Miami-Dade father accused of starving children
Deputies say the children seemed malnourished when they went to his home for a welfare check.
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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rodrigo De Paul scored on an assist from Lionel Messi and Germán Berterame added a goal to send reigning champion Inter Miami back to the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday night. Luis Suárez also assisted for Inter Miami, wh...
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Miami-Dade father arrested, accused of starving and locking up his two children, deputies say
A northeast Miami-Dade father was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he starved his two children because he believed the government was putting stuff in their food.According to his arrest report, Wendy Louis, 40, also locked the children in their bedrooms for days at a time,...
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Hollywood officials warn Amendment 3 could cost city $34 million and force cuts or higher fees
The city of Hollywood hosted a public meeting to give residents an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Amendment 3, a ballot proposal aimed at drastically slashing property taxes.Under Amendment 3, the taxable value of a primary homestead property would drop by $150...
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Battle over billboards at the Adrienne Arsht Center divides mayors
The Miami-Dade mayor is in favor of the billboard, while the city of Miami's opposes it.
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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...