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• Photo gallery: Spookytoons Halloween Celebration | Sat., Oct. 31, 2015

  31-10-2015 23:59
  
  South Florida Youth Symphony performs "Spookytoons: A Halloween Celebration" for youngsters on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at the Historic Lyric Theatre in Miami's Overtown. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Funeral held for man shot by Palm Beach Gardens cop

  31-10-2015 23:57
  
  More than 1,000 family members and friends gathered Saturday to bid a final farewell to Corey Jones, the church drummer who, investigators said, was shot and killed by a plainclothes Palm Beach Gardens police officer on Interstate 95.
  
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• Investigators tried to find missing girl for a month

  31-10-2015 23:03
  Records released by the Florida Department of Children and Families show investigators and welfare officials scrambled to learn the whereabouts of 11-year-old Janiya Thomas after her half-siblings were removed from the home of mother Keishanna Thomas in late September.Janiya's body was found earlier this month in a freezer that Thomas, mother to four other children, had delivered to a relative's house. Thomas is jailed on charges of child abuse, aggravated child abuse and abuse of a human body.
  
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• Ros-Lehtinen adjusts stance on Cuban Adjustment Act

  31-10-2015 23:02
  The longest-serving Cuban-American in Congress may be easing her support for the Cuban Adjustment Act.Miami Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has long defended the act, which generally shields Cubans from deportation if they reach U.S. shores and fast-tracks the process for permanent residency. But in a segment taped for "Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede" on Sunday, Ros-Lehtinen said a Sun Sentinel investigation alerted her to welfare abuses by recent Cuban migrants collecting U.S. assistance a
  
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• A man was struck and killed by a police car while he was walking in the middle of I-75. bit.ly/1OfytWJ?utm_me… https://t.co/uhLltFDgre

  31-10-2015 23:01 via twitter.com
  
  A man was struck and killed by a police car while he was walking in the middle of I-75. bit.ly/1OfytWJ?utm_me… https://t.co/uhLltFDgre
  
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• Orlando sued over excessive force by officer

  31-10-2015 22:59
  A 19-year-old man has filed an excessive force lawsuit against the city of Orlando, claiming a police officer hit him and kneed him in the stomach during an arrest.Ryan Diaz filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Orlando.The lawsuit claims Officer Michael Napolitano violated Diaz's First Amendment rights by trying to grab a cellphone that was used to video the encounter.The lawsuit says Diaz was with two friends in downtown Orlando last July when Napolitano stopped them based on a compla
  
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• Father stabbed in front of child in Calif. road rage attack

  31-10-2015 22:57
  
  A man was stabbed several times outside his car as his 5-year-old child sat in the backseat in an apparent incident of road rage in Northern California and the man arrested is asserting self-defense, police said.
  
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• 4 heading to prison for $13.8M private health fraud

  31-10-2015 22:55
  
  Four people are heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to a $13.8 million fraud scheme that targeted private health insurance providers in South Florida.Two separate Miami federal judges imposed sentences ranging from just over 10 years to almost four years on the four defendants, who operated 30 companies prosecutors say were used in the fraud.The scam involved using staffing companies to obtain information about local doctors to submit fraudulent claims to the insurance plans.The priv
  
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• Bush-Rubio rivalry intensifies as Iowa caucuses draw closer

  31-10-2015 22:52
  
  Neither Jeb Bush nor Marco Rubio emphasized the need to do well in Iowa in the early months of the 2016 presidential campaign. But that's changed as their rivalry intensifies and pressure mounts to emerge from the Feb. 1 caucuses as the favorite among mainstream conservatives.
  
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• Officials search for cause of plane crash over Egypt's Sinai

  31-10-2015 22:45
  
  A Russian passenger airliner crashed Saturday in a remote mountainous part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula 23 minutes after taking off from a popular Red Sea resort, killing all 224 people on board, including 25 children.
  
