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• Hundreds “March for Unity” Outside Homestead City Hall to Denounce New Immigration Law

  28-05-2023 11:27 via nbcmiami.com
  
  In a "March for Unity" hundreds gathered in front of Homestead City Hall to protest Senate Bill 1718 Gov. DeSantis signed into law last month that some consider the "strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation in the country."
  
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• Marlins Beat Angels 8-5 in 10 Innings, Soler Homers in 5th Straight Game

  28-05-2023 08:16 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Jorge Soler homered in his fifth consecutive game, and pinch-hitter Garrett Cooper delivered a tiebreaking double during the Miami Marlins’ four-run 10th inning in their 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
  
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• Woman Hospitalized After Being Shot While Riding in Car on I-95 in Pembroke Park: BSO

  27-05-2023 17:51 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an early morning shooting Saturday they said involved a woman who was shot while riding in a car on I-95 in Pembroke Park.
  
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• Miami Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Teenage Food Delivery Driver

  27-05-2023 16:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A man was arrested Friday after police said he sexually assaulted a female food delivery driver who was underage.
  
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• Toddler Killed in Shooting Inside Pompano Beach Neighborhood: BSO

  27-05-2023 15:47 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon inside of a neighborhood in Pompano Beach that claimed the life of a toddler.
  
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• Person Hospitalized After Shooting in Pompano Beach Neighborhood: BSO

  27-05-2023 15:47 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating what was reported to be an accidental shooting Saturday afternoon inside of a neighborhood in Pompano Beach.
  
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• See the Full List of Items You Can Buy Tax Free During Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays

  27-05-2023 12:58 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Floridians can take advantage of an exclusive deal by the Florida Division of Emergency Management which allows residents to purchase emergency preparedness items tax free.
  
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• 3 Adults, 2 Children Hospitalized After Bus, Sedan Collide in Lauderdale Lakes

  27-05-2023 12:48 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a multi-vehicle crash and rollover Saturday, that left five people, including two children, injured, officials said.
  
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• 4 People Hospitalized After Rollover Crash on I-75

  27-05-2023 12:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Four people were hospitalized Saturday morning after a vehicle crashed and rolled over along I-75, officials said.
  
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• Mother Whose 2-Year-Old Nearly Drowned in Coral Springs Canal Warns of Water Safety This Memorial Day Weekend

  27-05-2023 10:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The mother of a 2-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after being pulled from a canal behind their home in Coral Springs is thanking the first responders for saving her son's life.
  
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• Mother Reunites With Coral Springs First Responders Who Saved Her 2-Year-Old's Life From Nearly Drowning

  27-05-2023 10:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The mother of a 2-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after being pulled from a canal behind their home in Coral Springs is thanking the first responders for saving her son's life.
  
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• Mother Reunites With Coral Springs First Responders Who Saved Her 2-Year-Old's Life

  27-05-2023 10:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The mother of a 2-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after being pulled from a canal behind their home in Coral Springs is thanking the first responders for saving her son's life.
  
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• Fort Myers Beach Rebuild: Why Recovery Has Taken So Long 8 Months Out

  27-05-2023 08:56 via nbcmiami.com
  
  It’s been eight months since Hurricane Ian, the costliest natural disaster in South Florida history, hit the shores of Fort Myers Beach and altered its landscape, leaving behind a trail of pain, tears and heartbreak. The storm left houses flooded, sunken, and destroyed. Yet, the residents of the city have picked themselves up, tied their laces tight and gone to...
  
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• Scattered Showers Expected Saturday as Rain Chances Remain Throughout Weekend

  27-05-2023 07:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Saturday, we will still have a chance for storms, but the coverage and intensity will be much lower than the previous week of storms.
  
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• Busier Airports, Roadways Expected for Memorial Day Weekend as Summer Travel Season Kicks Off

  26-05-2023 22:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Miami International Airport expects nearly 900,000 passengers this weekend while Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport expects almost 700,000 passengers.
  
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• DeSantis' Presidential Campaign May Live or Die in Iowa. Here's Why

  26-05-2023 21:35 via nbcmiami.com
  
  "If you win Iowa out of the gate as a candidate, it gives you momentum," one expert says.
  
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• Ethics Commission Eyes Miami Mayor's Side Deal With Developer

  26-05-2023 20:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  One of Mayor Francis Suarez's side jobs has the attention of the county’s Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.
  
