Noisy racetrack wants to block new homes — so residents don’t complain about the noise

Getaway driver waited in car as other two committed the crimes, police say

Cops used info from a McDonald’s visit the trio took after the incident

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Brother says brother assumed identity and did bad things

Homeless man accused of 15 felony fraud counts for alleged ID fraud

Fraud scheme included registering to vote and getting a driver’s license

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Miami parking app revamp adds location services, Apple Pay option

Free app has a slick new design

Miami residents get a 20 percent parking discount

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$24 million cash stuffed in buckets recovered at suspected pot dealer’s home

The money seizure is biggest in history of Miami-Dade police

Arrested was Luis Hernandez-Gonzalez, owner of ‘indoor gardening’ store

Bundles of bills found in buckets in hidden attic compartment

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He was robbed of his new skateboard. A local wouldn’t have that

Locals raise money to replace stolen longboard

No suspects in Key West robbery of boy

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He rented his condo to a fugitive — and the guy won’t leave

Occupant caused headaches even before owner discovered he’s a wanted man

Law enforcement either won’t or can’t do anything about it

Tenant says he is an asylum seeker not a crook; landlord says man made veiled threat

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Another body found alongside another South Florida road

Broward deputies found a man who they believe was killed in Sebring<topline_sep>

On Tuesday, a work crew found a body in the bushes alongside the Palmetto Expressway

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American will offer Cuban travelers help with visas

Airline still working out details so first commercial flight to Cuba can leave Sept. 7

It has extended a Cuba fare sale until July 11 and added cities

There hasn’t been commercial air service to Cuba for more than 50 years

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Rain-drenched week ahead … but will it clear for fireworks?

Every day this week has a chance of rain

Highs are around 91 degrees this week

Fourth of July night should be partly cloudy

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Cop’s defense: child porn on his phone actually his adult girlfriend

South Miami Detective Joe Mendez is charged with eight felony counts of possessing the illegal pictures

His girlfriend told prosecutors the photos depicted her at age 27 or 28

He’s also accused of buying booze for minors in the Police Explorer program

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Nominate South Florida student athletes for Marlins recognition
In an effort to recognize deserving South Florida youth baseball and softball players for doing well in school and displaying sportsmanship on the diamond, the Miami Marlins have once again … Click to Continue »

How did a man end up dead in a Fort Lauderdale alley? Police are trying to find out

Officers responding to a report of an unresponsive man found a body at 701 West Broward Blvd.

It was not clear how the man died.

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Surveillance footage shows police chief tackling suspect in BrandsMart USA
Miami Gardens Police Chief Antonio Brooklen sprung into action and took down a fraud suspect who tried to escape custody during questioning at BrandsMart USA on June 16, 2016. … Click to Continue »

Police chief takes down fraud suspect: ‘It was do or die and I just said jump’

The incident happened June 16 at BrandSmart USA in Miami Gardens

Chief Antonio Brooklen was in the store checking in with the manager when his help was enlisted

Alvaro Miranda-Acosta was arrested and faces charges including fraud and battery on a law enforcement officer.

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Man who stole 2 assault rifles from parked car arrested, police say
Miami police arrested a homeless man and convicted felon who detectives say stole two assault rifles from a Mercedes in a Brickell condominium garage earlier this month. Robert Patterson, 30, … Click to Continue »

Auditor’s Little Haiti Cultural Center report finds conflict, ‘improper’ expenses

Miami’s auditor general reviewed center records at the behest of public corruption investigators

A report released Tuesday documented “improper” expenses and a possible conflict of interest

An attorney for the center’s fired director says the report exonerates his client

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Cuban migrant arriving on shore accused of swinging machete at officer

Lazaro Mora Gutierrez, 40, was one of 11 migrants came ashore Saturday night at Dania Beach

Authorities say Gutierrez threateningly swung a machete at a federal officer

He is being held without bond

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Police find wounded man. Who he is or where he was shot is a mystery

Police say they couldn’t find the “scene” where the man was shot

He was taken to Ryder Trauma in critical condition

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Two seniors earn the U.S. Presidential Scholar Award for acting skills

Miami’s Big Brothers Big Sisters gives $35,000 in scholarships

Booker T. Washington Alumni award scholarships to 32 seniors

Miami Killian High awards first $1,000 Lorraine Silverstein scholarship

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Where did nursing home patient’s $2 million go? Son says he knows — and sues

Attorneys detail how a man lost his fortune in a 19-page suit filed earlier in June

“We disagree with the allegations”

Concert pianist had a net worth of more than $3 million, according to the suit

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New York investor buys South Beach properties for $29 million

Lightstone Group bought contiguous properties from 915 to 955 Washington Avenue

Two of the properties include plans for a new hotel

The sites are part of an area of Washington under redevelopment

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A father moves after his 3 kids are shot. Then it happened again to a fourth

Two teens shot and killed in an early morning ambush in Miami Gardens

A third teen was wounded and is in stable condition at the hospital

One of the dead is the fourth to be in shot in his family this month

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South Miami urges county to reject re-zoning of church property
The South Miami city commission says traffic and other concerns justify its fight against a possible charter school off of Sunset Drive, and passed a resolution to say as much …Click to Continue »

Beach scooter parking plan coming to rest of Normandy Isle

Designated motorcycle/scooter areas have helped free up full parking spots for cars

Neighbors on other streets are asking for same program

Miami Beach will bring program to rest of Normandy Isle starting in July

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A cat turns on the faucet. And then the Humane Society faced disaster

Cat turns on water faucet, floods Humane Society of Broward

Suspect, a 6-month old female, has already found a new home

Damage estimated at $5,000

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Is Miami such a bad place to live? It’s ‘the worst,’ this study says

Wide economic gap makes Miami worst place to live, says 24/7 Wall St.

