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• Young architects design dog park, video game room and more for the Underline

  09-06-2016 23:55
  
  The graduating kindergarten class of KLA Schools of Brickell showcased their final project last FridayThe project showed what the kids imagined for the Underline, the land under the MetrorailIdeas included a butterfly garden, a video game room and a dog restaurant … Click to Continue »
  
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• ROBBED AT GUNPOINT: A man was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend while waiting for a bus in Miami, authorities said bit.ly/1U9sOln?utm_me…

  09-06-2016 23:50 via twitter.com
  ROBBED AT GUNPOINT: A man was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend while waiting for a bus in Miami, authorities said bit.ly/1U9sOln?utm_me…
  
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• I’m not quitting because of DREAMers’ pressure, Aguirre Ferré says

  09-06-2016 23:30
  
  DREAMers want her to resign as chair of the Miami Dade College board of trusteesPrevious anti-Trump Tweets a ‘non-issue,’ she says, in new job as Hispanic communications chief for Republican PartyShe’s focused on beating Hillary Clinton … Click to Continue »
  
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• The city where the Dolphins play now has a say on stadium surroundings

  09-06-2016 23:29
  
  Miami-Dade and Miami Gardens leaders approve settlement agreementThe city and county will have joint building control over building at New Miami StadiumCity residents will vote in August on changes to charter … Click to Continue »
  
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• Settlement gives Miami Gardens voters voice in building rights around stadium

  09-06-2016 23:29
  
  Miami-Dade and Miami Gardens leaders approve settlement agreementThe city and county will have joint building control over building at New Miami StadiumCity residents will vote in August on changes to charter … Click to Continue »
  
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• Homeless but college-bound: Miami grad overcomes life of hardships

  09-06-2016 22:57
  
  Norberto Orellana has been homeless for most of high schoolHe has endured multiple surgeries due to cerebral palsyOrellana is headed to college with a full scholarship and hopes of getting into medical school … Click to Continue »
  
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• Two Miami-Dade park managers followed in their fathers’ footsteps

  09-06-2016 22:50
  
  Eric King, manager at Greynolds Park, is the son of naturalist Jim KingChad Pezoldt, manager at Tropical Park, is son of Charles “Chuck” Pezoldt, a former Parks directorBoth younger men credit their dads with helping shape their career paths at Miami-Dade Parks … Click to Continue »
  
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• Here are tips for keeping your kids safe during the summer break

  09-06-2016 22:20
  
  Working parents worry that their kids are home alone all dayHere are tips that are vital to children’s safety during summer vacation … Click to Continue »
  
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• BSO Sgt. Arrested on Child Porn, Illicit Sex Conduct Charges

  09-06-2016 22:19
  
  A Broward Sheriff's Office sergeant is facing more than two dozen charges of child pornography and illicit sexual conduct after he engaged in sexually explicit exchanges with an underage girl through the...Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Locker cleanout at Miami Country Day benefits Overtown students

  09-06-2016 22:10
  
  Blaise Pronesti and friends collect supplies from school-wide locker cleanoutIn its second year, Bind Us Together will donate supplies to the Overtown Youth CenterThe organization is looking to add more volunteers next year … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami-Dade school board race: Rep. Erik Fresen is out, mayor’s sister-in-law is in

  09-06-2016 22:06
  
  Maria Teresa Rojas has filed for school board district 6Rep. Erik Fresen, previously interested, won’t runThe seat was vacated by Raquel Regalado, who is running for Miami-Dade mayor … Click to Continue »
  
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• Rain around the area this evening. @TrentAricTV has your forecast starting at 4pm. https://t.co/xty7faZxou

  09-06-2016 21:57 via twitter.com
  
  Rain around the area this evening. @TrentAricTV has your forecast starting at 4pm. https://t.co/xty7faZxou
  
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• Mother of Baby, Toddler Found Dead in Miramar Arrested

  09-06-2016 21:57
  
  The mother of two children were found dead inside a Miramar home Wednesday was arrested and charged with their deaths.Photo Credit: Family Photo
  
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• Ocean Terrace redevelopment plan wins height increase from Miami Beach commission

  09-06-2016 21:52
  
  Height increase passed in 6-1 voteDeveloper Sandor Scher expects to spend months working on designProject will next go to Historic Preservation Board near the end of the year … Click to Continue »
  
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• BSO Sgt. Kreg Costa arrested on child porn charges. bit.ly/21aNMSY?utm_me…

  09-06-2016 21:51 via twitter.com
  BSO Sgt. Kreg Costa arrested on child porn charges. bit.ly/21aNMSY?utm_me…
  
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• Brother of Miami Beach Cop Found Dead at Davie Home

  09-06-2016 21:37
  
  Investigators are continuing to search for answers after finding the body of a Miami Beach Police detective's brother inside a home in Davie Wednesday.
  
