Election

Miami's Crypto Queen Is Booked and Busy Despite Jan. 6 Claims

Miami's Crypto Queen Is Booked and Busy Despite Jan. 6 Claims

Runoff Election Mired in Eleventh-Hour Scandal

Runoff Election Mired in Eleventh-Hour Scandal

Miami Commissioner Responds to Claims She Offered Lucrative Job in Exchange for Endorsement

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 17, 2023

The claims were lodged in the midst of a heated runoff race between Sabina Covo and Damian Pardo.
Here's What to Know Ahead of Miami and Miami Beach Runoff Elections

By Alex DeLuca
Nov 17, 2023

Among the candidates are a securities regulator, a former TV news anchor, and a seasoned Miami politician fresh off a felony corruption indictment.
"Guitar Maestro" Tanning Salon Founder Runs for President

By Alex DeLuca
Jul 27, 2023

If casual Alex Jones viewers were to select their "Most Interesting Man in the World," it might be Daniel Boronico.
FEC Complaint Claims Artificial Flower Co. Illegally Funneled Money to Suarez PAC

By Naomi Feinstein
Jul 25, 2023

An artificial flower business linked to a man from Guangzhou, China, donated $500K to the super PAC supporting Mayor Suarez, according to the Campaign Legal Center.
Rock and a Hard Place: Bolsonaro's Wild Week in Florida

By Natalia Clement
Jan 13, 2023

For Jair Bolsonaro, it's "damned if you do, and damned if you don't."
Will Democrats Ever Regain Ground With South Florida's Cuban Voters?

By Izzy Kapnick
Nov 9, 2022

Under Trump's wing, Republicans have fine-tuned their ability to evoke fear of communist infiltration in the Democratic Party.
Radio Mambi's Days Purveying Election Fraud Claims May Soon Be Over

By Reina Perez
Nov 8, 2022

The conservative radio staple has seen its last major election before an anticipated format change under new ownership.
Charlie Crist Is Up a Creek Without a Paddle

By Alex DeLuca
Nov 4, 2022

How did it come to this? DeSantis was propelled by more than $180 million in campaign funding and his reputation as a COVID-be-damned defender of freedom.
Miami Beach Voters Will Decide the Fate of the Historic Deauville Hotel Site

By Maya Washburn
Nov 3, 2022

The Miami Beach icon is headed into the final stage of demolition. What happens next is up to Miami Beach voters.
Miami-Dade Holds Off on Allowing Former Proud Boy to Serve as Poll Worker UPDATED

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 31, 2022

A man who allegedly stormed the U.S. Capitol to interrupt election certifications will work as an elections volunteer in Miami this November.
Get Your Butt Out of Bed and Get Ready to Vote

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 6, 2022

Register to vote in the November 8 midterm election before the Tuesday, October 11 deadline.
Lawsuit: Miami-Dade Commission Candidate Falsely Linked Opponent to Sex Traffickers

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 23, 2022

Miami Dade County Commission candidate Jorge Fors Jr. alleges his opponent went far beyond the bounds of your run-of-the-mill political smear campaign.
Where Were You in '92? Former New Times Writer Steve Almond Looks Back

By Steve Almond
Aug 31, 2022

It's been 30 years since New Times reassessed 1972, the year both presidential conventions came to Miami Beach.
Local Proud Boy Worked Miami-Dade Polling Station for August 23 Primary

By Alex DeLuca
Aug 24, 2022

A widely shared photo appears to show Proud Boy Nowell Salgueiro working at a polling station on primary day.
Meet the New Hot Mayor of Surfside: Shlomo Danzinger

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 16, 2022

Shlomo Danzinger: family man, Orthodox Jew, major hottie.
Insurrection Sympathizers to "Commemorate" Jan. 6 Anniversary in Downtown Miami

By Joshua Ceballos
Jan 5, 2022

Insurrectionist sympathizers will hold a "prayer vigil" in downtown Miami on Thursday afternoon.
Just How Many People Voted in the Municipal Elections?

By Joshua Ceballos, Michael Majchrowicz and Alex DeLuca
Nov 3, 2021

An analysis of voter turnout in this fall's municipal elections in Miami-Dade County.
Will Ethics Complaint About Mayor Courting Developers Hold Water?

By Michael Majchrowicz
Oct 29, 2021

Miami Beach city election code bars donations from real estate developers — but only those with an active or pending development agreement.
VIPs Disavow Purported Endorsements of 2 A.M. South Beach Booze Ban

By Alex DeLuca
Oct 25, 2021

Several South Beach bigwigs have taken issue with flyers quoting them as endorsing Miami Beach's proposed 2 a.m. alcohol curfew.
Fabian Basabe Booted From Democratic LGBTQ Caucus Conference

By Michael Majchrowicz
Aug 13, 2021

The former "it" boy and Miami Beach commission candidate was removed from a Florida LGBTQ Democratic Caucus event.