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Lake Worth man accused of chasing man woman and child
Isaias Perez-Lopez, 24, of Lake Worth, is accused of punching a man and then chasing the man, another woman and a child with a machete on ...
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Dania Beach commission maps out plan for replacing Pat Flury
DANIA BEACH — Longtime Commissioner Pat Flury's abrupt resignation has left the city in search of a qualified resident to fill her seat.Under the charter, commissioners have until Aug. 10 to appoint a ...
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Woman charged with child neglect after going on photo shoot
Gwendolyne Nanette Vazquez might photograph models, but deputies are accusing her of not being a model mom.The 26-year-old substitute teacher and aspiring photographer is charged with leaving her 5-year-old son home alone in ...
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Everyone into the pool Campers go for swim-lesson record | Video
Summer campers at the Lore and Eric F. Ross JCC west of Boynton Beach took part Tuesday in The World's Largest Swimming Lesson in an attempt to break a Guinness World ...
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Fate of missing Lauderdale millionaire Aguiar still a mystery one year later
Port Everglades inlet a year ago Wednesday - the day he vanished, leaving behind an overwhelming tangle of business and personal lawsuits, a family in turmoil and questions about his survival. Since then, many of his legal troubles have been resolved, but the people closest to Aguiar - who would be 36 if he's still alive - continue to wrangle over his wealth, estimated last year to be ...
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NBA Finals Game 6 Tonight 9 p.m. TV ABC Heats Chris Andersen expected back in rotation in Game 6
AmericanAirlines Arena when Andersen likely to returns to his role as "energy" player off the bench. All signs are pointing toward the "Birdman" resuming his spot in the rotation with the Heat facing elimination. They trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, needing a victory to force a Game 7 Thursday. "It's cliche to say `stay ready,' but I think Bird will ...
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BSO threatens up to 200 layoffs
Israel is threatening to lay off employees if county commissioners don't provide enough funds for his budget this fall. At a county budget workshop Tuesday, Commissioner Barbara Sharief said the sheriff told her 200 employees could be laid off if his budget needs aren't met. At the same time, she said, he is asking for funds to hire about 100 more people. In a text message to the ...
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Broward sheriff threatens layoffs if budget increase isnt met
Israel says he might be forced to lay off 200 to 300 employees if county commissioners don't provide enough money for his budget this fall.The newly elected sheriff's warm relations with county commissioners have grown cool in recent weeks as he seeks an increase in spending ...
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New lawsuit against Archdiocese alleges more abuse at Coral Springs school
Coral Springs K-12 school of looking the other way while a young boy complained he was being molested by a music teacher.Miguel Cala, 40, is already serving a 23-year prison term after pleading no contest to lewd and lascivious molestation charges last year. But the lawsuit filed Monday by Miami attorney Jeffrey Herman outlines new allegations against the convicted pedophile."We are ...
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Can I have a like
Twitter feed, Boca's only announced mayoral candidate is coming at them via snail mail with a message that would miss only the stone-coldhearted: Happy Birthday! Andrea O'Rourke, and her husband George, who have argued publicly against Haynie's votes for a downtown development, both received Haynie's birthday greeting. "I thought it was funny," Andrea ...
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Campers participate in worldwide swimming lesson
Summer campers at the Lore and Eric F. Ross JCC west of Boynton Beach took part Tuesday in The World's Largest Swimming Lesson in an attempt to break a Guinness World ...
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Russian billionaires amazing $300M yacht calls at Port Everglades | Photos
Like a gold-plated visitor from Planet Money, a strange ship has arrived among us: a glittering $300 million mega-yacht that resembles a futuristic star cruiser, or Bond villian's seagoing lair. The "A," a 394-foot-long behemoth, boasts walls covered in white sting-ray hides or hand-stitched calf's leather, according to the Wall Street Journal. One can relax in chairs made ...
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NSA Surveillance thwarted more than 50 attacks | Video
The National Security Agency Director testifies on Tuesday on a controversial electronic surveillance program. The director said the program helped prevent more than 50 potential terror ...
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Davie rodeo comes to town this Saturday
DAVIE— Time to throw on your belt, hat and boots for the rodeo this weekend.The Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo is riding into town 7:30 p.m. Saturday at ...
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So. Fla. gas prices drop 19 cents a gallon from last year
We're keeping more change in the pocket: South Florida gas prices fell 5 percent in May from a year ago -- or an average 19 cents a gallon, according to national consumer price data released Tuesday. Gas prices averaged $3.60 a gallon in Broward ...
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Parkland man accused of trying to lure girl 13 into sex via text
An undercover detective intercepted text messages Richard Lee Marcelino II, 34, of Parkland, sent to a girl, 13, trying to lure her into sex, police ...
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Jose Fernandez Dazzling As Marlins Falter
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - In a season full of misery, the Miami Marlins do have one bright spot on the team, rookie pitcher Jose Fernandez. The 20-year-old Cuban defector was on the fast track to the majors this season, but injuries forced the Marlins to call him up very early in the season. Since then, Fernandez has racked up a 4-3 record on a team that has been abysmal. Heading into ...
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6 Broward parks to offer free gardening help
You can get answers at six master gardener service centers opening Monday at six parks in Broward County. Each center will be staffed by a certified master gardener, equipped with a microscope to diagnose your gardening ...
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Curtain is falling on longtime Tamarac theater
Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts' 33-year-old history is playing out right now. But not on stage. In what's resembling a senior version of the popular show "Rent," the theater's general manager and president, both of whom are in their late 80s, are being evicted from the strip mall they've called home for past 13 ...
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Why the Miami Heat will win tonight or maybe not | Opinion
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is seen leaving the game as Filomena Tobias reacts during the fourth quarter in game two of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines ...
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Pines to vote to contract with Charter Schools USA to manage schools
PEMBROKE PINES— Parts of the city's nationally recognized charter school system may be privatized as early as this week and more than 300 teachers could lose their jobs. Students, parents, and teachers fear that this change will lower the quality of education at the schools. But city officials say Pines doesn't have enough money to keep the A-rated schools open and that ...
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Rookie Fernandez a rare bright spot for Marlins
MIAMI -- The Miami Marlins were savoring a rare victory, thanks to pitcher Jose Fernandez's latest gem. A team official attempted to engage the rookie in a discussion as highlights of his performance began showing on the clubhouse television.Mesmerized, Fernandez walked away from the conversation and toward the TV."Come on, dude," the Marlins official ...
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Boy 9 finds loaded Glock in movie theater bathroom | Video
A 9-year-old boy reportedly found a loaded Glock 26 9-mm handgun sitting on top of the toilet paper dispenser inside an Ybor City movie theater bathroom ...
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Taliban is ready to talk peace says senior Afghan official
Taliban is willing to consider peace talks with the Afghan state following secret discussions, a senior Afghan official said on Tuesday, in what may be the first significant step towards an end to the long-running war. "Peace talks will certainly take place between the Taliban and the High Peace Council," said the senior official, referring to the body created by Afghan ...
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Poll Rick Scott gains steam after session wins
Orlando Sentinel opinion editor Mike Lafferty discusses Gov. Rick Scott's low polling numbers and what 2013 has in store for the governor. TALLAHASSEE -- With a growing economy and legislative wins in the bank, ...
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New federal law will affect thousands of Fort Lauderdale homes
New federal law expected to increase prices and add time to renovations of homes across the country built before 1978, what impact will it have on Fort Lauderdale?
Renovations of any kind to most buildings in Fort Lauderdale are expected to go up in the wake of a new federal law, the Renovation, Repair and Painting law, which is intended to protect children from the damaging effects of toxic lead. Read more
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