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• Businessman donates to student field trip after theft

  15-03-2016 23:51
  
  A South Florida businessman gave students a lesson in generosity after a thief stole thousands of dollars meant for their field trip.
  
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• BSO Bailiff Charged With Attempted Murder

  15-03-2016 23:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Broward County Sheriff's Office court bailiff is facing charges in Miami-Dade after authorities say he repeatedly stabbed and tried to rape a prostitute.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• South Florida Vets Take Part in 'Dream Flights'

  15-03-2016 23:33 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A group of South Florida veterans take part in 'Dream Flights' on military airplanes.
  
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• Hazmat Crew Dispatched to Marco Rubio's DC Office

  15-03-2016 23:31 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A hazardous materials crew was investigating Tuesday evening at the presidential campaign headquarters of Sen. Marco Rubio, officials say.
  
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• Man Takes Plea Deal, Avoids Jail in Illegal Slaughterhouse Case

  15-03-2016 23:26 via nbcmiami.com
  
  One of the men accused of running an illegal slaughterhouse in Miami-Dade where thousands of animals were found in poor condition avoided prison time after agreeing to a plea deal Tuesday.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• Fort Lauderdale cop on trial for slapping homeless man

  15-03-2016 23:24
  
  A Fort Lauderdale police officer appeared before a judge, Tuesday, for smacking a homeless man.
  
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• Former Prisoner Alan Gross Discusses Changes in Cuba

  15-03-2016 22:52 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A man who spent five years in a Cuban prison spoke out Tuesday on recent changes and President Obama easing restrictions on the island nation.
  
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• Fox News: Rubio DC headquarters evacuated after 'white substance' found

  15-03-2016 22:28
  
  Crews are on the scene of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's Washington, D.C. headquarters after a "white substance" was allegedly found inside, Fox News has reported.
  
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• Miami woman finds her therapy in painting

  15-03-2016 22:07
  
  Courtney Einhorn took a three-month break from her job as a speech therapist and began paintingShe describes her painting style — inspired by Romero Britto — as colorful, bold and abstractEinhorn, who grew up in South Miami, believes art is the therapy to her inner child … Click to Continue »
  
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• Video Shows Fatal Crash at Hollywood Publix

  15-03-2016 21:17 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police released surveillance video Tuesday showing the fatal car crash at a Publix in Hollywood.Photo Credit: Hollywood Police
  
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• Florida votes in presidential primary

  15-03-2016 21:11
  
  It's primary day in five key states, and the polls are beginning to fill up as the fight for Florida gets underway. 
  
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• In historic visit, Miami Beach mayor to travel to Cuba next week

  15-03-2016 21:07
  
  Philip Levine thinks he’s the first local mayor to visit the islandHe’s going with Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola and a group of Tufts University graduate studentsThe five-day trip will coincide with President Obama’s visit … Click to Continue »
  
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• Traffic alert: Northbound I-95 slow-moving before rush hour starts

  15-03-2016 21:03
  
  A trio of incidents constipated traffic Tuesday afternoon. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Gov. Rick Scott announces what he’s going to veto from Florida’s budget

  15-03-2016 20:41
  
  Unusual preemptive move comes before Legislature sends him $82.3 billion budget it passed last weekVeto list totals $256.1 million, but it’s far less than legislators expectedSouth Florida projects largely spared except for $8 million earmarked for FIU’s expansion plan … Click to Continue »
  
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• Broward bailiff arrested for attempted murder, sexual battery

  15-03-2016 20:04
  
  A Broward County Sheriff's Office bailiff was arrested on charges of attempted murder and sexual battery, Monday. 
  
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• New Zika virus infections confirmed in Miami-Dade, as state numbers continue to rise

  15-03-2016 19:41
  
  Miami-Dade has most confirmed cases of Zika virus in FloridaFlorida leads nation in total Zika virus cases, CDC says… Click to Continue »
  
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• South Florida Mega Job Fair Wednesday

  15-03-2016 19:14 via nbcmiami.com
  
  More than 50 companies will be recruiting for more than 2,000 jobs at the South Florida Mega Job Fair Wednesday.
  
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• Miami Beach to crack down on Ocean Drive for ‘high impact’ weekends

  15-03-2016 19:09
  
  Miami Beach police chief laid down new procedures for “high impact” weekendsTwo Ocean Drive shootings marred last weekend on Miami BeachViolence and general unruliness during Spring Break, Memorial Day weekend anger Beach residents … Click to Continue »
  
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• 'Indiana Jones' to return with Ford and Spielberg

  15-03-2016 18:59
  
  "Indiana Jones" is swinging back into theaters with Harrison Ford reprising the iconic role and Steven Spielberg directing.
  
