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• Take on @JulieDurda in the Local 10 #HalftimeChallenge, win UM football tix & $200 gift card bit.ly/1QqALzU?utm_me… http://t.co/RZUMJrl9Dr

  03-10-2015 23:50 via twitter.com
  
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• License To Launder: As Bal Harbour police chief, Tom Hunker was a larger than life figure who brought in millions

  03-10-2015 23:50
  
  Hunker is at the center of what could become Florida’s largest undercover corruption case in decadesHis task force handed hundreds of thousands over to informants in cash and even more was withdrawn from bank accounts with no records “You could see how powerful he was getting,” said Patricia Cohen, Bal Harbour deputy mayor. … Click to Continue »
  
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• As Bal Harbour police chief, Tom Hunker was a larger than life figure who brought in millions

  03-10-2015 23:50
  
  Hunker is at the center of what could become Florida’s largest undercover corruption case in decadesHis task force handed hundreds of thousands over to informants in cash and even more was withdrawn from bank accounts with no records “You could see how powerful he was getting, said Patricia Cohen, Bal Harbour deputy mayor. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Authorities investigate freeway shooting in Phoenix suburb

  03-10-2015 23:40
  Authorities are investigating the possible shooting of a vehicle on a metro Phoenix freeway.
  
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• Win yourself a brand new Mercedes-Benz in the #Local10.com #ClickWinAndDrive giveaway ENTER bit.ly/1VqPnp2?utm_me… http://t.co/ew6H7qfJGk

  03-10-2015 23:20 via twitter.com
  
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• Prosecutors clear officer who struck, killed drunk man

  03-10-2015 23:17
  Prosecutors say a Florida officer who struck and killed a man who was lying drunk in the road will not face charges in the incident.Tampa Police Officer Jeremy Dabush, 26, did run over the man en route to a robbery in June, according to the review completed Friday by State Attorney Mark Uber, but was not aware of what happened."It was something that was going to happen whether it was Dabush or some other person driving down the road," said the officer's attorney, Richard Escobar.A spokesman for
  
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• Oh, poop: Fossilized feces at Bradenton museum

  03-10-2015 23:15
  The South Florida Museum in Bradenton will open a new exhibit, one that leaves many feeling slightly grossed-out.The Bradenton Herald reports that on Saturday, the museum will launch "The Amazing Coprolite Collection."Coprolite is fossilized poop.The exhibit is George Frandsen's Guinness World Records-certified world's largest private collection of fossilized dung — 1,277 individual coprolites from 15 states and eight countries.In August, two paleontology specialists from the Florida Museu
  
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• Central Fla. congregations preaching on domestic violence

  03-10-2015 23:15
  Houses of worship across central Florida are using their pulpits this weekend to discuss domestic violence.Nearly 100 congregations — representing Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, Buddhists and Jews — are taking part in the "Healthy Relationship Preach-In" organized by Harbor House, an Orange County domestic violence shelter.Bishop Gregory Brewer of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, whose churches across 15 counties are among those participating, called the effort a way to re
  
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• David Cassidy charged with leaving scene of crash

  03-10-2015 23:14
  Former teen idol David Cassidy has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving with an expired tag after a crash in Florida last month.The Sun Sentinel quotes police as saying that the 65-year-old Cassidy sideswiped a truck and then tried to cover his license plate before driving away with a flat tire. The charges were filed Wednesday. Authorities said witnesses identified Cassidy as the driver in a photo lineup.Cassidy's lawyer, Jason Forman, says the police report is riddled
  
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• Man's body found along SW Florida shore

  03-10-2015 23:11
  
  Authorities are investigating after finding the body of a 45-year-old man along the shore of a barrier island in southwest Florida.Sarasota Sheriff's officials said Douglas G. Swimm's body was found Thursday along an isolated area between Siesta Key and Casey Key.It's unclear if foul play is suspected.No other details were released.
  