Worst 5 cities: Miami, Detroit; Paterson, N.J, Hawthorne, Calif.; Fall River, Mass.

Median Miami home value of $245,000 prices out most residents

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An expert in aging: Aventura man celebrates 105th birthday

Children who died in gunfire to be remembered Friday at peace park

Amy Dean elected 2016-17 chair of Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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Salvaging your child’s creativity — the new literacy
We know them — the kids who read before they are potty trained, play classical piano before entering elementary school, or compute high school math in first grade. While the …Click to Continue »

More development? Perhaps. Doral may soon see mixed-use project come to life

Sanctuary Project is planned at Northwest 41st Street and 94th Avenue in Doral

Shoma Homes hopes to build 147 units with 29,400 square feet of retail space on seven acres

The next zoning meeting will take place Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

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Miami Springs’ new $5 million pool to open July 2

Public invited to grand opening at 6 p.m. on July 1

Site has lap-swimming lanes, a giant slide and an office

Resident questions city’s “due diligence”

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Possible flooding in store for Kendall, Doral and Homestead

Trouble areas include streams, creeks, highways, underpasses and other low-lying spots

Warning ends at 4 p.m.

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Human body parts found in bags near highway

Officers chainsawed through the brush to get to the bags

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DREAMers, don’t let Supreme Court ruling derail quest for status

Focus on the challenge ahead to work with a new Congress

Help, volunteer, engage to get out the vote come November

More than ever, shining a light is the way forward

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One exit at Pulse possibly blocked during shooting, new records show

Previous inspection revealed one of six exit doors was ‘inoperable’

Log of 911 and police calls chronicle 193 minutes of chaos

Callers said he had ‘several bombs strapped to him’

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After 39 days at sea, lighthouse Cubans have wet feet, judge rules

21 Cuban migrants are headed back to Cuban soil

Judge ruled U.S.’s “wet-foot, dry-foot” policy does not extend to lighthouse

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Underline bike club to cycle from Douglas Road station to PAMM

The Underline Cycling Club free bike ride is July 3 from the Douglas Road Metrorail Station

Bikers will travel 7.1 miles to the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

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UM scientist and tiger shark expert dives in to 2 films for Shark Week
University of Miami scientist and shark expert Neil Hammerschlag will be featured in two films showcasing tiger and great white sharks starting Sunday on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. … Click to Continue »

FPL rate increase slammed by Miami-Dade politicians

Eight elected officials spoke out against the 23.7 percent increase

Public speakers were divided between opposing the increase and lauding FPL’s service record

Few explicitly said they were happy with paying more for power

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First baby with Zika-related microcephaly is born in Florida

The baby’s mother had a travel-related case of Zika and came from Haiti to give birth

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Work to begin on Northwest 57th Avenue south of Gratigny Parkway

A traffic shift will take place along Northwest 57th Avenue/West 4 Avenue/Red Road

Two lanes on the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike in either direction will be closed nightly

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What’s open and what’s closed on the Fourth of July?

Government offices are closed, but malls are open

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Night of Light illuminates artists in Little River/Little Haiti galleries
Locals and visitors on Saturday explored more than 20 art spaces, studios and galleries in Little River and Little Haiti during “Little River’s Night of Light – a 305 Summertime …Click to Continue »

A man points a gun at an officer, and now cops are looking for him

Police have set up a perimeter in Little Havana

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Miami Police search for armed suspect in Little Havana
Miami police have set up a perimeter in Little Havana from Southwest 10th to 11th streets and from Southwest Fourth to Fifth avenues in pursuit of a suspect police say pointed a gun at an officer. … Click to Continue »

Surveillance video captures gunman attacking bar patrons
Surveillance video of alleged gunman Leon Hillman, 38, attacking patrons at Grumpy’s Bar and Grill in South Miami-Dade in June 2014. … Click to Continue »

Has the normalization of gay culture killed the rainbow?

As Gay Pride month approaches, I can’t help but think to myself: “What happened to all the glitz and glamour that used to be a hallmark of the gay community?” We were once the beat that gave life to the world of the arts. We were at the forefront of fashion, design, music and parties. But in recent years, it seems as if we’ve hit the snooze button on creativity and assimilated to the norm.

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South Africa’s rugby team Jozi Cats defy gay stereotypes

While most of the sports world lags behind when it comes to inclusion, a few rugby players are tough enough to take the challenge.

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Taking control of eating disorders

When an eating disorder takes over your life, it can be frightening and uncontrollable. Fortunately, there are ways to regain control.

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Gun attack at Grumpy’s Bar caught on video

Leon Hillman goes to trial next month on attempted murder charges

Three people were wounded at the bar in South Miami-Dade

Surveillance cameras captured the terrifying shooting in June 2014

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2 killed, at least 1 wounded in Miami Gardens drive-by shooting

Police say the shooting looks like gang retaliation.

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