Hialeah Pol Skips Prison In PPP Case, Stuck With $55K Tab
Former Hialeah city councilwoman Angelica Pacheco walked out of federal court without a prison sentence on Thursday, but her legal troubles are far from over. A federal judge handed the 40-year-old three years of probation and ordered her to pay roughly $55,000 in restitution after she admitted to falsifying information on a Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness form for her Florida Life...
Charges dropped against Miami doctor accused of shipping drug GBL
Miami-Dade prosecutors have dropped charges against a South Florida doctor accused of shipping packages of the illegal drug GBL from overseas to a Coral Gables property he owns. Dairon García was arrested in 2024 and charged with trafficking gamma-butyrolactone, or GBL, according to court records. He pleaded not guilty.
Miami neighbors say that a porch pirate has been stealing packages for days
In one Ring video from Wednesday, the suspect is seen riding his bike up to a home and stuffing a package underneath his T-shirt.
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...
5 Convertibles for Ocean Drive In Miami vs. 5 Interiors That Melt in Florida...
Miami is a city where cars are not just a means of transportation, they are part of the atmosphere. Ocean Drive, in particular, is a stage where style, presence, and experience matter just as much as performance. The combination of warm coastal air, palm-lined streets, and vibrant nightlife makes it one of the most iconic driving environments in the world. In a place...
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.

















