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• Garry Shandling, comic, 'Larry Sanders Show' creator, dies

  24-03-2016 23:57
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- Comedian and actor Garry Shandling is dead at 66.
  
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• Photo Gallery: B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber at Wings Over Miami museum | March 24, 2016

  24-03-2016 23:53
  
  Kids from the Hope for Miami spring break camp greeted the crew of “Texas Raiders” — a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber — arriving at the Wings Over Miami museum at Miami Executive Airport, on Thursday, March 24. The World War II bomber is appearing along with the “RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit,” a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen that features the original panoramic film “Rise Above.” The Tuskegee airmen would escort bombers such as the B-17 during the wa
  
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• Friends and Neighbors: Fashion night raises money for Dade Legal Aid

  24-03-2016 23:51
  
  Miami Acting Company presents ‘Nunsense!’ at Pinecrest Garden Banyan Bowl TheatreSissy DeMaria named a Top Women in PR by industry authority PR NewsHomestead Soup Kitchen has fallen short on its fundraising goal … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami Commissioners fire Omni CRA executive, name replacement

  24-03-2016 23:42
  
  Pieter Bockweg asked Miami commissioners Thursday to let him continue to serve as the city’s $150,000 director of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, or at least conduct an open search … Click to Continue »
  
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• St. Jude seeks mediation with City of Miami after historic designation

  24-03-2016 23:34
  
  An attorney for St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church notified the city of Miami Thursday that the institution will seek to mediate a dispute over whether the its Brickell sanctuary should … Click to Continue »
  
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• Michelles_Scriptures inspires South Florida fans on a personal level

  24-03-2016 23:31
  
  Michelle Morgan’s writings are stenciled on public sidewalks throughout MiamiHer collection of words includes nine quotes and are place where there is heavy foot trafficShe uses social media including Instagram to spread her message. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hialeah man sues Honda, airbag company for late recall notice

  24-03-2016 23:26
  
  A South Florida man is taking action after a dangerous defect in his car, which he says he was never informed of, injured him.
  
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• Good Samaritans stop fleeing robber on Miami Beach

  24-03-2016 23:21
  
  Two good Samaritans who heard a cashier in robbery trouble came to his rescue in Miami Beach.
  
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• Beckham Group Purchases Land for Miami Soccer Stadium

  24-03-2016 23:15
  
  After more than two years of discussions about David Beckham and professional soccer in Miami, his group of investors has finally purchased private land in Miami for a stadium.Photo Credit: Joel Ryan/Invision/AP
  
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• Construction to Impact Express Lanes on I-95

  24-03-2016 23:14
  
  Big changes are on the way for I-95 in Broward County as part of the 95 Express, phase two construction project. NBC 6's Amanda Plasencia explains.
  
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• Corey Jones' family: Officer involved in fatal shooting must face charges

  24-03-2016 23:05
  
  WThe family of Corey Jones, the church drummer who was fatally gunned down along Interstate 95 last fall by a Palm Beach Gardens Police officer, is demanding answers in his death investigation.
  
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• Excitement Building for Rolling Stones Concert in Cuba

  24-03-2016 23:02
  
  The official poster for the Rolling Stones concert in Havana, Cuba is trending on social media ahead of the group's historic event.
  
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• France arrests man in 'advanced stages' of attack plot

  24-03-2016 22:54
  
  France's interior minister says a Frenchman has been arrested in the "advanced stages" of a plot to attack the country.
  
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• David Beckham's group purchases land for anticipated soccer stadium

  24-03-2016 22:54
  
  David Beckham's group has purchased a private lot of land needed for his much-anticipated Major League Soccer stadium.
  
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• Coffee workers pray with grieving customer whose husband passed away

  24-03-2016 22:39
  
  A touching photo has gone viral on social media after it captured three coffee shop employees praying at a drive-thru window with a customer whose husband had just passed away.
  
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• North Miami Beach hosts Bike Ride in the 305 to promote fitness

  24-03-2016 22:29
  
  Councilman Anthony DeFillipo hosted Bike Ride in the 305 to promote health and fitnessThe event was inspired by the Miami-Dade County Bike 305 and Bike to Work Day … Click to Continue »
  
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• Comedian and actor Garry Shandling dies at age 66

  24-03-2016 22:02
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- Comedian and actor Garry Shandling is dead at 66.
  
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• Accused hit-and-run driver faces 15-year-old victim in court

  24-03-2016 22:02
  
  The suspect in a nearly fatal hit-and-run faced the 15-year-old teen he struck when both appeared in court, Thursday.
  
