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• The cantor who sang with superstars, David Conviser, dies at 98

  26-05-2016 23:58
  
  Sang with 20th century opera, pop and classical greats like Danny Kaye, Leonard Bernstein and Jan PeerceHe was cantor and music director at Temple Beth Sholom for 30 years in Miami BeachHe performed with the Robert Shaw Chorale around the country and recorded for RCA Records … Click to Continue »
  
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• $350K Bond for Man Accused of Giving Fatal Buttocks Injections

  26-05-2016 23:55 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A man accused of giving buttocks-enhancing injections that resulted in the death of a woman in Miami-Dade in 2013 appeared in court Thursday where he was ordered held on $350,000 bond.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Boy Battling Leukemia Makes Friends With Bear

  26-05-2016 23:52 via nbcmiami.com
  
  It's not everyday that Flamingo Gardens in Davie rolls out the red carpet for someone to come face to face with Josh the bear.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Head of Miami-Dade homeless board rejects talk of a successor

  26-05-2016 23:51
  
  Miami-Dade business group asks Ron Book about a succession plan for the Homeless TrustBook’s response: “Rumors of my pending assassination should be quashed.”County Commission being asked to waive term limits to keep him chairman of the board … Click to Continue »
  
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• What’s in a name? Little Haiti boundaries now official

  26-05-2016 23:49
  
  Haitian activists have pushed the city to designate Little Haiti an official Miami neighborhood for yearsThe boundaries overlap historic Lemon City … Click to Continue »
  
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• Cuban comedian Guillermo Alvarez Guedes to be celebrated at UM event

  26-05-2016 23:39
  
  His profanity-infused jokes and storytelling style dominated the airwaves for more than a decadeGustavo Perez-Firmat, 67, David Feinson Professor of Humanities at Columbia University, will lead discussion … Click to Continue »
  
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• Flintstones Car Found Parked Illegally in Key West

  26-05-2016 23:35 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities in Key West had a Yabba-dabba-do time trying to track down the owner of an illegally parked Flintstones car.Photo Credit: City of Key West
  
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• Based on this forecast track, #SOFLO will not be directly impacted by a low pressure area that could develop. https://t.co/QAEgwDBSXh

  26-05-2016 23:26 via twitter.com
  
  Based on this forecast track, #SOFLO will not be directly impacted by a low pressure area that could develop. https://t.co/QAEgwDBSXh
  
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• 2 in Custody After Drug Bust in Miramar: Police

  26-05-2016 23:22 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two people were taken into custody after authorities busted a suspected drug house in Miramar Thursday.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Miami sixth-grader eliminated from national spelling bee

  26-05-2016 22:59
  
  Vasundara Govindarajan misspelled ‘reseau’ … Click to Continue »
  
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• Officials cancel teen party at South Florida strip club scheduled for next month bit.ly/1TZe99z?utm_me… https://t.co/oS0qf7M1jT

  26-05-2016 22:41 via twitter.com
  
  Officials cancel teen party at South Florida strip club scheduled for next month bit.ly/1TZe99z?utm_me… https://t.co/oS0qf7M1jT
  
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• Marlins ace Jose Fernandez strikes out 12 as Fish win 2nd straight over Rays without Stanton bit.ly/1WXKUL5?utm_me… https://t.co/ctPBAfdsiv

  26-05-2016 22:23 via twitter.com
  
  Marlins ace Jose Fernandez strikes out 12 as Fish win 2nd straight over Rays without Stanton bit.ly/1WXKUL5?utm_me… https://t.co/ctPBAfdsiv
  
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• Marlins' Fernandez Strikes Out Dozen in Win

  26-05-2016 22:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Jose Fernandez struck out 12 Rays on Thursday as the Marlins won the Citrus SeriesPhoto Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Marlins win 2nd straight without Stanton, 9-1 against the Rays. Jose Fernandez earns 7th win of season.

  26-05-2016 22:06 via twitter.com
  Marlins win 2nd straight without Stanton, 9-1 against the Rays. Jose Fernandez earns 7th win of season.
  
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• Eight Pinecrest Boy Scouts reach top Eagle Scout ranking

  26-05-2016 21:33
  
  The eight Eagle Scouts invested a combined 2,769 volunteer hours in their projectsThe Eagle Scout ranking is the highest rank in Boy ScoutsOnly 4 percent of Boy Scouts reach the Eagle rank … Click to Continue »
  
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• Report: Koa Misi involved in a fight at a nightclub... bit.ly/1Z3KzUn?utm_me…

  26-05-2016 21:27 via twitter.com
  Report:Koa Misi involved in a fight at a nightclub... bit.ly/1Z3KzUn?utm_me…
  
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• Woman Accused of Beating Boy Over Dirty Laundry

