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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 21h

Hypocrisy at its finest," one user wrote in Spanish in response to the Doral mayor's statement about the suspension of TPS.

Mayor Called out Over TPS Comments as Doralzuela Sees Exodus

"Hypocrisy at its finest," one user wrote in Spanish in response to the Doral mayor's statement about the suspension of TPS.

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Miami New Times @miaminewtimes.com · 1d

Grab your glock, honey. We're going grocery shopping.

Miami Publix Stores Now Allowing Open Carry, Employees Say

Grab your glock, honey. We're going grocery shopping.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 2d

Miami-Dade County voters do not support giving up prime land in downtown Miami to build Trump’s presidential library, or allocating public dollars for the 2026 World Cup, a new survey reveals.

Poll: Miami Voters Against a Number of Hot Button Issues

Miami-Dade County voters said they do not support the use of public dollars on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 5d

Florida’s First Lady Claims She Has No Clue Who Bad Bunny Is

Florida's First Lady Claims She Has No Clue Who Bad Bunny Is

The reggaeton artist is among the most-streamed in the world.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 6d

You can now take a stroll along the Hulk Hogan Trail!

DeSantis Unveils Trail Honoring the Ultimate Florida Man Hulk Hogan

DeSantis dedicated a portion of the Clearwater trail in honor of the wrestling icon and self-proclaimed racist.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 9d

Dwyane Wade’s bronze likeness has officially reached legend status for all of the wrong reasons.

Dwyane Wade Statue Ranked Among the Nation's Ugliest Public Artworks

Miami Heat fans are destined to be forever scarred by the sight of Dwyane Wade's bronze visage outside the Kaseya Center.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 14d

Monique Pardo Pope, who is running for Miami Beach city commission, has regularly called her dad her “hero.”

Her dad Manuel Pardo was a Hitler-obsessed serial killer.

Daughter of Nazi-Obsessed Serial Killer Wants Your Vote

On social media, Miami Beach Commission candidate Monique Pardo Pope referred to her father as "my hero." Manuel Pardo murdered nine people and admired Hitler.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 14d

A popular Instagram that routinely aggregates news from local publications without attribution used a photo of a Miami Herald reporter in a post about a Miami Gardens shooting, falsely suggesting that she was somehow involved in the incident.

Florida Instagram Falsely Suggests Local Reporter Involved in Miami Shooting

@alwaysinflorida lifted info from Grethel Aguila's Miami Herald story and used her photo as if she was involved in the incident.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 16d

Steven Babice, a social studies teacher at Everglades High School in Miramar, apparently flew off the handle during a discussion about Charlie Kirk the day after he was killed.

Broward Teacher: "Black People Are Taught to Hate White People"

A Miramar social studies teacher is under fire for 'racist' comments he made during a rant about Charlie Kirk. A Miramar social studies teacher is under fire for 'racist' comments he made during a ran...

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 19d

Another dolphin died at the deadliest of #Florida aquaria, the Miami Seaquarium. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/dolphin... via @naomifeinstein.bsky.social

Dolphin Dies at Miami Seaquarium, Adds to Park's Checkered Past

During a routine inspection of the facility in October 2023, a USDA inspector learned Bimini had ingested a bolt.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 20d

A 26-year-old dolphin has died at Miami Seaquarium.

Valerie Greene, a former SeaWorld trainer and animal rights advocate, says Bimini routinely suffered from breathing problems and broken ribs before her death.

Dolphin Dies at Miami Seaquarium, Adds to Park's Checkered Past

During a routine inspection of the facility in October 2023, a USDA inspector learned Bimini had ingested a bolt.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 21d

NEW: A local nonprofit says the City of Miami never paid after it hosted the city's "Built in Miami" tech program.

Miami Hack Week was left with an outstanding debt of $30K as a result.

Miami Nonprofit Says City Owes It $30K for Two Years

Miami Hack Week hosted the city's "Built in Miami" program in 2024. The nonprofit says the city never paid as promised.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 23d

Despite the social media rumors, fashion designer Ian Connor did not buy late convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's sweatshirt.