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• Judge Grants New Trial for Cop Convicted in 2021 Miami Beach Tourist Beating

  26-05-2023 19:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Miami Beach Police officer who had been convicted of punching a tourist inside a hotel in 2021 has been granted a new trial.
  
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• ‘You're Descending Rapidly': New Report Details Pilot's Last Moments in Hollywood Banner Plane Crash

  26-05-2023 18:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A new report is detailing the final moments before a banner plane fell out of the sky and crashed on a Hollywood roadway, erupting in a ball of flames and killing the pilot inside.
  
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• Watch Out for Fake Rideshare Drivers: Miami-Dade Cracking Down on Unlicensed Solicitors

  26-05-2023 16:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Getting into the car of an unlicensed rideshare solicitor can be dangerous, and investigators are trying to crack down on the illegal practice to protect consumers. 
  
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• Miami-Dade Police Warns About the Risks of Fake Rideshare Drivers This Memorial Day Weekend

  26-05-2023 16:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Getting into the car of an unlicensed rideshare solicitor can be dangerous, and investigators are trying to crack down on the illegal practice to protect consumers. 
  
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• Ex-Claims Adjuster From Miami Arrested on Multiple Insurance Fraud Charges

  26-05-2023 16:50 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A former claims adjuster for Progressive from Miami was arrested on multiple insurance fraud charges, authorities said.
  
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• The Hyundai Air and Sea Show: What Miami Can Expect This Memorial Day Weekend

  26-05-2023 15:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Hyundai Air and Sea Show will start on Saturday, May 27 and end on Sunday, May 28th, with some exciting events, which will be sure to please veterans and people of all ages.
  
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• 2 Killed When Small Plane Crashes at Airport In Palm Beach County

  26-05-2023 14:06 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two people are dead after a small plane crashed at a South Florida airport. Palm Beach County sheriff's officials say the Cessna Skyhawk crashed late Friday morning at the Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana.
  
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• Tornado Warning Issued for Portion of Miami-Dade: Track on Doppler 6000

  26-05-2023 13:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A flood watch was issued for portions of South Florida Friday as wet weather was making its way through the region.
  
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• Flood Watch, Severe T-Storm Warning Issued for South Florida: Track on Doppler 6000

  26-05-2023 13:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A flood watch was issued for portions of South Florida Friday as wet weather was making its way through the region.
  
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• Flood Watch Issued for South Florida: Track on Doppler 6000

  26-05-2023 13:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A flood watch was in effect for portions of South Florida Friday as wet weather was making its way through the region.
  
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• Flash Flood Warning Issued for Portions of Miami-Dade: Track on Doppler 6000

  26-05-2023 13:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A flash flood warning was in effect for a portion of South Florida Friday as wet weather was making its way through the region.
  
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• Man Who Shot at Car After Pompano Beach Crash Arrested While Trying to Flee With Children: BSO

  26-05-2023 13:00 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A man who opened fire on a car after a crash in Pompano Beach was arrested while trying to flee the scene on foot with two children early Friday, authorities said.
  
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• Florida's Disaster Prep Sales Tax Holiday Starts Saturday: See All Tax Breaks Available

  26-05-2023 12:14 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Florida's disaster prep sales tax holiday, which begins Saturday and will last through June 9, is geared around the June 1 start of hurricane season.
  
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• Can DeSantis Run for President and Be Governor at the Same Time? Change to Florida Law Says Yes

  26-05-2023 10:31 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his long-awaited 2024 presidential run official during an event with Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday.
  
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• Police in Florida Say They Fatally Shot Armed Woman Who ‘Ambushed' Them in Park

  26-05-2023 07:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities say police in a Florida park fatally shot an armed woman who “ambushed” them as they were searching for a drug investigation suspect. The shooting happened at Tom Brown Park in Tallahassee at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The police department said Friday that officers responded to the park after receiving a report that the person they were looking for, a man, was seen there. Officers and a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office were in the park when the woman ap
  
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• Police Fatally Shoot Armed Woman Who ‘Ambushed' Them in Tallahassee Park: Deputies

  26-05-2023 07:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities say police in a Florida park fatally shot an armed woman who “ambushed” them as they were searching for a drug investigation suspect. The shooting happened at Tom Brown Park in Tallahassee at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The police department said Friday that officers responded to the park after receiving a report that the person they were looking for, a man, was seen there. Officers and a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office were in the park when the woman ap
  
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• Police, Family Continue Search for Missing South Florida Youth Basketball Coach

  26-05-2023 05:14 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police and concerned friends continue their search for a missing youth basketball coach from South Florida who has not been seen in nearly a week.
  
