Three Miami-Dade County employees accused of trying to skip driver's license tests
Two of the employees were from Water and Sewer, while the third used to work for the Tax Collector's Office.
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Broward mayor and sheriff trade barbs as budget battle escalates
Both sides in a Broward County budget battle claim the other side is lying. Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen and county commissioners have demanded a detailed audit of Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony's budget, questioning how the law enforcement agency spends taxpayer dollars. "They'...
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Venezuelan government bribery suspect to appear in court
A Colombian man is set to appear in a South Florida courtroom to face two money laundering indictments for his alleged role in Venezuelan government bribery schemes....
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Search underway for missing endangered 79-year-old woman last seen in SW Miami-Dade
Authorities are searching for a 79-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade County. According to the authorities, Lydia Bermudez was last seen near 5000 Block of SW 93 Court, Miami, at approximately 2 p.m. She is described as standing at 4 feet, 11 i...
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Dolphins Cancer Challenge receives $1M contribution, hitting $100M milestone in research fundraising
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge hit a major milestone in fundraising for cancer research at its Oct. 11 event at the Hard Rock Stadium. The Channel 7 and Channel 18 foundations joined forces in contributing one million dollars to the challenge. “We are excited to be able to give ba...
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Man accused of stabbing, killing his own mother in Tamarac, BSO says
A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he fatally stabbed his mother Friday night in Tamarac.Manuel Farfan-Cabello, 28, was arrested and taken to Broward County Main Jail, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded around 7:45 p.m. to...
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Drier weather Tuesday and Wednesday before showers return to South Florida
South Florida could see a few lingering showers Sunday night and Monday as a front moves through the region. Drier, less humid conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday before rain chances return Thursday, with temperatures remaining in the mid to upper 80s....
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Coconut Grove coastal cleanup removes nearly 2,000 pounds of debris
Dozens of young professionals gathered in Coconut Grove Sunday morning to take care of the coast. The South Florida community showed up to clean litter and protect one of Miami’s waterfront spaces. The event was hosted by the World Mission Society Church of God’s Young Adult Work...
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Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs as Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24
Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, safety Jordan Battle had a pair of interceptions and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday.Ja'Marr Chase, who had been questionable after suffering a concussion last week against Jacksonville, caught six passes for ...
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Burrow throws 4 TDs, Battle has pair of interceptions as Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, safety Jordan Battle had a pair of interceptions and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday. Ja’Marr Chase, had been questionable after suffering a concussion last week against Jacksonville...
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Businessman wanted for years for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials finally in U.S. custody
A businessman wanted for years in the U.S. for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody.Alvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investig...
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Georgia takes over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 with Notre Dame, Miami next; Oregon is out of the poll
Georgia moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its win at Alabama, Texas dropped six spots to No. 7 after its loss to rival Oklahoma and Oregon was unranked for the first time in four years after losing for the second time in the past month. The Bull...
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Set an End Date: Miami’s DDA Should Earn a Vote to Continue
If the Downtown Development Authority is doing its job, it should have nothing to fear from a deadline, a public review and a vote. It is time for Miami and Tallahassee to make that happen. Why should the Miami Downtown Development Authority exist indefinitely, with no end date a...