  26-05-2016 21:25 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Florida Keys woman is facing a child cruelty charge after authorities say she hit and stomped an 8-year-old boy for putting dirty laundry in a dryer.Photo Credit: Monroe County Sheriff
  
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• How an officer handles an amorous alligator who shows up at the door

  26-05-2016 21:22
  
  Alligator training helps new wildlife officers learn more about gator behaviorOfficers are learning to safely trap and release gators who get too closeFor the first time, reporters were allowed to participate … Click to Continue »
  
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• Lawyer Alan Koslow charged with money laundering

  26-05-2016 21:20
  
  Lawyer Alan Koslow was charged with money laundering and will surrender June 2Koslow is a former Hollywood city attorney and worked at Becker & Poliakoff law firmThe charges stem from an FBI sting involving the sale of counterfeit Viagra and narcotics … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man and Woman Shot in Car in Miami Beach: Police

  26-05-2016 21:07 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two people were shot and injured in Miami Beach Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBC10
  
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• Man Killed After Crashing Into School Bus in Pembroke Pines

  26-05-2016 21:00 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A driver was killed in Pembroke Pines Thursday morning after slamming into the rear of a school bus at a traffic light.
  
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• Investigation Continues Into Death of Girl Strangled By Blind Cord: BSO

  26-05-2016 20:56 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities are still investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl who was strangled by a window blind cord at her Oakland Park Home.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Red Nose Day 2016 Photos

  26-05-2016 20:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  NBC 6 viewers and news team celebrate Red Nose Day!
  
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• Python sneaks in toilet, bites man on private parts while in the bathroom bit.ly/25oljzt?utm_me… https://t.co/SKVHO6PlNu

  26-05-2016 20:52 via twitter.com
  
  Python sneaks in toilet, bites man on private parts while in the bathroom bit.ly/25oljzt?utm_me… https://t.co/SKVHO6PlNu
  
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• Dolphins: "We are aware of the reports involving Koa Misi and are continuing to gather information. We have no further comment at this time"

  26-05-2016 20:46 via twitter.com
  Dolphins: "We are aware of the reports involving Koa Misi and are continuing to gather information. We have no further comment at this time"
  
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• A seemingly relaxed Ryan Tannehill is learning the Dolphins new offense... bit.ly/27UerZs?utm_me… https://t.co/GK1BPz4KAK

  26-05-2016 20:44 via twitter.com
  
  A seemingly relaxed Ryan Tannehill is learning the Dolphins new offense... bit.ly/27UerZs?utm_me… https://t.co/GK1BPz4KAK
  
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• Miami International Airport unveils Wall of Honor memorial

  26-05-2016 20:38
  
  Miami International Airport unveiled a Wall of Honor memorial featuring the etched names of the 118 South Florida members of the military who died while serving in operations supporting the global war on terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fallen military heroes honored in new MIA monument

  26-05-2016 20:17
  
  The granite monument features the names of 118 members of the Armed Forces from South Florida who died while serving in operations supporting the global war on terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001.The memorial includes a film and seals of the five U.S. military branches … Click to Continue »
  
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• Weather: Possible Weekend Storms

  26-05-2016 20:04 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Savor today's warm, dry conditions, as Ryan Phillips says humidity and storms and showers may return by the weekend.
  
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• Memorial Day Weekend Events in South Florida

  26-05-2016 20:00 via nbcmiami.com
  
  If a backyard BBQ simply won't cut it this Memorial Day weekend, South Florida has tons of options for you to enjoy.Photo Credit: Getty Images/Flickr RF
  
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• Yahoo reports that David Fizdale has agreed to a 4-year deal to become the Grizzlies next head coach... bit.ly/248je4E?utm_me…

  26-05-2016 19:21 via twitter.com
  Yahoo reports that David Fizdale has agreed to a 4-year deal to become the Grizzlies next head coach... bit.ly/248je4E?utm_me…
  
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• Former Miami-Dade cop convicted of fraud on the job

  26-05-2016 18:32
  
  Veteran county officer Rafael Duran was found guilty by a Miami federal jury of falsifying police reportsThe reports purported to show that people with bad credit histories were victims of identity theftDuran and three other former police officers have been convicted in the scam run by a Miami-Dade couple … Click to Continue »
  
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• Ruling gives hundreds of juvenile murderers shot at new sentences

  26-05-2016 18:19
  
  Florida Supreme Court rules that the state’s parole commission doesn’t do enough to consider the youth of an offenderThe decision applies to all juveniles convicted of first-degree murder before 1994 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Florida Supreme Court expands number of juveniles to get new sentences for murder

  26-05-2016 18:19
  
  Justices ruled that the state’s parole commission doesn’t do enough to consider the youth of an offenderThe decision applies to all juveniles convicted of first-degree murder before 1994 … Click to Continue »
  
