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• Venezuelan oil tycoon with state ties pursues capitalist venture: luxe Miami condo tower

  22-04-2016 23:52
  
  Despite working with the regime of Hugo Chávez and his successor, Venezuelan oil man Gerardo Pantin Shortt has turned to a uniquely capitalist enterpriseHe’s developing a condo tower in Miami called Boulevard 57Pantin’s family company has won hundreds of millions in contracts from Venezuela’s state oil company … Click to Continue »
  
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• In luxe Miami condo tower, Venezuelan oil tycoon with state ties chases capitalist dream

  22-04-2016 23:52
  
  Despite working with the regimes of Hugo Chávez and his successor, Venezuelan oil man Gerardo Pantin Shortt has turned to a uniquely capitalist enterpriseHe’s developing a condo tower in Miami called Boulevard 57Pantin’s family company has won hundreds of millions in contracts from Venezuela’s state oil company … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fiat Chrysler recalling more than 1.1 million vehicles

  22-04-2016 23:52
  
  DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler said Friday it's recalling more than 1.1 million cars and midsize SUVs worldwide because their gear shifters may confuse drivers and increase the risk of a rollaway accident. The recall covers the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans and the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV. FCA is recalling 811,586 vehicles in the U.S.; 52,144 vehicles in Canada; 16,805 in Mexico; and 248,667...
  
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• 911 Call Released in Kidnapping in Miami-Dade

  22-04-2016 23:52
  
  Police have released the chilling 911 call of a woman who was abducted at gunpoint by her ex-husband in southwest Miami-Dade before he was killed in an officer-involved shooting.
  
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• 8 relatives shot in head in Ohio; killer thought to be loose

  22-04-2016 23:40
  
  Eight members of a family, including a mother sleeping in a bed with her 4-day-old child next to her, were fatally shot in their heads on Friday, leaving their rural town terrified and reeling while a manhunt was launched for whoever killed them. The child and two other youngsters were unharmed.
  
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• Jackson Health is in the process of firing a resident after video appeared to show her berating an Uber driver local10.com/news/jackson-h…

  22-04-2016 23:32 via twitter.com
  Jackson Health is in the process of firing a resident after video appeared to show her berating an Uber driver local10.com/news/jackson-h…
  
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• Prince's death raises numerous questions about prior health

  22-04-2016 23:29
  
  There were no obvious signs of trauma on Prince's body when he was found unresponsive at his home in suburban Minneapolis, and suicide isn't suspected in the superstar musician's death, the local sheriff said Friday.
  
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• Despite obstacles, Tri-Rail still coming to downtown Miami in 2018

  22-04-2016 23:26
  
  Tri-Rail plans to begin service to downtown Miami in 2018A setback in the Legislature had almost sabotaged the downtown stationTri-Rail will take out a loan to make sure the downtown station is still built… Click to Continue »
  
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• Man Robbed and Beaten, Car Driven into Canal: BSO

  22-04-2016 23:23
  
  A man was the victim of an armed robbery when his car was stolen and promptly driven into a canal early Friday morning in Broward County.Photo Credit: Shutterstock
  
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• Four Miami-Dade high schools among nation’s best, according to U.S. News

  22-04-2016 23:20
  
  Miami-Dade dominates top 20 list in Florida, according to magazine rankings … Click to Continue »
  
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• 2 Men Accused of Armed Robbery in Hialeah: Police

  22-04-2016 23:12
  
  Hialeah Police have arrested two suspects for an alleged armed robbery last week.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Corrections
  
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• HIT & RUN CRASH: I-95 NB & SR-112 Expect delays. #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/8CfMamu5jV

  22-04-2016 22:56 via twitter.com
  
  HIT & RUN CRASH: I-95 NB & SR-112Expect delays.#TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/8CfMamu5jV
  
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• CRASH: I-95 SB & Broward Blvd. #TRAFFIC https://t.co/4XAzHItzEO

  22-04-2016 22:50 via twitter.com
  
  CRASH: I-95 SB & Broward Blvd.#TRAFFIC https://t.co/4XAzHItzEO
  
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• CRASH: SR-836 WB & NW 27th Ave. Expect delays. #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/RZ51hQmM6h

  22-04-2016 22:46 via twitter.com
  
  CRASH: SR-836 WB & NW 27th Ave. Expect delays.#TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/RZ51hQmM6h
  
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• Jackson Health System Doctor Fired After Uber Incident

  22-04-2016 22:44
  
  A neurology resident employed by Miami's Jackson Health System has been fired after a controversial video involving an Uber driver went viral.Photo Credit: YouTubeThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Police Raid Weston Grow House on 4/20

  22-04-2016 22:37
  
  Broward Sheriff Deputies seized nearly 40 pounds of marijuana from a home in Weston on Wednesday.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Miami doctor caught on video attacking Uber driver fired

  22-04-2016 22:19
  
  A Miami doctor whose attack on an Uber driver went viral online has been officially fired by Jackson Memorial Hospital.
  
