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• Military-like plane makes emergency landing in Broward

  17-03-2016 23:46
  
  An experimental plane is still sitting in the Everglades, a day after it was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday, following engine trouble.
  
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• City of Miami Prepares for Ultra Musical Festival

  17-03-2016 23:43 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The City of Miami is finishing up preparations for the 2016 Ultra Music Festival. The 3-day event kicks off Friday.
  
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• Thief robs Deerfield Beach mother, daughter at gunpoint

  17-03-2016 23:42
  
  A mother and daughter encountered an armed intruder at their Deerfield Beach home, Tuesday.
  
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• Sanders concedes Missouri Democratic primary; Clinton wins

  17-03-2016 23:36
  
  Bernie Sanders said Thursday he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri's Democratic presidential primary, conceding defeat to Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Expect a warm start to Ultra Music Festival, rain likely later in weekend

  17-03-2016 23:35
  
  Warm weather and clear skies expected for FridayWetter weather possible Saturday, likely Sunday … Click to Continue »
  
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• Cuban Americans react to Obama's historic visit to Cuba

  17-03-2016 23:32
  
  On Wednesday, President Barack Obama met with 16 Cuban American leaders ahead of his historic trip.
  
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• Cuba to lift penalty on dollar but warns Obama not to meddle

  17-03-2016 23:32
  
  Cuba's government said Thursday it plans to do away with a penalty on converting U.S. dollars inside the country, but offered a tough rebuke of President Barack Obama's plans to use his upcoming visit to promote change on the island.
  
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• Miami-Dade police: Man arrested for killing his estranged wife

  17-03-2016 23:27
  
  Police say Joe Padgett killed his estranged wife in a Southwest Miami-Dade home… Click to Continue »
  
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• Extra security, restrictions during busy South Florida weekend

  17-03-2016 23:24
  
  Thousands of local residents and visitors are getting ready for an event-filled weekend across South Florida, and authorities are advising revelers to observe caution and heed some special restrictions.
  
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• Performer catches fire during pep rally in Delray Beach bit.ly/1R6W6xn?utm_me… https://t.co/mbnHWNh6Nc

  17-03-2016 23:22 via twitter.com
  
  Performer catches fire during pep rally in Delray Beach bit.ly/1R6W6xn?utm_me… https://t.co/mbnHWNh6Nc
  
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• Video released of armed robbery at NE Miami-Dade car parts store

  17-03-2016 23:12
  
  The robbery happened Jan. 24 at Advance Auto Parts, 11590 Biscayne Blvd.… Click to Continue »
  
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• University of Miami Hospital chief to lead Jackson Memorial in April

  17-03-2016 23:06
  
  David Zambrana will become CEO of Jackson Memorial in AprilHe was named chief executive of UM Hospital in May 2014 Zambrana, a Miami native, is a registered nurse and administrator … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fire breather, 7 others injured in Delray Beach pep rally mishap

  17-03-2016 22:58
  
  At least eight people were injured at a school pep rally in Delray Beach after a fire-breathing stunt went wrong.
  
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• Rubio returns to Senate after suspending presidential bid

  17-03-2016 22:54
  
  Marco Rubio returned to his day job in Washington, days after suspending his campaign for president.
  
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• Judge acquits Miami man accused of dealing pot

  17-03-2016 22:51
  
  Judge found that Alvaro Ulloa was ‘merely present,’ not involved, in the traffickingHis cousin and a friend were convicted of conspiring to possess and distribute marijuana … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami Lakes residents to receive mail-in ballots to decide charter’s future

  17-03-2016 22:46
  
  The Miami Lakes Town Council voted 5-1 to accept the Charter Review Commission’s proposed changesNext, Miami-Dade County’s Elections Department will mail ballots to residents for them to decide Mayor Michael Pizzi said many of the proposed charter changes are politically motivated against him … Click to Continue »
  
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• Cuban who wrote Obama says she's thrilled to get response

  17-03-2016 22:37
  
  A 76-year-old Cuban woman who invited President Barack Obama to her Havana home says she's thrilled that the president responded with one of the first letters sent directly from the U.S. to Cuba in more than half a century.
  
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• KYU

  17-03-2016 22:11
  
  KYU. How would you pronounce that? Yeah... I didn't know either until our waiter Greg said "welcome to KYU" pronounced Q. Mystery solved. What's not a mystery is the team behind Wynwood's newest eatery. Chef Michael Lewis and GM Steven Haig have branched out on their own after working at critically acclaimed Zuma. They've opened KYU -- an Asian barbeque joint inspired by years of global travels.
  