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• Global leadership summit headed to Miami for the first time

  26-05-2016 18:11
  
  The fourth annual CityLab Summit will discuss issues facing cities and possible solutionsTopics will focus on climate change, Latin America and other issues relevant to MiamiInvitations will be sent out closer to the event … Click to Continue »
  
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• #BREAKING Man in custody after barricading himself with woman inside Pompano Beach home bit.ly/1UfLPCp?utm_me… https://t.co/EHpQRtLuaG

  26-05-2016 18:08 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Man in custody after barricading himself with woman inside Pompano Beach home bit.ly/1UfLPCp?utm_me… https://t.co/EHpQRtLuaG
  
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• How to Catch an Alligator

  26-05-2016 16:59 via nbcmiami.com
  
  180 pounds of muscle and teeth, with a chomp so powerful, one bite can shatter bones. Alligators, the potentially lethal lizards, are on the move.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• The @City_of_KeyWest looking for owner of illegally parked #Flintstones car bit.ly/1NPNBeu?utm_me… #YabbaDabbaDONT https://t.co/Q4U9o169el

  26-05-2016 16:54 via twitter.com
  
  The @City_of_KeyWest looking for owner of illegally parked #Flintstones car bit.ly/1NPNBeu?utm_me… #YabbaDabbaDONT https://t.co/Q4U9o169el
  
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• NHC Keeps Eye on Area of Disturbance Near Bahamas

  26-05-2016 16:33 via nbcmiami.com
  
  As of Thursday morning, we're still watching the broad area of low pressure that's holding east of the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center is spotting it a 70% chance to develop into a tropical or a...
  
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• 1 Dead After Crashing Into School Bus in Miramar

  26-05-2016 16:16 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A driver was killed in Miramar Thursday morning after slamming into the rear of a school bus at a traffic light.
  
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• BREAKING: #DonaldTrump reaches the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president.

  26-05-2016 16:14 via twitter.com
  BREAKING:#DonaldTrump reaches the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president.
  
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• Two wounded in Miami Beach shooting

  26-05-2016 15:36
  
  Police responded to reports of shots at about 4:40 a.m.Two people drove themselves to Mercy Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot woundsOne suspect is in custody … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hallandale Beach police make arrest in connection with FSU professor's murder local10.com/news/hallandal… https://t.co/HFcMUHKvdm

  26-05-2016 15:16 via twitter.com
  
  Hallandale Beach police make arrest in connection with FSU professor's murder local10.com/news/hallandal… https://t.co/HFcMUHKvdm
  
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• Sun & clouds for today w/ breezy conditions. Forecast high 86° #FLwx #SoFlo https://t.co/kq2HGezM4d

  26-05-2016 15:13 via twitter.com
  
  Sun & clouds for today w/ breezy conditions. Forecast high 86° #FLwx #SoFlo https://t.co/kq2HGezM4d
  
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• 2 Injured in Miami Beach Shooting: Police

  26-05-2016 14:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two people were shot and injured in Miami Beach Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBC10
  
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• F-I-N-A-L-I-S-T. Miami girl, 12, heading to final rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee local10.com/education/12-y… https://t.co/3z94EGHJ5Y

  26-05-2016 14:31 via twitter.com
  
  F-I-N-A-L-I-S-T. Miami girl, 12, heading to final rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee local10.com/education/12-y… https://t.co/3z94EGHJ5Y
  
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• UPDATE: Pembroke Rd. closed WB between S. Douglas Rd. and Palm Ave. due to a school bus crash. Use Pines as an Alt. https://t.co/17oIZoy9HU

  26-05-2016 14:11 via twitter.com
  
  UPDATE: Pembroke Rd. closed WB between S. Douglas Rd. and Palm Ave. due to a school bus crash. Use Pines as an Alt. https://t.co/17oIZoy9HU
  
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• Patients flocking to Jackson South trauma center, hospital CEO says

  26-05-2016 14:00
  
  New trauma center at Jackson South hospital sees 3 to 4 patients a dayPatient volumes cutting into Kendall Regional’s trauma business, CEO saysTrauma fees charged to patients can vary by thousands of dollars … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man killed and teen wounded in Miami-Dade shooting

  26-05-2016 13:50
  
  A 17-year-old was grazed in the head by a bulletAn unidentified man died from gun shot woundsIt was the fourth reported shooting in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday … Click to Continue »
  
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• SCHOOL BUS CRASH: Atlantic Blvd WB & Lyons Rd. Three left lanes blocked. #TRAFFIC https://t.co/HjhSgwXOfI

  26-05-2016 13:45 via twitter.com
  
  SCHOOL BUS CRASH: Atlantic Blvd WB & Lyons Rd. Three left lanes blocked.#TRAFFIC https://t.co/HjhSgwXOfI
  
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