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• Mayor Carlos Gimenez hosts his fourth annual holiday toy drive

  11-12-2015 23:50
  
  Mayor hosts toy drive at Biltmore Hotel in Coral GablesHoliday Toy drive collects more than 2,000 toysEffort benefits children of Irie Foundation and University of Miami Child Protection Teams … Click to Continue »
  
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• Photo Gallery: FPL employees help feed the hungry | Dec. 10, 2015

  11-12-2015 23:47
  
  More than 300 Florida Power & Light Company employees packed around 50,000 meals in three hours to help feed the hungry at FPL Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant in Homestead on Dec. 10, 2015. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Photo Gallery: Miami Gardens fifth annual Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony | Dec. 8, 2015

  11-12-2015 23:40
  
  The City of Miami Gardens' fifth annual Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony took place at the Betty T. Ferguson Center on Tuesday Dec. 8, 2015. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami mayor: $500K porta potty program a success

  11-12-2015 23:39
  
  ‘Pit Stop’ program sparked fight with Homeless TrustFour toilets used 2,000 times since OctoberProgram costs $500,000, extended for another six months … Click to Continue »
  
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• Photo Gallery: Operation Homefront in Doral | Dec. 9, 2015

  11-12-2015 23:36
  
  On Wednesday Dec. 9, Amazon partnered with Operation Homefront to surprise children of South Florida military service personnel with gifts from their holiday wish list inside the Fire Tower in Doral. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Delta, American and United ban hoverboards as a fire danger

  11-12-2015 23:30
  
  The three largest U.S. airlines are banning hoverboards because of the potential fire danger from the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices.
  
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• Man Wanted for Alleged Attacks on Women in Coral Gables

  11-12-2015 23:20 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Coral Gables Police are looking for a man who they said tried to rob two women at gunpoint.Photo Credit: Coral Gables Police
  
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• Police Searching for Suspect in Execution-Style Murder

  11-12-2015 23:18 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police are trying to find the man they believe could be connected to the cold-blooded killing of a Miami man.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Judge Rejects Plea in Fatal MacArthur Causeway Crash

  11-12-2015 23:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Andres Toro, accused of rear-ending his Lamborghini into an SUV on the MacArthur Causeway, was getting ready to settle the criminal case by taking a plea Friday.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Boil water order for Hialeah to continue over weekend

  11-12-2015 23:07
  
  A large section of Hialeah will remain under a boil water order until at least Monday, according to officials.
  
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• Toddler fatally struck by aunt in Southwest Miami-Dade

  11-12-2015 22:50
  
  According to Miami-Dade Police, a 2-year-old girl died at Nicklaus Children's Hospital after she was struck by car in a residential area of Southwest Miami-Dade, Friday afternoon.
  
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• Coral Gables plans to support historic homeowners association in county lawsuit

  11-12-2015 22:37
  
  Community center’s developer and Miami-Dade County involved in lawsuitAssociation has anticipated Bahamian Village project for yearsCommission approved new police technology … Click to Continue »
  
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• Defense rests after testimony Porter exceeded his duty

  11-12-2015 22:28
  
  The defense rested Friday in the manslaughter trial of Baltimore police officer William Porter after a department captain testified Porter went beyond his duty to assist the driver of the police van in which Freddie...
  
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• Miami Heat donates $20,000 of food to burglarized veteran center

  11-12-2015 22:24
  
  A South Florida charity got a much needed hand from the Miami Heat basketball team, after thieves stole just about everything.
  
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• Wish granted: 6-year-old on his way to becoming a professional skateboarder

  11-12-2015 22:11
  
  Make-A-Wish helped “Angel” achieve his wish at Macy’s in the Aventura Mall Artist Marcus Borges painted him a customized skateboard Professional skate instructor Paul Hurtado is teaching him tricks … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man bitten by #shark in Bahamas, transported to Miami hospital by @uscgsoutheast bit.ly/1RJ1J8s?utm_me… https://t.co/nbkPCYjoel

  11-12-2015 21:53 via twitter.com
  
  Man bitten by #shark in Bahamas, transported to Miami hospital by @uscgsoutheast bit.ly/1RJ1J8s?utm_me… https://t.co/nbkPCYjoel
  
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• Wow! Over 5,000 toys collected so far on the Local 10 #BigBusToyExpress DONATE HERE bit.ly/21Sj43f?utm_me… https://t.co/LppZrDdXLK

