George Zimmerman, the man charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, stood before Circuit Judge Debra Nelson on Tuesday morning and told her he will not have a “stand your ground” hearing before his trial, per his attorney’s recommendation. Mark O’Mara, Zimmerman’s defense attorney, told Nelson that there was no requirement…
A day after Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets for not quarterbacking good, he’s already getting the post-playing-days job offers. And by that, we mean radio. Big 105.9 FM’s the Paul and Young Ron Morning Show have offered Tebow a gig on their morning-drive radio program. And,…
With the news of Jason Collins’ coming out, the backlash and commentary has been all over the map on both sides of the issue. And we knew some fellow pro athlete, somewhere, would say something dumb, while another praised Collins. We just didn’t know it would be from our very…
A University of Florida student decided to get naked, walk around the campus, and tell everyone he’s God. He also asked police officers to cut off his genitals. According to school newspaper the Alligator, Michael Joseph Silecchia, 19, ran around in the halls of Building 5 of the Campus Club…
“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Washington Wizard — and ex-teammate of the Heat’s Mike Miller — Jason Collins has just become the first active openly gay player in the four major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). See also: – An Open Letter to LeBron…
Three self-proclaimed Florida Panhandle “rednecks” done caught themselves a 277-pound bull shark using nothing but a baseball bat, their bare hands, and common sense. The perfectly redneck-named Cody Harlan, Jonathan Cook, and Robert Trutt went fishing for pompano off Okaloosa Island on Thursday morning when they spotted something in the…
The Miami Heat was able to wrap up target practice with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night by winning 88-77, giving the team its first-ever playoff sweep. The Bucks received a lesson in asshole-punching with a syllabus that included things like how to obliterate your opponent in four easy steps…
On Tuesday, the human pustule known as Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria reportedly decided that he was going to be the manager for a day and switched around the scheduled starting Marlins pitchers for a double-header against the Twins. Now Loria is saying he did not meddle with the Marlins pitching…
The days of using your welfare card to make it rain on some fine ladies dancing on the pole, and then getting yourself some booze, is now officially a thing of the past. On Friday morning, with no debate, the Florida Senate unanimously approved the bill that will not allow…
A West Palm Beach woman pulled into a BP gas station and doused gasoline on her car windshield and trunk. She then took out a lighter and set the car on fire, claiming she was God. The woman’s dogs were reportedly in the car as it went up in flames…
The Dolphins supposedly really, really, ridiculously wanted Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan. So they traded down from the 12th spot to the 3rd spot, swapping picks with the Oakland Raiders, and also handing over their 42nd overall pick for the right to take Jordan. And while nobody really knows if…
The Miami Dolphins officially unveiled their brand new uniforms and logo at a party in Sun Life Stadium on Thursday. At the event, which took place prior to the draft, classic and new uniforms clashed in an evolutionary showcase. New Times was in attendance to find out what fans thought…
TSA baggage screeners have been known to spot and confiscate varying things from travelers’ suitcases. Shaving cream, perfume bottles, water bottles, nail clippers, you know, things like that. Well now you can add pieces of human skull to that list According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, TSA agents at Ft…
The Miami Heat are in Milwaukee to resume their first-round best-of-seven series against the Bucks. Games 3 and 4 will be played at the BMO Harris Bradley Center tonight and Sunday.But according to 790 the Ticket’s morning radio show, the Heat has decided to stay at a different hotel than…
Bad news, potheads. The House voted 112-3 on a bill that bans the sale bongs and pipes that could be used to smoke marijuana. Ex-crackhead Rep. Darryl Rouson believes that The Pot is a gateway drug to things like The Crack. Therefore, he sponsored the bill to ban all bongs,…
The NFL Draft is tonight. And all the experts and pundits and analysts have weighed in on what exactly the Miami Dolphins will do with their 12th overall pick (earned by the blood, sweat, and tears of yet another 7-9 finish). And the consensus is… the Dolphins will be selecting…
House speaker, anti-weed guy, half-man/half-orange Republican John Boehner is about to become the father-in-law of a Rastafarian. Awwwww yeah, mon. Boehner’s eldest daughter, Lindsey, 35, is set to marry 38-year-old Jamaican-born Rastafarian Dominic Lakhan at a ceremony scheduled for May 10 in Delray. Eh mista Bey-ner. Why you so arinj?…
A St. Petersburg woman went and bought herself some weed and cocaine from a local drug dealer. The stash was about 50 bucks worth. But she soon realized that 50 dollars for drugs was way over her budget and that this impulse purchase was now going to leave her broke.So…
It would seem that corporal punishment and Florida would go hand in hand because derpy-derp!And now, thanks to Marion County, they do! Last September, Carol Ely, incoming School Board member and former principal at Ocala’s Shady Hill Elementary, came up with the fantastic idea of having kids who act up…
Jeb! Bush is speaking in Texas on Wednesday. Hillary Clinton is also slated to speak in Texas on Wednesday at a different event. Also in Texas on Wednesday: 2016 Presidential Hopeful Speculation!…
John Goodman’s lawyers are looking for a way to get their client a retrial, and they just may have found it. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath is set to attend a hearing that will set some ground rules for an interview with Dennis DeMartin, who Goodman’s lawyers are…
The Milwaukee Bucks proved to be a feisty bunch as they tried to even their best-of-seven series with the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Even with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis struggling for most of the game, Ersan Ilyasova, Larry Sanders, and Luc Mbah a Moute proved to be just…
