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• Video of Suspect Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Crash Released

  28-10-2015 23:54 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Family and friends of a 15-year-old girl killed by a hit-and-run driver will rally Wednesday evening in Fort Lauderdale hoping the person behind the wheel turns themselves in.Photo Credit: Family Photo
  
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• Environmental regulators to issue violation over Miami tower implosion

  28-10-2015 23:52
  
  County regulators reviewed demolition plans last monthBut detonations shot construction debris into Biscayne BayDeveloper 700 Edgewater Development LLC must clear debris from the bay … Click to Continue »
  
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• Dog Stolen From Homestead Training Center Found

  28-10-2015 23:45 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A German Shepherd that was stolen from a Homestead dog training company has been found safe.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Police
  
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• Bush, Rubio Need Strong Showings at Debate: Professor

  28-10-2015 23:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  South Florida's Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are set to square off again in Wednesday's Republican debate, but the latest national poll shows both candidates far behind with eight and seven percent, respectively.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Fundraiser to Help Girl Born With Heart Outside Chest

  28-10-2015 23:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A six-year-old girl, born with her heart outside of her chest, needs help paying for life-saving surgery.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Thieves Robbed Cooper City Bank Customers: BSO

  28-10-2015 23:33 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities are looking for a thief and his accomplice after they stole cash from customers of a Cooper City bank.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Miami Man Arrested for Allegedly Abducting Woman

  28-10-2015 23:31 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police have arrested a man they said abducted a college student at gunpoint and forced her to withdrawal money.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Police
  
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• Miami Beach candidate sued after publishing opponent’s Social Security number

  28-10-2015 23:02
  
  Mark Weithorn sponsored a TV ad that showed opponent Ricky Arriola’s Social Security numberArriola is suing Weithorn in civil courtProcess server is accusing Weithorn of hitting him with his car … Click to Continue »
  
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• Crash on I-75 NB at Miramar Pkwy. Speeds at 15mph #traffic #miramar @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/4X0HPLHVHP

  28-10-2015 22:57 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-75 NB at Miramar Pkwy. Speeds at 15mph #traffic #miramar @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/4X0HPLHVHP
  
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• Crash on I-95 SB at Ives Dairy Rd. Speeds at 27mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/PEcqSPSBuL

  28-10-2015 22:53 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-95 SB at Ives Dairy Rd. Speeds at 27mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/PEcqSPSBuL
  
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• Crash on Turnpike SB at Coral Reef Dr. Speeds at 43mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/9paDPmmszc

  28-10-2015 22:50 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on Turnpike SB at Coral Reef Dr. Speeds at 43mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/9paDPmmszc
  
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• Man arrested in kidnapping of Miami Dade College student

  28-10-2015 22:46
  
  Miami-Dade police have arrested a man in the armed kidnapping and robbery of a Miami Dade College student.The incident was reported April 28 at the college's Kendall campus.According to an arrest warrant, Samantha Valdes, 20, was sitting in her car inside a parking garage when she was approached by Dmitriy Sergunin, 35, who asked her for directions to Building R.As she was giving him directions, Sergunin pulled out a handgun and told her, "I'm going to get in the car. You're going to remain calm
  
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• 1 Arrested, 3 Wanted in Cocaine Distribution Ring: FBI

  28-10-2015 22:46 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The FBI is searching for three South Florida men wanted for their alleged involvement in a cocaine distribution ring as well as identity theft and access device fraud.Photo Credit: FBI
  
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• Hurricanes' Michael Wyche Arrested for Battery

  28-10-2015 22:45 via nbcmiami.com
  
  University of Miami Hurricanes football player Michael Wyche was arrested on a charge of domestic violence battery early Wednesday, authorities said.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• Crash on SR-826 SB at NW 58th St. Speeds at 21mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/hLBoCOUoJL

  28-10-2015 22:45 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on SR-826 SB at NW 58th St. Speeds at 21mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/hLBoCOUoJL
  
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• Teens Accused of Burglarizing Weston Schools

