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• Bullet snuffs out a young life and shatters a family’s spirit

  30-06-2016 23:52
  
  A look back at the death of Sherdavia Jenkins“Mt baby should not be dead” … Click to Continue »
  
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• Waze and Miami-Dade County to share traffic data

  30-06-2016 23:36
  
  Navigation app will have new alerts when a county water pipe bursts or there’s a traffic light downMiami-Dade traffic engineers will get feed from Waze users reporting accidents and slowdownsPart of a larger effort by Waze to share data with governments … Click to Continue »
  
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• Family recalls life of slain 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins

  30-06-2016 23:34
  
  Ten years after 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins was killed in the crossfire of a shooting in Liberty City, her mother and sister recall what was, and envision what could have been. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Artist Renda Writer seeks ‘World Peace’ scribbling murals around the globe

  30-06-2016 23:30
  
  Artist writes murals by hand with messages of hopeRenda Writer is starting a World Peace mural tour in JulyHis idea is to write these messages into existence … Click to Continue »
  
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• Artist Renda Writer seeks ‘World Peace’ painting murals around the globe

  30-06-2016 23:30
  
  Artist paints murals by hand with messages of hopeRenda Writer is starting a World Peace mural tour in JulyHis idea is to write these messages into existence … Click to Continue »
  
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• Decade after girl’s crossfire death, Miami, family — and gunman — reflect

  30-06-2016 23:10
  
  Nine-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins was cut down by AK-47 gunfireIn spite of their loss, her siblings have endured and prosperedOne of two gunmen, now paroled and a dad: ‘I hate that they lost a child’ … Click to Continue »
  
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• Boaters get a July 4 reminder: Slow down, or else

  30-06-2016 22:52
  
  The Coast Guard will be enforcing a 15-knot speed limit from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4The area extends from Turkey Point to Julia Tuttle Causeway and from Elliot Key to the shoreline … Click to Continue »
  
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• Father And Son Victims of Armed Carjacking in Miami Beach

  30-06-2016 22:45 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A father and son were robbed and carjacked at gunpoint outside a Miami Beach club early Thursday, police said.Photo Credit: NBC 6 South Florida
  
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• Hassan Whiteside to meet with Heat & 2 other teams considered finalists to sign him bit.ly/298cVuC?utm_me… https://t.co/5KLwCw6atv

  30-06-2016 22:44 via twitter.com
  
  Hassan Whiteside to meet with Heat & 2 other teams considered finalists to sign him bit.ly/298cVuC?utm_me… https://t.co/5KLwCw6atv
  
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• Missing Miami Woman Found Safe: Police

  30-06-2016 22:38 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A 32-year-old woman who had been reported possibly abducted early Thursday has been found safe, Miami Police said.
  
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• Democratic Florida Senate candidate was a Republican until last week

  30-06-2016 22:35
  
  Bruce Kaplan switched his party affiliation on June 23Candidates for office who switch parties must do so one year before qualifyingAs a result, Kaplan appears ineligible to run … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami may be the rudest city in America, but we sure look good

  30-06-2016 22:14
  
  Travel and Leisure Magazine’s annual survey rated Miami No. 1 on list of Rudest Cities in AmericaMiami also tops chart for Most Attractive People, Night Clubs and Singles SceneNew York City dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 on rude list, Phoenix came in No. 2 … Click to Continue »
  
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• A Miami Gardens mayoral candidate is suing to get back into the race

  30-06-2016 22:09
  
  Miami Gardens mayoral candidate James Wright was disqualified last weekHis qualifying check was returned to the city because of a missing account numberWright argues in lawsuit that he was wrongfully disqualified … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fla. family claims maggots found in mouth of ICU patient bit.ly/29iXLDt?utm_me… https://t.co/SDGqyIiZXZ

  30-06-2016 21:58 via twitter.com
  
  Fla. family claims maggots found in mouth of ICU patient bit.ly/29iXLDt?utm_me… https://t.co/SDGqyIiZXZ
  
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• Passion flower sculptures about to bloom in Coral Gables

  30-06-2016 21:49
  
  Two flower-like sculptures on Segovia Street in Coral Gables are scheduled to be unveiled this summerThe sculptures, at Biltmore Way and Coral Way, are the first public artwork commissioned by Coral Gables since the 1920s … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hoverboard Catches Fire in Weston: BSO Fire Rescue

  30-06-2016 21:36 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Firefighters responded after a hoverboard caught fire at a home in Weston Thursday, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials said.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue
  
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• It's almost 3:30p.m. and most of the storms are west. Still can't rule out a shower for populated areas of #SOFLO. https://t.co/5MciIkT7un