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• Three South Florida men were arrested this month in connection with a $7 million iPhone theft ring, authorities said local10.com/news/3-south-f…

  22-04-2016 22:16 via twitter.com
  Three South Florida men were arrested this month in connection with a $7 million iPhone theft ring, authorities said local10.com/news/3-south-f…
  
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• Prince's death raises numerous questions about his health

  22-04-2016 22:11
  
  Despite his debauched stage presence and erotically charged music, Prince had a reputation for clean living and an ability to put on shows that were electrifying in their athleticism. But after his death at 57, following a series of canceled shows, a reported emergency plane landing for medical treatment and a subdued hometown appearance, questions are being raised about whether he was hiding health problems from his fans.
  
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• 'Ecuador We Are With You!' Earthquake Relief

  22-04-2016 22:11
  
  NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 are teaming up to collect items to be donated to earthquake victims in Ecuador.
  
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• MTV 'Cribs' is returning... on Snapchat

  22-04-2016 21:58
  
  With Snapchat's recent rise in popularity, MTV has made sure to jump on the bandwagon by combining two things millennials love the most: Snapchat and MTV's "Cribs."
  
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• CRASH: I-95 NB & Sheridan St. Two lanes blocked. #TRAFFIC https://t.co/WGgMEivXDQ

  22-04-2016 21:46 via twitter.com
  
  CRASH: I-95 NB & Sheridan St.Two lanes blocked.#TRAFFIC https://t.co/WGgMEivXDQ
  
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• The outlook for temperatures from NOAA points to above average temps for much of the U.S. from May to July 2016. https://t.co/i0HYGbgRTU

  22-04-2016 21:45 via twitter.com
  
  The outlook for temperatures from NOAA points to above average temps for much of the U.S. from May to July 2016. https://t.co/i0HYGbgRTU
  
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• Movement to ‘opt out’ of standardized testing slow to grow in Miami-Dade schools

  22-04-2016 21:35
  
  Across the country, parents students and teachers protest high-stakes testing by boycotting themBut numbers are low in Florida and Miami-DadeSupporters say they need union support and to appeal to minorities … Click to Continue »
  
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• A former Broward Teachers Union president was sentenced Friday after defrauding the union of more than $300,000 local10.com/education/form…

  22-04-2016 21:14 via twitter.com
  A former Broward Teachers Union president was sentenced Friday after defrauding the union of more than $300,000 local10.com/education/form…
  
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• Broward and Miami-Dade are not "out of the woods" yet, as showers or a few storms still could develop. https://t.co/CKxKENyilG

  22-04-2016 20:59 via twitter.com
  
  Broward and Miami-Dade are not "out of the woods" yet, as showers or a few storms still could develop. https://t.co/CKxKENyilG
  
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• At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made

  22-04-2016 20:58
  
  At least eight people were found dead Friday in four locations in rural Ohio, authorities said. Seven of them, including two children, were slain in "execution-style killings" at three homes along a rural road, but no arrests were made and it's unclear whether the killer or killers were among the dead, authorities said Friday.
  
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• At least 7 dead in shootings at 3 homes in Ohio; no arrests

  22-04-2016 20:31
  
  At least seven people, including two children, have been slain in "execution-style" killings at three homes along a rural road, but no arrests have been made and it's unclear whether the killer or killers were among the dead, authorities said Friday.
  
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• South Florida Local DJs Remember Prince

  22-04-2016 20:17
  
  NBC 6's Julia Bagg reports from radio station 93.9 MIA where radio DJs Joey Brooks and Nathalie Rodriguez are remembering the life and legacy of Prince.
  
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• Weather: Breezy, Lingering Showers Midday Fri.

  22-04-2016 20:14
  
  After some shower activity all morning, Erika Delgado says the afternoon will see some lingering showers but be mostly breezy and warm in the low 80s. Be aware of high risk of rip currents at the beach.
  
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• Father arrested for allegedly using son as shield against police

  22-04-2016 20:08
  
  Miami-Dade Police Darnal Mundy used his son as a shield while having his hand on a gun during an April 15 confrontation with policePolice used a taser to apprehend Mundy… Click to Continue »
  
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• Fla. man arrested, posted #Craigslist ads looking to have sex with dogs bit.ly/1Shf7kx?utm_me… https://t.co/KDiUqh5XB0

  22-04-2016 19:51 via twitter.com
  
  Fla. man arrested, posted #Craigslist ads looking to have sex with dogs bit.ly/1Shf7kx?utm_me… https://t.co/KDiUqh5XB0
  
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• Multiple people shot to death in rural Ohio; details scarce

  22-04-2016 19:41
  
  Shootings with multiple fatalities were reported along a road in rural Ohio on Friday morning, but details on the number of deaths and the whereabouts of the suspect or suspects weren't immediately clear.
  
