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It is all about breaking a sweat in Miami Beach's spring break ad campaign this year.

Miami Beach Spends $425K on Yet Another Spring Break Marketing Video
It is all about breaking a sweat in Miami Beach's spring break ad campaign this year.
In this week's issue 📚 As Florida Rewrites Black History, This Broward Library Saturday School Reclaims It.
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miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/florid… The legendary milkshakes are back at Mark Light Field as the Miami Hurricanes baseball team prepares for the 2026 season.

Legendary Milkshakes Return to Miami Hurricanes Baseball Games
The legendary milkshakes are back at Mark Light Field as the Miami Hurricanes baseball team prepares for the 2026 season.
A popular Detroit-style pizza joint in South Miami has closed after less than a year, marking another closure at this corner.

Popular Detroit-Style Pizza Joint Closes in South Miami
A popular Detroit-style pizza joint in South Miami has closed after less than a year, marking another closure at this corner.
The warning comes as millions of foreign travelers are expected while ICE rounds up immigrants.

Human Rights Groups Issue Florida Travel Warning for FIFA World Cup
The warning comes as millions of foreign travelers are expected while ICE rounds up immigrants.
The 800-acre island is only 155 miles away from Fort Lauderdale in the Berry Islands.

Shakira Lists Private Island Near Fort Lauderdale for $30M
The 800-acre island is only 155 miles away from Fort Lauderdale in the Berry Islands.
A pirate-themed bar and grill has opened in Fort Lauderdale with 380 bottles of rum and hearty, Latin-inspired gastropub fare.

Pirate-Themed Rum Bar and Grill Opens in Fort Lauderdale
A pirate-themed bar and grill has opened in Fort Lauderdale with 380 bottles of rum and hearty, Latin-inspired gastropub fare.
An Indian-inspired cocktail bar has opened in Wynwood with spicy drinks, Mumbai-inspired food, hot dogs, and mango cocktails.

Indian-Inspired Cocktail Bar Opens in Wynwood with Spicy Drinks
An Indian-inspired cocktail bar has opened in Wynwood with spicy drinks, Mumbai-inspired food, hot dogs, and mango cocktails.
From old-school Casa D'Angelo to the swanky Anthony's Runway 84, here are the 11 best Italian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale.

11 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
From old-school Casa D'Angelo to the swanky Anthony's Runway 84, here are the 11 best Italian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale.
An intimate Miami hidden gem for Turkish cuisine and sultry music has been named one of the best date night spots in the U.S.

Miami Hidden Gem Among Best Date Spots in the U.S.
An intimate Miami hidden gem for Turkish cuisine and sultry music has been named one of the best date night spots in the U.S.
Finance experts at Remitly reckon the average Miami resident can only afford about 38 percent of a home.

Miami Ranked Among Most Unaffordable Cities for Homebuyers on Earth
Finance experts at Remitly reckon the average Miami resident can only afford about 38 percent of a home.
After 30 years of fruity cocktails, Bahama Breeze will close its last South Florida restaurants part of a nationwide shutdown.

Bahama Breeze to Close All Florida Locations After 30 Years
After 30 years of fruity cocktails, Bahama Breeze will close its last South Florida restaurants part of a nationwide shutdown.
New Times caught up with the Dominican rapper before the hour-long twerk sesh.

Tokischa Debuted Her New Single With a VXN Workout Class in Miami
New Times caught up with the Dominican rapper before the hour-long twerk sesh.
In case you want an all-white, country rock alternative to official Super Bowl acts Bad Bunny and Green Day.

Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt
In case you want an all-white, country rock alternative to official Super Bowl acts Bad Bunny and Green Day.
From the return of Fooq's to new locations of Cry Baby Creamery and Charlie's Ice Cream, here are 17 new Miami restaurants.

17 Miami Restaurants That Opened January 2026
From the return of Fooq's to new locations of Cry Baby Creamery and Charlie's Ice Cream, here are 17 new Miami restaurants.
A famed Palm Beach sandwich shop and restaurant will open its long-anticipated Coral Gables spot this spring on Miracle Mile.

