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• The weather should bode well for outdoor plans, mostly. There is a chance for showers, esp. late Sat. into Sun. https://t.co/sMs99pVarx

  17-02-2017 23:38 via twitter.com
  
  The weather should bode well for outdoor plans, mostly.There is a chance for showers, esp. late Sat. into Sun. https://t.co/sMs99pVarx
  
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• Miss Miami Lakes Speaking Out After Assault Arrest

  17-02-2017 23:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Miss Miami Lakes Vanessa Barcelo was back in court for a hearing Friday as she faces criminal charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.Photo Credit: NBC 6
  
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• Rash of Davie Car Burglaries Leads to Gun at School

  17-02-2017 23:10 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Authorities are investigating a string of car burglaries in Davie including one that ended with a child finding a gun on the property of a nearby school.Photo Credit: Davie Police
  
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• FIU student collapses on campus, dies in hospital

  17-02-2017 23:01
  
  A Florida International University student has died in the hospital after collapsing during an on-campus basketball game Friday. The unnamed student was playing basketball at the Modesto Maidique Campus when … Click to Continue »
  
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• Ask the State of Illinois DMV twitter.com/LifesGud03/sta…

  17-02-2017 22:50 via twitter.com
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• Fla. #pot czar's credentials may be thinner than rolling paper. Bob Norman investigates TONIGHT at 11 https://t.co/setwg9ZEcb

  17-02-2017 22:48 via twitter.com
  
  Fla. #pot czar's credentials may be thinner than rolling paper. Bob Norman investigates TONIGHT at 11 https://t.co/setwg9ZEcb
  
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• After two Death Row stints, mother of murdered ‘Baby Lollipops’ no longer faces execution

  17-02-2017 22:27
  
  Ana Maria Cardona, the Miami mother twice sentenced to execution for the torture and murder of her toddler son known as “Baby Lollipops,” is no longer facing Death Row. Prosecutors … Click to Continue »
  
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• #BREAKING Miami-Dade Commission votes in favor of mayor's order to comply with federal immigration holds… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  17-02-2017 22:11 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING Miami-Dade Commission votes in favor of mayor's order to comply with federal immigration holds… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Want to drive with Dan #Marino? An official Marino license plate could soon hit Florida roadways… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  17-02-2017 22:07 via twitter.com
  Want to drive with Dan #Marino? An official Marino license plate could soon hit Florida roadways… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Fearing Trump, commission drops Miami-Dade’s ‘sanctuary’ protections

  17-02-2017 22:05
  
  Miami-Dade commissioners on Friday backed Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s controversial decision to detain jailed inmates sought for deportation by the federal government, citing funding threats by President Donald Trump and ignoring … Click to Continue »
  
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• 2 Cubans Deported, First Since End of 'Wet Foot, Dry Foot'

  17-02-2017 21:25 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Two Cuban nationals were flown back to Havana by U.S. Immigration and Customs officials Friday in what is the first removal flight since the change in the United States' "wet foot, dry foot" policy, NBC 6...Photo Credit: NBC 6
  
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• Florida House, Senate play different hands in approach to gambling legislation

  17-02-2017 20:58
  
  A new House proposal would ban the expansion of slot machines and prohibit wildly popular card games at the state’s pari-mutuel facilities, putting the House at odds with a gambling … Click to Continue »
  
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• Residents urge county to restore ‘sanctuary’ stance, citing Miami-Dade’s immigrant identity

  17-02-2017 20:48
  
  One after another, the people who crammed the Miami-Dade County Commission chambers Friday delivered an extended, impassioned and often eloquent defense of immigration, imploring their elected leaders to defend South … Click to Continue »
  
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• Miami-Dade residents urge county to restore ‘sanctuary’ stance

  17-02-2017 20:48
  
  One after another, the people who crammed the Miami-Dade County Commission chambers Friday delivered an extended, impassioned and often eloquent defense of immigration, imploring their elected leaders to defend South … Click to Continue »
  
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• Gauging gun violence in Miami-Dade complicated by jumble of records

  17-02-2017 20:46
  
  Just how many people were shot in Miami-Dade last year? It’s hard to tell, at least for now. Gauging the scope of gun violence in Miami-Dade – particularly involving young … Click to Continue »
  
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• This is what a nearly perfect February day looks like-- sun, few clouds and temps in the mid 70s just after 2:30pm. https://t.co/wt8ex1fi1B

  17-02-2017 20:38 via twitter.com
  
  This is what a nearly perfect February day looks like-- sun, few clouds and temps in the mid 70s just after 2:30pm. https://t.co/wt8ex1fi1B
  
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• Want to carry a concealed gun? You might need to pass a mental health test first.

