Think you’ve found your ideal roommate on Craigslist? You left the deposit and got it all in writing, so you have nothing to worry about, right? Wrong.  Meet Monica Brown, whose main mission in life these days is apparently conning new arrivals with phony roommate ads.

The Rat Pack may have paved the way, but Jackie Gleason really put Miami on the entertainment map when he started taping his weekly variety show here in 1964, and he remains an indelible part of the City’s history.  Here’s a look back at “the Great One” and his love affair with “the sun and fun capital of the world.” [...]

The ocean may be a little calm here for catching waves on your surf board, but Miami Beach still ranks high as a surf destination of the virtual sort, thanks to the recent introduction of citywide free WiFi.  Here’s the skinny on how you can get tuned in and turned on, Daddy-o! [...]

You may have experienced miamibeach411.com’s popular Everglades tour already: a relaxing escape from civilization into Miami’s own outback, complete with an airboat ride through picturesque marshes and ringside views of a gator wrestling match.  But hold on to your seats, because the ride is about to get even more exciting! [...]

As California’s cost of living soared in the 80’s and 90’s, sunshine lovers flocked to Florida, which offered many of the same benefits at a fraction of the price.  But is it still the bargain it used to be? [...]

Cities within Miami-Dade are trying to compensate for lost property tax revenue by raising municipal fees and citations, many of which will grab you right by the pocket book.  Here’s a look at what’s in store. [...]

All of us, at one time or another, have been asked for spare change by people on the street.  In Miami Beach, panhandlers sometimes seem almost as common as palm trees.  But now one local group is telling people to hold on to their quarters instead of handing them over to the homeless.  They say they have a better idea. [...]

Even as the number of AIDS cases in Florida reaches an all-time high, one University of Miami researcher is on the forefront of the development of a vaccine. [...]

With its sprawling banyan canopies, exuberant plant-life and relaxing vibe, South Miami achieves a pleasant balance with the frantic pace of South Beach and downtown.  A great way to enjoy its serenity is by exploring the hidden nature trail just across the street from the main entrance to Matheson Hammock Park. [...]

Just as the city of Miami had begun to breathe easier after the recent spate of cat killings, a new round of violence has began making headlines in South Florida—this time, it’s horses that are being killed. [...]