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Miami Indivisible Calls for SoFlo to Rally for Science

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 5, 2025

The goal is to push lawmakers to restore funding to scientific organizations after cuts from the Trump administration.

An ICE ERO officer looks out over the Miami skyline.

Authoritarian Creep: Florida Officials “Obey in Advance” on Immigration Enforcement

By Thomas Kennedy

Jun 5, 2025

Florida officials are caving to DeSantis’ pressure to partner with ICE, expanding 287(g) deals and eroding local control.

A girl holds a poster that reads "You can't build peace using a piece" with a photo of a gun.

Florida Board of Education Member Wants Students Carrying Guns

By Alex DeLuca

Apr 25, 2025

Daniel Foganholi's proposal comes less than a week after the deadly shooting on FSU's campus.

Florida Opens Criminal Probe Into Self-Described Misogynist Andrew Tate

By Alex DeLuca

Mar 4, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis previously said that the Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida.

black and white screenshot of a photo of Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Ex-Miami Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart Dies at 70

By Alex DeLuca

Mar 4, 2025

The ex-Miami congressman and prominent Cuban-American Republican politician has died after a battle with cancer.

The State of Florida Is Suing Target Over LGBTQ Pride Month Merch

By Alex DeLuca

Feb 25, 2025

In May of 2023, Target became the focus of right-wing outrage after launching its annual Pride Month collection.

Opinion: Ron DeSantis Represents a Clear and Present Danger to Black Floridians

By Barrington Salmon

Feb 21, 2025

DeSantis exploits racism to fuel his politics, harming Black Floridians and erasing their history.

Florida Panthers Fans Boo Brittney Griner at Black History Night

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 12, 2025

Griner has become a target for right-wingers since she was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

"A Minor": Internet Clowns Matt Gaetz for Super Bowl Halftime Show Meltdown

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 12, 2025

"There were a few lines I thought would strike a chord with you," a user responded.

DeSantis: Recreational Weed Will Have "Big-Time Trouble" Getting on 2026 Ballot

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 12, 2025

DeSantis likened adding cannabis to the constitution to James Madison amending the Bill of Rights to add "pregnant pig care."

Florida Overpaid U.S. Rep’s Company $6M. Then She Used the Money to Run for Congress

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 14, 2025

Records show U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick loaned herself $6.2 million during the 2021-22 campaign cycle.

Elon Musk Eyes $100M West Palm Beach Condo Amid MAGA Bromance

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 17, 2024

New Times hears Elon has had enough of sleeping on Trump's orange-stained sheets at Mar-a-Lago.

Commentary: DeSantis and Co. Cheat in Bid to Kill Abortion Rights Amendment

By Barrington Salmon

Sep 30, 2024

Ron DeSantis and his allies resort to dirty tricks to thwart the abortion rights initiative on Florida's November ballot.

Florida Elections Expert Offers Tips to Ensure Your Vote Counts in November

By Aimee Levitt

Sep 25, 2024

Floridians fear a 2024 general election marred by low turnout, voter intimidation, and interference from state officials.

Gay Parenting Group May Pull Florida Conference Owing to Anti-LGBTQ Hate

By Alex DeLuca

Sep 18, 2024

The nonprofit group Men Having Babies has held its annual conference in the Miami area since 2018.

Netanyahu Seeks Israeli Taxpayer Funds to Boost Son's Security in Hallandale

By Zulekha Pitts

Sep 5, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks to boost taxpayer-funded security for his son Yair, who's living in Miami amid the Gaza conflict.

Florida Teachers Ranked Most Underpaid in Nationwide Survey

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 27, 2024

Florida teachers' average salary is a far cry from what residents believe educators should be hauling in for their paycheck.

Donald Trump's Granddaughter Commits to University of Miami for Golf

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 22, 2024

"I would like to thank my grandpa for giving me access to great courses and tremendous support."

Survey: Many Florida Women Don't Understand the State's Abortion Laws

By Jackie Llanos

Aug 22, 2024

A new survey found that nearly 30 percent of Florida women don't know what the state's abortion restrictions are.

Broward Voters Reject Moms for Liberty-Backed School Board Candidates

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 22, 2024

The ballot featured a slew of candidates backed by Governor DeSantis and the local chapter of the far-right Moms for Liberty.

Politics

House Candidate Says Biden Is a Mask-Wearing Robot

John Morales Warns NOAA Cuts Hurt Hurricane Prediction

Politics

House Candidate Says Biden Is a Mask-Wearing Robot

John Morales Warns NOAA Cuts Hurt Hurricane Prediction

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