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"Great Idea!": Florida Politicians Celebrate Guantánamo Bay Migrant Detention Center

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 30, 2025

Miami U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who asked Trump to spare some migrants from deportation, applauded the GITMO facility.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a podium with his arms spread out

"Illegals to GITMO": Five Wild Things DeSantis Said in Closed Call With Supporters

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 29, 2025

In the 40-minute call closed to the press, DeSantis proposed sending immigrants to Guantánamo Bay detention camp.

Former North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo smiles from behind a podium.

Former North Miami Beach Mayor Pleads Guilty in Illegal Voting Case

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 28, 2025

Prosecutors say DeFillipo cast his vote using a North Miami Beach address, despite selling the property in 2021.

The back of an ICE agent wearing a bulletproof vest that reads, "POLICE ICE."

If Miami ICE Agents Arrest a Family Member, Here’s What to Do Next

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 28, 2025

It is important to be prepared, as ICE agents can arrive in your neighborhood at any moment.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement photo of an agent, blurred in the background, brandishing an ICE badge

Trump Administration Greenlights Expedited Removal to Deport Immigrants

By Ariana Figueroa (Florida Phoenix)

Jan 27, 2025

Immigrants under temporary protections are on a fast track for deportation under new Trump administration policy.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Spoke at Another Saudi Conference

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 23, 2025

The mayor's appearance raises questions about his ongoing relationship with the repressive Saudi regime.

A bobblehead of President Donald Trump on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona.

Analysis: A Legal Scholar Unpacks Trump's Promise to End Birthright Citizenship

By Jean Lantz Reisz

Jan 22, 2025

President Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border. But it's more complicated than that.

The Spanish language portion of the White House website now displays an illustration of the White House alongside message: "404 Page Not Found."

"Go Home": Trump Removes Spanish-Language Section From White House Site

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 21, 2025

The Spanish-language section of the website went dark moments after Trump was sworn in as president.

a woman in a red white and blue cowboy hat hoists a patriotic flag in front of the us capitol building

Retired Federal Judge: Trump's Jan. 6 Clemency "Flies in the Face of the Facts"

By John E. Jones III

Jan 21, 2025

"Trump is going to make these people into martyrs and heroes," says John E. Jones III, a George W. Bush appointee.

Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers walking in the street.

How to Prepare for an ICE Raid in Miami

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 21, 2025

Cities across the country, including Miami, are bracing for aggressive ICE raids.

photo of a middle aged man wearing a red MAGA cap, multicolored gaiter, and black leather jacket, gesticulating in a crowd outside the US Capitol

Trump Pardons 1,500 Defendants Charged in January 6 Insurrection

By Ashley Murray

Jan 21, 2025

The president issued an order commuting a handful of sentences and pardoning all others convicted in the insurrection.

Ana Isabel Hume hosting Inside South Florida. She is sitting in a chair wearing a long sleeve white and black polka-dot dress. She is looking directly into the camera.

Miami Mayor's Office Shakeup: Francis Suarez Hires New Spokesperson

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 17, 2025

Ex-Inside South Florida host Ana Isabel Hume was fired in November because she congratulated Trump on his election win on her Instagram.

Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin standing alongside local leaders while being presented with honorary keys to nearly two dozen Miami-Dade cities.

Miami-Dade Municipalities Were Asked to Give a Billionaire Honorary Keys. Here Are 13 That Didn’t.

By Alex DeLuca

Jan 13, 2025

Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin was presented with honorary keys to nearly two dozen Miami-Dade cities.

Matt Gaetz looking away from camera smiling.

Matt Gaetz Dubs Himself "True Florida Man," Weighs Run for Governor

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 9, 2025

The ex-Florida congressman said he will continue to pray and think about it with his family.

The Porn Dude? Searches for Pornhub Alternatives Boom After Florida Ban

By Naomi Feinstein

Jan 8, 2025

2025 is off to a bad start for Miami between stars Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill wanting out of the Magic City and the ongoing Pornhub ban.

A poster for Banned Together, a documentary that shines a spotlight on the escalating fight against book bans in America. It portrays three teens alongside shelves of colorful books.

Turning the Page on Censorship: Banned Together Lights Up Coral Gables

By Zulekha Pitts

Jan 3, 2025

Coral Gables hosts a fiery screening of Banned Together, spotlighting the stories Florida doesn't want you to read.

A sunny day view of the Florida Capitol complex off US Route 27 in Tallahassee

Nine New Florida Laws Effective as of January 1, 2025

By Jackie Llanos and Christine Sexton

Jan 2, 2025

Online restrictions on kids (and porn!) and more.

Up-close shot of Rick Scott at a podium looking towards the crowd off to the right.

Rick Scott's Most Unhinged Tweets After Prolific Twitter-Finger 2024

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 31, 2024

Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio also exercised his Twitter fingers in 2024. His favorite topic? China.

Matt Gaetz walks down the aisle of the stage with his fist in the air and sparklers in the background.

"BS": Florida Republicans Defend Matt Gaetz in Wake of Ethics Report Release

By Naomi Feinstein

Dec 27, 2024

Miami-Dade Rep. Juan Carlos Porras proudly stands with Gaetz and hopes he returns to public service.

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz Paid 17-Year-Old for Sex, Ethics Report Found

By Naomi Feinstein, Alex DeLuca and Natasha Yee

Dec 23, 2024

Among other things, the report found that Gaetz paid multiple women — as well as a 17-year-old girl — for sex.

Floridians Will Lose Access to Pornhub in 2025 (Well, Kinda)

By Alex DeLuca

Dec 18, 2024

In protest of a new state law, Pornhub is revoking access for Floridians starting on New Year's Day.

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.

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