The Florida Medical Association has come out and opposed Amendment 2, the initiative to legalize medical marijuana in Florida. The FMA, which represents 20,000 doctors in matters such as regulatory affairs, public health, advocacy, and licensers, released a statement Monday over its concern that legalized medical marijuana would bring “unintended…
Broward County Circuit Court Judge Dale Cohen just became the third Florida judge in thee weeks to rule that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Cohen had been presiding over a same-sex couple’s divorce. The couple were not married in Florida, but the court needed to recognize the…
Gov. Rick “I’m No Scientist” Scott is suddenly all about helping the environment, after spending four years pretty much ruining it. During a campaign stop in Martin County on Monday, Scott is expected to pledge hundreds of millions of dollars on environmental programs, if we completely ignore how he’s screwed…
When it comes to airports, people generally choose Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International over Miami International because it’s less crazy, less hassle, less traffic, and not as filled with never ending construction. But when it comes to hitting up a restaurant for a quick bite before your flight, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is…
Oh hey, good news. We’re not going to get hit by a hurricane. At least, not this weekend. Forecasters had had their eye on TS Bertha all week, and where the storm initially formed was a bit of a cause of concern for us here in South Florida. But, the…
The war of attrition between advocates for and opponents against medical marijuana in Florida entered another chapter this week, after the Florida Police Chiefs Association put out a media release on the dangers of medical weed legalization. In the statement, the FPCA cited studies and stats showing how the number…
The Miami Marlins fell victim to the ridiculous and obscure Rule 7.13, dropping a 3-1 game to the Reds the Fish should have won. With the bases loaded and one out, Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier pelted a hit right at Giancarlo Stanton in right field for the out. Stanton then threw…
A Coral Springs couple were awakened by loud thumping outside their home in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Turns out, it wasn’t a door-to-door salesperson, or the member of a religious organization handing out pamphlets. It was a 9- foot alligator. HELLO! See also: Florida Man Shoots Home Intruder…
It’s in the very infantile stages. That is to say, it’s just an idea that’s come up. But the Fort Lauderdale organization Envision Uptown is working on a seedling of an idea to convince David Beckham to bring his MLS club to Lockhart Stadium. It’s bold as it is brash,…
Pat Riley ain’t got time to bleed. Asked by reporters on Wednesday if he was hurt by LeBron James’ departure for Cleveland, Riley answered, “I don’t hurt.” But it would seem that Riley didn’t see it coming. While meeting with the press as the Miami Heat officially re-signed Chris Bosh,…
Last week, Boynton Beach announced that it was putting the kibosh on the the Boynton Beach Art District (BBAD) monthly art walks. The art walks had revitalized what was previously your run-of-the-mill warehouse district. What was once a wasteland of old hollow buildings buried in the shadows west of I-95…
“It is all about equal pay for equal work,” says Rand Hoch, President and Founder of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council with the news that the City of West Palm Beach could become the first public employer in the county to enact an equal benefits ordinance. The ordinance…
If being a member of an online dating site wasn’t treacherous enough, there’s a sextortion scam going around that you should know about. The scammers apparently use a charm offensive to cozy up with a victim, make that person believe he or she is the one, and then asks for…
Nothing brings an entire fan base together quite like LeBron James abandoning your team. And that’s been more evident this offseason as Heat fans have rallied around Dwyane Wade and his magical #HeatLifer hashtag. Wade put the hashtag out there when he announced his return to the Heat, breathing hope…
Boynton Beach is getting set to join other Palm Beach cities in offering domestic partner benefits for its gay employees. The City Commission is expected to address offering employees with domestic partners or same-sex spouses the same benefits that those whose marriages are recognized by the state. Mayor Jerry Taylor…
So apparently there’s a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm saltwater and is living in our oceans, according to Florida health officials. The bacteria, known as vibrio vulnificus, has caused 32 people to be hospitalized and killed ten in Florida. That was through a period of years, not all at…
Floridians have been supporting the idea of legalized medical marijuana since the idea of it getting onto the ballot was brought up. With each successive poll, Florida has shown a growing support for medical weed. Now the latest Quinnipiac poll released Monday gives us the clearest picture to changing attitudes…
Miami-Dade has given David Beckham a hard time in finding a place for his new soccer stadium. So now the rumblings have begun: He and his investors are considering Broward County. Some say it’s an empty threat made only to pressure Miami. But before anyone scoffs at the idea of…
Judge Sarah Zabel of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court has ruled that the ban on same-sex marriage in Florida is unconstitutional. Back in May, six same-sex couples filed a motion asserting that Florida’s marriage ban cannot stand in light of last year’s U.S. Supreme Court of Miami-Dade ruling that the…
Critical Mass Fort Lauderdale is back and running tonight, and while joining in on the ride is a fun and cool way to take part of the community, it’s also seen its share of problems. Particularly during the past few Critical Masses, when a cop tackled a cyclist and another…
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about the horrible and sad places in Broward County. Needless to say, we hit a nerve. And that’s cool. Many of you are proud of your home and got supermad that we had the audacity to bitch about how a drug store…
When Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis Garcia overturned Florida’s 2008 constitutional gay-marriage ban and ordered that couples wishing to be married in Key West should be allowed to do so as early as this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi worked quickly to stamp out the ruling. Bondi’s office issued a…
