While everyone was getting ready to ring in the new year on Wednesday, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush was busy making more moves signaling that he’s closer to making the inevitable announcement that he’s going to run for president. On Wednesday, Jeb cut ties with businesses he’s been involved in…
FSU’s dreams of repeating as National Champions were rebuffed with extreme prejudice Thursday night after the Noles were demolished by Oregon in the Rose Bowl by the score of 59-20. It was the end of what has been a tumultuous run by the Seminoles and their polarizing star QB Jameis…
Ah, Florida. We have criminals, just like every other state. But we have our own special kind of criminal. Namely, dumb ones. And because we’re never in short supply of dumb criminals, we’ve decided to scour through our Floriderp files to present to you the nine dumbest criminals for all…
Hey there. It’s New Years Eve. You know that. But in all the excitement of getting prepped for your celebration tonight, and the prospects of a brand new year, you may have forgotten about a thing or two. Like, for instance, please do not fire a gun into the air…
Sony’s PlayStation Network was shut down during Christmas after a hacker group infiltrated the company’s system and brought everything to a grinding halt. As you might imagine, it was a major pain in the ass for people who wanted to log onto the network and play their videogames. But this…
It’s New Year’s Eve awwwriiiight! That means counting down 2015, family, friends, noise makers, party hats, and booze. But mostly, it’s about booze. What it doesn’t mean is getting sloshed and then getting in your car. That would be dumb for multiple reasons. So, to make sure you don’t do…
Let’s face it. 2014 was a big heaping pile of crap of a sports year for us down here. The Heat got destroyed in the Finals, which led to LeBron James’ leaving for Cleveland. The Dolphins still suck. The Marlins missed the playoffs and lost their star player for the…
With same-sex marriage license distribution possibly mere days away, a Florida-based conservative group has filed two lawsuits to keep county clerks of court from handing out licenses to LGBT couples looking to get married come January 6. The group, known as Florida Family Action, filed the lawsuits on Tuesday against…
Looks like we’re finally witnessing the final death throes of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale. Last year, the hall’s board of directors voted to stop contract negotiations with the City of Fort Lauderdale and pack up their memorabilia — such as Mark Spitz’s starting blocks, Jenny…
The new year is just around the corner, which means IT’S RESOLUTION TIME. That’s right, folks. Time to buckle down, grab some pen and paper, and start writing down all the things you resolve to do in 2015 to better your life. And while most of us will give up…
Last week, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ordered the state to respond to his same-sex marriage ruling by midnight Monday. And just before the midnight deadline hit, the state threw it back to Hinkle and said he needs to make the ruling. Hinkle, who had previously ruled that Florida’s same-sex…
Earlier this year, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which owns shares of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., tried to propose a solution for the park’s ongoing public criticism over its treatment of captive orcas: the creation of a coastal retirement sanctuary for SeaWorld’s killer whales. The proposal was…
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle has ordered Florida to respond on its position concerning his ruling on same-sex marriage by today, Monday, December 29. Particularly, Hinkle is waiting for a response on whether county clerks will be legally allowed to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples come January 6. Earlier…
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is either blind, indifferent, or nuts. One would have to be, no? The NFL season for the Dolphins has come and gone and, exactly as we predicted, Miami finished with an 8-8 record and failure to once again enter the playoffs. And as it is…
Well, here we are. 2014 is about to be kaput, and a brand new year filled with crazy Florida news stories awaits us. Whatever 2015 brings, we’re sure it’s going to be pretty nuts, pretty wild, and pretty fantastic. We hope you come along for the ride, just as you…
Christmas Eve is a time for gathering with family, eating a turkey dinner, kissing a pretty girl or a handsome fella under the mistletoe, exchanging presents, and hitting up the nog. But mostly, it’s about hitting up the nog. And if you’re like most people, you’ll be looking to get…
Earlier this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi filed an emergency request with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in an attempt to keep the ban on same-sex marriage in place past the January deadline, when LGBT couples were going to be allowed to legally wed in the state. But on…
A string of armed robberies have been going down in Las Olas lately, according to an announcement from Las Olas Village, a group that describes itself as an “urban renewal project dedicated to revitalizing a key section” of the area. The group is calling for a bigger police presence in…
Barack Obama’s announcement that the U.S. and Cuba are moving forward to improve diplomatic relations has gotten Marco Rubio all hot and bothered. Rubio has been the leading voice in speaking out and criticizing the president’s decision to thaw relations with the island nation. He’s called Obama the worst negotiator…
Satan could be coming to your city’s commission meeting very soon. Atheist and blogger Chaz Stevens was recently given the go-ahead by Lake Worth to lead a Satanic invocation before one of their upcoming meetings. And, with his foot firmly in the proverbial door, Stevens is looking to knock down…
The Miami Dolphins aren’t technically eliminated from playoff contention. That is to say, they still have a mathematical shot to get in, as long as the Steelers, Ravens, Chiefs and Colts all die in plane crashes and their stadiums are collectively swallowed by sink holes. THEN THERE’S DEFINITELY A CHANCE…
Marckenson Chery, the 29-year-old Fort Lauderdale man who had cyber-sex sessions on Skype with a 15-year-old girl from San Francisco has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. Last April, Chery, who went by the Skype name “Swag likeus Robinson,” admitted to authorities that he met the girl online…
