Jess Swanson
Miami New Times
Miami, FL, United States
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"I Want My Foreskin Back": Men Protest Circumcision in South Beach
On a tour of Florida, protesters from the anti-circumcision nonprofit Bloodstained Men stop in South Beach with an "intactivist," pro-foreskin message. → Read More
Miami Man Injured by Falling Iguana During Outdoor Yoga Class
A large iguana plummeted from an oak tree and injured a man during an outdoor yoga class at Legion Park in Miami, Florida. → Read More
For Sale: North Miami Cricket Club Condo Is a Stunning 1970s Time Capsule
Unit 1610 of the Cricket Club boasts sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, but as Zillow Gone Wild revealed, there's at least as much eye candy inside. → Read More
Local Reddit Commenter Articulates the "Real Miami," Wins Internet
Miami native Zac Cosner wins internet with Reddit description of the "real Miami," from traffic-clogged commutes to clubbing, cocaine, CrossFit, and coladas. → Read More
Florida Emu Goes Viral With Impertinent Antics at Knuckle Bump Farms
An insubordinate emu is the viral star of Knuckle Bump Farms' TikTik account. → Read More
Sixth Wave: Miami COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again
Miami-Dade County's seven-day case positivity rate fell after the Omicron surge but it has been climbing steadily for the past two months, reaching its highest level since January, warns infectious-disease expert Dr. Aileen Marty. → Read More
Wet Weekend: Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties
The National Hurricane Center has placed Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties under a tropical storm warning as "potential tropical cyclone one" strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico. → Read More
Miami's First Fleet of Driverless Cars Hits the Streets
Autonomous-vehicle technology developer Argo AI announced that it has begun driverless operations in Miami, making it the first autonomous vehicle company to do so. → Read More
Fort Lauderdale Man Heads to World Sign Spinning Championships in Las Vegas
Bryan Sanchez likes the freedom on the street corner and the challenge of mastering new tricks. → Read More
Instagram Censors Miami New Times "Say Gay" Cover Image of Robert Andy Coombs
Miami-based photographer Robert Andy Coombs says Instagram repeatedly censors his work, which centers on queer, disabled bodies — often including his own. → Read More
Deadliest Mile Strikes Again: Davie Man Killed on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale
Shortly after the stretch of I-95 between I-595 and State Road 84 was deemed the "deadliest mile in America," a 31-year-old man from Davie was killed after his pickup truck hit a concrete guardrail and fell off the I-95 entrance ramp from State Road 84. → Read More
Taxidermy Bear Scares Residents of the Palace Luxury Condo in Miami
Concerned residents at the Palace condominium and neighboring towers in Miami's Brickell neighborhood are complaining to management about an American black bear on Alex Roy's balcony. → Read More
Spring Break Crowds, Shooting Reignite Car Debate on Ocean Drive
Following a shooting, a car accident involving Miami Beach police officers, and crowds that took over the single traffic lane on Ocean Drive, residents are divided about whether cars should be allowed on the busy party street. → Read More
Three People Shot to Death While Driving in Miami-Dade So Far This Year
Briana Sutherland and rappers Wavy Navy Pooh and Baby Cino have all been shot to death while driving in Miami-Dade County in 2022, and we're only halfway through March. → Read More
Jet Skiers Harass Miami Rowing Club Coach at Miami Marine Stadium Basin
Two Jet Skiers were recently caught on video harassing a Miami Rowing Club coach, and parents and coaches worry they're being targeted for attempting to banish personal watercraft from the Miami Marine Stadium basin in Virginia Key. → Read More
Florida International University's Category 6 Prototype Facility Adapts to Stronger Hurricanes
As hurricanes become more frequent and intense, Florida International University has been awarded $12.8 million to design a "Category 6 prototype facility" with wind speed capabilities of up to 200 mph. → Read More
Over Under Went Under for Operating Without a Liquor License
The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco shut down Over Under, one of Miami's most exciting new restaurants, in September. It has yet to reopen. → Read More
The Year of the NFT: Art Basel Returns to Miami IRL, but Its Hottest Inventory May Be on the Blockchain
Will the buzz around this trendy acronym be a momentary flash in the pan, or will it eventually become a respected and lasting form that will disrupt the traditional art world? → Read More
Internet Roots for Bald Eagles Ron and Rita on ZooMiami Eagle Cam
Thousands tuned in to the the ZooMiami Eagle Cam to watch the mating pair of bald eagles lay two eggs. → Read More
Ron Magill Puts County Commission on Blast for Calusa Housing Deal
MiamiZoo icon Ron Magill and other residents urge Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to veto a plan to build 550 homes on one of West Kendall's last green spaces. → Read More