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Behold: Florida Panthers Fill Stanley Cup with Wings at Flanigan's

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 17, 2025

The Panthers' Stanley Cup has officially made its way to Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill, and South Florida fans are losing it.

South Miami Has Its First Asian Market And It Is Glorious

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 16, 2025

A new Asian market has just opened in South Miami with viral Asian ice creams and a plethora of Japanese and Chinese snacks.

A Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) patrol car on a red background

A Broward Cop Car Somehow Ended Up in England

By Alex DeLuca

Jul 16, 2025

What in bloody hell is a BSO car doing in England?

Screenshot of TikTok video showing man claiming there are incinerators at Alligator Alcatraz.

Wild Alligator Alcatraz Incinerator Conspiracies Flood The Internet

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 15, 2025

TikTokers cite a March 2024 video as proof of incinerators at the facility — but the footage wasn’t even shot in Florida.

screenshot of an Instagram post showing a pageant winner and negative comments about her win

Miami Readers Sound Off on Miss Universe Cuba Controversy

By Celia Almeida

Jul 15, 2025

Our piece elicited a sizable reaction from readers who had strong feelings about the coronation.

A heavily made-up woman with long red hair, seated at a dressing table

Yeri Mua: Taking Over Social Media and Reggaeton Mexa

By Osvaldo Espino

Jul 15, 2025

TikTok’s top Mexican artist released her debut album. Here’s what she shared with New Times during her Miami visit.

Screenshot of an Instagram post by Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert Reps Sweat Records at Hard Rock Stadium Show

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 14, 2025

The country star brought a touch of Little Haiti to a big night on tour.

Three Miami Influencers Made the First-Ever Time100 Creators List

By Celia Almeida

Jul 11, 2025

The magazine named these content creators among the "most influential digital voices of 2025."

Video: Iguana Steals Pizza at South Florida Resort, Has No Regrets

By Olee Fowler

Jul 11, 2025

A video is going viral of an iguana stealing a slice of pizza at an Aventura resort, and it's the most Florida thing ever.

Where to Watch the 'Love Island' Finale in Miami

By Sarah Perkel and Celia Almeida

Jul 11, 2025

The gang finally leaves the villa this Sunday, July 13.

Why Is Miami Freaking Out About the New Miss Universe Cuba?

By Celia Almeida

Jul 10, 2025

The newly crowned queen is facing scrutiny for everything from her Spanish-speaking skills to her family connections.

Screenshots from TikTok videos showing various parts of Alligator Alcatraz.

Florida Man Posted TikToks Inside Alligator Alcatraz. He Says They Got Him Fired.

By Alex DeLuca

Jul 9, 2025

As of July 9, his videos have racked up more than 2 million views.

Screenshots of Olga Nesterova's post on X (formerly Twitter) with the likely AI-generated video of Alligator Alcatraz.

No, That Viral Video of Alligator Alcatraz Flooding Isn't Real

By Alex DeLuca

Jul 7, 2025

A makeshift migrant jail in the swampy Everglades meets AI slop. Welcome to Florida, baby!

Video: Miami Food Trucks at Alligator Alcatraz Spark Controversy

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 3, 2025

Viral video allegedly shows Miami food trucks entering the pop-up Everglades immigrant detention center; urges a boycott.

An overhead view of the estate and its 10-acre plot, including a reflecting pool and pond.

Streamer Adin Ross Sets Record with $25.5M Davie Real Estate Purchase

By Alexander Luzula

Jul 3, 2025

Twitch streamer Adin Ross purchased a ten-acre estate, setting a record for the priciest home purchase in Davie.

Video: Peek Inside New Pompano Publix With Epic Ramen Bar, Poke Bowls

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 2, 2025

Ramen fans in Broward are ecstatic because the new Publix in Pompano Beach has the viral ramen bar, poke bowls, and more.

Classic Cuban Restaurant's Iced Coffee Is the Hippest Sip in Miami

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 30, 2025

Sergio's iced coffee, featuring guava cold foam and Cuban s'mores, is going viral, giving the classic cafecito a cool upgrade.

Matt Gaetz's laptop screen with a contract agreement up. Photo on right of Matt Gaetz standing in front of American flag

Matt Gaetz Accidentally Leaks Cannabis Contract with Trulieve

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 30, 2025

It looks like Trulieve wants to use Gaetz's close relationship with Trump to its advantage.

Review: Is Publix's New Peach Heat Pub Sub Worth The Hype?

By Olee Fowler

Jun 27, 2025

Peach meets heat in Publix's new Pub Sub, but does it slap or flop? Let's just say...expectations were saucier than reality.

A collage of Matt Gaetz speaking on the left, a screenshot of Matt Gaetz's text to his mom

Matt Gaetz's Texts Ruined His Wife's Pregnancy Announcement

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 26, 2025

Ginger, there is now no need for that gender reveal party that you planned.

Social Media

Publix Launches New Sushi Roll Dip and We Are Sus

Hawaiian Matcha Milkshake Goes Viral in Davie

Social Media

Publix Launches New Sushi Roll Dip and We Are Sus

Hawaiian Matcha Milkshake Goes Viral in Davie

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