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Twin brothers Alon and Oren Alexander stand with arms crossed while posing for photo at an event

The Alexander Twins Were Accused of Gang Rape Back in 2003

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 20, 2024

A North Miami Beach police report from 2003 offers a glimpse into an early allegation of sexual assault involving the twins.

Oren and Alon Alexander (top left and right), Tal Alexander (top center), with actors Max Carver (bottom left), Jon Bernthal (bottom center), and Charlie Carver (bottom right) as casting picks for a potential Ryan Murphy series

We've Got Ryan Murphy's Next Netflix Hit All Teed Up: The Alexander Brothers

By Zulekha Pitts

Dec 17, 2024

It's never too soon to cast this binge-watchable series-to-be!

a basset hound and a black labrator retriever peacefully coexisting in a grassy dog park.

The Case of the Not-Neutered Canines: A Miami Springs True-Crime Tale

By Theo Karantsalis

Dec 16, 2024

Intact dogs may frolic freely at Miami-Dade County dog parks, but Miami Springs has a tight tether on dangling scrotums.

Screenshot of a GoFundMe fundraiser for Briana Boston.

Crowdfunding Efforts Spring Up to Defend "Delay, Deny, Depose" Florida Woman

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 13, 2024

The 42-year-old Lakeland woman is being held in jail on a $100,000 bond.

graphic showing a mugshot-like photo of a man wanted by Miami-Dade County law enforcement on a charge of "sexual battery by multiple perpetrators"

Who Is the Israeli "Hummus Hunk" Accused of Sexual Assault Alongside Alexander Bros?

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 12, 2024

Once dubbed "New York's Hummus Hunk," Ohad Fisherman now faces sexual-assault charges alongside the Alexander brothers.

Screenshot of instagram photo of Tal and Oren Alexander posing at the White House

Alexander Brothers Attended Trump's White House Hanukkah Party in 2020

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 12, 2024

Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander dined on kosher food at Donald Trump's Hanukkah celebration in December 2020.

The Alexander twins dressed in patriotic costumes outside a large mansion

What to Know About the Alexander Brothers Arrests

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 11, 2024

Federal prosecutors say the brothers worked together since 2010 to drug and rape dozens of victims in New York and Miami.

Feds Arrest Alexander Brothers in Miami Beach

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 11, 2024

Federal agents arrested real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon in connection with sexual assault allegations.

color photo of a smiling young woman wearing a white, red, and blue Trump 2020 hat

Former Marco Rubio Intern's January 6 Trial Has Been Scheduled

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 11, 2024

Balmaseda, 24, is a former Florida International University student and Miami GOP strategist.

Ron DeSantis making a close-mouthed smile

Vigilante State: Ron DeSantis Welcomes Daniel Penny With Open Arms

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 10, 2024

DeSantis said Penny should move to Florida to get his life back after he was found not guilty in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.

Ex-Miami Proud Boy Gabriel Garcia Sentenced for January 6 Insurrection

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 6, 2024

During the insurrection, Garcia recorded himself on Facebook inside the Capitol calling for Nancy Pelosi.

a shirtless Jon Minadeo speaks into the camera inside a loaded U-Haul.

Auf Wiedersehen! Florida Neo-Nazi Leader Jon Minadeo Moves to Arkansas

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 5, 2024

The Goyim Defense League founder moved to Florida from California in 2022, hoping it would be more hospitable to neo-Nazis.

Timeline of Sex-Trafficking Allegations Against Ex-U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz

By Naomi Feinstein and Alex DeLuca

Dec 2, 2024

If you've been struggling to keep up with developments in the Matt Gaetz sex scandal, here's a link-filled roundup.

photo of an entrance to the New York Stock Exchange headquarters on Wall Street

Proud Boy Reject to Wannabe NYSE Bomber: Coral Springs Man's Alleged Journey to Infamy

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 21, 2024

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener researched how to build a bomb, allegedly intending to detonate it at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Corruption Charges Dropped Against Ex-Miami Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla

By Alex DeLuca

Nov 20, 2024

In September 2023, the former commissioner was arrested on charges bribery and money laundering.

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New Sexual Abuse Allegations Surface Against Ex-Miami Shores Charter School Athletics Director

By Alex DeLuca

Nov 14, 2024

The 34-year-old is accused of "grooming" and sexually abusing one of his students on school property for almost a year.

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Triple Shooting in Overtown After Election Night Tensions Turned Violent

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 7, 2024

An election-night shooting in Overtown left three women wounded after a heated political discussion turned violent.

Miami Real Estate Broker Charged With Homicide in Boat Crash That Killed Teen, Injured Others

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 31, 2024

The new homicide charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

photo of a united airlines boeing 737 max landing at miami international airport in 2024

Feds: Florida Man Randomly Assaulted Sleeping Passenger on D.C.-Bound Flight

By Naomi Feinstein

Oct 30, 2024

The federal complaint says Everett Chad Nelson whaled away at the man in seat 12F for no reason.

Royal Caribbean Passenger Sues Cruise Line Over Hidden Camera

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 17, 2024

The federal class action lawsuit alleges up to 960 Royal Caribbean passengers may have been affected.

Jack Doherty sitting behind the wheel of his McLaren and holding his cellphone in his right hand

Miami YouTuber Who Crashed $200K McLaren Has History of Traffic Violations

By Naomi Feinstein

Oct 8, 2024

Just last month, Doherty received traffic citations for driving a golf cart on the wrong side of the road in Broward.

Ex-Campaign Manager for Failed Miami-Dade Mayoral Hopeful Alex Otaola Arrested for Sex With Minor

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 3, 2024

A Miami teen claims he had a sexual relationship with Otaola's campaign manager from May to September of 2024.

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