Former Miami-Dade band teacher accused of sexual relationship with 15-year-old pleas not guilty
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
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Deco talks with Noah Centineo on new film ‘Street Fighter’
Miami, get ready to choose your fighter. It’s game on as the stars of the movie, “Street Fighter,” level up for their big Miami premiere. Deco’s Samantha Sosa, who’s got one dangerous roundhouse kick, is live in Sweetwater with more. Tonight we are at the Dolphin Mall. They are b...
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Trick-or-treating, spooky science and haunted houses arrive at Miami Children’s Museum for Halloween
Trick or treating in a museum can be full of surprises because mixing up spooky science with costumes equals a bash to remember. Experimenting with ghosts and goblins is our very own little goblin, Alex Miranda. The Miami Children’s Museum is decked out for Halloween. It’s for th...
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Florida man arrested on murder charge in ex-fiancée's 2011 disappearance
A man has been arrested on a murder charge in connection with the disappearance of his ex-fiancée nearly 15 years ago, authorities in Orlando, Florida, announced Wednesday. Michelle Parker, then 33, disappeared on Nov. 17, 2011, the same day that an episode of the reality ...
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More storms set to return to South Florida as the "wet season" comes to an end
Rain and storm activity is set to increase into the weekend.
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Showers on the Breeze
It was back to breezy on Wednesday with the breeze arriving off the ocean. Sustained winds were commonly in the 10 to 15 mph range with gusts above 20 mph. It was a warm flow and temperatures, once again, were running above what’s typical in October. Of course, the breeze helped ...
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Iconic artist Romero Britto makes unique trophy for NASCAR Championship Weekend in Homestead
The Homestead-Miami Speedway is partnering with renowned Brazilian artist, Romero Britto. The iconic founder of the Happy Art Movement, known for his pop art style, is bringing his work to the NASCAR Championship Weekend in Homestead. A one-of-kind trophy created by Britto will b...
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Prosecutors want life in prison, millions in fines for Miami’s Alexander brothers
Federal prosecutors say the Miami-born brothers used their wealth to lure and sexually assault dozens of women and girls.
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Drag performer sells bricks from Miami Beach's removed rainbow crosswalk to fund Pride groups
A South Florida drag performer is selling bricks from Miami Beach's removed rainbow crosswalk to raise money for Pride organizations across the state.Eric Swanson, who performs as Miss Bouvee, won 50 of the bricks at auction and is now selling them at auction to benefit Pride gro...
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Former colleagues at South Florida newspapers reflect on their careers after being laid off
Both men are known as sports legacy reporters in both the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel.
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South Florida drag performer sells bricks from removed rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach
Eric Swanson, who performs as Miss Bouvee, won 50 bricks at auction and has raised more than half of his $15,000 goal for Pride organizations in Key West and Naples....
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Miami police investigate after dog found dead underwater, tied to cinder blocks off Coconut Grove
Miami police are investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was found dead underwater, tied to two cinder blocks in waters off Coconut Grove.Ryan Young, who lives aboard a sailboat in the area, said he discovered the dog Tuesday morning."It was the worst thing I had seen in...
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital patients pick out Halloween costumes with help from Spirit Halloween
Young patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital got into the spirit of the Halloween season with the help of Spirit Halloween of South Florida. The children were able to pick out Halloween costumes at the hospital on Tuesday. Staff also filled their bags with candy and toys. The e...