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• Florida cop fired for Tasering suspect without cause

  03-10-2015 23:08
  
  A Zephyrhills police officer has been fired after authorities say he Tasered a man without cause.Authorities say Officer Tim Claussen went to Lester Brown's home last month to investigate a retail theft and ordered Brown to come out of the house.Video shows a compliant Brown with his hands up. He does not appear to be resisting when the video shows Claussen firing his Taser.According to a news release, the agency started an internal investigation and put Claussen on leave.Zephyrhills City Attorn
  
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• FDNY: 1 dead, 3 others injured in apparent blast

  03-10-2015 23:04
  
  One person was killed and three more were injured Saturday in an apparent explosion and fire in a Brooklyn building, authorities said.
  
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• Mormons select 3 new leaders; all from Utah

  03-10-2015 22:52
  
  The Mormon church has chosen three new members for a top governing body that sets policy and runs the faith's business operations - all are from Utah.
  
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• The Latest: Hurricane Joaquin upgraded to Category 4

  03-10-2015 22:51
  The latest on Joaquin and the storm's predicted path. All times local:
  
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• The Latest: Family of Oregon gunman 'deeply saddened'

  03-10-2015 22:51
  The latest on the deadly shooting at a community college in Oregon (all times local):
  
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• Lucky Money jackpot rises to $1.1M

  03-10-2015 22:50
  
  No tickets matched all four "Lucky Money" numbers plus the Lucky Ball, bringing the next jackpot to $1.1 million.Lottery officials said Saturday that 6 tickets won $1,037 each for picking 4-of-4 numbers; 66 won $206.50 for picking 3-of-4 numbers plus the Lucky Ball; 943 tickets won $42.50 each for matching 3-of-4 numbers; 1,507 tickets won $18.50 for picking 2-of-4 numbers plus the Lucky Ball; 12,831 tickets won $2.50 for picking 1-of-4 plus the Lucky Ball; 26,670 tickets won $2 each for matchin
  
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• 2 Fantasy 5 players each win $115K jackpot

  03-10-2015 22:49
  
  Two "Fantasy 5" players selected all five winning numbers to each take home a jackpot of $115,290.86.The Florida Lottery said Saturday that the winning tickets were purchased in Hudson and Winter Garden.A total of 294 tickets matching four numbers won $126 each.Another 9,982 tickets matching three numbers won $10 each and 96,224 tickets won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.The numbers drawn Friday night were 11-23-26-29-33.
  
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• Vatican fires gay priest on eve of synod

  03-10-2015 22:48
  
  The Vatican on Saturday fired a monsignor who came out as gay on the eve of a big meeting of the world's bishops to discuss church outreach to gays, divorcees and more traditional Catholic families.
  
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• Doctors Without Borders: 19 dead in Afghan clinic airstrike

  03-10-2015 22:40
  
  Confusion reigned in the wake of the deadly bombing Saturday of a hospital compound in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz run by the international medical charity Doctors Without Borders, which killed at least 19 people...
  
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• Stem cells save the life of law enforcement agent

  03-10-2015 22:30
  
  An NCIS agent received a new lease on life after a stem cell treatment.
  
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• Search covers broad area for ship lost in Hurricane Joaquin

  03-10-2015 22:27
  
  An intensive search was under way Saturday in the waters of the southeastern Bahamas for a cargo ship with 33 people on board that lost power and began taking on water during Hurricane Joaquin and has not been heard from since.
  
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• Building a Miami dynasty, one Sarnoff at a time

  03-10-2015 20:26
  
  Teresa Sarnoff wants to win her spouse’s Miami Commission seatShe and her term-limited husband have raised close to $900,000 in campaign fundsSarnoff is the de facto incumbent in a field of nine candidates … Click to Continue »
  
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• The Latest: Conflicting accounts given on victim targeting

  03-10-2015 20:23
  The latest on the deadly shooting at a community college in Oregon (all times local):
  
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• Survivor: Gunman spared student to take package to police

  03-10-2015 20:23
  As a 26-year-old killer gunned down victims inside a college classroom, he spared one student and gave him a package to deliver to authorities, according to the grandmother of a student who witnessed the deadly rampage in...
  