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• Doral to experiment with reversible lanes to tackle traffic

  17-03-2016 22:07
  
  A pilot program utilizing reversible lanes and/or one-way roads will be launched in DoralReversible lanes are used to better the traffic flow during rush hoursDoral has more than 100,000 drivers coming through the city on a weekday, data shows… Click to Continue »
  
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• Lemur Gets Behind Wheel of Meter-Reader's Truck

  17-03-2016 22:02 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A curious lemur decided to get behind the wheel of a meter-reader's truck in north Florida.Photo Credit: Clay Electric Cop-op
  
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• Garland begins meetings with senators

  17-03-2016 21:59
  
  Merrick Garland has begun meeting with senators, a day after President Barack Obama nominated him to the Supreme Court.
  
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• Youth Fair takes look back as it celebrates 65th anniversary

  17-03-2016 21:52
  
  The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is a 65-year-old this yearThe nonprofit focuses on promoting education and agriculture, and rewarding youth achievementThe fair opened Thursday and runs through April 10 — except for March 28-29 and April 4-5 … Click to Continue »
  
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• The weekend offers a better chance for showers and storms for South Florida. https://t.co/9SzT8Uf7z2

  17-03-2016 21:43 via twitter.com
  
  The weekend offers a better chance for showers and storms for South Florida. https://t.co/9SzT8Uf7z2
  
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• BSO Releases Sketch of Deerfield Beach Armed Burglar

  17-03-2016 21:36 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities have released a sketch of a man wanted in an armed burglary of a 91-year-old woman and her daughter in Deerfield Beach.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• $1 Million Project to Give Makeover to Calle Ocho

  17-03-2016 21:24 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The heart of Miami's Cuban-American neighborhood is about to get a makeover.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Friends and Neighbors: In week before Easter, have peace in your heart

  17-03-2016 21:03
  
  Palm Sunday will be celebrated with church events throughout Miami-Dade CountySynagogues to mark Purim with music and telling of traditional Queen Esther story … Click to Continue »
  
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• Crime Stoppers Tip Led to Arrest in Murder of Boy, 6: MDPD

  17-03-2016 20:54 via nbcmiami.com
  
  After scouring the neighborhood for leads in the murder of 6-year-old King Carter last month, Miami-Dade police say it was an anonymous tip coupled with GPS technology that led them to the boy's killers.Photo Credit: Miami Dade Corrections
  
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• Report: Chris Johnson signs with Arizona, after visiting the Dolphins... bit.ly/1Ltl50Y https://t.co/nHm7hawOPe

  17-03-2016 20:46 via twitter.com
  
  Report:Chris Johnson signs with Arizona, after visiting the Dolphins... bit.ly/1Ltl50Y https://t.co/nHm7hawOPe
  
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• Shusher at Trump rally planted by Jimmy Kimmel

  17-03-2016 20:45
  
  If you were watching 7News at 10 p.m. during the Florida Primary election, you may have noticed a man who was seen shushing 7News reporter Jeff Lenox while he was live at Donald Trump's victory speech at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Who we originally thought was a bystander shushing us, actually turned out to be comedian Tony Barbieri, who is frequently seen as Jimmy Kimmel Live! character "Jake Byrd." A full segme...
  
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• Report: RB Chris Johnson will be staying with Arizona after visiting the Dolphins

  17-03-2016 20:38 via twitter.com
  Report: RB Chris Johnson will be staying with Arizona after visiting the Dolphins
  
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• Disheartened Florida politicians backing Rubio not ready to move to Trump

  17-03-2016 20:07
  
  Gov. Rick Scott has thrown his support to Donald Trump, called for others to do the sameRepublican leaders in Legislature aren’t ready to back another candidate yetMany have campaigns of their own that now need attention … Click to Continue »
  
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• South Miami Middle School club, police partake in Step Up Shoe Drive

  17-03-2016 19:58
  
  South Miami Middle School club The Power of One donated more than 50 new pairs of shoes Ludlam Elementary students … Click to Continue »
  
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• South Miami reveals identity of potential buyer for City Hall

  17-03-2016 19:53
  
  Lynx Development Group is the party offering to spend millions on purchasing South Miami City Hall propertyCommissioners also is moving forward with revising South Miami’s land development code … Click to Continue »
  
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• Dog Dies After Being Rescued From Canal in SW M-D