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• State Sen. Gwen Margolis’ 40 years in politics comes to abrupt end

  09-06-2016 21:31
  
  Florida state Sen. Gwen Margolis has announced her retirement from politicsEarlier this week, she appeared to deride her five opponentsThe Miami-Dade Democratic Party had asked her to apologize for her referrals to Haitians … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fate of West Grove trolley garage may finally be resolved

  09-06-2016 20:43
  
  The garage’s construction sparked a civil rights dispute in the West GroveMiami commissioners voted to try and buy the empty facilityAstor Development president Henry Torres said he’ll entertain offers … Click to Continue »
  
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• Virginia Woman Dies After Being Hit by Beach Umbrella

  09-06-2016 20:24
  
  A 55-year-old Virginia woman was killed Wednesday after a beach umbrella went flying and struck her in the chest.Photo Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images
  
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• Child porn charges were unlikely in Opa-locka commissioner’s case

  09-06-2016 20:08
  
  Prosecutors could not disprove his claim that a virus was to blame for the images on his phonePinder killed himself the day before he was to surrender on unrelated bribery chargesThe scandal-plagued city remains mired in a separate federal corruption probe … Click to Continue »
  
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• He was about to graduate. Then came the gunshots to his gut

  09-06-2016 19:35
  
  A 28-year-old Swedish student lies in critical but stable conditionRobbers shot Frank Hammar after he wouldn’t give up his walletThe shooting occurred after a family dinner in Wynwood … Click to Continue »
  
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• Young Trespasser Caught Hugging Neighbor's Dog

  09-06-2016 19:15
  
  Louisiana mom Hallie Mallet caught a young boy on her surveillance camera running into her garage to give her dog, Dutchess, a quick hug before sprinting away. Mallet took to Facebook to ask her neighbors...Photo Credit: Hallie MalletThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• State Sen. Gwen Margolis Announces Retirment

  09-06-2016 19:11
  
  Longtime South Florida politician Gwen Margolis is retiring from public office when her term ends this year.Photo Credit: tampabay.com
  
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• Student From Sweden Shot During Robbery in Wynwood

  09-06-2016 18:59
  
  An international student from Sweden was shot during an armed robbery in Wynwood, Miami Police said.Photo Credit: Facebook
  
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• .@Nicole_Murphy isn't giving up. The reality TV star wants her day in Broward County court bit.ly/25OS3ys?utm_me… https://t.co/TmlfzRnbPt

  09-06-2016 18:30 via twitter.com
  
  .@Nicole_Murphy isn't giving up. The reality TV star wants her day in Broward County court bit.ly/25OS3ys?utm_me… https://t.co/TmlfzRnbPt
  
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• Mom Who Left Daughter in Burning Apartment Takes Plea Deal

  09-06-2016 18:14
  
  A mother who was accused of leaving her 6-year-old daughter alone inside a burning west Miami-Dade apartment will avoid jail time after accepting a plea deal Thursday.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• RESTAURANT SHUT DOWN AGAIN?! Restaurant owner caught "dumpster diving" says he was looking for his diamond ring. bit.ly/1UCRqCU?utm_me…

  09-06-2016 18:04 via twitter.com
  RESTAURANT SHUT DOWN AGAIN?! Restaurant owner caught "dumpster diving" says he was looking for his diamond ring. bit.ly/1UCRqCU?utm_me…
  
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• Case Against Trump National Jupiter Going to Trial

  09-06-2016 17:58
  
  A lawsuit brought on by three people against the golf resort owned by Donald Trump in Jupiter will go to trial this August, a judge ruled.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• Car Owner Who Chased, Shot at Repo Man in Custody: MDPD

  09-06-2016 17:52
  
  A man was taken into custody after he chased and shot at a repo man who repossessed his car early Thursday, Miami-Dade Police said.
  
