Alexi C. Cardona
Miami New Times
Hialeah, FL, United States
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Lane Change: Ron DeSantis' "Anti-Riot" Law Appears Not to Apply to Protest That Blocked the Palmetto
On Tuesday, a demonstration blocked Miami's Palmetto Expressway during a protest in support of Cubans on the island, a violation of Ron DeSantis' "anti-riot" law. → Read More
North Miami Beach Officers Won't Face Charges for 2020 Shooting
Four North Miami Beach police officers won't face criminal charges in the April 2020 shooting of Yamill Acevedo, according to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. → Read More
LGBTQ+ Miamians Say Door Policies at Bars and Clubs Lead to Discrimination
Queer people are using Instagram to speak out against discrimination they have experienced in Miami, Florida bars and clubs. → Read More
A Timeline of Miami Beach's "War" on Ocean Drive
This isn't the first time Miami Beach officials have tried limiting booze on Ocean Drive. → Read More
"A Big Step Backwards": Miami Advocates Decry Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) unanimously ruled to deny permanent residence to TPS holders who entered the United States illegally. → Read More
Judge Signs Settlement in Broward Jail Lawsuit, Approving COVID Protections
A lawsuit by ACLU and Disability Rights Florida over COVID-19 conditions in Broward jails ended with a May 2021 settlement. → Read More
Where to Get the Moderna Vaccine in Miami
Here's a list of places in Miami-Dade County, Florida, where the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 is available. → Read More
Where to Get the Pfizer Vaccine in Miami
Here's a list of places in Miami-Dade County, Florida, where the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 is available. → Read More
Hard News: UM Researchers Find That COVID-19 Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
University of Miami researchers studied penile tissue and found that the coronavirus can persist in penile tissue long after COVID-19 infection, interfering with erectile function. → Read More
Dolphin Mall Is Now a Vaccination Site
The two-dose Pfizer vaccine is now available at a Miami-Dade County, Florida COVID-19 vaccination site at Dolphin Mall. → Read More
DeSantis Lifted All COVID Rules. Where Does That Leave Miami-Dade's Mask Mandate?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order suspending all pandemic safety orders, but masks are still recommended in Miami-Dade County. → Read More
Florida Just Passed a Transgender Athlete Ban — Here's a Timeline of How That Happened
The Florida House and Senate approved a bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls' school sports. Advocates say the measure is inherently anti-trans. → Read More
The Lazy Miamian's Guide to Getting the COVID Vaccine
Miami-Dade County has walk-up and drive-thru options to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some don't require appointments for the Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J shot. → Read More
Florida's "Anti-Riot" Law Is Already Being Challenged in Court
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Combating Public Disorder Act on Monday. It's already facing a lawsuit on First Amendment grounds. → Read More
Excruciating Red Tape Stalls Miami-Dade's Police Oversight Board
A complicated nominating process is bogging down the progress of the Miami-Dade Independent Civilian Panel. → Read More
Citing Low Demand, Jackson Health Will Stop Vaccinations After April 30
The Jackson Health System in Miami, Florida, says it will stop offering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine April 30, citing low demand. → Read More
We Read DeSantis' "Anti-Riot" Bill So You Don't Have to — Here's What It Says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial HB 1 into law on April 19, 2021. The Combating Public Disorder Act cracks down on protesters and rioters. → Read More
Florida Republicans Pass "Anti-Riot" Bill, Swear It's Not Political
Despite DeSantis' constant finger-pointing at Democrats, Republican legislators have continued to insist their bill is apolitical. → Read More
Five Signs Miami Is on the Crypto Bandwagon
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining popularity with clubs, venues, and local governments in Miami, Florida. → Read More
Miami's New Police Chief Says He May Fire Ten or More Officers
Art Acevedo, the new police chief of the Miami Police Department, talked to WLRN and said he may fire ten or more police officers for excessive use of force. → Read More