  17-02-2017 20:22
  
  Individuals who want a state-issued permit to carry a concealed gun in Florida would first have to pass a mental health evaluation under a new proposal from a Miami-Dade County … Click to Continue »
  
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• SWAG on 6: Student Brightens Lives of Special Needs Teens

  17-02-2017 19:58 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Seeing Karen Uriostegui volunteering with disabled students at Braddock High School is almost the same as watching a teacher at work.
  
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• Police Arrest Two After Series of Alleged Broward Burglaries

  17-02-2017 19:34 via nbcmiami.com
  
  According to BSO officials, the two are alleged to have been involved in four separate burglaries that took place in the area.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Accused ‘frontman’ in Venezuelan drug ring also tees it up at Trump’s Doral golf resort

  17-02-2017 19:20
  
  The Trump administration this week froze the assets of a wealthy Venezuelan businessman named Samark Lopez Bello, accusing him of being the “frontman” in a narco-trafficking scheme run by the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Keep umbrellas close on Sunday if you're heading out to the @CGArtsfestival. #miami #FLL https://t.co/viM9KDpjpS

  17-02-2017 18:36 via twitter.com
  
  Keep umbrellas close on Sunday if you're heading out to the @CGArtsfestival. #miami #FLL https://t.co/viM9KDpjpS
  
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• Struggling to find an affordable home? Free event will spotlight local housing crunch

  17-02-2017 18:31
  
  Are you — or your employees — struggling to find an affordable home? You’re not alone. A recent Miami Herald report detailed South Florida’s workforce housing crunch and its toll … Click to Continue »
  
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• Community event to spotlight S. Florida’s workforce housing crunch

  17-02-2017 18:31
  
  Are you — or your employees — struggling to find an affordable home? You’re not alone. A recent Miami Herald report detailed South Florida’s workforce housing crunch and its toll … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hurricanes Baseball Set to Start 2017 Season This Weekend

  17-02-2017 18:26 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Expectations are mixed for the ‘Canes this season, who will be replacing plenty of talent in their lineup after the departure of power hitters Zack Collins, Willie Abreu and Jacob Heyward.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele has died at the age of 79 bit.ly/2leODEL https://t.co/mtujfwCxMh

  17-02-2017 18:07 via twitter.com
  
  WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele has died at the age of 79 bit.ly/2leODEL https://t.co/mtujfwCxMh
  
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• Feeling quite comfortable out there. #miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/QQ0kOIPZaX

  17-02-2017 18:03 via twitter.com
  
  Feeling quite comfortable out there.#miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/QQ0kOIPZaX
  
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• Body Found in Pompano Beach Identified as Missing Woman: BSO

  17-02-2017 17:39 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The human remains found in a wooded area in Pompano Beach have been identified as a woman who was reported missing in December, officials said Friday.Photo Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office
  
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• Dan Marino Specialty License Plate Being Considered

  17-02-2017 16:42 via nbcmiami.com
  
  All proceeds from sales of the plate would go to the Dan Marino Foundation, which raises money and provides services for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Worker Hospitalized in Miami After Contacting Power Line

  17-02-2017 15:44 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The 54-year-old worker reportedly slipped on the site while holding an object, which came in contact with a 7,000 volt power line.Photo Credit: Miami Fire Rescue
  
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• After waking up in the mid to low 50s, temperatures are now starting to warm up. #Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/w4Aq84ag9f

  17-02-2017 15:27 via twitter.com
  
  After waking up in the mid to low 50s, temperatures are now starting to warm up. #Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/w4Aq84ag9f
  
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• #BREAKING Former @CanesFootball player Leonard Myers dies at 38 bit.ly/2lVeotr https://t.co/DgcZakYvWK

  17-02-2017 15:26 via twitter.com
  
  #BREAKING Former @CanesFootball player Leonard Myers dies at 38 bit.ly/2lVeotr https://t.co/DgcZakYvWK
  
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• Crash on Sawgrass Expwy NB at University Dr #traffic https://t.co/e7u2rm9hZc

  17-02-2017 14:32 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on Sawgrass Expwy NB at University Dr #traffic https://t.co/e7u2rm9hZc
  
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• Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gets Underway This Weekend

  17-02-2017 13:49 via nbcmiami.com
  
  The Coconut Grove Arts Festival shows off work from over 350 renowned artists from across the world for the three day event.Photo Credit: CGAF.com
  