  30-06-2016 21:32 via twitter.com
  
  It's almost 3:30p.m. and most of the storms are west.Still can't rule out a shower for populated areas of #SOFLO. https://t.co/5MciIkT7un
  
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• Naked Man Yelling 'Trump, Where Are You?' Freezes Times Sq

  30-06-2016 21:27 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A naked man yelling, "Donald Trump, where are you?" climbed to the top of the red TKTS stairs in Times Square Thursday morning, then fell to the ground in an attempt to escape police, photos and video posted to...Photo Credit: Courtesy of @danny10ec
  
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• Tips for keeping personal data safe on your cellphone

  30-06-2016 21:11
  
  Add a password or PIN to access your device and don’t share it with anyoneEnable features like fingerprint readers and GPS trackingnstall antivirus and anti-theft apps … Click to Continue »
  
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• 8 Child Porn Charges Dropped Against S. Miami Detective

  30-06-2016 21:04 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Prosecutors dropped eight child porn charges against a South Miami police detective Thursday but added a couple of new charges.Photo Credit: NBC 6
  
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• Your credit card could be copied at the gas pump. It’s crackdown time

  30-06-2016 20:43
  
  In October, gas station owners will have to use one or more security method to protect their pumps\If customers notice tape with a broken seal, their pump may have a skimmerPay with cash, or credit card, to protect against skimming scams … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hoverboard catches fire at home in Weston bit.ly/29ehaXa?utm_me… https://t.co/Y2RZg4T8vK

  30-06-2016 20:43 via twitter.com
  
  Hoverboard catches fire at home in Weston bit.ly/29ehaXa?utm_me… https://t.co/Y2RZg4T8vK
  
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• Man named Ronald McDonald shot at Sonic restaurant bit.ly/293tNQI?utm_me… https://t.co/vEa9HYybqn

  30-06-2016 20:31 via twitter.com
  
  Man named Ronald McDonald shot at Sonic restaurant bit.ly/293tNQI?utm_me… https://t.co/vEa9HYybqn
  
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• Miami Springs residential bust nets drugs and cash

  30-06-2016 20:29
  
  Police seized 45 grams of cocaine and marijuana, worth a total value of $5,800They also seized $3,000 cash and arrested two Miami Springs men … Click to Continue »
  
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• How much money can you stuff in a 5-gallon bucket?

  30-06-2016 20:22
  
  Pennies add up on the scaleBut dollar bills are dollar bills … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fire Guts Home, Family Dog Dies

  30-06-2016 20:14 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A morning fire in West Park displaced a family of five and killed one of their dogs.
  
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• Dwyane Wade to Meet With Spurs, Mavericks: Report

  30-06-2016 20:08 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, who has spent his entire career with the team, is reportedly set to take meetings with at least two other teams as NBA Free Agency is set to start Friday.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Father, son carjacked while leaving club in Miami Beach bit.ly/295kmRy?utm_me… https://t.co/RLMpSVXfHn

  30-06-2016 20:07 via twitter.com
  
  Father, son carjacked while leaving club in Miami Beach bit.ly/295kmRy?utm_me… https://t.co/RLMpSVXfHn
  
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• AFL-CIO endorses Raquel Regalado in Miami-Dade mayoral race

  30-06-2016 19:56
  
  Mayor Carlos Gimenez had hoped to keep the labor umbrella group neutralGimenez’s privatization agenda cited in backing challengerLocal AFSCME chapter, part of the AFL-CIO, endorses Gimenez anyway … Click to Continue »
  
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• A piece of Brownsville’s past celebrated as a cornerstone of future

  30-06-2016 19:42
  
  “There is no place like home” was the collective sentiment expressed by the three honorees at the banquet on Saturday, June 25 in Miami’s Brownsville community. Sponsored by the Hampton … Click to Continue »
  
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• A piece of Brownsville’s pass celebrated as a cornerstone of future

  30-06-2016 19:42
  
  “There is no place like home” was the collective sentiment expressed by the three honorees at the banquet on Saturday, June 25 in Miami’s Brownsville community. Sponsored by the Hampton … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami Promoting Gun Safety During July 4th Weekend

  30-06-2016 19:38 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The City of Miami is asking residents again to not shoot guns over the July 4th holiday. NBC 6's Julia Bagg has more.
  