  28-10-2015 22:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two teens accused of burglarizing two Weston elementary schools were behind bars Wednesday, authorities said.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Police investigating after tires reported stolen again from #TriRail stations in Broward bit.ly/1PV29rc?utm_me… https://t.co/TmcopyAaUb

  28-10-2015 22:35 via twitter.com
  
  Police investigating after tires reported stolen again from #TriRail stations in Broward bit.ly/1PV29rc?utm_me… https://t.co/TmcopyAaUb
  
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• North Miami Beach land sells for $14.9 million

  28-10-2015 22:32
  
  Several parcels totaling just over two acres sold on WednesdayProperties are occupied by a gas station, car wash, golf shop and restaurantRezoning in North Miami Beach is drawing developers … Click to Continue »
  
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• High temperatures were a touch below "normal" in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami due to clouds and rain. https://t.co/0dszJmd5Cc

  28-10-2015 22:32 via twitter.com
  
  High temperatures were a touch below "normal" in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami due to clouds and rain. https://t.co/0dszJmd5Cc
  
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• Fox picks up 'Miss Universe' pageant

  28-10-2015 22:32
  
  The Fox Broadcasting Company has picked up rights to the "Miss Universe" pageant, four months after it was dropped by NBCUniversal in the wake of Donald Trump's controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants.
  
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• Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Michael Wyche arrested on domestic violence charge

  28-10-2015 22:31
  
  University of Miami defensive tackle Michael Wyche was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence charge.Wyche, who turned 23 Wednesday, is being held on $1,500 bond, with court records showing his arraignment is currently scheduled for Nov. 18. Wyche was also ordered to stay away from the alleged victim.According to his Miami sports profile, Wyche made his career debut at Louisville and did not record any stats. He recorded his first two tackles against FAMU last year.Wyche did not play in any o
  
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• State attorney addresses Corey Jones shooting outside Palm Beach County Courthouse

  28-10-2015 22:16
  
  State Attorney Dave Aronberg addressed a crowd of several hundred people Wednesday about the Corey Jones shooting during a rally outside the Palm Beach County Courthouse.Arongberg's main focus was expected to be about transparency in the investigation."When is (there) going to be transparency? It's going to be more cover-ups than transparency," one person at the rally, Pamela Taylor, said. "It's never going to be that. They're going to cover something up here today. I promise you. They're not go
  
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• Crash on US-441 SB at Miami Gardens Dr. Speeds at 12mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/kU1uRP9vQG

  28-10-2015 22:15 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on US-441 SB at Miami Gardens Dr. Speeds at 12mph #traffic #miami @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/kU1uRP9vQG
  
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• Crash on I-595 EB at Turnpike. Speeds at 31mph #traffic #broward @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/DFmSkkbtHr

  28-10-2015 21:58 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-595 EB at Turnpike. Speeds at 31mph #traffic #broward @JeniseFernandez https://t.co/DFmSkkbtHr
  
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• Military blimp floating loose over Penn. has been secured bit.ly/1Gxx5fv https://t.co/oLmTVflUBp

  28-10-2015 21:57 via twitter.com
  
  Military blimp floating loose over Penn. has been secured bit.ly/1Gxx5fv https://t.co/oLmTVflUBp
  
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• Tires stolen at 3 Tri-Rail station parking lots

  28-10-2015 21:55
  
  Police are investigating after tires were reported stolen yet again from Tri-Rail stations in Broward County.The Dania Beach Tri-Rail park-and-ride lot is one of three lots where commuters found their cars on bricks and their tires and rims gone.Police believe that the culprits operate as fast as a NASCAR pit crew."I was shocked. I said, 'Here we go again,' because I saw it on the news," Donette Outar said. "It pains my heart. Hardworking people trying to make a living. This is what happened."Tw
  
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• Canes' Michael Wyche arrested on domestic violence charge

