The Tangled Tale of Miami’s Untouchable Police Union Boss
New Times has spent 10 years covering Javier Ortiz and his exploits. Here’s a rundown of the claims of harassment, abuse and corruption that thrust him into the national spotlight.
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Broward Sheriff’s Office Wants $200,000 From Forfeiture Fund to Buy More Rifles UPDATED
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.
Meet Florida Power & Light’s Social Media Influencers
FPL has hired a group of influencers to spread the good word about its new electric vehicle charging stations.
Hurricane Fiona: Storm Strengthens After Battering Dominican Republic
The storm was still wreaking havoc across Puerto Rico when it reached the Dominican Republic on Monday.
Twitter Reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s Record-Setting Performance in Dolphins Comeback
Miami’s memorable comeback win in Baltimore will shock future Dolphins archaeologists for eons to come.
Coral Gables Trying Once More to Annex Little Gables Neighborhood
Though some Little Gables residents believe annexation will provide better police services, concerns remain over what will become of a trailer park housing more than 200 elderly residents.
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Welcome Back! Five Reasons We Missed the Miami Dolphins So Much
Why time begins on Miami Dolphins’ opening day.
Basketball Coach Sues, Claims High School Fired Him for Backing Black Lives Matter Protest
Brett Studley filed a lawsuit alleging that American Heritage high school retaliated against him for standing behind players from his basketball team who wore Black Lives Matter shirts.
Critics, Supporters React to DeSantis’ Banishment of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Many noted the hypocrisy of a governor who recently traveled to Miami to honor victims of authoritarian regimes.
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Drug and Gun Charges Against Rapper “Stitches” Dropped
Prosecutors declined to pursue drug charges against rapper Phillip Katsabanis after Bay Harbor Islands police failed to forward cocaine allegedly confiscated from him to a crime lab for testing.
Founders Fund Exec Tweets Tale of Bulldog Diarrhea on Miami-Bound Flight
Ever hear the one about the bulldog with bowel issues that sat next to a tech guru’s boyfriend on a flight to Miami?
Antisemitism and Extremism on the Rise in Florida, ADL Report Says
The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism found 400 incidents of white supremacist propaganda occurred in Florida from January 2020 to August 2022.
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Controversial Miami Police Captain Javier Ortiz Fired After Years of Misconduct
After years of lawsuits and problematic interactions, Capt. Javier Ortiz has been fired by the MPD.
Rosewood Update: Suspect Charged in Alleged Assault on Miami Black Historian
A week after Black historian Marvin Dunn was allegedly attacked near his property in Rosewood, Florida, a suspect has been charged.
Sweet Jesus! Water-Walking Lizards Slosh Around South Florida
Brown basilisks, a lizard with a unique propensity for running on water, are making their home in Florida.
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Lawsuit Suggests Zealotry Disguised as Medicine Led to Denial of Medicaid Coverage for Trans Treatments
The lawsuit claims the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration used prefabricated medical opinions and biased experts to justify axing Medicaid coverage for transgender patients.
Diplomat Hotel Workers May Strike This Week Over Low Wages and Strained Working Conditions
Diplomat Beach Resort workers says their wages have been stagnant while their increased workload has pushed them to the breaking point post-pandemic.
Survey: Miami Dolphins Will Be NFL’s Biggest Food Spenders This Season
It seems Miami Dolphins fans like to eat well while they watch the home team play.
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Strapped for Staff, Florida Prisons Secure Help From National Guard
Florida is activating the National Guard to work at state prisons amid a shortage of correctional offices.
Charlie Adelson Must Remain Behind Bars Ahead of Dan Markel Murder Trial
Prosecutors allege Charlie Adelson paid two hit men to kill his former brother-in-law and law professor Dan Markel.
Catching Up With Former Hurricanes Wide Receiver Ahmmon Richards About Life After Football
The standout receiver’s career was cut short by a 2018 neck injury – but he’s still a College Hunk.
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Black Historian Marvin Dunn Says He Was Called N-Word in Rosewood, Site of 1923 Racist Massacre
Historian Marvin Dunn says his neighbor menaced him and his son during a visit to his property in Rosewood, Florida.