(54 posts)

U.S. Senate

The race for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat is between incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson and outgoing Gov. Rick Scott

archived: vote / October 23, 2018

Florida Governor

The race for Florida governor is between Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis.

archived: vote / October 23, 2018

U.S. Congress District 27

The race for U.S. Congress, District 27, is between Donna Shalala, Mayra Joli, and Maria Elvira Salazar.

archived: vote / October 22, 2018

U.S. Congress District 26

The race for U.S. Congress, District 26, is between incumbent Carlos Curbelo and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

archived: vote / October 22, 2018

U.S. Congress District 25

The race for U.S. Congress, District 25, is between incumbent Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Mary Barzee Flores.

archived: vote / October 22, 2018

Five weird Miami plants

This weekend, we took a field trip with about 25 friends and members of The New Tropic to RF Orchids, Fruit and Spice Park, and Andres Fish Farm in the Redland. We had a blast, and we learned about plants that grow in our tropical climate — whether they should grow here or not. Meet the weirdest plants we saw, and find out how to see them yourself.

evergreen / February 2, 2018

hurricane irma

Hurricane Irma Guide

Hurricane Irma is barreling across the Atlantic and headed toward Miami. We’ve created this guide to help you prepare for the storm and understand the risks. We’ll be answering your questions as much as possible before, during and after the storm, so be sure to ask them on Facebook and Twitter. If you have updates to […]

Environment / September 6, 2017

Here’s a list of resources to help you prepare for the hurricane

Are you ready for the storm? Here’s a list of preparedness resources, checklists and sites to help you stay safe before, during and after Hurricane Irma.

Environment / September 5, 2017

Three must-reads on Castro’s death

Fidel Castro, Havana1978 (Courtesy of Marcelo Montecino/Flickr Creative Commons) Fidel Castro’s death reverberated throughout Miami today. Here are three of the best obituaries and articles we read on his life and legacy. Fidel Castro is dead The Miami Herald Fidel Castro, who towered over his Caribbean island for nearly five decades, a shaggy-bearded figure in […]

Cuba / November 27, 2016

Cool spots to grab a cafecito

Great Cuban food isn’t hard to come by in our city. Neither is great Cuban coffee. Check out this round up of some of our favorite spots to get your sweet, sweet caffeine fix. Just be careful. It’s strong. Mi Colombia Cafeteria Y Restaurante This hole-in-the-wall is where you can get some of the best Colombian food in Miami. […]

Drink / November 27, 2016