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• A homeless man saves others from a fire — then he’s ordered to leave his ‘home’

  30-06-2016 18:46
  
  A homeless man helped empty a burning Miami buildingThomas Umstead braved smoke and fire despite breathing disabilitiesIn an indirect way, the fire cost Umstead his current “home.” … Click to Continue »
  
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• Child porn charges dropped against South Miami cop

  30-06-2016 18:23
  
  His girlfriend claimed the images on his phone were of her, at age 27 or 28Mendez is also facing charges of giving alcohol to minorsHe was once lauded for his work with a police department education program for students … Click to Continue »
  
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• Group Fights For Cuban Lighthouse Migrants to Stay in US

  30-06-2016 18:18 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Cuban democracy group is vowing to fight for two dozen Cuban migrants after a judge's decision this week to send them back.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Group Fighting For Cuban Lighthouse Migrants to Stay

  30-06-2016 17:58 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Cuban democracy group is vowing to fight for two dozen Cuban migrants after a judge's decision to send them back this week.Photo Credit: NBC6.com
  
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• Missing Woman Sent Text Saying She Was in Trouble

  30-06-2016 17:38 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police are searching for a Northwest Miami woman who may have been abducted from outside her home.
  
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• #BREAKING @MiamiPD looking for possible abduction victim who said she was in danger bit.ly/297MaKH?utm_me… https://t.co/yWJL8QDo4C

  30-06-2016 17:09 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING @MiamiPD looking for possible abduction victim who said she was in danger bit.ly/297MaKH?utm_me… https://t.co/yWJL8QDo4C
  
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• First U.S. Owned Hotel Opens in Cuba Since Revolution

  30-06-2016 16:37 via nbcmiami.com
  
  For the first time since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, a U.S.-run hotel is opening on the island.Photo Credit: Four Points Havana
  
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• #BREAKING All Clear signal given at Joint Base Andrews following report of active shooter https://t.co/ooA4Tmvkgx

  30-06-2016 16:37 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING All Clear signal given at Joint Base Andrews following report of active shooter https://t.co/ooA4Tmvkgx
  
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• More Florida #beaches closed due to fecal pollution bit.ly/294T1Pq?utm_me… https://t.co/dOrtiksY2J

  30-06-2016 16:36 via twitter.com
  
  More Florida #beaches closed due to fecal pollution bit.ly/294T1Pq?utm_me… https://t.co/dOrtiksY2J
  
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• Ranting Naked Man Brings Times Square to Standstill

  30-06-2016 16:35 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A wildly gesturing naked man climbed to the top of the red TKTS stairs in Times Square Thursday morning, then fell to the ground in an attempt to escape police, photos and video posted to social media showed.Photo Credit: Courtesy of @danny10ec
  
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• Celebrate the Fourth of July and fireworks tips to stay safe

  30-06-2016 16:15
  
  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has issued eye safety tips for Fourth of July fireworks celebrationsPalmer Trinity School alumna awarded a Fulbright U. S. Student Program scholarship … Click to Continue »
  
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• Mouse-Chasing Dog Trapped Under Truck, Rescued

  30-06-2016 15:57 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A mouse-chasing dog needed help from Miami-Dade firefighters after he became stuck under a parked truck Wednesday.Photo Credit: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
  
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• #UPDATE Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson: `Unfolding situation' at Andrews Air Force Base bit.ly/29dtG9o?utm_me… https://t.co/8X1QI9uTSz

  30-06-2016 15:53 via twitter.com
  
  #UPDATE Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson: `Unfolding situation' at Andrews Air Force Base bit.ly/29dtG9o?utm_me… https://t.co/8X1QI9uTSz
  
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• #BREAKING Joint Base Andrews tweets that the base is on lockdown due to a report of an active shooter . https://t.co/K0umRon7Pz

  30-06-2016 15:41 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Joint Base Andrews tweets that the base is on lockdown due to a report of an active shooter . https://t.co/K0umRon7Pz
  
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• Someone shot up a Lamborghini on highway — but the driver knew what to do next

  30-06-2016 15:16
  
  Shooters shattered the driver’s side window of the car. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Shots Fired at Lamborghini on Palmetto

  30-06-2016 15:15 via nbcmiami.com
  
  A Lamborghini was shot at on the Palmetto Expressway overnight. Was it road rage?
  
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• FHP: Lamborghini driver shot at on ramp to Dolphin Expressway: local10.com/news/lamborghi… https://t.co/9jvYzWWYZ4

  30-06-2016 14:55 via twitter.com
  
  FHP: Lamborghini driver shot at on ramp to Dolphin Expressway: local10.com/news/lamborghi… https://t.co/9jvYzWWYZ4
  
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• Police Activity on I-95 Express NB before NW 125th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI

  30-06-2016 14:38 via twitter.com
  Police Activity on I-95 Express NB before NW 125th St #TRAFFIC #MIAMI
  
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