The Florida Legislature Is Not Your Friend
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Smart & Safe Florida: Recreational Weed on Track for 2026 Ballot
Expressing confidence, the group won’t challenge a judge’s ruling that threw out 200,000 petition signatures.
Florida Bear Hunt to Take Place in December After Judge Rejects Injunction
Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade is now set for December 6–28.
Let’s Pin Down Gubernatorial Wannabes on What They’ll Do for Florida’s Environment
In the Sunshine State, the environment is the economy, but our governor has done a lousy job of protecting it.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Spent Stolen FEMA Funds on $109K Ring: Feds
Fancy vivid yellow diamonds can go for $8K to $16K per carat.
Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. With 17 Executions in 2025
In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Charged with Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds
The congresswoman faces up to 53 years in prison.
Internet: Miami Rep. Changes Tune on Epstein Files Thanks to ‘Daddy Trump’
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep María Elvira Salazar defended President Trump on CNN after he called a female reporter “Piggy.”
Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers
The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.
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Miami Readers React to Ads Inviting Mamdani Refugees to SoFlo
“Do something for your city,” one person quipped.
He’s Big in Times Square: Miami Beach Mayor Runs Tacky NYC Ads Welcoming Mamdani Refugees
“Looks like it was made by a 3rd grader on PowerPoint,” a Facebook user opined of the digital ads.
Florida Becomes First State to Adopt Heritage Foundation’s Education Priorities
No state board of education had signed on to the right-wing think tank’s so-called Phoenix Declaration — until Thursday.
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Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Trump Ally Key to Miami
Suarez has been handing out more keys than a used car salesman.
Floridians React to Federal Legislation That Could ‘Devastate’ State’s Hemp Industry
Proposed legislation would reverse a ‘loophole’ in the 2018 farm bill that allows sales of hemp-derived THC products.
Frank Carollo Can Remain in Miami Runoff Race, Court Rules
The Carollo political dynasty lives to fight, hopefully not literally this time, another day.
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Tamarac Mayor Violated Resident’s First Amendment Rights: Report
A Tamarac vendor complained about Mayor Michelle Gomez preventing him from selling Kamala Harris shirts at a city park in 2024.
Trump Is Still Fighting SNAP Benefits: Here Are Some South Florida Food Pantries to Know
Here’s where South Floridians can get food assistance while SNAP benefits are unavailable.
Doral Mayor Shares Thoughts on Venezuelan Residents’ Deportation Fears
More than 600,000 Venezuelan refugees, most of whom live in South Florida, lost immigration protections as of November 7.
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South Florida Airports to See Flight Cancellations Starting This Week
FLL and MIA are among the 40 “high-volume” markets whose air traffic will be reduced by 10 percent.
Miami’s Most Controversial Cop Isn’t Retiring Without a Fight
Javier Ortiz refuses to go gently into that good night.
Frank Carollo Accused of Violating Miami’s New Term Limits
Oscar Alejandro is accusing Carollo of violating a new city ordinance by attempting to serve a third term as city commissioner.
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Gives Donald Trump a Golden Key to the City
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez presented Donald Trump with a golden key to the city during the America Business Forum.