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• Body of Missing South Florida Youth Basketball Coach Found

  26-05-2023 05:14 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The body of a missing youth basketball coach from South Florida who had not been seen in nearly a week was found Friday evening.
  
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• Jury Recommends Death for Southwest Florida Man Who Killed Girl, Babysitter

  26-05-2023 04:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Jurors in southwest Florida have recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of killing an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter more than 30 years ago. Court records show that the Lee County jury voted 10-2 in favor of death for 60-year-old Joseph Zieler on Wednesday night after about five hours of deliberations. The same panel found Zieler guilty last week of two counts of first-degree murder. A judge will make the final decision on whether Zieler will be executed or spend the rest of his
  
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• No Smoking: Miami Bans Tobacco, Weed, E-Cigs at Parks and Beaches

  25-05-2023 23:27 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Those who do not comply with the new ordinance could face fines.
  
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• The Dangers of Flying Banner Planes: 2 Crashes in Broward in Matter of Days

  25-05-2023 20:59 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Aerial banners are a marketing tool by advertisers to woo people into their product or service — but flying them is a huge responsibility.
  
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• DeSantis Signs ‘Greyson's Law' Bill Aimed at Protecting Kids During Custody Battles

  25-05-2023 18:40 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at protecting the safety of children caught in custody battles.
  
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• Wild Video Shows Huge 11-Foot Gator Lunging at Trappers in Homestead

  25-05-2023 18:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Trappers were called to capture an 11-foot alligator in Homestead after a man encountered the massive reptile while exercising in the early morning hours.
  
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• Video Shows Suspect Sought in Murders of 2 Homeless People in Miami-Dade: Police

  25-05-2023 17:18 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police are hoping new surveillance video will help them find a suspect sought in connection with the killings of two homeless people in Miami-Dade earlier this year.
  
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• Officers Hospitalized After Multi-Car Crash in SW Miami-Dade

  25-05-2023 16:55 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two Miami-Dade Police officers were among those who were hospitalized Thursday in a multi-car crash in southwest Miami-Dade.
  
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• DeSantis Pushes Past Rocky Campaign Rollout, Outlines Travel Schedule for Early States

  25-05-2023 15:46 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is working to push past an embarrassing beginning to his presidential campaign. The Republican outlined an aggressive travel schedule on Thursday, and his allies insist they remain well funded and well positioned for a long fight ahead.
  
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• ‘We Did It!': Brownsville Community Leaders Celebrate Hialeah Withdrawing Annexation Proposal

  25-05-2023 15:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Hialeah leaders announced at a city council meeting Wednesday the withdrawal of plans to annex a portion of Brownsville.
  
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• Man Exposed Himself in Pembroke Pines Church, Barnes & Noble: Police

  25-05-2023 14:21 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A registered sex offender is facing multiple charges after police said he exposed and pleasured himself multiple times throughout Pembroke Pines, including in front of a child in a Barnes & Noble and an elderly woman in a church.
  
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• Short-Lived Tornado Touches Down in South Florida Amid Severe Weather

  25-05-2023 14:05 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A short-lived tornado in one South Florida neighborhood uprooted several trees and left a truck driver injured as severe weather moved through Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Severe T-Storm Warning Issued in South Florida: Track on Doppler 6000

  25-05-2023 14:05 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for portions of South Florida Thursday as afternoon storms were popping up.
  
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• Funnel Cloud, Hail Reported in South Florida Amid Severe Weather

  25-05-2023 14:05 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A funnel cloud was spotted in one South Florida neighborhood and hail was reported in another as severe weather was moving through Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Charges Dropped for 2 Miami Beach Police Officers Accused of Beating Tourist in 2021

  25-05-2023 13:31 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two of five officers charged in connection with the beating a tourist inside a Miami Beach hotel in a 2021 incident that was caught on camera are no longer facing charges.
  
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• Small Banner Plane Crashes at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines

  25-05-2023 12:19 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A small banner plane crashed at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines Thursday. Footage showed the wreckage of the yellow plane on a grassy area at the airport. Fire rescue crews responded and appeared to be working to free the pilot from the cockpit. After several minutes, the pilot was freed and placed on a stretcher before being taken away...
  
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