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Investigative editor for USA Today Miami food & culture nerd 2x James Beard Award 2022 Miami Herald Pulitzer staff Author “Take Me With You” carlosfrias.com

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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
She was a Cornell University undergraduate, a 20-year-old from a small town. Late on a Saturday night in the fall of 2024, she arrived alone at the front door of a fraternity house. @usatoday.com reconstructed the timeline of what happened next: a reckoning www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Cornell rape case explained: Allegations, investigation, lawsuit
A timeline of the Cornell rape allegations, from the 2024 investigation and lawsuit to the district attorney’s decision to reopen the criminal inquiry.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Cornell reviewed more than 1,200 incidents of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking in six years. It expelled a student in only seven of those cases, according to exclusive reporting by @usatoday.com : www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Cornell rarely expels students in sex assault cases | Exclusive
A third of undergraduate women say they've been sexually assaulted. But on average, Cornell reported expelling just one attacker per year.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As Cuba sinks deeper into crisis, priests like Ariel Suárez are on the front lines, securing supplies and ministering directly to his flock.  “We are witnessing a growing deterioration across every aspect of life.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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'Looking for hope:' In Havana’s darkness, Cubans turn to faith
As Cuba struggles through a humanitarian crisis, more seek relief in Catholic churches. Father Suárez ministers to feed and clothe the most needy.
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Eating Beagles 🎱 @eatingbeagles.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Spinach salad with extra basil dressing on side after entering through the side door that only locals used. The late 80’s & early 90’s were different on South Beach (parking was a breeze).
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Soyka was more than a restaurateur. He was a talented designer, a prescient real estate investor and had impeccable taste in cars. (He had them parked inside in his Morningside work loft when I spent the day with him years ago.) His restaurants were magic. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/o...
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Mark Soyka redefined Miami dining and lifestyle. Take a tour of his landmarks
The restaurateur died Sept. 15 at age 82. He opened News Cafe, Soyka and Van Dyke Cafe.
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Eating Beagles 🎱 @eatingbeagles.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🥭-nomics
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
His private Cuban company sells across the world -- but not to U.S. What would it take to change that? And what could it mean for Cuba's economy? “The mango tree doesn't care who the U.S. president is." www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...
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His Cuban mangoes sell worldwide. Why not America? It’s complicated
Oscar Fernández is one of the top Cuban exporters of dried fruit. He wants to sell to America. But will US-Cuba sanctions allow for laws to change?
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
They fell alone. They fell together. As many as 200 victims leapt or fell to certain death in the 102 minutes between the first jet collision and the collapse of both World Trade Center towers. Richard Drew focused his lens on one man: a man upside down: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Why this photographer’s 9/11 ‘Falling Man’ photo remains controversial
The Sept. 11 attack’s “falling man” photo was one of 9/11’s most iconic and haunting images, fueling a mystery over his identify that remains unresolved a quarter century later.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
You never know where you’ll find healing. For me, after my dad was killed, it was in telling his story — and how it connected to Miami’s Cuban coffee windows. Thank you to The Sporkful for telling our story (with an update at the end of this episode). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I’ll be discussing the work and recent memoir of Tom Swick Sept. 2 at 7 pm at @booksandbooks.bsky.social Come by and say hello!
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A Texas mom built a website to show who profits from ICE -- and the Feds labeled it a 'national threat.' Weeks-long exclusive reporting here from @usatoday.com's Nick Penzenstadler shows the ways Free Speech is being attacked. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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A mom's website shows who profits from ICE. Why Feds call it a 'threat'
A Texas stay-at-home mom created a website showing companies profiting from ICE. It led to hundreds of protests. Feds called the site a "national threat."
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The truth is out there 👽 Near death experiences are real, some experts say. What survivors saw www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Near death experiences are real, some experts say. What survivors saw
More than 60 million Americans reported having a near-death experience. Researchers say evidence suggests consciousness continues for a time
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Ya veremos. 'Cuba is opening up.' Reforms begin as US tightens grip | Exclusive www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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'Cuba is opening up.' Reforms begin as US tightens grip | Exclusive
Cuban companies will be able to trade directly with foreign entities, a senior Cuban trade official told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview in Havana.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
'Cuba is opening up.' Reforms begin as US tightens grip | Exclusive www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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'Cuba is opening up.' Reforms begin as US tightens grip | Exclusive
Cuban companies will be able to trade directly with foreign entities, a senior Cuban trade official told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview in Havana.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Bombs had been dropping for more than a week when President Donald Trump assured congressional Republicans the war in Iran wouldn't last long. "We took a little excursion," Trump said. The war turns six months old today. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump's 'excursion' in Iran has lasted 6 months. What went wrong?