  28-10-2015 21:49
  
  University of Miami defensive tackle Michael Wyche was arrested Wednesday on a domestic violence charge.Wyche, who turned 23 Wednesday, is being held on $1,500 bond, with court records showing his arraignment is currently scheduled for Nov. 18. Wyche was also ordered to stay away from the alleged victim.According to his Hurricane Sports profile, he made his career debut at Louisville and did not record any stats. He recorded his first two tackles against FAMU last year.Wyche did not play in any
  
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• Photo Gallery: Dedication of "The Fate Bridge" | Oct. 25, 2015

  28-10-2015 21:42
  
  A pedestrian bridge was dedicated as “The Fate Bridge” in the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus with a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The bridge was named in honor of Alexander Grass, the founder of the Rite Aid Corporation, the late grandfather of UM senior Hannah Weese. The bridge’s name honors Grass’ favorite poem “Invictus” which ends with the famous line: “I am the master of my life. I am the captain of my soul.” … Click
  
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• White House, Florida say Obamacare health insurance rates to rise next year

  28-10-2015 21:40
  
  Standard mid-level Obamacare plan rates to rise by 1.2 percent in FloridaState insurance regulators estimate all plan rates to rise by 9.5 percentOpen enrollment for Affordable Care Act exchange begins Nov. 1 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Prince Harry gives royal push for Invictus Games for troops

  28-10-2015 21:40
  Britain's Prince Harry threw down a friendly challenge to U.S. athletes Wednesday as he promoted next year's Invictus Games for wounded service members: "You better bring it, USA," he told troops and veterans at...
  
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• Army blimp breaks loose, drifts over Pennsylvania

  28-10-2015 21:40
  An unmanned Army surveillance blimp broke loose from its moorings in Maryland and floated over Pennsylvania for hours Wednesday with two U.S. fighter jets on its tail, triggering blackouts across the countryside as it...
  
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• State investigating cryotherapy use after woman found dead

  28-10-2015 21:39
  
  State officials say they're investigating the use of cryotherapy in Nevada after a Las Vegas spa employee was found dead in a chamber marketed for health use.
  
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• Fresh starts as GOP taps new speaker, votes on budget deal

  28-10-2015 21:39
  
  House Republicans embraced a new leader Wednesday and prepared to get behind a crisis-averting budget-and-debt deal in a day of dramatic fresh starts at the Capitol after years of division and disarray.
  
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• Dennis Hastert pleads guilty, acknowledges hush-money scheme

  28-10-2015 21:39
  
  Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty Wednesday to evading banking laws in a hush-money scheme, averting a potentially lurid trial by agreeing to a deal with prosecutors that recommends the former House speaker serve no more than...
  
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• US official: Europe could become more involved in Syria

  28-10-2015 21:37
  The president's special envoy for the global coalition to counter Islamic State militants said Wednesday that as the U.S. continues to build up its military options in Syrian, European nations might consider combat...
  
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• Boston City Council votes to give itself a $12,000 raise

  28-10-2015 21:37
  The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to give its members a $12,000 raise just days before they go up for re-election - though most are running unopposed.
  
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• UM player arrested on domestic battery charge, suspended indefinitely

  28-10-2015 21:36
  
  A University of Miami football player was arrested for domestic battery, Wednesday morning.
  
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• The Latest: Hastert admits to hush money in written deal

  28-10-2015 21:31
  
  The latest on the federal hush-money case against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert (all times local):
  
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• The Latest: Adrift military blimp down in Pennsylvania

  28-10-2015 21:30
  
  The latest on an unmanned Army surveillance blimp that broke loose from its ground tether at a military base in Maryland on Wednesday and drifted over central Pennsylvania.
  
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• Family members questioned in death of Coral Springs woman

  28-10-2015 21:29
  
  A woman who was shot and killed inside her Coral Springs home Tuesday morning has been identified by police as 60-year-old Marilyn Clark Bevins.The shooting was reported about 4 a.m. at a home in the 4700 block of Northwest 87th Lane.Police said Bevins was found with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Broward Health North, where she was pronounced dead.Police said they are not searching for a shooter, but are questioning family members who were home at the time of the shooting.No suspects
  
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• USCG Offloads $44M of Cocaine in Puerto Rico

  28-10-2015 21:22 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Coast Guard offloaded approximately 1,340 kilograms of cocaine Monday at its base in San Juan, Puerto Rico.Photo Credit: USCG
  
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• Florida newspaper says Rubio should resign from Senate

  28-10-2015 20:37
  
  In a blunt editorial, a top south Florida newspaper called on Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio to resign from the Senate, saying he was not doing his job in Washington.
   