  11-12-2015 21:18 via twitter.com
  
  Wow! Over 5,000 toys collected so far on the Local 10 #BigBusToyExpress DONATE HERE bit.ly/21Sj43f?utm_me… https://t.co/LppZrDdXLK
  
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• A funnel cloud was spotted over Florida City about 30 minutes ago bit.ly/1Y2SeWD?utm_me… https://t.co/bH37mjjG32

  11-12-2015 20:58 via twitter.com
  
  A funnel cloud was spotted over Florida City about 30 minutes ago bit.ly/1Y2SeWD?utm_me… https://t.co/bH37mjjG32
  
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• Demolition begins on Bal Harbour’s Church by the Sea

  11-12-2015 20:53
  
  The 70-year-old church is the oldest building in the townThe church had agreed to sell its property to Bal Harbour Shops, which wants to expand … Click to Continue »
  
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• Child, 2, Run Over by Aunt Dies: Miami-Dade Police

  11-12-2015 20:12 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A 2-year-old child has died after the child was somehow run over by a car driven by the toddler's aunt, Miami-Dade Police said.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• New police commander settled in, battles roaring traffic

  11-12-2015 19:49
  
  Major Gadyaces Serralta was appointed Palmetto Bay police commander in SeptemberTraffic enforcement has been the unit’s top goalSerralta shares his passions when he’s off the job … Click to Continue »
  
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• Gables commission approves Paseo de la Riviera project

  11-12-2015 19:46
  
  Commissioners agreed to reduce the project’s heightDeveloper will conduct studies on parking, addressing trafficNeighbors fear increased traffic, potential for more large development … Click to Continue »
  
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• Coral Gables commission approves Paseo de la Riviera project

  11-12-2015 19:46
  
  Commissioners agreed to reduce the project’s heightCity will conduct studies on parking, addressing trafficNeighbors fear increased traffic, potential for more large development … Click to Continue »
  
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• Armed man arrested at Arkansas State University; no shots

  11-12-2015 19:43
  
  The gunman who prompted a campus lockdown at Arkansas State University said he initially wanted to shoot other people but changed his mind and was planning on killing himself before he was arrested, police said Friday.
  
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• Defense rests in officer's trial for Freddie Gray death

  11-12-2015 19:42
  
  The defense rested Friday in the manslaughter trial of a Baltimore police officer who testified he told his colleagues that Freddie Gray wanted to go to the hospital, but he saw no reason to call an ambulance for the...
  
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• Coast Guard Responds to Reported Shark Attack in Bahamas

  11-12-2015 19:39 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a Bahamian man being attacked by a shark Friday morning.
  
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• Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade to cause road closures

  11-12-2015 19:09
  
  With the Winterfest Boat Parade getting ready to set sail, officials are reminding the public to be mindful of traffic pattern changes.
  
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• Police arrest hit and run suspect who injured man

  11-12-2015 19:06
  
  Police have arrested a man for a hit and run that left one person seriously injured.
  
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• #MORE on US-Cuba re-establishing direct mail service between the two countries bit.ly/1SSrxgK?utm_me… https://t.co/o0eYvRJM7S

  11-12-2015 18:55 via twitter.com
  
  #MORE on US-Cuba re-establishing direct mail service between the two countries bit.ly/1SSrxgK?utm_me… https://t.co/o0eYvRJM7S
  
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• Cuba and the US agree to re-establish direct mail service

  11-12-2015 18:49
  
  Cuban and the United States say they have struck a deal to re-establish direct mail service, which was cut in 1963 at the height of Cold War tensions.
  
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• #BREAKING Cuba and the US say they have struck a deal to re-establish direct mail service https://t.co/Uy8xdRDiMs

  11-12-2015 18:38 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Cuba and the US say they have struck a deal to re-establish direct mail service https://t.co/Uy8xdRDiMs
  
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• SFLO is not the only place dealing with the heat! Check it out. https://t.co/JqwVopcgDK

  11-12-2015 18:35 via twitter.com
  
  SFLO is not the only place dealing with the heat! Check it out. https://t.co/JqwVopcgDK
  
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• Enjoy your Friday and all the sunshine.The great weather continues Saturday. Watch local10 for more https://t.co/T2ARJvhdY0

  11-12-2015 18:34 via twitter.com
  
  Enjoy your Friday and all the sunshine.The great weather continues Saturday. Watch local10 for more https://t.co/T2ARJvhdY0
  
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• Miami teenager brings BB gun to school, assaults police

  11-12-2015 18:28
  
  A student has been arrested after, police said, he brought a pellet gun to school and then allegedly assaulted an officer.
  