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• Only Donald Trump has dozens of poll watchers in Miami-Dade

  15-03-2016 18:20
  
  Trump campaign registered 46 poll watchers for Election DayCombined total of registered poll watchers for the other presidential campaigns in Miami-Dade: zero … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami Police Recruits Beautify Overtown

  15-03-2016 18:17 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Dozens of Miami Police recruits took part in a beautification project in Overtown. NBC 6's Julia Bagg reports.
  
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• Weather: Warm Stretch This Week

  15-03-2016 18:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The First Alert Doppler looks mostly dry and clear with plenty of sunshine. Ryan Phillips says we're entering a warm stretch of weather this week with highs and lows trending above normal.
  
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• Miami Beach Police increase security for spring breakers

  15-03-2016 17:36
  
  The Miami Beach Police department is preparing for spring break with extra security.
  
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• Photo Gallery: Festival of the Poor | March 12, 2016

  15-03-2016 16:56
  
  The St. Louis Catholic Community’s annual Festival for the Poor took place on Saturday, March 12, 2016. This three-day event is now in its 40th year includes rides, game booths, international food booths, raffles, dinners, auctions, live entertainment, a 5K walk/run and arts and crafts vendors. 100% of the profits are given to agencies throughout the Miami Dade Community that feed, clothe, counsel and house those in need. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Photo Gallery: 15th annual Miami Beach Garden Tour | March 12, 2016

  15-03-2016 16:48
  
  The 15th annual Miami Beach Garden Tour took place on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Miami Beach Botanical Garden and the Miami Beach Garden Conservancy presented the tour highlighting six private gardens in the city. Proceeds will benefit the botanical garden and the community. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Photo Gallery: Paralympic Experience | March 12, 206

  15-03-2016 16:41
  
  The Paralympic Experience took place at Tropical Park on Saturday, March 12, 2016. The event aimed to engage people with physical disabilities and visual impairments of all ages with adapted sports such as kayaking, canoeing, wheelchair basketball, rowing, hand cycling, and Boccia. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Florida presidential primary could be key in nominations

  15-03-2016 16:39
  
  BRENDAN FARRINGTON, AP Political Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians had already cast more than 2 million votes as those who waited for primary day began turning up at polls to choose who they want on November's presidential ballot, Secretary of State Ken Detzner said shortly after polls opened statewide. The primary is crucial for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's bid for the White House. New York businessman and reality television star Donald Trump was leading in polls in th...
  
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• Photo Gallery: Avner Dorman works with young musicians | March 9, 2016

  15-03-2016 16:32
  
  The Arsht Center invited Israeli-born composer Avner Dorman to work with young musicians from all over Miami-Dade County in advance of the world premiere of his latest composition "Siklon," which was created for the Arsht Center's 10th Anniversary and will be performed by the Cleveland Orchestra. Dorman led 100 young musicians from all over Miami-Dade County in a fully interactive music workshop on March 9, 2016 with the assitance of the Miami Music Project, which was were there to support the p
  
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• Beyond the Classroom: Putting nature back in teaching

  15-03-2016 16:15
  
  Teachers notice that students are more curious about learning after using the outdoor classroomBy experiencing nature, children can learn about being gentle and respecting living things … Click to Continue »
  
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• Grumpy mom on #SplashMountain blames her bad mood on her husband bit.ly/1UdzxNa?utm_me… https://t.co/xYoDuqmVeF

  15-03-2016 16:08 via twitter.com
  
  Grumpy mom on #SplashMountain blames her bad mood on her husband bit.ly/1UdzxNa?utm_me… https://t.co/xYoDuqmVeF
  
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• Join the Local 10 #BracketChallenge TODAY for your chance to win a 65" HD TV! bit.ly/1RUZopC?utm_me… https://t.co/tWmHPUbZLw

  15-03-2016 15:42 via twitter.com
  
  Join the Local 10 #BracketChallenge TODAY for your chance to win a 65" HD TV! bit.ly/1RUZopC?utm_me… https://t.co/tWmHPUbZLw
  
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• #UPDATE Threat at Pompano Beach Middle School is a HOAX, students allowed back in class bit.ly/1prk8wn?utm_me… https://t.co/AVeqvawEFj

  15-03-2016 15:29 via twitter.com
  
  #UPDATE Threat at Pompano Beach Middle School is a HOAX, students allowed back in class bit.ly/1prk8wn?utm_me… https://t.co/AVeqvawEFj
  
