April 17: Very warm weekend, maybe some April showers
This April weekend starts on a nice note for South Florida. Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect partly cloudy skies Friday night. Temperatures will be quite mild with lows forecast in the low 70s. Saturday will feature sunshine and scattered clouds-- can’t rule out a stray shower. As east-southeast winds...
The Nostalgic Miami Burger Spot Serving Up Both Classic American Patties And Cuban Fritas
Only in fast-paced Miami could you find such a charming throwback burger joint serving a mix of good old fast food nostalgia and Cuban fritas.
The 10 Best Places to Get Stoned in Miami
We’re aiming to raise $7,500 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Recreational weed use is illegal in Florida, but stoners with medical cards manage to celebrate 4/20 in...
Man jailed in connection to deadly Little Haiti festival shooting, police say
What began as a festive day celebrating Caribbean culture featuring food, art and music at the Taste of Karnival Miami in Little Haiti on Sunday ended in a shooting that left two people injured and one killed. On Friday, police announced that they found the man who they say opened fire. A Miami police public service aide was working off-duty at the event...
Craving a Cheap Bite? These 13 Florida Hot Dog Joints Deliver for Under $13
Florida is famous for beaches, theme parks, and sunshine — but its hot dog scene deserves a serious spotlight too. Scattered across the state, you’ll find small, scrappy hot dog joints slinging loaded franks that hit hard without emptying your wallet. Whether you’re a local on a lunch...
Human remains connected to 1988 Florida cold case identified
Human remains connected to an unsolved case from 1988 were identified on Thursday, nearly four decades after their discovery.
Florida’s Property Tax Reform Could Undermine Communities Like Miami Springs
As a Councilman for the City of Miami Springs, I know how important responsible tax policy is. I also know how deeply rising costs are affecting families across our state. That is exactly why discussions about property tax reform in Florida deserve serious attention. But any proposal to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes must be approached with caution, because for cities like Miami...
Deputies arrest Miami man accused of stealing $50K silver delivery in Wellington
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Wellington man lost nearly $50,000 in silver after deputies say a suspect stalked a delivery truck for hours and posed as the homeowner to steal the shipment. Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office say they received a call from the victim on...
Hialeah Christian school teacher accused of ‘forcefully slamming’ special needs student
HIALEAH, Fla. — A 29-year-old teacher who works at a Hialeah Christian school has been arrested after police said she abused a special needs student during multiple incidents captured on classroom surveillance video last month. Hialeah police said Nikol Marie Rodriguez, of Miramar, was taken into custody before 1:30...
Cuban Man, 27, Dies in Miami ICE Custody
An ICE officer looks out over the Miami skyline. We’re aiming to raise $7,500 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Another person has died of a presumed suicide...

