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• Heroic Woman Kicks Down Doors to Save Family, Neighbors from Fire

  03-10-2015 20:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Lauderhill woman returned home from work to find her home on fire.Photo Credit: NBCMiami.com
  
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• 3 new Mormon leaders to be named at church conference

  03-10-2015 19:23
  
  Three new high-ranking leaders will be chosen Saturday during the Mormon conference in Salt Lake City - announcements that have Latter-day Saints eagerly anticipating the rare occurrence.
  
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• FBI searching for bank robber believed to have hit 2 Coral Springs banks in 2 days local10.com/news/man-belie… http://t.co/jKJnlrDQSH

  03-10-2015 19:15 via twitter.com
  
  FBI searching for bank robber believed to have hit 2 Coral Springs banks in 2 days local10.com/news/man-belie… http://t.co/jKJnlrDQSH
  
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• Clinton promotes gay rights as a main pillar of 2016 bid

  03-10-2015 19:09
  
  Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday delivered the strongest statement of support for gay rights in the 2016 presidential race when she promised that ending discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people would be a central pillar of her administration.
  
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• SETTLED WEATHER - A dry air-mass will keep rain chances to a minimum this weekend and allow lots of sunshine. Enjoy! http://t.co/Lz9MN45HIp

  03-10-2015 19:01 via twitter.com
  
  SETTLED WEATHER -A dry air-mass will keep rain chances to a minimum this weekend and allow lots of sunshine. Enjoy! http://t.co/Lz9MN45HIp
  
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• Woman stabs attacker during home invasion

  03-10-2015 18:58
  
  Attacker entered through front door shortly before 6 p.m. FridayDuring struggle, the woman stabbed the attacker with the knife she was using while cooking … Click to Continue »
  
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• More police refusing to name shooters for fear of copycats

  03-10-2015 18:34
  
  By SADIE GURMAN Associated Press The sheriff detailed how a shooter armed with several guns walked into a morning writing class Thursday at a rural Oregon community college and killed nine people. He...
  
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• 14 people are displaced from their duplex after a fire sparked early this morning local10.com/news/14-displa… http://t.co/rCooCVixmN

  03-10-2015 18:15 via twitter.com
  
  14 people are displaced from their duplex after a fire sparked early this morning local10.com/news/14-displa… http://t.co/rCooCVixmN
  
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• The Latest: Coast Guard resumes search for cargo ship

  03-10-2015 18:03
  The latest on Joaquin and the storm's predicted path. All times local:
  
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• 1 person detained after shooting in downtown Miami local10.com/news/1-detaine… http://t.co/mppTTIxANu

  03-10-2015 17:55 via twitter.com
  
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• 1 detained after shooting in downtown Miami

  03-10-2015 17:39
  
  One person is being detained after a shooting in downtown Miami early Saturday morning. The victim was shot in the leg along Northwest 1st Avenue and 14th Street. According to Miami police, the shooting appears to have happened during an argument. A perimeter was established as police searched for the gun that was used. The victim is listed in stable condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Watch Local 10 News and refresh Local10.com for updates on this story. 
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• Hillary Clinton Surprises Fans at Marc Anthony Concert

  03-10-2015 17:32 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at Marc Anthony's concert at the American Airlines Arena.
  
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• ADOPT A PET! Dozens of dogs and cats are looking for their new forever home. Find one here! bit.ly/V78QgY?utm_med…

  03-10-2015 17:30 via twitter.com
  ADOPT A PET! Dozens of dogs and cats are looking for their new forever home. Find one here! bit.ly/V78QgY?utm_med…
  
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• Joaquin heads toward Bermuda; search for cargo ship continues

  03-10-2015 17:27
  
  Storm, with 150 mph winds, headed northeastBermuda under tropical storm warning, hurricane watchCoast Guard crews assessing damage, searching for ship … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man believed to have robbed 2 Coral Springs banks in 2 days