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• Elementary School Dean Allegedly Flashed A Grandmother

  31-10-2015 22:36 via nbcmiami.com
  
  An Ocala elementary school dean is banned from county school properties after being accused of exposing himself.
  
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• Ticket bought in Boca Raton claims $650,000 Lucky Money jackpot

  31-10-2015 22:33
  
  One ticket matched all four "Lucky Money" numbers plus the Lucky Ball to claim the $650,000 jackpot.Lottery officials said Saturday the winning ticket was bought in Boca Raton.Related: Boca Raton Fantasy 5 player wins $228K jackpotFour tickets picked 4-of-4 numbers to win $1,474.50; 48 won $269 for picking 3-of-4 numbers plus the Lucky Ball; 637 tickets won $59.50 each for matching 3-of-4 numbers; 1,251 tickets won $21 for picking 2-of-4 numbers plus the Lucky Ball; 12,373 tickets won $2.50 for
  
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• Boca Raton Fantasy 5 player wins $228K jackpot

  31-10-2015 22:29
  
  One "Fantasy 5" player selected all five winning numbers to take home a jackpot of $228,027.63.The Florida Lottery said Saturday that the winning ticket was purchased in Boca Raton.A total of 328 tickets matching four numbers won $112 each.Another 9,871 tickets matching three numbers won $10 each and 99,076 tickets won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.The numbers drawn Friday night were 03-04-19-26-29.
  
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• Decadent Fantasy Fest comes to a close in Key West

  31-10-2015 22:26
  
  The decadent 10-day Fantasy Fest concludes this weekend in Key West, capped by a Halloween parade expected to attract more than 60,000 spectators.Thousands of costumed revelers promenaded through the island's historic district during Friday's Masquerade March that began at a cemetery. Standouts included a group of white-faced "walking dead" in sombreros.Others wore costumes inspired by the Fantasy Fest theme, "All Hallows Intergalactic Freak Show," including a troupe of extraterrestrial creature
  
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• Miami police name suspect who jumped from roof, stole cop car

  31-10-2015 22:02
  
  Catalina Solis-Trejos charged with counts of attempted murder, resisting arrestSuspect allegedly stole police cruiser, crashed it into another cop car … Click to Continue »
  
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• 4 dead, including suspected gunman, in Colorado Springs

  31-10-2015 21:59
  Four people are dead, including a suspected gunman, following a shooting spree in downtown Colorado Springs.
  
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• The Latest on Texas storms: Soggy Halloween in flooded Texas

  31-10-2015 21:58
  
  The latest on the strong storms buffeting Texas for a second day, causing flooding and possible tornadoes (all times local):
  
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• Storms, tornadoes lash Texas; death toll rises to 5

  31-10-2015 21:58
  
  Another band of strong storms and heavy rain spawned three tornadoes and dangerous flooding in east Texas on Saturday, with the death toll rising to five after Houston police found two bodies.
  
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• Honda recall affects 2016 CR-Vs over potential air bag issue

  31-10-2015 21:58
  Honda is recalling some 2016 CR-V SUVs to replace Takata air bags that could rupture in a crash and send metal fragments flying.
  
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• Survivors: Singer at nightclub did not realize fire danger

  31-10-2015 21:49
  
  Survivors of a deadly nightclub fire and stampede in Romania say the lead singer of the heavy metal band on stage first made a joke about the fire before it engulfed the basement club in downtown Bucharest.
  
