Francisco Alvarado

Francisco Alvarado was born in Nicaragua and grew up in Miami, giving him unique insight into the Magic City and all its dark corners. An investigative reporter with a knack for uncovering corruption, Alvarado made his bones as a staff writer at Miami New Times and remains in dogged pursuit of the next juicy story.

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Shortly Before the County Terminated Its Lease, We Visited the Seaquarium, Miami's Saddest Attraction

By Francisco Alvarado
Mar 8, 2024

For decades, the Miami Seaquarium was the city's marquee attraction. After Lolita's death and with closure seemingly imminent, it lingers in a derelict state.
We Got a Copy of the Casting Call for Miami Beach's "Breaking Up With Spring Break" Ad

By Francisco Alvarado
Mar 7, 2024

"Breaking Up" is one element of a multipronged Miami Beach campaign to make this year's spring break a total buzzkill.
WLRN Faces Discrimination Complaint for Firing Carlos Frías and Sundial Staff

By Francisco Alvarado
Feb 8, 2024

Ousted Miami radio host Carlos Frías alleges that WLRN discriminated against him and his Latino staff.
Family Says Lax Care Is Killing Amputee Detained at Miami-Dade Immigration Facility

By Francisco Alvarado
Jun 2, 2023

The family of Garfield Green, an amputee with severe diabetes, wonders how long he'll last in ICE custody.
Trulieve-Funded Weed Legalization Measure Draws Reluctant Support

By Francisco Alvarado
Apr 14, 2023

The marijuana legalization measure funded by cannabis giant Trulieve is inching closer to the Florida ballot.

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