Miami Store Sold Epstein Sweatshirt for $11K. Who the Hell Bought It?

And it was not fashion designer Ian Connor.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 26d

Miami art dealer Leslie Roberts' co-conspirator must pay $5,000 in restitution and serve one year of probation for his role in an Andy Warhol forgery scheme.

Leslie Roberts' Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Role in Warhol Forgery Scheme

At Roberts' direction, Carlos Rodriguez Melendez posed as a "senior art appraisal authenticator."

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 27d

NEW: New Times has obtained text-message transcripts showing Miami Beach city attorneys celebrating the city's rejection of Nikki Beach's bid to remain in South Beach.

"I'm having multiple orgasms just thinking about it," one wrote.

'Having Multiple Orgasms': The Nikki Beach Texts Miami Beach Doesn't Want You to See

The messages arrived via an unsolicited email. As with many memorable orgasms, these require a bit of foreplay (as it were).

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · 28d

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh wanted to subpoena a former sexual partner to speak to his peacefulness because he refused to spank her.

Trump Assassination Suspect Has Some Absolutely Wild Trial Requests

Ryan Routh, who is representing himself in the trial, wanted access to female strippers and a putting green behind bars.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Sep 8

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick claims Elijah Manley has spread malicious and false statements in his campaign videos.

Florida Rep. Files $1M Defamation Suit Against Primary Challenger

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick claims Elijah Manley has spread malicious and false statements in his campaign videos.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Sep 5

A Miami clothing store is selling a navy blue quarter zip sweatshirt that once belonged to convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

You Can Buy Jeffrey Epstein's Shirt at a Miami Store if You Are Awful

"1of1 worn JEFFREY EPSTEIN quarter zip museum piece fr...straight from Mar A Lago," the store's Instagram post reads.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Sep 4

uh, Rick Scott is apparently the voice of reason now?

Florida Could Nix Children Vaccine Mandates. Officials Offer Dire Takes.

Sen. Rick Scott is apparently the voice of reason. He even opposes the move.

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Blaise just spent $30,000 in taxpayer dollars on a film crew contract to follow him around & help him look pretty in front of cameras." #Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia, who's searching for wasted tax money, wasted $30K on himself. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida... via @naomifeinstein.bsky.social

Florida's DOGE Czar Ironically Wasted $30K of Taxpayer Money

Blaise Ingoglia is auditing local governments for waste, but he used taxpayer money on video services for his own office.

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Miami New Times @miaminewtimes.com · Sep 2

Blaise Ingoglia is auditing local governments for waste, but he used taxpayer money on video services for his own office.

Florida's DOGE Czar Ironically Wasted $30K of Taxpayer Money

Blaise Ingoglia is auditing local governments for waste, but he used taxpayer money on video services for his own office.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 15

NEW: Of course, the Florida GOP has wasted no time monetizing "Deportation Depot" with new merch using Home Depot branding.

However, the company says it did not give its permission.

That Deportation Depot Merch No One Asked for Just Dropped

A Home Depot spokesperson says the company did not give the Florida GOP permission to use its orange logo and branding.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 15

Miami's anti-vax power couple, David and Leila Centner, are back supporting their favorite Miami politician.

David, Leila Centner Contribute $100K to Díaz de la Portilla's PAC

The founders of Centner Academy were entangled in the corruption scandal that led to the arrest of the ex-Miami commissioner.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 15

Why can't the Vero Beach vice mayor have a drag show at her wine bar while Joe Carollo has a drag performer at his city-run event?

Well, according to Joe, Marytrini doesn't perform. She only introduces the bands, who, he says, are "not transvestites."

One Drag Show Gets a State Investigation. Another, Backed by Joe Carollo, Doesn’t.

Carollo says a drag queen only introduces the bands, who he notes are "not transvestites," at his monthly Little Havana event.

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Naomi Feinstein @naomifeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Trump administration says it has seized more than $700 million in assets from Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro — including several luxury homes in Florida.

Florida Luxury Homes Seized From Venezuela’s Maduro, U.S. Says

Pam Bondi says that the federal government has seized "multiple million-dollar homes" in Florida belonging to the dictator.

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