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Miami New Times - Politics
Trump Visits Miami Grand Prix in Midst of Criminal Trial
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WATCH: Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn Slams Into Florida State Trooper -- By Alex DeLuca -- Newly released dash cam footage shows the moment Madison Cawthorn slammed into an FHP cruiser at high speed.2 days ago
Madison Cawthorn Involved in Accident With Florida Highway Patrol Trooper, Woman Says -- By Alex DeLuca -- Ex-U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is accused of rear-ending a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on I-75.13 days ago
Dead to Rights: Florida's New Juvenile Social Media Law Is in First Amendment Crosshairs -- By Patrick McCaslin -- Free speech advocates are aiming to ensure Florida's juvenile social media law dies a swift death long before its implementation date.19 days ago
"Condoms and Cones": How Gen-Z Is Getting Florida's Youth to the Polls -- By Alex DeLuca -- The youth-led group says it will be handing out Plan B, rolling papers, and condoms — the "exact items Republican lawmakers wish we did not have."22 days ago
Abortion, Recreational Weed Will Be on Florida's November 2024 Ballot -- By Alex DeLuca and Izzy Kapnick -- The state's high court ruled that the abortion rights and marijuana legalization ballot items can appear on the November ballot.1 month ago
South Florida 2024 Voters' Guide and Election Day Cheat Sheet -- By Miami New Times Staff & Freelancers -- It's hard enough to keep track of Donald Trump's criminal cases, much less local politics. For insight into 2024 elections in South Florida, let New Times be your guide.1 month ago
Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Must Report to Miami Prison, SCOTUS Rules -- By Alex DeLuca -- The former Trump White House advisor is set to report to Miami's Federal Correctional Institution by March 19.1 month ago
Who's Behind the Mystery PAC Pumping Money Into Surfside Election? -- By Alex DeLuca and Naomi Feinstein -- Money juggled between operative Aaron Nevins' political committees funded a flood of election ads in the sleepy beachside town.1 month ago
Mayor Suarez Cleared in State Ethics Probe Over Glitzy Formula 1 Outings -- By Izzy Kapnick -- The ethics commission dismissed a complaint by an activist who questioned how Francis Suarez managed to "attend these high-dollar, exclusive VIP sports and entertainment events."1 month ago
FIU Pro-Palestine Students Claim Victory After Bill Targeting Financial Aid Dies Quietly in Committee -- By Isabella Canizares -- An FIU student said the bill would have dealt a crushing financial blow to students "for expressing our views and acting on them non-violently."1 month ago
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Reamed Out on Social Media Over Trump Endorsement -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The Miami mayor's tormenters suggested a number of motives for his Trump endorsement: a potential pardon, hope for a White House gig, or just good ol' sycophancy.1 month ago
"You and Your Husband Are Dead": Boynton Beach Man Convicted for Voicemail Threat to George Santos -- By Naomi Feinstein -- Frank Stanzione of Boynton Beach said he left a voicemail for the then-congressman "to make him feel like a piece of shit."1 month ago
Muppet Sex and Mein Kampf: Florida Lawmakers Scramble to Regulate Runaway AI Technology -- By Izzy Kapnick and Naomi Feinstein -- Legislators are looking to institute AI regulations as deepfakes creep evermore into everyday life.2 months ago
"Conversation About Israel": Alan Dershowitz Campus Visit Riles UM Protesters -- By Patrick McCaslin -- Dershowitz threatened litigation after a University of Miami student group skewered him ahead of his campus event.2 months ago
Florida Supreme Court to Rule on Ballot Item to Cement Abortion Rights Into State Constitution -- By Patrick McCaslin -- The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether abortion rights in the state will be put to a vote in the 2024 election.2 months ago
Florida Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Mayor Suarez Over Security Detail -- By Naomi Feinstein and Alex DeLuca -- The City of Miami was billed for hefty personal security costs accrued by Mayor Suarez during his blink-and-you'll-miss-it presidential run.2 months ago
Gaza War Protesters Dog Biden During Florida Fundraising Swing -- By Isabella Canizares -- Young progressives turned out in droves in Miami to warn President Biden that his support for Israel's military action would be a deal breaker come Election Day.3 months ago
Razing Liberty Square Documents Community's Unraveling -- By Douglas Markowitz -- The documentary Razing Liberty Square looks at the Miami housing project's tumultuous history and its uncertain future.3 months ago
Ron, Gone! Top 10 Reactions to DeSantis Suspending Presidential Bid -- By Isabella Canizares -- Pundits and politicians took to the platform formerly known as Twitter to bid colorful adieus to Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign.3 months ago
Florida GOP Boots Chairman Christian Ziegler Over Rape Claims -- By David Minsky -- After the allegations surfaced, Ziegler remained defiant and refused to step down, saying, "My wife is behind me 150 percent."3 months ago