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• Short-handed Seminoles top Syracuse... bit.ly/1Q21LHJ?utm_me… https://t.co/U7gumSOqXA

  31-10-2015 21:42 via twitter.com
  
  Short-handed Seminoles top Syracuse... bit.ly/1Q21LHJ?utm_me… https://t.co/U7gumSOqXA
  
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• Man walking in middle of I-75 struck, killed by police vehicle

  31-10-2015 21:34
  
  A man was struck and killed by a police car while he was walking in the middle of Interstate 75 in western Broward County early Saturday morning.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man was walking in the middle of the westbound lanes of the interstate. He had been with a group of four people who were headed to Florida's West Coast after going to a Fort Lauderdale nightclub.After an altercation in the vehicle, the victim was let out of the vehicle and abandoned.A Seminole Police Department
  
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• The #Dolphins signed OL Ulrich John from the Colts practice squad and placed DE Cameron Wake on Injured Reserve

  31-10-2015 21:32 via twitter.com
  The #Dolphins signed OL Ulrich John from the Colts practice squad and placed DE Cameron Wake on Injured Reserve
  
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• Deep thinker: UM oceanographer also a free diving record holder

  31-10-2015 21:25
  
  University of Miami oceanographer Claire Paris is a champion free diverParis combines her love of science and nature in the challenging sportShe’s honed diving skills first learned while doing ocean research … Click to Continue »
  
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• Deep thinker: UM oceanographer also a champion free diver

  31-10-2015 21:25
  
  University of Miami oceanographer Claire Paris is a champion free diverParis combines her love of science and nature in the challenging sportShe’s honed diving skills first learned while doing ocean research … Click to Continue »
  
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• Egypt says Russian aircraft crashes in Sinai, no survivors

  31-10-2015 21:24
  
  A Russian aircraft carrying 224 people, including 17 children, crashed Saturday in a remote mountainous region in the Sinai Peninsula about 20 minutes after taking off from a Red Sea resort popular with Russian tourists, the Egyptian government said. There were no survivors.
  
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• Police: Woman stripped, poured ketchup on herself at diner

  31-10-2015 21:01
  
  Police have arrested a woman who they say lay naked on a table at a South Beach diner and poured ketchup on herself.
  
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• Low turnout predicted in Miami elections

  31-10-2015 20:08
  
  There are 71,000 registered voters in Miami’s Districts 1 and 2Most likely, less than 20 percent will participate in Tuesday’s electionTurnout affects how campaigns act and spend money, and vice versa … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fantasy Fest 2015 in Pictures

  31-10-2015 19:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Fantasy Fest concludes this weekend in Key West with Halloween parade expected to attract more than 60,000 spectators.
  
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• Police: Uber Driver Traded Oral Sex for a Ride

  31-10-2015 19:20 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A St. Petersburg man was charged with giving a ride in exchange for oral sexPhoto Credit: Uber
  
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• Storms, tornadoes lash Texas; death toll rises to 3

  31-10-2015 18:59
  
  Another round of storms and strong winds moved east across Texas on Saturday, with three radar-confirmed tornadoes damaging homes and causing injuries in the Houston area.
  
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• Warship honoring Marine christened at Maine shipyard

  31-10-2015 18:51
  
  First in English, then in Spanish, the mother of a fallen Marine who shielded his comrades from an insurgent's grenade christened a new Navy destroyer in his honor.
  
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• The Latest on Texas storms: Body found; death toll at 3

  31-10-2015 18:51
  
  The latest on the strong storms buffeting Texas for a second day, causing flooding and possible tornadoes (all times local):
  
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• Affidavit: Son charged in parents' killing was to be cut off

  31-10-2015 18:51
  
  Police says a 27-year-old man killed his parents then dumped their bodies because they planned to cut him out of their will.
  
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• Florida State leads Syracuse 28-14 at the half --- Noles are playing without Dalvin Cook

  31-10-2015 18:49 via twitter.com
  Florida State leads Syracuse 28-14 at the half --- Noles are playing without Dalvin Cook
  
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• JUST A REMINDER - It is "Fall Back" so set clocks back one hour tonight before falling asleep! #FallBack https://t.co/RsqXoQItzY

  31-10-2015 18:01 via twitter.com
  
  JUST A REMINDER - It is "Fall Back" so set clocks back one hour tonight before falling asleep! #FallBack https://t.co/RsqXoQItzY
  
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• FHP: Man stuck and killed by Seminole PD vehicle as he was walking in the middle of I-75 early Saturday morning.