  17-03-2016 19:36 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Golden Retriever rescued last week after becoming stuck in a canal in southwest Miami-Dade has died.Photo Credit: Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida - South Florida District
  
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• Stunt Performer Burned in Delray Beach HS Pep Rally Fire

  17-03-2016 19:13 via nbcmiami.com
  
  At least 20 people were hurt when a stunt performer caught fire during a pep rally performance at a Palm Beach County high school on Thursday, fire rescue teams said.Photo Credit: Twitter: @SolJah13This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Weather: Warm, Rain-Free St. Patty's Day

  17-03-2016 19:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  We've been rain free and warm Thursday with temperatures reaching the low 80s. Erika Delgado says the warm stretch of weather will continue tomorrow with some changes as early as this upcoming weekend.
  
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• The Miami Dolphins officially announce that RB Chris Johnson visited

  17-03-2016 19:01 via twitter.com
  The Miami Dolphins officially announce that RB Chris Johnson visited
  
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• Heightened Spring Break Security in Miami Beach

  17-03-2016 18:57 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Miami Beach Police are implementing heightened security measures ahead of spring break crowds and Ultra Music Festival crowds this weekend.
  
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• South Florida teacher has been fired after she showed up for work drunk bit.ly/1R6jMlv?utm_me… https://t.co/Fpxo2ObD7H

  17-03-2016 18:43 via twitter.com
  
  South Florida teacher has been fired after she showed up for work drunk bit.ly/1R6jMlv?utm_me… https://t.co/Fpxo2ObD7H
  
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• AAA will tow you home for free this St. Patrick's Day

  17-03-2016 18:15
  
  AAA is reminding drivers not to drive home impaired on St. Patrick's Day. If you're over the legal limit, drivers in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee can take advantage of the Tow-To-Go program.
  
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• Before Obama trip, US eases security for ships visiting Cuba

  17-03-2016 18:12
  
  The United States removed Cuba on Thursday from its list of countries deemed to have insufficient security in their ports, eliminating a major impediment to free flow of ships in the Florida Straits.
  
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• Surfside reelects Mayor Daniel Dietch, two commissioners

  17-03-2016 18:10
  
  Surfside Mayor Daniel Dietch is reelectedCommissioners Michael Karukin and Barry Cohen reelectedNewcomers Tina Paul and Daniel Gielchinsky join commission … Click to Continue »
  
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• Suspected Miami school burglar arrested

  17-03-2016 17:40
  
  Police have arrested a man they believe stole $5,000 from a Miami school, Thursday. 
  
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• Steve Harvey helps South Florida teens live the Disney Dream

  17-03-2016 17:38
  
  Disney Dreamers Academy is where 100 teenagers come with their dreams and are given a jump start in achieving themThe academy, hosted by TV personality Steve Harvey and Essence magazine, brought in the best motivational speakersFour South Florida teens participated in this year’s academy, held earlier this month at Walt Disney World… Click to Continue »
  
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• 8 people injured in Delray Beach school pep rally incident

  17-03-2016 17:32
  
  At least eight people were injured at a school pep rally in Delray Beach after a fire-breathing incident went wrong.
  
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• United States Postal Service resumes mail service in Cuba

  17-03-2016 17:27
  
  The United States Postal Service is resuming direct transportation of mail service to Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years.
  
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• More traffic expected in Doral until Monday due to repair work

  17-03-2016 17:08
  
  Avoid NW 41st Street and NW 87th Avenue in Doral until MondayWork crews are repairing damage to copper and fiber optic cablesBusinesses in the area may lose or have minimal phone and internet services … Click to Continue »
  
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• #BREAKING 12 injured in fire during pep rally at S. Fla. high school bit.ly/1LsQTTD https://t.co/7D1jPIdM9N

  17-03-2016 16:25 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING 12 injured in fire during pep rally at S. Fla. high school bit.ly/1LsQTTD https://t.co/7D1jPIdM9N
  
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• Fire Related Injuries Reported at HS Pep Rally in Delray Beach

  17-03-2016 16:15 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Several people were hurt and treated for fire-related injuries during a pep rally at a high school in Delray Beach, according to fire rescue teams.
  
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• Arrest Made in La Progresiva School Burglary: Police

  17-03-2016 15:58 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police say they've arrested a man in connection with a break-in at a school in Little Havana ewhere a safe containing $5,000 was stolen.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections; La Progresiva School/Miami Police
  
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