Galicza
Jul 1, 2021

HB 233's potential threat to student journalism could materialize in a matter of months.
OAN, Trump's Favorite Fake News Network, Is Expanding in Florida

By Alexi C. Cardona
Jun 9, 2021

Florida might have a new addition to its press corps.
DeSantis Signs To-Go Cocktail Law — But Will It Help South Florida Restaurants?

By Laine Doss
May 19, 2021

The legislation sounds like a win for restaurant owners — until you read the fine print.
Daughter of Florida Senator Who Sponsored Trans Athlete Bill Says It Deserves Veto

By Alexi C. Cardona
May 5, 2021

Laura Stargel, daughter of bill sponsor Kelli Stargel, wrote an op-ed calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto the legislation.
Democratic Activist Was Labeled "Known Agitator" by Florida's Top Police Agency

By Joshua Ceballos
May 4, 2021

Miami-Dade police were told that a Democratic activist was a "known agitator" one day before barring him from a DeSantis event.
Here's a Link to Every Matt Gaetz Development, Because This Shit's Confusing

By Jessica Lipscomb
Apr 12, 2021

Since #Gaetzgate is difficult to keep up with, we've put together a link roundup of all the major updates in chronological order.