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• Florida deputy charged in shooting of man who had air rifle

  11-12-2015 18:27
  
  A South Florida sheriff's deputy was charged Friday with manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of a man who was carrying only an air rifle and might have been unable to hear police commands to drop it because he was listening to music through earbuds.
  
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• Miami Senior High Student Brought Pellet Gun to School: Cops

  11-12-2015 18:17 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A South Miami Senior High School student was arrested after he brought a pellet gun to school and implied it was a real gun, officials said.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Miami Senior High School student arrested for allegedly bringing pellet gun on campus bit.ly/1IJXSWJ?utm_me… https://t.co/RmnlAVF6vh

  11-12-2015 18:07 via twitter.com
  
  Miami Senior High School student arrested for allegedly bringing pellet gun on campus bit.ly/1IJXSWJ?utm_me… https://t.co/RmnlAVF6vh
  
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• South Miami Student Brought Pellet Gun to School: Cops

  11-12-2015 18:00 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A South Miami Senior High School student was arrested after he brought a pellet gun to school and implied it was a real gun, officials said.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• S. Fla. restaurant adds nearly $10 gratuity for customers who picked up their food! bit.ly/1lB2uo6?utm_me… https://t.co/Cz8ZhQxE37

  11-12-2015 17:43 via twitter.com
  
  S. Fla. restaurant adds nearly $10 gratuity for customers who picked up their food! bit.ly/1lB2uo6?utm_me… https://t.co/Cz8ZhQxE37
  
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• Judge Denies Motion for New Trial in 'Facebook Killer' Case

  11-12-2015 17:42 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The man convicted of killing his wife and posting a photo of the bloody corpse on Facebook was denied a new trial Friday.
  
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• 10 best Miami restaurant dishes of 2015

  11-12-2015 17:36
  
  Our food editor recounts the year’s top bitesPlus: a bonus plate from a talented pair of teen cooks … Click to Continue »
  
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• Get to the beach!!! Happy Friday!!!!!!!! Watch local10 for more https://t.co/2LOSN6NOlF

  11-12-2015 17:35 via twitter.com
  
  Get to the beach!!! Happy Friday!!!!!!!! Watch local10 for more https://t.co/2LOSN6NOlF
  
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• Funland at Palmetto General Hospital

  11-12-2015 16:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  An event to help children's wishes come true.Photo Credit: brfitzgerald/Instagram
  
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• #BREAKING Broward Sheriff's Office deputy indicted in fatal shooting of Jermaine McBean bit.ly/1M7kTNX?utm_me… https://t.co/0KxMORqfJS

  11-12-2015 16:33 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Broward Sheriff's Office deputy indicted in fatal shooting of Jermaine McBean bit.ly/1M7kTNX?utm_me… https://t.co/0KxMORqfJS
  
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• BSO Deputy Indicted in 2013 Shooting of Man With Air Rifle

  11-12-2015 16:24 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Broward County Grand Jury has indicted a deputy in the 2013 shooting of a man who was carrying an air rifle.Broward Sheriff's Deputy Peter Peraza was indicted on a charge of manslaughter with a firearm...
  
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• Friday night closures 826 and 836 have been postponed

  11-12-2015 16:22
  
  The northbound lanes of SR 826 and exit ramps will not be closed on Friday night, as originally scheduled, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The closures had involved … Click to Continue »
  
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• Driver Arrested in Hit-And-Run That Injured Man: MDPD

  11-12-2015 16:05 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A man who was wanted for questioning in a hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured in northwest Miami-Dade has been arrested, police said Friday.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• Facebook album: 2015 LGBT Visitor Center Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive in Miami Beach

  11-12-2015 15:47
  
  Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive benefits Miami Beach Police Department's Children's Holiday Relief FunHundreds of local activists and business people attended party at the LGBT Visitor Center in South Beach … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hialeah Daycare Evacuated by Gas Leak

  11-12-2015 15:35 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Hialeah daycare was evacuated Friday morning after firefighters responded to a nearby gas leak, officials said.
  
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• Heavy delays on Tpke Ext SB at Coral Reef Dr/SW 152nd St from earlier crash #TRAFFIC #MIAMI

  11-12-2015 14:55 via twitter.com
  Heavy delays on Tpke Ext SB at Coral Reef Dr/SW 152nd St from earlier crash #TRAFFIC #MIAMI
  
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