  
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• $2.85 million of counterfeit Tiffany & Co. bracelets seized at MIA

  28-10-2015 20:30
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized about 1,200 counterfeit Tiffany & Co. bracelets at Miami International Airport this week, authorities announced Wednesday.The bracelets, if genuine, would be worth about $2.85 million.Authorities said CBP officers suspected that the jewelry, which had been shipped from China, was not authentic because the bracelets did not appear to be of the quality consistent with the jewelry normally manufactured by the company.Import specialists examined
  
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• Border Patrol responds to Cuban migrants in Key West

  28-10-2015 20:02
  
  Border Patrol has responded to a group of Cuban migrants who arrived early Wednesday morning in Key West.
  
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• Woman walks outside to find a @FordMustang sitting on top of her house! bit.ly/1S9I5ke?utm_me… https://t.co/bSPnsGhWgU

  28-10-2015 19:39 via twitter.com
  
  Woman walks outside to find a @FordMustang sitting on top of her house! bit.ly/1S9I5ke?utm_me… https://t.co/bSPnsGhWgU
  
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• Jimmy Fallon thrill ride being designed to get laughs and screams

  28-10-2015 19:20
  
  By Frank PallottaNEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Harry Potter, Jurassic Park... Jimmy Fallon?"The Tonight Show" host will be getting his very own theme park ride at Universal Studios Orlando, Fallon announced on Tuesday night.The ride, which is called "Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon," will take guests to Fallon's Studio 6B as they "race against Jimmy" through New York City, NBC said on Wednesday."Guests will twist, turn and laugh as they speed thr...
  
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• FBI searches for men allegedly involved in identity theft, cocaine distribution

  28-10-2015 19:20
  The FBI served a search warrant Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade County.The warrant was served at the home of Odenia Samson, 33, near Northwest 135th Street and Northwest Third Avenue just after 6 a.m. with a SWAT team going inside.Later in the day, the FBI said they were searching for Samson, as well as three other men for their alleged involvement in the distribution of cocaine, access device fraud and identity theft.The homeowner, Roderick Samson, told Local 10 News reporter Ben Kenn
  
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• Coral Springs townhome residents question city inspection due to damaged roofs

  28-10-2015 19:12
  
  When the new roofs began to fail at a Coral Springs community, residents began wondering whom to hold accountable and how to keep this from happening to others.  Residents called Local 10 News investigative reporter Christina Vazquez to help them get answers that they weren't getting from the city of Coral Springs. "Any kind of wind we have, there's just thousands of projectiles scattered across the neighborhood," Dennis Chavis, of the Eagles Nest Townhomes, said.Chavis took Local
  
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• Thieves target victims withdrawing money at Cooper City bank

  28-10-2015 19:09
  
  The Broward Sheriff's Office is searching for two thieves who staked out a Bank of America in Cooper City to find people who were withdrawing large amounts of money.The incident was reported Oct. 13 at a Bank of America branch at the Countryside Shops.According to detectives, one of the thieves pretended to fill out slips and then waited in line behind two cu who were withdrawing large sums of money.Surveillance video shows the man watching the teller count out several thousand dollars, and then
  
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• Animal Instincts with Jungle Island

  28-10-2015 18:57
  
  I'm obsessed with three things in life: shoes, vodka and flamingos (not necessarily in that order. ) So imagine my delight when I got wind of Jungle Island's new brainchild: yummy hamburgers and my favorite fabulous pink, feathery friends. The food and flamingo shenanigans are all about highlighting the parks new cafe, Island Burger. The gist: eat food and watch flamingos. 
  
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