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• Opa-locka officially hires city manager, to review recovery plan

  24-03-2016 21:59
  
  The Opa-locka City Commission voted unanimously to hire David Chiverton as city managerA moratorium has been placed on all unbudgeted city expendituresChiverton and Commissioner Terence Pinder have also proposed a 25-cent property-tax rate increase … Click to Continue »
  
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• Garry Shandling, 66, reported dead, TMZ says bit.ly/1VKErkp?utm_me…

  24-03-2016 21:50 via twitter.com
  Garry Shandling, 66, reported dead, TMZ says bit.ly/1VKErkp?utm_me…
  
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• Local 10 WEATHER ALERT-Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the highlighted areas. bit.ly/krCDQ?utm_medi… https://t.co/uVsI4MaOB2

  24-03-2016 21:43 via twitter.com
  
  Local 10 WEATHER ALERT-Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the highlighted areas. bit.ly/krCDQ?utm_medi… https://t.co/uVsI4MaOB2
  
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• Crews extinguish NE Miami-Dade house fire; no injuries

  24-03-2016 21:39
  
  Officials are investigating after a fire broke out in a home in Northeast Miami-Dade, Thursday afternoon.
  
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• David Beckham group buys private land needed for Miami soccer stadium

  24-03-2016 21:31
  
  Beckham and partners closed on two parcels in Overtown this weekNext up: Buying land from Miami-Dade, and winning zoning approval from MiamiFirst time Beckham has actually acquired stadium land in Miami… Click to Continue »
  
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• Local 10 WEATHER ALERT-Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the highlighted areas. bit.ly/krCDQ?utm_medi… https://t.co/je4I4Alci7

  24-03-2016 21:29 via twitter.com
  
  Local 10 WEATHER ALERT-Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the highlighted areas. bit.ly/krCDQ?utm_medi… https://t.co/je4I4Alci7
  
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• Black in Time: Miami’s black women art curators educate and inspire

  24-03-2016 21:17
  
  Rosie Gordon-Wallace of Diaspora Vibe Cultural Incubator is a longtime gallery creator, owner, executive director, and art curatorKarla Ferguson owns Yeelen Gallery of Little Haiti in Miami, which specializes in art of the African Diaspora … Click to Continue »
  
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• A group of people were rescued Thursday after their boat broke down eight miles off Holiday Park, authorities said.bit.ly/1ZxxbZb?utm_me…

  24-03-2016 21:02 via twitter.com
  A group of people were rescued Thursday after their boat broke down eight miles off Holiday Park, authorities said.bit.ly/1ZxxbZb?utm_me…
  
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• Friends and Neighbors: Easter marks a time of new beginnings

  24-03-2016 20:55
  
  A Starry Night in Redland will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 1 at the Munz Redland estateBreaking the Glass Ceiling Awards Luncheon will be noon April 3 at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIUThe Power of the Purse Luncheon and Auction is on April 7 at BankUnited Center at the University of Miami … Click to Continue »
  
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• Haulover drowning victim was Carol City High student

  24-03-2016 20:52
  
  Miami-Dade police identified the body of 18-year-old Darrius RhomeStrong currents pulled Rhome into the inlet Wednesday … Click to Continue »
  
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• Havana rolls out red carpet for Miami Beach mayor

  24-03-2016 20:50
  
  Philip Levine received dignitary treatmentThat made it harder to roam HavanaHe looked for places the government prefers not to show off … Click to Continue »
  
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• Stanton Homers Again as Marlins Fall to Twins

  24-03-2016 20:48
  
  Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Twins.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• South Florida population hits 6 million for first time

  24-03-2016 20:44
  
  The tri-county region is 8th most populous in the U.S.Most of the population growth comes from outside U.S.Miami-Dade’s population has grown 7.8 percent in 5 years … Click to Continue »
  
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• #Crime Man accused of taking photo up woman's skirt in Miami Dollar Store bit.ly/1LKp7SI?utm_me… https://t.co/b1hKPMjhLe

  24-03-2016 20:42 via twitter.com
  
  #Crime Man accused of taking photo up woman's skirt in Miami Dollar Store bit.ly/1LKp7SI?utm_me… https://t.co/b1hKPMjhLe
  
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• Miami Gardens considering tax district to create performing arts center

  24-03-2016 20:39
  
  Miami Gardens leaders hope a performing arts center and other projects can lead to new developmentCouncil members approved an initial step in the plan earlier this monthThe city manager hopes to avoid issues that have affected other similar districts … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hello, Buenos Aires: The Obamas do the tango

  24-03-2016 20:29
  
  He could not resist the forbidden dance. President Barack Obama wasn't in Argentina for 24 hours before he found himself doing the tango Wednesday night.
  
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• Comcast Providing Internet for Dade Public Housing Residents

  24-03-2016 20:13
  
  Comcast is launching a pilot program with the Department of Housing and Urban Development that will provide high-speed Internet for public housing residents in South Florida.
  
