This Week in Florida
A weekly take on the (mostly) positive, through the lens of someone living in South Florida.

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Jan
31
Goodbye January--week ending January 30, 2026

Goodbye January--week ending January 30, 2026

Introduction Increasingly, I have a hard time remembering back to the beginning of the week by the time I start
10 min read
Jan
30
A unique situation that will devastate South Florida's economy!

A unique situation that will devastate South Florida's economy!

By Philip Cardella January 30, 2026 South Florida If you've been following this newsletter you know that Temporary
9 min read
Jan
29
The 26th Weekly Sunday Prayer Vigil Across from the Alligator Alcatraz

The 26th Weekly Sunday Prayer Vigil Across from the Alligator Alcatraz

By Philip Cardella January 28, 2026 US 41 aka Tamiami Trail Near Mile Marker 48 Become a Paid Subscriber Today!
8 min read
Jan
27
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Why 'Never Again' Still Isn't Enough

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Why 'Never Again' Still Isn't Enough

27 January 2026 Editor's Note: Everything in this post is a quote from the article directly below it.
4 min read
Jan
24
The legacy of MLK Jr in South Florida--the week ending January 23, 2026

The legacy of MLK Jr in South Florida--the week ending January 23, 2026

Editor's Note: there are many pictures this week, including several of yummy local food. That is causing this
15 min read
Jan
23
Buy Local! A New Section of TWIFL

Buy Local! A New Section of TWIFL

By Philip Cardella January 21, 2026 Miami, FL I wanted to try something new with TWIFL. I genuinely want this
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Jan
20
Special Coverage TPS for Haitians ending February 3

Special Coverage TPS for Haitians ending February 3

By Philip Cardella January 19, 2026 Liberty City, Miami, Florida The 49th Martin Luther King Jr. parade, one of the
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Jan
17
Prayer vigils, fear and birds in Florida: the week ending January 16, 2026

Prayer vigils, fear and birds in Florida: the week ending January 16, 2026

Prayer vigils are often motivated by despair and fear but founded on hope and hope in community. Floridians are scared,
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Jan
15
Special Coverage of the 24th Weekly Sunday Prayer Vigil at Alligator Alcatraz

Special Coverage of the 24th Weekly Sunday Prayer Vigil at Alligator Alcatraz

By Philip Cardella 15 January 2026 US 41 Mile Marker 48 Say its Name Say its name, so long as
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Jan
13
Special Coverage of the Interfaith Vigil for Justice in Coral Gables

Special Coverage of the Interfaith Vigil for Justice in Coral Gables

By Philip Cardella 13 January 2026 Coral Gables, Florida When others thought of how to bring protests to South Florida
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