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A commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela took off for the first time in nearly seven years, a historic effort between the two nations as they continue to bolster economic ties following the arrest of deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to CNN, the inaugural American Airlines flight is expected to last just […]

By René García In homes across Miami-Dade, generations have carried the weight of exile, a quiet but unshakable longing for a homeland taken by tyranny. I grew up surrounded by it. As a first-generation American of Cuban descent, I was raised on stories of sacrifice. Our parents and grandparents didn’t leave Cuba because they wanted to; they left […]

The City of Miami Commission has approved Raul Miro as Executive Director of the Bayfront Park Management Trust, following an item sponsored by Miguel Angel Gabela, who also serves as Chairman of the Trust. While the approval formalizes Miro’s leadership of one of the city’s most visible public assets, it is the circumstances surrounding his compensation and outside financial […]

American Airlines announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela “as soon as April 30,” amid pending government approvals and security measures. The airline’s proposal includes “daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas, Venezuela (CSC).” “American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress […]

Soulja Boy, move over, because Denzel Curry has now claimed to be “the first rapper played in space.” While Soulja Boy claims to have been the first to do numerous things, Denzel Curry – who hails from the Carol City neighborhood in Miami Gardens – has called dibs on being the first rapper played from […]

U.S. Veterans and Democratic officials have reacted to President Donald Trump’s recent wave of threats to Iran, labeling the president’s warnings as a “war crime,” with several officials calling for the president’s removal from office. Alex Tabet, a reporter for MS Now, interviewed several U.S. Veterans at American Legion South Miami Post-31 in Miami, FL. […]

In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar called on the agency to resume processing citizenship applications and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants while maintaining enhanced security screening procedures. According to a media release from the Representative’s Office, Congresswoman Salazar outlined three specific requests in […]

The Latino Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Gloria Romero Roses for Florida House District 113 through a release this week. “People are tired of the MAGA Republicans’ broken economy, health care crisis and rising prices,” Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Katharine Pichardo said. “Gloria’s running to lower costs, expand affordable housing […]

A series of public records requests is shedding new light on discretionary spending by the office of District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela, raising questions about priorities, transparency, and oversight within the City of Miami commission. The records—requested under multiple filings spanning late 2023 through early 2026—paint a picture of significant expenditures on consulting, communications, and […]

Florida Supercon 2026 returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its 20th anniversary. From July 10 through 12, Miami Beach will be buzzing with celebrities, vendors, and costumed fans for a vibrant mix of experiences. Founded in 2006, the must-attend event is for fans of pop culture, comics, and all things creative. It features […]

The Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee will be holding a special election to potentially oust its disgraced Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal over the racism, antisemitism, and insubordination propagated by himself and individuals in two private WhatsApp chat groups he ran. When The Floridan first broke the story about the racist and antisemitic group chat, where the […]

The recent racist and antisemitic WhatsApp group chat created by Miami GOP Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal—a graduate student at Florida International University (FIU)— is being investigated  local police and college police, and now we have learned that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), are also looking into […]

Newly retired South Florida news anchor Elliot Rodriguez announced the launch of his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 27th district today. The district includes portions of Miami Beach, Coral Gables, and Pinecrest. “I didn’t plan to run for Congress,” Rodriguez shared during his announcement. “But I cannot stay silent.” Rodriguez’s campaign launch emphasized affordability and democracy, […]

A second private WhatsApp group chat created by Miami-Dade GOP Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal, titled “Los Jodadores” (Spanish for “The Troublemakers”), has emerged. The chat, which was operating alongside Carvajal's other now infamous "racist" chat,  reveals that the elected secretary of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County openly cheered the potential defeat of Miami-Dade’s sitting […]

When local governments find ways to ease the financial pressure on residents, it should be highlighted and recognized. That’s why the intent behind the recent announcement from the City of Hialeah regarding “property tax relief” for seniors is worth applauding. The city identified savings within its budget and used those funds to provide checks to […]

WASHINGTON—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat The Floridian reported on,  saying they have no place in the Republican Party. In response to The Floridian's request for comment, Rep. Donalds told Publisher Javier Manjarres that "the comments reported […]

Florida Lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Miami Republican Executive Committee Secretary Abel Alexander Carvajal over a group chat he created and managed that referenced the N-word over 200 times, propagated antisemitism, and called for the killing of "N*ggers." In response to The Floridian story that reported on the controversial group chat, the Florida […]

The City of Hialeah announced this week that it has removed a portion of its property taxes affecting thousands of city seniors without impacting essential services, a move it says is a first in Florida. "For years, seniors were told it couldn't be done. They were told the only solution was to go to Tallahassee, […]