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Chilean artist holding court at Hollywood gallery
HOLLYWOOD— It's all about the colors on the canvas. They can evoke your emotions just like an ocean wave. At least that's the ambition of Chilean abstract artist Carla Fache, whose work will be on display Monday through July 20 at Hollywood's ArtsPark at Young Circle Gallery. "One of my missions is to move people inside, to fill them with energy through the use of ...
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Tuskegee Airmen veterans to be honored
Tuskegee Airmen along with veterans of wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan will be guests of honor at the Miami Yacht Club on Saturday.The Tuskegee Airmen were a small group of black fighter pilots who not only battled the enemy during World War II but also racism. Flying P-40s and P-51s, they destroyed or damaged 409 German aircraft and sank a destroyer. In all, they completed 1,578 combat ...
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Opinion When spying on neighbors may save a life
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office may launch a violence prevention program that will encourage the public to turn in neighbors suspected of acting suspiciously or dangerously, such as anyone hatching a plan to attack innocent ...
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Dolphins Sign Dion Sims
, it was announced today. Sims was Miami's second fourth-round selection (106th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Michigan State University. He saw action in 39 games at Michigan State, where he caught 59 passes for 707 yards and two touchdowns. Born September 18, 1991 in Detroit, Michigan, Sims attended St. Mary's Catholic High School in Orchard Lake, Michigan where he lettered in ...
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Unlucky dominoes game robbed twice
North Lauderdale public adjuster's office, gain entrance and begin a methodical search for players at a dominoes party who are hiding inside. The eight players take refuge from the intruders in the narrow space of a loading bay, and can be seen on the video escaping into the night after the overhead door is raised. No one was injured in the robbery that happened around 8:20 p.m. on Feb. ...
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Saban Disappointing to hear Satan comments
Nick Saban took the higher road when asked to respond to recent comments from former assistant Tim Davis. "It's a little disappointing when someone who works with you says something," Saban said on the Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Davis, who worked for Saban with the Miami Dolphins and at Alabama for a total of three years, is currently Florida's offensive line coach. He ...
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Drivers sought after West Park Boynton hit and runs
Boynton Beach Police said. The truck should have damage to the left front and was last seen traveling north on Northwest Fourth Street. Six hours later, the driver of a silver Honda Civic with dark tinted windows was being sought by ...
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Accused wife killer sentenced in murder-for-hire plot
Munawar Toha, 66, was sentenced Friday, May 17, 2013, to 30 years in prison for hiring a hit man to kill four witnesses at his upcoming murder trial. The hit man turned out to be an undercover ...
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Man kills cousin in Hollywood but another charged with crime | Video
A month ago, friendly fire killed a 20-year-old man during a shootout with a would-be robber outside a Hollywood apartment, police say. Richard Biennestin was fatally wounded by his cousin, Mervin Nhomme, who shot him three times while fending off the armed assailant threatening them both, officials said. But Thursday, Hollywood Police said the man responsible for Biennestin's death is ...
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Powerball Jackpot Hits Record High $600 Million
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing has just been raised to $600 million, with a cash option of $376.9 million. This is the largest jackpot ever offered by the game. Officials say the jackpot breaks the Powerball's November 2012 record of $587.5 ...
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Powerball goes to a record $600M
It's now the largest amount of money any Floridian has had a chance to win: the Powerball jackpot rose to at least $600 million, lottery officials said this afternoon. The drawing is Saturday night. The previous high had been $587.7 million, drawn on Nov. 28, 2012. The all-time record is $656 for Mega Millions, which was reached on March 30, 2012, but Florida began offering Mega Millions ...
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Dolphins proud theyve become a desired NFL address
Jeff Ireland made this off-season you'd think he might consider the team's greatest accomplishment was signing wide receiver Mike Wallace, the top free agent on the market, or trading up to No. 3 to draft defensive end/linebacker Dion Jordan. That's not even close. The greatest accomplishment, Ireland said, was turning the Dolphins into a desired ...
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Couples retiring this year will need $220000 for medical costs
Medicare , according to a study just released by Fidelity Investments. The $220,000 covers the medical costs that Medicare doesn't with the study assuming a life expectancy of 85 for women and 82 for men. Despite the steep expected healthcare expenses, the costs are actually ...
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Davie equine rescue group hosting adopt-a-thon
DAVIE— Ever heard of a horse adopt-a-thon? Peaceful Ridge Rescue will hold one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 26 at 2995 Peaceful Ridge Road. Victor Cutino, who founded the rescue group last year, says 10 horses will be available for adoption. The adoption fee: $800. Don't know zilch about horses? Cutino will spend six months teaching you how to feed and care for the animal. ...
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Hollywood beach looking for Broadwalk Ambassadors
HOLLYWOOD— Got the gift of gab? How about volunteering as a "Broadwalk Ambassador" for the city of Hollywood. City Hall is looking for 25 outgoing folks willing to roam the Broadwalk on weekends, passing out info to tourists and locals. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. If you're chosen, you'll get one hour of training and work in four-hour shifts, from 9 ...
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Cops In rehab men learned to steal phones for drug money
A 25-year-old man who learned to steal phones while in rehab has been arrested in connection with a rash of iPhones thefts at coffee shops and a restaurant ...
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Browards crime rate down 4 percent | Search crimes in your community
Palm Beach counties following the downward trend, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported Thursday. Broward's overall crime rate dropped by nearly 4 percent in 2012 compared with 2011, ...
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Radio icon TV judge Howard Stern buys in Palm Beach
Howard Stern reportedly paid more than $50 million for a Palm Beach mansion. Americas Got Talent judge and Sirius Satellite Radio network radio icon Howard Stern is reportedly the $52 million buyer of a mansion in Palm Beach. The Palm Beach Daily News is reporting based on unidentified sources that he used a trust to buy the 3.25-acre site at 601 N. County Road. Textile and apparel executive ...
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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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