AltWeeklies Wire
Soy Nicaraguensenew
A return trip to Nicaragua finally ends nearly three decades of ambivalence about one man's birthplace.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
01-10-2006 |
Travel
Homeless Complain of Poor Treatment at Shelternew
Present and past employees of Miami's Camillus House have been accused of cursing at clients, misusing their labor, and violating political campaign contribution rules.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
11-07-2005 |
Economy
Hurricane Voyeurismnew
Wilma brought frustration, accidents, romance, anger, substance abuse and reflection.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado, Mariah Blake, Jean Carey, Rob Jordan, Diana Kachalova, Kirk Nielsen, Forrest Norman and Emily Witt |
11-01-2005 |
Disasters
Public Access Redefinednew
Though a citizen's right to record a hearing is protected by Florida law, one Miami man's appeals hearing has been rescheduled twice because security won't allow him in with his camera.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-22-2005 |
Politics
Police Reports Describe Activities of Miami Politician Art Teelenew
Many people who thought they knew Art Teele will find it hard to believe one man could inhabit so many different personas. The disgraced public official, who was facing federal charges, committed suicide on July 27.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-01-2005 |
Politics
Hostility Among Haitians Crops Up in Miaminew
Amateur filmmaker Doumic Romain accuses Haitian-American cops of harassing and falsely arresting Haitians in Miami.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
05-25-2005 |
Immigration
Miami Gun Rhapsodynew
A new Florida law grants immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action to people who use deadly force in protecting themselves against deadly attackers and intruders. Miami New Times reveals who's packing heat.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
05-10-2005 |
Politics
Anti-Abortion Crusader Faces Manslaughter Chargenew
Evangelist Donald David Diener endangered his 4-year-old stepdaughter by leaving her unattended while she played near water deep enough to drown in, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office says. He awaits trial on counts of child neglect and aggravated manslaughter.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
03-08-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: prosecutors, Joshua Weintraub
On Miami's Streets, Crack Killsnew
A man known on the streets as Santa Claus experiences the death of his life in a pipe, on a bike, in a lot.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
02-01-2005 |
Crime & Justice
True Glovenew
Glen Johnson pounded away in the boxing ring for years before earning his big break. On Dec. 18, he and Antonio Tarver will square off in Los Angeles for the HBO World Championship Boxing event.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
12-13-2004 |
Sports
Ill-Behaved Former Mayor Attempts Comeback in Miaminew
Never one to let humiliation stand between him and elective office, Xavier Suarez managed to win enough votes this past August to end up in a runoff contest for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. His 1998 election as mayor was overturned because of voter fraud.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
The Teele Conspiracy: Commissioner Claims He's a Victimnew
The arrest last week of Miami Commissioner Art Teele on assault charges following a wild car chase brought to a climactic close one more scene in the drama that has become his life.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado, Kirk Nielsen and Rebecca Wakefield |
09-07-2004 |
Crime & Justice