  03-10-2015 17:16
  
  The FBI released photos early Saturday morning of a man believed to be responsible for two Coral Springs bank robberies.The man, whose face is shielded by a Miami Hurricanes baseball cap, demanded cash from a teller at the TD Bank Branch at 4697 North State Road 7 just after 7 p.m. Friday. There were other customers in the branch at the time, but no one was hurt. Investigators believe he is the same man responsible for the robbery of a BB&T branch the day before. Anyone with i
  
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• Alabama judges use segregation-era law to avoid gay marriage

  03-10-2015 17:12
  
  As Alabama's all-white Legislature tried to preserve racial segregation and worried about the possibility of mixed-race marriages in 1961, lawmakers rewrote state law to make it optional for counties to issue marriage...
  
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• Take on @JulieDurda in the Local 10 #HalftimeChallenge, win UM football tix & $200 gift card bit.ly/1QqALzU?utm_me… http://t.co/WRfUpK8Rd0

  03-10-2015 17:00 via twitter.com
  
  Take on @JulieDurda in the Local 10 #HalftimeChallenge, win UM football tix & $200 gift card bit.ly/1QqALzU?utm_me… http://t.co/WRfUpK8Rd0
  
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• The boil water order for Fort Lauderdale, along Flamingo Drive has been lifted.

  03-10-2015 16:54 via twitter.com
  The boil water order for Fort Lauderdale, along Flamingo Drive has been lifted.
  
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• COMIC CON is in South Florida! Get to know more of world's premiere Batman artist, Neal Adams here: bit.ly/1M0LFwq?utm_me…

  03-10-2015 16:45 via twitter.com
  COMIC CON is in South Florida! Get to know more of world's premiere Batman artist, Neal Adams here: bit.ly/1M0LFwq?utm_me…
  
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• Week Four Preview: Jets at Dolphins in London

  03-10-2015 16:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Jets and Dolphins have traveled overseas for their first matchup of the 2015 seasonPhoto Credit: Getty Images
  
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• South Florida Museum Opening Fossilized Poop Exhibit

  03-10-2015 16:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The South Florida Museum in Bradenton will open a new exhibit, one that leaves many feeling slightly grossed-out.Photo Credit: TheLoopScoop.com
  
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• FOR SALE! Check out these homes new on the market for sale in South Florida bit.ly/1KRWajD?utm_me…

  03-10-2015 16:30 via twitter.com
  FOR SALE! Check out these homes new on the market for sale in South Florida bit.ly/1KRWajD?utm_me…
  
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• 14 displaced by Lauderhill house fire

  03-10-2015 16:24
  
  Fourteen people were displaced by a fire that sparked inside a Lauderhill duplex early Saturday morning. According to Capt. Jerry Gonzalez of Lauderhill Fire Rescue, crews were called to the home in the 1900 block of Northwest 60th Avenue around 5:30 a.m. A woman had just returned home when she noticed smoke and flames in the kitchen. She managed to wake up the other residents and get everyone to safety. "This could've been a whole lot worse if she hadn't shown up at that moment when s
  
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• NEW HOME CHANGES: Buyers beware! New closing changes take effect today. bit.ly/1NbIIuA?utm_me…

  03-10-2015 16:01 via twitter.com
  NEW HOME CHANGES: Buyers beware! New closing changes take effect today. bit.ly/1NbIIuA?utm_me…
  
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• Abortion, birth control, race top Supreme Court's agenda

  03-10-2015 15:52
  
  Abortion, birth control and race are among the most divisive issues the Supreme Court will confront over the next nine months, amid a presidential election campaign in which some candidates are talking pointedly about the...
  
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• DEVELOPING: 9 staff workers for Doctors Without Borders killed in airstrike at hospital; U.S. military investigating local10.com/news/3-msf-sta…

  03-10-2015 15:28 via twitter.com
  DEVELOPING: 9 staff workers for Doctors Without Borders killed in airstrike at hospital; U.S. military investigating local10.com/news/3-msf-sta…
  
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