South Florida family demands answers after BSO K-9 bites suspect
The family of a 36-year-old man with a reported history of mental illness is questioning BSO’s use of a K-9 during his arrest in Pompano Beach, calling the force excessive.
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Rain Chances Climb Across South Florida Today
South Florida is in for another unsettled day as plenty of tropical moisture remains in place. A few passing showers are possible this morning, especially near the coast and across the Keys, but the better chance for rain arrives this afternoon. Rain chances increase to around 70...
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The best free concerts happening in Miami this October
October’s lineup of gratis concerts features alt rockers who scream and guitar players who dream.
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Heavy rain, king tides and dangerous rip currents threaten South Florida to start October
South Florida is starting October with rounds of rain, gusty winds and the potential for localized flooding, while dangerous beach and boating conditions are expected to persist into the weekend.Showers were already moving across the region Thursday morning, including parts of Mi...
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Heavily-favored No. 4 Miami, Clemson meet in clash for sole possession of first place in ACC
No. 4 Miami missed out on an opportunity to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game last season after midseason losses to Louisville and SMU came back to bite the Hurricanes, leaving them on the wrong side of a tiebreaker. The Hurricanes (4-0, 2-0 ACC) seem determ...
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Family demands answers after Broward Sheriff's K-9 bites man during arrest captured on widely shared video
The family of a 36-year-old man is demanding answers after a Broward Sheriff's Office K-9 bit him during an arrest captured on video that has circulated widely online.Relatives of Fricost Jerome said they have not seen him since the incident and are concerned about his condition....
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Dashcam video shows wild Miami-Dade police pursuit, PIT maneuvers
Jordan Brown faces at least nine charges after police said he stole an elderly woman’s car at Palmetto Hospital in Hialeah and led officers on a chase that ended after multiple PIT maneuvers...
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"Welcome to Vice City” sign lights up Kaseya Center roof
The massive “Welcome to Vice City” display is now illuminated atop Miami’s Kaseya Center as excitement builds for the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI....
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South Florida faces wet start to October, coastal flooding risk
Showers and storms will soak parts of South Florida Thursday as dangerous rip currents, rough seas and possible minor coastal flooding remain concerns....
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New Florida crash law raises police reporting threshold to $2,000, leaving drivers with questions
A new Florida law taking effect Oct. 1 raises the property-damage threshold for when drivers involved in a crash are required to notify law enforcement, a change that is already raising questions about how motorists are supposed to determine the cost of damage at the scene.Under ...
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Fort Lauderdale couple kept The Amazing Race secret for nearly a year before season premiere
Fort Lauderdale residents Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla are competing for a $1 million prize on the 39th season of "The Amazing Race," which premiered Wednesday on CBS Miami.The South Florida natives and newlyweds set off on the competition nearly a year ago, keeping their part...
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South Florida couple are currently competing on The Amazing Race
One of the couples racing for the one-million-dollar prize, are Fort Lauderdale residents Erin Taylor and Javi Vintimilla. The duo set off on the race of a lifetime nearly a year ago. It’s a secret they kept until the official cast announcement was released....
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King tides leave Miami Beach condo residents without power, elevators and hot water for days
Residents of a Miami Beach condominium say they have been dealing with the effects of king tides for days, including flooded areas, no hot water, and prolonged power outages.At Sunshine Bay Condos, water still filled the parking garage Wednesday night, leaving some people without...