Six months after the start of the war with Iran, the United States has shifted its strategy from military action to economic pressure.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Accepting death, finding peace. For many who go home in hospice to die, death is neither immediate nor quick. Some, like the late president Jimmy Carter, live quality years at home. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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They went home to die. How hospice gave them time to live
For many who go home in hospice care to die, death is neither immediate nor quick. Some, like President Jimmy Carter, live quality years in home care
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
She appeared like a vision in a white dress, blond hair piled high, strolling across the stage with her guitar at her waist. Dolly stole the show. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
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The night Dolly Parton came to my coal-mining town: a fan says thanks
Writer Michael Collins was 6 when he saw Dolly Parton sing at a rural high school gym in Kentucky 1968. It was the beginning of a lifelong fandom
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
An eerie quiet has descended on Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood since the Trump administration ended temporary protection for Haitian immigrants. “Our businesses are empty. Churches are empty. People have completely gone underground.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti reacted to losing TPS
In Little Haiti, the largest community of Haitians living in the U.S., the end of TPS has disrupted life at every level.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Trump wants to remake Latin America in his MAGA image. Here's how he's using his platform to try to influence elections with the biggest one coming soon: Brazil's. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Make Latin America great? How Trump influences region's elections
President Donald Trump has been endorsing candidates and favoring Latin American governments that align with his vision for the United States
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Dr. Fauci served 7 presidents, from Reagan to Biden. He was called an ‘icon’ for his handling of AIDS. But under President Donald Trump during COVID, the 85-year-old doctor with the Brooklyn accent became a lightning rod like never before. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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How Fauci went from 'icon' during AIDS crisis to COVID lightning rod
Looking at the life of Dr. Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases through the AIDS epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Summer can be difficult time for restaurants in Miami, but if you’re grabbing a bite at The Café at Books & Books in Coral Gables, you might have to wait for a table. www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/re...
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At this beloved Coral Gables icon, the café is becoming as popular as the books
Books and bagels are on the menu.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The latest attacks raised fears of a wider war as Saudi Arabia joined the conflict and Iran seeks to test Trump's resolve with the midterm elections looming. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w... @usatoday.com
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Iran’s ‘surprise attack’ ends U.S ceasefire. What it means for the war
Pause in fighting between U.S. and Iran halted after Tehran launched what the Trump administration is calling a "surprise attack" on American forces.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What little history Miami has its leaders continue to sell off to billionaires for a pittance. This was the clinic of James Jackson, namesake of Jackson Memorial Hospital, sold to Ken Griffin — and the waterfront property — for a shade under $3M. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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Miami approves $3M sale of historic Brickell cottage to billionaire Ken Griffin
The historic home, which houses the offices of the Dade Heritage Trust, will be relocated to Coconut Grove.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The lives of those killed in Iran: A 19-year-old Texas private who was barely a year out of high school. The 30-year-old New Yorker who hoped to see the world. The 25-year-old officer who’d planned to marry when he got home. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w... @usatoday.com @chriskenning.bsky.social
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
‘Is my Dada in that box?’ The stories of the men and women killed in Iran serving their country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w... @usatoday.com
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Honoring the U.S. service members killed in the Iran war
How many US soldiers have been killed in Iran? We report on the casualties of the military conflict after ceasefire fails
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Re-reading S.L. Price’s excellent “Pitching Around Fidel,” and came across this Eisenhower quote that speaks to the United States’ strategy toward Castro and Cuba to this day.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Stay in prison or leave Cuba and never return. That’s the choice given to this artist, whose protests sparked the first street marches in a generation in Havana. What it means to accept life in exile: www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Freed Cuban artist at center of US-Cuba talks brings his cause to Miami
Cuban political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara spoke exclusively to USA TODAY days after being freed from a Cuban jail where he spent 5 years.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
No federal funds for bulletproof vests for cops in Santa Cruz. No ambulances for paramedics in Beaverton. No money for police departments to process rape kits in Fresno as the administration withholds federal grants from cities that won't sign deals with ICE. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Cities that block ICE could lose police, rape kit funding, DOJ says
Cities that don't allow ICE enforcement stand to lose federal funds for rape kits, police, and emergency services, Trump's DOJ threatens.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
The company whose CEO was indicted would pay up to $10M toward a project that will cost more than $90M and will then charge the city $33,000 a month to run Miami Marine Stadium. And take 15% vig on events. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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Can Miami Marine Stadium make a comeback? Voters will decide in August
Leaders gathered Tuesday at the stadium to urge voters to approve a referendum that would allow an operator to manage the iconic venue.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
This is a first: @usatoday.com’s interview with El Cangrejo Raúl Rodríguez Castro used in a music video. You cannot make it up. #BecauseCuba youtu.be/u0-DO57uIzY?...