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• Crash on I-95 SB at Stirling Rd #traffic https://t.co/4Fr63GY3em

  17-02-2017 13:45 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-95 SB at Stirling Rd #traffic https://t.co/4Fr63GY3em
  
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• Crash on Oakland Park Blvd EB at NW 68th Ave #traffic https://t.co/cnXN21RC4P

  17-02-2017 13:43 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on Oakland Park Blvd EB at NW 68th Ave #traffic https://t.co/cnXN21RC4P
  
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• More than 20 candidates apply for Miami Gardens police chief job

  17-02-2017 13:10
  
  For the second time in two years, the Miami Gardens Police Department is searching for a permanent police chief and more than 20 candidates have applied for the top cop … Click to Continue »
  
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• Your Friday is looking mostly sunny & seasonable. #Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/fyhny6yyfa

  17-02-2017 13:03 via twitter.com
  
  Your Friday is looking mostly sunny & seasonable.#Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/fyhny6yyfa
  
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• University of Miami music professor, piano teacher Rosalina Sackstein dies at 93.

  17-02-2017 13:00
  
  Rosalina Sackstein had Ludwig van Beethoven’s touch on the piano. That’s because Sackstein, a longtime professor at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, was a musical … Click to Continue »
  
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• She had a connection to Beethoven. UM music icon Rosalina Sackstein dies at 93

  17-02-2017 13:00
  
  Rosalina Sackstein had Ludwig van Beethoven’s touch on the piano. That’s because Sackstein, the first female professor at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, was a … Click to Continue »
  
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• One year later, the pain of a son lost to gun violence remains raw

  17-02-2017 13:00
  
  Every night before Santonio Carter goes to sleep, he looks at photos of his son in his football uniform, watches videos of him dancing with joyful energy and tries to … Click to Continue »
  
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• A year after young King’s death, toll from gun violence continues

  17-02-2017 13:00
  
  Monday marks the first anniversary of the killing of King Carter, a kid on his way to buy candy caught in the crossfire of a shootout in the parking lot … Click to Continue »
  
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• SW Fla. Teacher Reassigned After Post Criticizing Immigrants

  17-02-2017 12:59 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Victoria Fleming, a computer lab instructor and instructional review teacher, posted a message on Thursday during a nationwide push for immigrants to say home in protest of President Trump’s executive order.Photo Credit: WBBH-TV
  
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• What’s open and closed on Presidents’ Day

  17-02-2017 12:36
  
  Monday is Presidents’ Day. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed for the holiday: Federal offices: Closed. State offices: Open. Miami-Dade County offices: Closed. Broward County offices: Closed. Miami-Dade … Click to Continue »
  
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• Crash on SR-836 WB at NW 107th Ave #traffic https://t.co/8dLmsbWy4O

  17-02-2017 11:20 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on SR-836 WB at NW 107th Ave #traffic https://t.co/8dLmsbWy4O
  
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• Crash on I-95 SB at NW 79th St #traffic https://t.co/xMFXGMCBkF

  17-02-2017 11:09 via twitter.com
  
  Crash on I-95 SB at NW 79th St #traffic https://t.co/xMFXGMCBkF
  
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• Expect a cool change as you head out the door this morning. #Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/4QcXSIzDh5

  17-02-2017 11:03 via twitter.com
  
  Expect a cool change as you head out the door this morning. #Miami #FLL #FLkeys https://t.co/4QcXSIzDh5
  
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• Police Psychology: How Officers Recover After Traumatic Event

  17-02-2017 06:53 via nbcmiami.com
  
  Police officers often put their lives on the line, but how do they recover when faced with danger?Photo Credit: NBC 6
  
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• 'Bad City, Florida' printed on Miami Gardens Walmart prescription label bit.ly/2kPAj4j https://t.co/wPPZjNeF34

  17-02-2017 05:46 via twitter.com
  
  'Bad City, Florida' printed on Miami Gardens Walmart prescription label bit.ly/2kPAj4j https://t.co/wPPZjNeF34
  
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• Friday gets off to a cool start with some #SOFLO neighbors feeling the 50s. It's upper 70s for the afternoon! https://t.co/CaYzeDLeWt

  17-02-2017 03:36 via twitter.com
  
  Friday gets off to a cool start with some #SOFLO neighbors feeling the 50s.It's upper 70s for the afternoon! https://t.co/CaYzeDLeWt
  
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• Violent 6-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 8 injured in Miami Gardens

  17-02-2017 03:22
  
  One person was killed and eight others were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving six vehicles in Miami Gardens, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The crash happened at about … Click to Continue »
  
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