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Zulekha Pitts

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Atlanta, Miami, New York
As seen in: Miami New Times, USA Today, Flipboard, KGW-TV (Portland, OR), KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ), Statesman Journal, El Paso Times, KTVZ-TV (Bend, OR), KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ), New Times Broward-Palm Beach, The Daily Times (Salisbury, MD) and
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@RutgersU & @VillanovaU alum | Bylines: @USATODAY @azfamily @MiamiNewTimes @NewTimesBroward | former @GemShoppingLive digital production manager & host

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Zulekha Pitts’s Biography

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Zulekha “Zee” Pitts is a bold storyteller, on-air talent, and digital content creator known for turning stories into experiences. From red carpets to breaking news, she blends authenticity, strategy, and flair to connect with audiences on every platform.

At Miami New Times, Zee delivered viral cultural and celebrity stories while hosting red carpets and interviews that brought Miami’s heartbeat to life. At Gem Shopping Network, she drove a 70% YouTube growth surge with original series like Gem …

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50 Years Later, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Stakes Its Claim in Liberty City

50 Years Later, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Stakes Its Claim in Liberty City

After 50 years, the Chamber secures its first perpetual office space in Liberty City, marking a key step in i…

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"Vice City District" Plan Reignites Little River Boatyard Brouhaha

"Vice City District" Plan Reignites Little River Boatyard Brouhaha

XXXX Elo says he has a vision to transform the Emancipator boatyard in Little River that won't disturb the ne…

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What Lies Beneath: 35 Miami Buildings Are Sinking - Is Yours One of Them?

What Lies Beneath: 35 Miami Buildings Are Sinking - Is Yours One of Them?

A University of Miami study finds 35 buildings sinking up to three inches since 2016, including luxury condos…

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Catching Up With DJ Khaled at His We the Best Golf Tournament

Catching Up With DJ Khaled at His We the Best Golf Tournament

During Miami Art Week, DJ Khaled hosted the We the Best Foundation x Jordan Golf Classic in Miami while teasi…

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Woosler Delisfort Captures Miami's Spiritual Roots in HistoryMiami Exhibit

Woosler Delisfort Captures Miami's Spiritual Roots in HistoryMiami Exhibit

Little Haiti photographer Woosler Delisfort showcases Miami's spiritual roots in his HistoryMiami exhibit, ex…

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Peridot Gemstone: August Birthstone | Stone of the Month | Gem Shopping

Peridot Gemstone: August Birthstone | Stone of the Month | Gem Shopping

Ready to embark on an enchanting journey into the world of peridot, the birthstone of August? Love gemstones?…

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Why Do Iguanas Fall From Trees When It's Cold?

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By B. Scott McLendon Verified, Zulekha Pitts Verified
| Miami New Times Verified
When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights. By B. Scott McLendon and Zulekha PittsDecember 31, 2025 A juvenile green iguana Photo by Dr. Steve A. Johnson While overzealous South Floridians are preparing for the new year by breaking out their puffer coats and Uggs, which many do anytime the temperature flirts with the 60s, something even more cartoonish is happening: Frozen iguanas are falling out of trees. Yes, you read that right: Iguanas. Plummeting. From. Trees.
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Temps Dropped Into the 50s This Week, and Iguanas Are Falling From Trees

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By B. Scott McLendon Verified, Zulekha Pitts Verified
| Miami New Times Verified
A juvenile green iguana Photo by Dr. Steve A. Johnson While overzealous Miamians are breaking out their puffer coats and Uggs, which many do anytime the temperature flirts with the 60s, something even more cartoonish is happening: Frozen iguanas are falling out of trees. A word to the uninitiated: Before you start picturing a scaly apocalypse, let’s clear up why these Jurassic Park extras are falling from the sky and why Floridians seem to roll with it like everything’s normal.
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Temps Dropped Into the 40s This Week, and Iguanas Are Falling From Trees

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By B. Scott McLendon Verified, Zulekha Pitts Verified
| Miami New Times Verified
When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights. By B. Scott McLendon and Zulekha PittsNovember 11, 2025 A juvenile green iguana Photo by Dr. Steve A. Johnson While overzealous Miamians are breaking out their puffer coats and Uggs, which many do anytime the temperature flirts with the 60s, something even more cartoonish is happening: Frozen iguanas are falling out of trees. Yes, you read that right: Iguanas. Plummeting. From. Trees.
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