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3 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

No charges in Fla. WaveRunner theft shooting

Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County have decided not to file charges in the fatal 2011 shooting of a deaf-mute man who tried to steal a WaveRunner from a waterfront home.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

NBC Miami

Officials Vote for 70-Cent Tolls on Dolphin, Airport Expressways

After three hours of public commentary and board discussions, the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority voted 7-5 in favor of a 70-cent toll fare on the Dolphin and Airport expressways Tuesday.

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The Miami Herald

Grand Central Park is haven for skaters in downtown Miami

A trick executed with the skater's back to the ramp or obstacle. Also, a rotation of the rider where the front foot moves forward.

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CBS Local

Judge Admonishes Miami Beach Attorneys In Memorial Day Shooting Probe

A Miami-Dade County judge imposed penalties on Miami Beach Tuesday after the city repeatedly failed to turn over key evidence related to the deadly 2011 Memorial Day police involved shooting, in violation of a court order.

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Related Topix: Miami-Beach, FL, Hialeah, FL

Local10.com

Commission moves closer to 'no kill' vote

On Tuesday, the county commission took an important step Tuesday to create a "no kill" animal shelter in Miami-Dade County, one that would also provide low-cost spay and neuter services throughout the county.

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CBS Local

Miami-Dade To Vote On No-Kill Animal Shelter

Miami-Dade County Commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on The Pets' Trust, a popular citizen initiative that could save the lives of thousands of unwanted pets.

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Business Journal

Mayors join opposition on Dolphin Expressway toll vote today

The grassroots RollBackTolls.Com coalition has managed to turn a vote over toll hikes on the Dolphin Expressway into a political fight.

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Related Topix: Miami, FL

Mon Jun 17, 2013

WPXI

5 men arrested after CCSO uncover marijuana growhouse operation

The Clay County Sheriff's Office has announced five men were arrested in connection with running an extensive marijuana growhouse operation.

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Related Topix: Drugs

The Miami Herald

Building chief says North Bay Village "took for granted," dock had been inspected

A North Bay Village building official said it appears the concrete blocks covering reinforced steel supporting the deck at Shuckers' Bar & Grill had deteriorated and that much of the steel itself was corroded.

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Related Topix: North Bay Village, FL

Florida Trend

Who Said That?

Though Miami is on the map as an international hub and haven for artists and festivals alike, it ranked 60th on a list of metropolitan areas ranked by artist population, according to a study released Wednesday.

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The Miami Herald

James Warring, Dave Clark to enter Florida Boxing Hall of Fame

Former lightweight Champion Freddie Pendleton shadow boxes for training for his welterweight title bout with James Page in Las Vegas.

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Related Topix: Florida

Sun Jun 16, 2013

EDGE

South Florida Businesses, Individuals to be Honored at MDGLCC Annual Gala

Now celebrating its 12th year, the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala will honor three companies and people on June 22 at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian

Local10.com

Precautionary boil water order ends in Miami-Dade

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department says the precautionary boil water order issued on Monday that affected part of the Miami-Dade County area has now been lifted.

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South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Seminar to train team to fight child sex trafficking

An interfaith coalition outraged by child sex trafficking is getting ready to make sex abuse and child prostitution prominent issues in South Florida's houses of worship.

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Related Topix: Delray Beach, FL

Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Miami Herald

Election fraud: From the streets to cyberspace

As ballot-fraud scandals mount, voters should be worried about the integrity of elections.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen)

Customer Interaction Solutions

HAM radio still part of hurricane center arsenal

Rees Redirect: Get the latest storm updates from Ken Kaye. SunSentinel.com/stormcenter Amid the high-tech computers, satellite dishes and sophisticated equipment at the National Hurricane Center is a HAM radio operator station, somewhat hidden in a back office.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio, Miami, FL, Coral Gables, FL

The Miami Herald

With new finance staff, Key Biscayne gets clean audit

Marcum LLP did the audit for the village. Marcum partner Jorge Herrere said the village's finance reports came up clean.

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Related Topix: Key-Biscayne, FL

Naples Daily News

State cracking down on workers' compensation fraud

The number of arrests in Collier County this years is the third highest in the state, trailing only Miami-Dade County, with 18 arrests, and Palm Beach County, with 42. Who are state investigators targeting? Already subscribe to Naples Daily News? Click below to activate your Premium Subscription and receive access to Naples Daily News on the web, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Collier County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

Fri Jun 14, 2013

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Okey-Dokey Grocery Markets may be closing, reports say

After opening a dozen stores across South Florida within a few months and hosting several hiring events, Okey-Dokey Grocery Markets is now planning to close down its stores, according to a local commercial real estate broker and a trade publication.

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Related Topix: Homestead, FL

Miami New Times

Seven Unique Ways To Celebrate Father's Day in Miami

Father's Day is this Sunday. It's time to bond with pops, laugh at all his corny jokes, and maybe let him take you on a walk down memory lane with all his stories of when he was cool.

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Related Topix: Miami, FL