Heat and Storm Threat Increase This Afternoon
South Florida will once again deal with hot and humid conditions today, but the bigger weather story will be the potential for strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will quickl
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Release of South Florida Cuban man from "Alligator Alcatraz" celebrated by President Donald Trump
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Trump celebrates release of South Florida Cuban man from “Alligator Alcatraz”
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Heat and Storm Threat Increase This Afternoon
South Florida will once again deal with hot and humid conditions today, but the bigger weather story will be the potential for strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will quickly climb into the low and middle 90’s under periods of sunshine this morning. Combined with the humid
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Parts of South Florida could see severe thunderstorms, flash flooding on Tuesday
Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected across parts of South Floirda on Tuesday.We enjoyed mostly dry conditions on Tuesday morning with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. High temperatures will again soar into the low 90s on Tuesday with some record heat possible.Temperatures
Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in South Florida on Tuesday
There could be some strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of South Florida on Tuesday afternoon with the potential of seeing flash flooding before drier conditions arrive by the weekend.
Florida lawmakers could vote as early as Tuesday on plan to lower property taxes
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Teacher at American Senior High, 53, accused of sex acts with student who was 17 at start of year-long relationship
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Miami-Dade teacher to face judge after being accused of having sexual relationship with student
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South Florida teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student
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Storms bring relief: South Florida weather update & weekend forecast
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Miami-Dade teacher arrested: Accused of abusing student at American Senior High
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Caught on camera: Car slams into Miami-Dade family’s home
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Miami firefighter arrested again: Accused of brutally beating his wife
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Alcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Nats
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Alcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Nats
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Hot and Stormy
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