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• Police investigate child left in car in hospital parking garage

  09-06-2016 17:31
  
  Miami Beach police responded to reports of a child left in a car in the Mount Sinai Medical Center parking lotPolice have gotten in touch with the child’s parents … Click to Continue »
  
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• BREAKING: Miami Beach police respond to reports of child left in car in Mount Sinai parking garage. bit.ly/1U90jUZ?utm_me…

  09-06-2016 17:17 via twitter.com
  BREAKING: Miami Beach police respond to reports of child left in car in Mount Sinai parking garage. bit.ly/1U90jUZ?utm_me…
  
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• ISIS Group Targeting Hundreds of Floridians With "Kill List"

  09-06-2016 16:27
  
  A pro-ISIS group released a "kill list" of potential targets that includes hundreds of Floridians.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• ISIS Group Targeting Hundreds of Floridians on 'Kill List': Report

  09-06-2016 16:27
  
  A pro-ISIS group released a "kill list" of potential targets that includes hundreds of Floridians.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• After disparaging rivals, Miami state Sen. Margolis abandons reelection

  09-06-2016 16:09
  
  Sen. Gwen Margolis announced her retirement from politicsEarlier this week she appeared to deride her five opponentsThe Miami-Dade Democratic Party had asked her to apologize … Click to Continue »
  
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• 40 years in politics comes to abrupt end

  09-06-2016 16:09
  
  Florida state Sen. Gwen Margolis announced her retirement from politicsEarlier this week she appeared to deride her five opponentsMiami-Dade Democratic Party had asked her to apologize … Click to Continue »
  
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• REPO MAN TARGETED: Suspect accused of shooting at repo man, chasing him on I-95. bit.ly/1RYeAiO?utm_me…

  09-06-2016 15:56 via twitter.com
  REPO MAN TARGETED: Suspect accused of shooting at repo man, chasing him on I-95. bit.ly/1RYeAiO?utm_me…
  
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• How high are Miami rents?

  09-06-2016 15:16
  
  Despite a decline in rents over the past year, Miami still rates as the most unaffordable city in the U.S., according to a report released Thursday by Trulia, an online … Click to Continue »
  
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• Crash on I-75 NB and NW 154th St/ Heavy Delays #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/0I0XGnuyJD

  09-06-2016 14:53 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-75 NB and NW 154th St/ Heavy Delays #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/0I0XGnuyJD
  
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• Crash on I-75 NB before Miami Gardens Dr/ two left lanes blocked #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/lT1YeALvp7

  09-06-2016 14:51 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-75 NB before Miami Gardens Dr/ two left lanes blocked #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/lT1YeALvp7
  
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• Crash on Turnpike SB & I-75 #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/UKUogliUOB

  09-06-2016 14:40 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on Turnpike SB & I-75 #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/UKUogliUOB
  
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• Crash on Tpke Ext SB after I-75 #TRAFFIC

  09-06-2016 14:38 via twitter.com
  Crash on Tpke Ext SB after I-75 #TRAFFIC
  
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• Incident cleared on I-595 EB at Davie Rd #TRAFFIC

  09-06-2016 14:36 via twitter.com
  Incident cleared on I-595 EB at Davie Rd #TRAFFIC
  
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• Some good weather news today! We are not expecting any tropical development within the next 5 days. https://t.co/T7wmdYI4nn

  09-06-2016 14:26 via twitter.com
  
  Some good weather news today! We are not expecting any tropical development within the next 5 days. https://t.co/T7wmdYI4nn
  
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• Death Investigation Continues at Davie Home

  09-06-2016 14:26
  
  Police in Davie are continuing to search for answers after finding the body of a detective's family member inside a home Wednesday.
  
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• Broken down car on Hallandale Beach Blvd WB and NW 40th Ave #TRAFFIC #MIAMI

  09-06-2016 14:14 via twitter.com
  Broken down car on Hallandale Beach Blvd WB and NW 40th Ave #TRAFFIC #MIAMI
  
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• WATCH: Young Trespasser Caught Hugging Neighbor’s Dog

  09-06-2016 14:13
  
  Louisiana mom Hallie Mallet caught a young boy on her surveillance camera running into her garage to give her dog, Dutchess, a quick hug before sprinting away. Mallet took to Facebook to ask her neighbors for their help in identifying the drive-by hugger. The boy's mom recognized him from the post and he has been invited to play with Dutchess any time.
  
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• Crash on NW 203rd St and NW 26th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI

  09-06-2016 14:13 via twitter.com
  Crash on NW 203rd St and NW 26th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI
  
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• Crash on I-95 SB and NW 95th St/ Clearing #TRAFFIC #MIAMI

  09-06-2016 14:13 via twitter.com
  Crash on I-95 SB and NW 95th St/ Clearing #TRAFFIC #MIAMI
  
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• Broken down car on SR- 826 EB & Turnpike #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/paJ5OJPrPd

  09-06-2016 13:15 via twitter.com
  
  Broken down car on SR- 826 EB & Turnpike #TRAFFIC #MIAMI https://t.co/paJ5OJPrPd
  
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• Mother Of Baby, Toddler Found Dead in Miramar Home Arrested

  09-06-2016 11:34
  
  The mother of two children were found dead inside a Miramar home Wednesday was arrested and charged with their deaths.
  
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