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• Threat at Pompano Beach School Was a Hoax: BSO

  15-03-2016 15:26 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A threat that prompted an evacuation at Pompano Beach Middle School Tuesday morning was deemed a hoax, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Trial Begins for Cop Accused of Slapping Homeless Man

  15-03-2016 14:49 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The trial is set to begin Tuesday for a Fort Lauderdale police officer who was caught on camera last February pushing and slapping a homeless man, according to court documents.Photo Credit: Youtube: chitownchico87able
  
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• #BREAKING Pompano Beach Middle School evacuated after receiving threat bit.ly/1prk8wn?utm_me… https://t.co/GPAsf5Vvxy

  15-03-2016 14:42 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Pompano Beach Middle School evacuated after receiving threat bit.ly/1prk8wn?utm_me… https://t.co/GPAsf5Vvxy
  
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• Obama administration loosens rules on Cuba travel, dollar

  15-03-2016 14:33
  
  The U.S. is loosening rules on travel to Cuba and the Cuban government's use of the dollar, removing obstacles to closer ties between the two countries five days before President Barack Obama makes a historic trip to Havana.
  
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• Big 6 Stories for 3/15

  15-03-2016 14:20 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Good Morning, South Florida! Here are the Big 6 stories we're working on for you on Tuesday, March 15th.
  
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• #breaking New #Cuba travel, banking restrictions will reportedly be announced today. bit.ly/1SPwolE

  15-03-2016 14:17 via twitter.com
  #breaking New #Cuba travel, banking restrictions will reportedly be announced today. bit.ly/1SPwolE
  
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• Dairy Queen Celebrates Free Cone Day

  15-03-2016 14:09 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Dairy Queen is celebrating spring a few days early by giving away free ice cream.Photo Credit: FILE - Getty Images
  
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• Crash on I-75 NB and Miramar Pkwy #TRAFFIC https://t.co/ViA7MqfHKs

  15-03-2016 13:24 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-75 NB and Miramar Pkwy #TRAFFIC https://t.co/ViA7MqfHKs
  
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• Need a moment of zen? Beautiful #sunrise this Primary morning from Bart in #ftl. Make it a wonderful day! https://t.co/edeDesmsZU

  15-03-2016 13:22 via twitter.com
  
  Need a moment of zen? Beautiful #sunrise this Primary morning from Bart in #ftl. Make it a wonderful day! https://t.co/edeDesmsZU
  
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• Mother Teresa to be made a saint on Sept. 4

  15-03-2016 12:56
  
  Mother Teresa will be made a saint on Sept. 4.
  
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• Florida primary live blog: Voters pick among Trump, Rubio, Sanders, Clinton

  15-03-2016 12:39
  
  [11:34 a.m.] A vote for the “Jewish hero” For Miami Beach Democrat David Marc Harris, an entertainment lawyer, Bernie Sanders is the best choice for president. The 38-year-old said he'd … Click to Continue »
  
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• Comcast outages affecting South Florida customers

  15-03-2016 12:25
  
  No, it's not just your home's Internet that's down. Comcast, the dominant cable force in South Florida and the provider of over half the broadband in the U.S., has several … Click to Continue »
  
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• Weather: Early Fog, Warm Tues.

  15-03-2016 12:11 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Tuesday is starting off with some patchy fog but Ryan Phillips says that won't last throughout the afternoon. Today will be warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
  
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• Police: Suspect killed, 3 officers hurt in Chicago shootout

  15-03-2016 11:41
  
  A shootout between Chicago police and a suspect during a drug investigation on the city's West Side left the suspect dead and three officers wounded, authorities said. 
  
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• Florida set to pick its nominees for president

  15-03-2016 11:21
  
  Early voting statistics, tens of thousands of independent voters signing up with a party at the last minute and a lot of buzz about Donald Trump set the stage for a presidential primary like Florida hasn't seen in a long time.
  
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• Crash on I-195 WB and Biscayne Blvd #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/7tHrIT1rQW

  15-03-2016 10:18 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-195 WB and Biscayne Blvd #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/7tHrIT1rQW
  
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• Crash on Turnpike NB and SW 184th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/SOaukKCq7M

  15-03-2016 10:04 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on Turnpike NB and SW 184th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/SOaukKCq7M
  
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• Crash on the turnpike NB and SW 184th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/aqZRnlqEUr

  15-03-2016 10:00 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on the turnpike NB and SW 184th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/aqZRnlqEUr
  
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