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• South Florida man expresses gratitude over annual Heart Walk

  22-04-2016 19:37
  
  As participants prepare for the upcoming Heart Walk, a South Florida man is speaking out about how the walk has already helped him.
  
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• Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of retired Miami Police captain

  22-04-2016 19:22
  
  A South Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of a retired Miami Police captain.
  
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• Police arrest alleged repeat Dania Beach church robber

  22-04-2016 19:21
  
  Police have arrested a man accused of robbing a Dania Beach church multiple times.
  
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• Coral Gables takes permitting process on the road

  22-04-2016 18:53
  
  Mobile permit program aims to help elderly and disabled residentsInitiative focuses on smaller work like kitchen repairs and flooring replacementCity has worked with more than 35 residents … Click to Continue »
  
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• Warrant issued for missing Miami Beach man slated to testify against NFL star Aldon Smith

  22-04-2016 18:30
  
  Nick Moody, an ex-Florida State player, was supposed to appear in court on FridayHe’d been ordered to take stand against former teammate in a California DUI trial … Click to Continue »
  
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• S. Fla. rap artist @KodakBlack1k arrested on drug charges, leading police on chase bit.ly/1NFBQ4p?utm_me… https://t.co/OGb4tzIWab

  22-04-2016 18:29 via twitter.com
  
  S. Fla. rap artist @KodakBlack1k arrested on drug charges, leading police on chase bit.ly/1NFBQ4p?utm_me… https://t.co/OGb4tzIWab
  
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• Man Gets Life in '09 Killing of Retired Miami Police Captain

  22-04-2016 18:27
  
  A New Jersey man convicted in the 2009 killing of a retired Miami Police captain was sentenced to life in prison Friday.Photo Credit: Miami Police
  
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• Severely Abused Dog Being Treated in Hollywood

  22-04-2016 18:26
  
  A severely emaciated and badly abused German Shepherd is on the mend at a veterinary hospital in Hollywood, but he has a long road to recovery.Photo Credit: SHARE/YouCaring.com
  
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• Middle School in Weston Evacuated for Fire

  22-04-2016 18:16
  
  Falcon Cove Middle School in Weston was evacuated Friday after a report of an electrical fire in a classroom, officials said.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Cuba relents, allows Cuban-born travelers on historic cruise

  22-04-2016 18:14
  
  Cuba has loosened a policy banning Cuban-born people from arriving by sea, allowing Carnival Corp. to go forward with the first U.S. cruise to the island in a half-century, the Cuban government and the Miami-based cruise line announced Friday.
  
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• Shootings with multiple fatalities reported in southern Ohio

  22-04-2016 18:10
  
  Authorities say there have been shootings involving multiple fatalities in rural Ohio.
  
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• Teen Suspect Bails Out of Stolen Car in NE Miami-Dade

  22-04-2016 18:04
  
  A teen suspect is in police custody after bailing out of a stolen car and jumping a chase in an attempt to run from officers in northeast Miami-Dade.
  
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• Pair Robbed Store at Gunpoint, Worker Kept Mopping: BSO

  22-04-2016 17:54
  
  Authorities are looking for a pair of thieves who were caught on camera robbing a Dania Beach gas station store at gunpoint while an undeterred worker continued to mop the floor.
  
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• Autopsy begins to determine Prince cause of death

  22-04-2016 17:37
  
  An autopsy began Friday to determine what caused the death of the iconic musician Prince, though officials said it could take days or even weeks before results are publicly released. Prince was found unresponsive Thursday morning in an elevator at his suburban Minneapolis compound.
  
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• South Florida Rapper Kodak Black Arrested: BSO

  22-04-2016 16:35
  
  Rising South Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested Thursday in Hallandale Beach and is facing a number of charges, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.Photo Credit: BSO
  
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• World's Meanest #Mom attempts to sell daughter's truck on #Craigslist bit.ly/1U8E9nc?utm_me… https://t.co/TI5QsB6aAh

  22-04-2016 16:34 via twitter.com
  
  World's Meanest #Mom attempts to sell daughter's truck on #Craigslist bit.ly/1U8E9nc?utm_me… https://t.co/TI5QsB6aAh
  
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• Genre-defying musical legend Prince dead at 57

  22-04-2016 15:44
  
  Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including "Little Red Corvette," ''Let's Go Crazy" and "When Doves Cry," was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57.
  
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