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La Canción que USA Today NO quería que escuchara del nieto de Raúl Castro 🦀
YouTube video by Cubanazo Rebelde | Cuba Sin Bozal
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Cuba has confirmed that the man without an official position -- but the right last name -- is their approved negotiator with the United States. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w... @usatoday.com
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Cuba’s ‘top leadership’ endorses Castro heir in U.S. negotiations
Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro has Cuba’s blessing “from the top leadership” to negotiate with the United States for the future of Cuba.
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bplumm01 @bplumm01.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Senator McDreamy would be wild
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This race could affect control of the Senate. Who could be the one to give Collins a run in Maine? It’s a bit of a toss up, writes @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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These 12 Democrats could replace Graham Platner if he drops out
Maine Democrats would have to act quickly if Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraws from the race over sexual assault allegations.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Another World Cup. Another FIFA controversy. President Trump’s request that soccer’s international governing body review a controversial red card sparked a global furor, but FIFA is used to scandals. A look at the most egregious: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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FIFA’s controversial history: red cards, jail, bribery, votes for sale
FIFA has endured decades of scandals from kickbacks to sprawling criminal conspiracy. Trump red card call added fuel to the fire.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A team of USA Today reporters started asking the question months ago: Who is Raul Rodriguez Castro, the man the US has quietly been negotiating with in Cuba? www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Young Castro wants Trump to deal: his exclusive first US interview
Raul Castro's right-hand man says he’s ready to lead Cuba and negotiate its future with U.S. President Donald Trump, in exclusive USA Today interview.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
You can order food for family in Cuba just as easily as ordering a Cuban sandwich on Uber Eats from your smartphone. These Cuban 'Amazons' deliver 'absolutely essential' food during an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Cuban 'Amazons' deliver 'absolutely essential' food during crisis
Online services known as "Cuban Amazons" that allow Cubans abroad to send food and basic staples to families are playing an outsized role in Cuba
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Me, an American, visiting Europe: My god, La Sagrada Família! Europeans visiting America during the World Cup: My god, a Taco Bell with a drive through!
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"Mangoes have a lot of enemies." If you're reading this through watery mango-pollen eyes, you'll understand my comments to @foodandwine.com's Annabelle Tometich in this very-Florida mango story. www.foodandwine.com/florida-mang...
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Forget Citrus — Mangoes Are Florida's Real Signature Fruit
From backyard fruit swaps to century-old mango trees, discover why Florida is home to one of the world's most diverse mango cultures — and how it helped shape the global mango industry today.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The #usmnt manager looks like he worked hard on his car all day and can’t wait to go fishing later. #millertime
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This is a great graphic. Call it MMA for Dummies Via @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
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What is MMA? Rules and styles to know before UFC White House fight
Here's a look at some of the martial arts techniques that will be on display at Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House on June 14.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“Trump was the first guy to give us a shot,” UFC’s Dana White said. Now UFC is center stage at the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social Read about Donald Trump’s role in making a sport once viewed as “human cockfighting” mainstream
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This fight brings together bare-knuckle brands in politics and sports: Trump and UFC. It's a metaphor for America’s pugilistic political moment.  Your weekend #longread from Zac Anderson and Chris Kenning. It was my pleasure to shape it & help them bring it to you. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image
UFC Freedom 250 marks the culmination of a decades-long relationship between a president and a sport which harnessed bravado to reach the White House.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The self-appointed envoy to Cuba is off to Havana again today — without the U.S. State department’s blessing. Via @usatoday.com’s Nick Penzenstadler www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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Ex-Flynn aide turned GOP candidate meets Raul Castro's grandson in Cuba
GOP candidate Vic Mellor met with Raul Castro's grandson in Cuba, sparking questions about his unauthorized diplomatic trip.
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Eating Beagles 🎱 @eatingbeagles.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
My “go to” place.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
My friend Greg Castillo and I partnered to tell a story about the city where we were born, Miami, through its most iconic sandwiches. Part 2, the Pan con Bistec at Mary's Cafe & Coin Laundry.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Here’s your Friday news dump: I’ve joined @usatoday.com as an investigative and storytelling editor. I’m thrilled to be working closely with such a talented group of writers.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Today the man who shot and killed my father was sentenced to 30 years in prison. And today, in court, I said out loud what I’ve felt from the very beginning, from the day I learned my dad was taken from us: "All our lives are ruined in a way we can never make whole.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Local journalism matters. “Kuscher is building 10 studio apartments above one of his restaurants in the Wynwood neighborhood, a once-edgy area now packed with stylish stores and expensive eateries.” In WSJ today: www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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Miami Is Getting Much Richer. It’s Also Getting Smaller.
A wealth boom is powering crucial parts of the metro area’s economy and has shrunk its population.
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
How GLP-1s are changing restaurant menus in Miami www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/re...
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Weight loss drug use has skyrocketed. Has it changed the way Miami dines out?
As GLP-1s like Ozempic grow more popular, restaurants are changing their menus
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Carlos Frías @carlosfrias305.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us live at 1 pm! Link here: youtube.com/@southflorid...
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