Famed Palm Beach Sandwich Shop to Open in Coral Gables This Spring
A famed Palm Beach sandwich shop and restaurant will open its long-anticipated Coral Gables spot this spring on Miracle Mile.
Classic romance flicks, awards contenders, and advance screenings of upcoming major releases.

The Best Movies You Can Only See in Miami in February
Classic romance flicks, awards contenders, and advance screenings of upcoming major releases.
Mayor Vince Lago is so unbothered by New Times that he keeps talking about the alt-weekly.

Still Salty Coral Gables Mayor Targets New Times with Scathing PSA
Mayor Vince Lago is so unbothered by New Times that he keeps talking about the alt-weekly.
Dig into the history of vinyl in Miami at this New Times talk and happy hour at Sweat Records on March 5.

Spin This: New Times Will Host Miami Vinyl History Event at Sweat Records
Dig into the history of vinyl in Miami at this New Times talk and happy hour at Sweat Records on March 5.
Dig into the history of vinyl in Miami at this New Times members talk and happy hour at Sweat Records on 305 day.
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"There is no shooting," Luis Sierra, special response team commander for the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) confirmed.

Miami High School Lockdown Lifted After Reports of a Firearm on Campus
"There is no shooting," Luis Sierra, special response team commander for the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) confirmed.
Modest Mouse kicked off a two-night stand at ZeyZey before embarking on a cruise.

Review: Modest Mouse Bring Deep Cuts to Intimate Miami Show
Modest Mouse kicked off a two-night stand at ZeyZey before embarking on a cruise.
From Jazz in the Gardens to Montreux Jazz Festival, here are the events we’re looking forward to.

The Seven Best Jazz Events Happening in Miami in Early 2026
From Jazz in the Gardens to Montreux Jazz Festival, here are the events we’re looking forward to.
University of Miami physics professor Thomas Curtright sought Epstein's input and tried to meet with him in person, emails show.

Miami Professor Sought Epstein Funding for Bahamas Physics Center
University of Miami physics professor Thomas Curtright sought Epstein's input and tried to meet with him in person, emails show.
Two weeks before rapper XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) was killed, he spoke at length with a New Times reporter.

The Real Story of South Florida Rapper XXXTentacion
Two weeks before rapper XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) was killed, he spoke at length with a New Times reporter.
If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution.

What's Florida Doing With All of These Frozen Iguanas? It Ain't Pretty
If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution.
“It’s not a phase, Mom!”

The Weird Girl’s Guide to Miami
“It’s not a phase, Mom!”
Staff writer Naomi Feinstein sifted through the Epstein files, reading email after email so you don’t have to.
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From quaint spots like Café Panisse to dreamy outdoor gems like Mandolin, here are the 17 most romantic restaurants in Miami.

17 Most Romantic Restaurants in Miami
From quaint spots like Café Panisse to dreamy outdoor gems like Mandolin, here are the 17 most romantic restaurants in Miami.
Emails reveal his campaign to discredit victims by saying lawsuits were fabricated as part of Scott Rothstein's fraud scheme.

How Epstein Used Florida Ponzi Schemer's Past to Discredit Victims
Emails reveal his campaign to discredit victims by saying lawsuits were fabricated as part of Scott Rothstein's fraud scheme.
An Italian rooftop restaurant in Brickell with skyline views will open in March helmed by two Michelin-level executive chefs.

Brickell Lands Michelin-Level Italian Spot with Skyline Views
An Italian rooftop restaurant in Brickell with skyline views will open in March helmed by two Michelin-level executive chefs.
Catherine Russell, Stella Cole, and Brazilian legend João Bosco are among the artists who will be performing.

2026 Faena Jazz Series: Dates, Lineup, What to Expect
Catherine Russell, Stella Cole, and Brazilian legend João Bosco are among the artists who will be performing.
Mac's Club Deuce mourns the loss of longtime manager Angel Diaz, who was loved by his colleagues and Miami Beach's community.