  31-10-2015 17:31 via twitter.com
  FHP: Man stuck and killed by Seminole PD vehicle as he was walking in the middle of I-75 early Saturday morning.
  
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• New homes on the market just under $1 million bit.ly/1HiJmyY?utm_me… https://t.co/BVBqE3GGGr

  31-10-2015 17:05 via twitter.com
  
  New homes on the market just under $1 million bit.ly/1HiJmyY?utm_me… https://t.co/BVBqE3GGGr
  
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• FBI arrests third man for alleged role in cocaine distribution, identity theft

  31-10-2015 16:57
  
  Agents arrested Odenia Samson in ArizonaTwo other men arrested earlier this weekOne suspect is still at large … Click to Continue »
  
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• Local 10 has last minute Halloween costume ideas bit.ly/1WnbhKk?utm_me… https://t.co/aMi4ZIg4Ls

  31-10-2015 16:15 via twitter.com
  
  Local 10 has last minute Halloween costume ideas bit.ly/1WnbhKk?utm_me… https://t.co/aMi4ZIg4Ls
  
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• The Latest on Texas storms: 2 hurt in possible tornado

  31-10-2015 16:10
  
  The latest on the strong storms buffeting Texas for a second day, causing flooding and possible tornadoes (all times local):
  
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• Storms, possible tornadoes lash Texas; 2 still missing

  31-10-2015 16:10
  
  Another round of storms and strong winds moved east across Texas on Saturday, with a possible tornado causing damage and injuries near Houston.
  
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• Justices review DA's choice of all-white murder trial jury

  31-10-2015 16:10
  
  Prosecutor Stephen Lanier's meaning was unmistakable when he urged jurors in north Georgia to sentence the defendant to death in part to deter other people "out there in the projects."
  
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• Ex-Michigan lawmakers seek 2nd chance after affair scandal

  31-10-2015 16:10
  
  Two Michigan lawmakers who were booted from office over an extramarital affair and convoluted cover-up scheme are seeking redemption - and their old seats - at the polls.
  
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• Episcopal Church installs its first African-American leader

  31-10-2015 16:10
  
  The Episcopal Church, whose history is entwined with the founding of the United States, is installing its first black national leader this weekend.
  
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• #HAPPYHALLOWEEN! Join Books & Books in Coral Gables for the "Halloween Read to Learn Reading Circle" today! bit.ly/1PWyqPJ?utm_me…

  31-10-2015 16:00 via twitter.com
  #HAPPYHALLOWEEN! Join Books & Books in Coral Gables for the "Halloween Read to Learn Reading Circle" today! bit.ly/1PWyqPJ?utm_me…
  
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• Cause of Dynamic Airways plane fire could take a year to determine bit.ly/1SetbJy?utm_me… https://t.co/sDYJnd3HQ6

  31-10-2015 15:05 via twitter.com
  
  Cause of Dynamic Airways plane fire could take a year to determine bit.ly/1SetbJy?utm_me… https://t.co/sDYJnd3HQ6
  
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• Corey Jones to be laid to rest today at noon bit.ly/1NfJ2Yd?utm_me… https://t.co/vk3DOwnqVm

  31-10-2015 14:39 via twitter.com
  
  Corey Jones to be laid to rest today at noon bit.ly/1NfJ2Yd?utm_me… https://t.co/vk3DOwnqVm
  
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• TRACKING SHOWERS - Showers from Miami Beach to Doral. Moderate to heavy rain expected as they move westward. #FLwx https://t.co/cstGMbx8f9

  31-10-2015 14:38 via twitter.com
  
  TRACKING SHOWERS - Showers from Miami Beach to Doral. Moderate to heavy rain expected as they move westward. #FLwx https://t.co/cstGMbx8f9
  
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• Police-involved car accident leaves 1 dead

  31-10-2015 14:10
  
  Officials have responded to a fatal police-involved car accident that has left one person dead.
  
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