Alex DeLuca

Alex DeLuca is a staff writer of Miami New Times where she primarily focuses on news, crime and public safety, education and cannabis. She’s worked for New Times since June 2020. Prior to that, Alex worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, and she freelanced for The Appeal. She graduated from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

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Miami Crypto Queen's Reign Persists Despite Claims She Supplied Plan to Overturn Election

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 11, 2024

Eryka Gemma Flores remains a hot commodity on the cryptocurrency speaking circuit despite claims she was the brains behind the Proud Boys' Capitol insurrection plan.
Miami Fires Cop Accused of Scheme to Extort Suspects Out of Cash, Cocaine

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 8, 2024

The FBI says the now-fired Miami officer attempted to use his badge in a scheme to shake down would-be drug traffickers for tens of thousands of dollars.
Florida Supreme Court Revokes Messianic Rabbi's Law License Over January 6 Charge

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 6, 2024

Michael Stepakoff is the founder of Temple New Jerusalem, a Messianic synagogue where he's served as senior rabbi for more than two decades.
Florida Man Led Conspiracy to Smuggle Thousands of Wild Turtles to China

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 4, 2024

Known locally as a prolific fossil hunter, John Kreatsoulas is facing prison time for illegally shipping wild turtles to clients as far away as Germany and Hong Kong.
Pigeon Jerky: Florida Beef Jerky Magnate Blasted for Hosting Live Pigeon Shoot

By Alex DeLuca
Feb 28, 2024

Jerky mogul Troy Link owns an Okeechobee ranch where thousands of pigeons were allegedly pumped full of lead in a late-February weekend event.

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