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Opinion & Commentary

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An excavator sits on the rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on October 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The demolition is part of Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom on the eastern side of the White House.

‘The People’s House’: Donald Trump’s East Wing Demolition Sounds an Echo of Havana’s Desecration

By Rosa LowingerNovember 19, 2025

Trump’s ballroom will stand as a reminder in limestone, marble, and undoubtedly gold, of what was taken from us.

photo of a pile of walnuts on top of a table

Is No Nut November Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

By Asha EliasNovember 18, 2025

We asked a local urologist and men’s health specialist for his thoughts, and he didn’t hold back.

a gun shop employee sights down a handgun against a backdrop of a wall filled with semiautomatic rifles

Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers

By Caroline LightNovember 17, 2025

The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.

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color photo-illustration depicting Ron DeSantis at a lectern with an American flag in the background and appearing to wield a Grim Reaper-worthy scythe, the latter taken from a black-and-white etching in the public domain

Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. in Executions in 2025

By Austin SaratNovember 11, 2025

In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.

<i>Miami New Times</i> Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive

Miami New Times Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive

By Tom FinkelNovember 3, 2025

It’s been quite a year. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom into 2026.

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From a Pink Newsroom to Miami New Times: A Serendipitous Return to Storytelling

By Edysmar Diaz-CruzNovember 3, 2025

How detours, dive bars, and deadlines led Edysmar Diaz-Cruz back to the heart of Miami as our new social media editor.

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A pedestrian walks past the Leading Insurance Agency, which offers plans under the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) on Coral Way just west of Miami's Brickell neighborhood

Analysis: What Happens to Floridians If Obamacare Goes Away?

By Robert ApplebaumOctober 30, 2025

4.7 million Floridians are insured through ACA marketplace plans. What if they lose their subsidies?

a rare yellow cardinal on the ground among brush and trees

Readers React to Rare Yellow Cardinal Sighting. And No, You Probably Have Not Seen One.

By Celia AlmeidaOctober 29, 2025

Our video of the sighting reached more than half a million viewers.

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Do You Need a Professional Matchmaker to Date in Miami?

By Asha EliasOctober 29, 2025

Miami singles face unique challenges in the dating world.

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Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat attempts a shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 25, 2025

Opinion: The NBA Owes the Miami Heat an Apology — and Their First-Round Pick Back

By Ryan YousefiOctober 27, 2025

The league should reinstate Miami’s 2027 first-round pick and remove Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million salary from the books.

photo of a portion of staghorn coral on a Florida coral reef

Commentary: Bearing Witness to the Devastation of Florida Keys Coral Reefs

By Carly D. Kenkel and OthersOctober 24, 2025

A 2023-24 heat wave caused the extinction of two iconic Florida coral species.

Pink flamingo standing in water

Commentary: Florida Flamingo Population Is On the Rebound

By Jerome LorenzOctober 15, 2025

Recent events indicate that flamingos may be coming back to the Sunshine State.

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Close-up photo of a small child getting a Band-Aid on their arm that says "I got my vaccine"

Commentary: Vaccine Mandates and Race: What Joseph Ladapo Didn’t Tell You

By Stacie KershnerOctober 7, 2025

Two experts unpack the role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy.

view from above of two men doing warrior poses on yoga mats

Where to Find Performative Males in Miami

By Asha EliasOctober 7, 2025

Ladies, here’s where you should go if you’re looking for an ally (or someone cosplaying as one).

Portions of vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli in small black trays

Opinion: Preserve Core Nutrition Programs in Miami-Dade

By Julio FuentesSeptember 3, 2025

Miami-Dade must preserve core nutrition services that keep families, seniors, and workers fed amid looming budget cuts.

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CNN anchor John Berman speaks with policy analyst Thomas Kennedy during a CNN broadcast

Opinion: What Florida Is Doing at Alligator Alcatraz Is Illegal – Full Stop

By Thomas KennedyAugust 6, 2025

A Trump-appointed judge gave officials until Thursday to prove they can legally detain migrants in the Everglades.

Cute little girl sitting in a dental chair and receiving dental treatment.

Commentary: 1 in 3 Florida Third Graders Have Untreated Cavities

By Olga EnszJuly 21, 2025

It’s more crucial than ever for parents to protect their kids’ teeth.

A stack of books frequently found on banned book lists with a sticky note saying "banned"

Trump Administration Takes DeSantis Book Ban Playbook Nationwide

By Stephana Ferrell and OthersJuly 10, 2025

Ron DeSantis rewrote the rules of public education to serve his censorious agenda. Trump has been studying the blueprint.

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Miami Is Unhinged After New Pollo Tropical ‘Platter’ Price

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 25, 2025

Miami Pollo Tropical fans on Reddit are going off after they discovered that chicken platter sides like beans now cost extra.

An ICE ERO officer looks out over the Miami skyline.

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

By Thomas KennedyJune 2, 2025

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

A sign leading to a sandy Miami beach that reads, in all uppercase letters: Attention: Beyond this point you may encounter nude bathers

Readers Respond to Guide on Miami Nude Beach AKA “Grandpa Grindr”

By Miami New Times ReadersMay 27, 2025

The thongs and banana hammocks were quick to come off when we published our guide to Miami’s only nude beach.

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A silhouetted couple leans in for a kiss with pink golden-hour skies behind them

Your Glossary of 2025 Dating Terms

By Asha EliasApril 22, 2025

Did your ghost turn into a zombie? Allow us to explain.

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