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• At Sirius XM Music Lounge In The 1 Hotel

  24-03-2016 20:09
  
  At the Sirius XM Satellite Radio Music Lounge and showcase at the 1 Hotel. Photos by Jipsy
  
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• The Music Lounge With BMF

  24-03-2016 20:08
  
  The BMF Music Lounge in South Beach celebrated their 10th Anniversary with CraveOnline, iHeart Media and Billboard Magazine at W South Beach. Photos by Jipsy
  
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• DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN: A pedestrian was killed late Wednesday night in Opa-locka, authorities said. bit.ly/22IlLDM?utm_me…

  24-03-2016 20:01 via twitter.com
  DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN: A pedestrian was killed late Wednesday night in Opa-locka, authorities said. bit.ly/22IlLDM?utm_me…
  
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• 70-year-old man missing, last seen in South Miami

  24-03-2016 20:01
  
  Jose Luis Figueroa Rodriguez was last seen waiting for a medical transport on March 23 following a doctor’s appointmentHe at the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and not familiar with the areaHe is 5-foot, 11 inches tall and 200 pounds, with salt and pepper hair and brown eyes … Click to Continue »
  
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• Questions grow about why authorities couldn't stop attacks

  24-03-2016 19:56
  
  A second attacker is suspected of taking part in the bombing this week of a Brussels subway train and may be at large, according to Belgian and French media reports, amid growing signs that the same Islamic State cell was behind the attacks in Brussels and bloodshed in Paris last year.
  
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• The @RollingStones wants you to #vote for #Cuba bit.ly/1S9dPUG?utm_me… https://t.co/DnIc1SXuKk

  24-03-2016 19:47 via twitter.com
  
  The @RollingStones wants you to #vote for #Cuba bit.ly/1S9dPUG?utm_me… https://t.co/DnIc1SXuKk
  
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• Comcast expands low-cost Internet to all Miami-Dade public housing

  24-03-2016 19:29
  
  U.S. HUD Secretary Julián Castro, other federal, state and local officials joined in announcementPublic housing residents can receive broadband access for $9.95 a month from ComcastResidents of Rainbow Village, first community to get service, received free service, laptops … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man Pleads Not Guilty in Hit-and-Run Crash That Injured Teen

  24-03-2016 19:19
  
  A man arrested in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade that sent a teen to the hospital pleaded not guilty to charges Thursday.
  
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• Experts: Belgium often comes up short in preventing attacks

  24-03-2016 19:16
  
  Belgium has come up short in its efforts to prevent extremist attacks time and again, experts say - failing to coordinate intelligence, investigate suspects and control its borders. No country has a perfect record, but Belgium's is especially bad.
  
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• FIRST ON 10: Miami Beach mayor discusses possibility of opening Cuban consulate in city. bit.ly/1Zx4zzd?utm_me…

  24-03-2016 19:05 via twitter.com
  FIRST ON 10: Miami Beach mayor discusses possibility of opening Cuban consulate in city. bit.ly/1Zx4zzd?utm_me…
  
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• Beach Buzz: Still walking for a cure

  24-03-2016 19:02
  
  More than 400 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual Wendy Walk Miami (5K) for liposarcoma cancer research. The event — which offers music, food and auction/raffles — … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami Beach wants to improve scooter, car parking on Normandy Isle

  24-03-2016 18:36
  
  City will start pilot program to encourage scooters and motorcycles to park in designated spotsStarting May 23, motorcycles in car spots will start getting citedTowing will begin May 30 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Traffic Alert: Bicyclists to ride through Miami Friday for Critical Mass

  24-03-2016 18:13
  
  MIAMI (WSVN) --- It's that time of the month again, Critical Mass is back in Miami and that means several bicyclists will be taking over the roads in Miami. Bicyclists will ride through East Little Havana, Overtown, Allapattah, Little Haiti, Upper East Side, North Bay Village, North Beach, Miami Beach, Venetian Islands, and Downtown Miami. The ride starts at 7:15 p.m at the Government Center located at 150 NW First Street in Downtown Miami. Miami Beach Police will be live-tweeting ...
  
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• First 6 Empress of the Seas Sailings Out of Miami Canceled

  24-03-2016 18:12
  
  The first six sailings out of Miami on Royal's Caribbean's Empress of the Seas ship have been canceled while the ship undergoes a makeover.Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean
  
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• AUTO SHOW KICKING OFF! Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show begins Thursday. bit.ly/1o8W4wI?utm_me…

  24-03-2016 18:02 via twitter.com
  AUTO SHOW KICKING OFF! Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show begins Thursday. bit.ly/1o8W4wI?utm_me…
  
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