Mac's Club Deuce Mourns Longtime Manager Angel Diaz
Mac's Club Deuce mourns the loss of longtime manager Angel Diaz, who was loved by his colleagues and Miami Beach's community.
When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.

Why Do Iguanas Fall From Trees When it's Cold?
When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.
From a Bad Bunny-themed watch party to beer specials in Wynwood, here's where to watch the Super Bowl in Miami on February 8.

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Miami
From a Bad Bunny-themed watch party to beer specials in Wynwood, here's where to watch the Super Bowl in Miami on February 8.
Here are some of the scenes that unfolded when locals protested against immigration raids this weekend.

Photos: Protesters Demand "ICE Out" in Miami
Here are some of the scenes that unfolded when locals protested against immigration raids this weekend.
Sports events double as citywide parties in Miami.

Eyes on Miami: Mark Wahlberg, Nick Vans, and Others
Sports events double as citywide parties in Miami.
In our latest issue 🗞️ Luis Fonsi Taps Into His Salsa Groove with New Single
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miaminewtimes.com/music/luis-fonsi-ta… Gloria Estefan, Bizzy Crook, and Ariana Grande led South Florida’s 2026 Grammy wins.

Miami Artists Win Big Last Night at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Gloria Estefan, Bizzy Crook, and Ariana Grande led South Florida’s 2026 Grammy wins.
The Puerto Rican star made Grammy history and called out ICE in his speech, after winning Album of the Year.

Bad Bunny Wins Historic Grammy for Debí Tirar Más Fotos
The Puerto Rican star made Grammy history and called out ICE in his speech, after winning Album of the Year.
Miami’s first no-ring Deathmatch wrestling event happened last night at Las Rosas.

Photos: Miami Club Hosted a Bloody ‘Deathmatch’ and We Are Hooked
Miami’s first no-ring Deathmatch wrestling event happened last night at Las Rosas.
In a 2010 email, Levine told Epstein he was “happy everything had a positive ending” during “tough times.”

Ex-Miami Beach Mayor-Epstein Relationship Eerily Close: New Files
In a 2010 email, Levine told Epstein he was “happy everything had a positive ending” during “tough times.”
Girls Gotta Eat co-host Rayna Greenberg talks dating chaos, Cuban food, and bringing her first solo comedy tour to Miami.

Rayna Greenberg Brings Her Love of Food and Laughs to Miami
Girls Gotta Eat co-host Rayna Greenberg talks dating chaos, Cuban food, and bringing her first solo comedy tour to Miami.
Nine nights. 200 acts, the International Noise Conference returns to Churchill's with unpredictable sound experiments.

Miami's International Noise Conference Returns to Churchill's
Nine nights. 200 acts, the International Noise Conference returns to Churchill's with unpredictable sound experiments.
With his new cookware line, Miami rap icon Trick Daddy talks food, family, and why the kitchen could help save the community.

Miami Legend Trick Daddy's New Cookware Serves Up More Than Eats
With his new cookware line, Miami rap icon Trick Daddy talks food, family, and why the kitchen could help save the community.
After taking a break from the Magic City, the global movement that highlights local talent will host an event in Wynwood.

Sofar Sounds Brings Its Intimate Concert Series Back to Miami
After taking a break from the Magic City, the global movement that highlights local talent will host an event in Wynwood.
New Times identified at least three different instances across two Epstein files that name the Alexander brothers.

BREAKING: Miami's Alexander Brothers Named in Newly Released Epstein Files
New Times identified at least three different instances across two Epstein files that name the Alexander brothers.
From lobster Benedicts and piña coladas on Duval to sunset-view dinners, here's how to spend the perfect weekend in Key West.

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Key West
From lobster Benedicts and piña coladas on Duval to sunset-view dinners, here's how to spend the perfect weekend in Key West.
A message from our CEO and editorial director.
miaminewtimes.com/opinion/standing-wi… 
Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
The National Weather Service is predicting South Florida temperatures to drop into the 30s Saturday night and into Sunday.

Miami Could See Historic Cold Front This Weekend: What to Know
The National Weather Service is predicting South Florida temperatures to drop into the 30s Saturday night and into Sunday.