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Iguanas fall from trees amid South Florida cold snap
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- Iguanas fall from trees amid South Florida cold snap
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Cold-stunned iguanas are a common sight every time cold air grips South Florida. On this frigid weekend, the reptiles rained down from trees. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given the public the chance to scoop up the iguanas and bring them to an FWC office where they’ll take care of them.
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- Local food pantry transforms lives for people with chronic illnesses
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- For people with chronic illnesses, food can be just as important as medicine. One local food pantry is handing out more than groceries. It’s offering care and compassion. Heather Walker shows us how in this 7 Spotlight.
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- Teenager creates charity to help parents
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- It’s tough for some families to afford to buy new school clothes for their kids. But, inspired by her family’s own struggles, one young Sunrise woman is hoping to ease that burden. Her compassion shines in this 7Spotlight with Courtney Allen.
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- Solar power just a switch away
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A South Florida couple wanted to switch to solar power to save money. But more than $60,000 and three years later, their roof is covered in panels that aren’t producing power and now the city is issuing fines. So they turned to Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer.
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- New DNA evidence frees Fort Lauderdale man jailed in laptop theft case
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale man, Tyon Jacques, is out of jail after new evidence cleared him in a laptop theft case that put him behind bars for months.
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- Woman says loose pit bull at Miami-Dade Animal Services killed her dachshund during vaccine visit
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Emily Mirabal says her 6-year-old dachshund, Toby, was mauled to death by a pit bull that got loose at Miami-Dade Animal Services while she was there to vaccinate her dogs. Mirabal said staff did not provide emergency help and she is calling for changes to safety protocols. She says she filed a police report and is considering legal action.
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- surveillance video captures 2 smoke shops burglarized in Miami
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The owners of two different smoke shops in Miami are picking up the pieces after their businesses were hit by burglars just days apart.
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- DNA evidence led to arrest of suspect in sexual battery of student at FMU
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- UPDATE: Police said a tip from the community and DNA evidence led to the arrest of 30-year-old Steven Rivers in connection to the sexual battery of a student on the campus of Florida Memorial University.
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- 1 dead, 1 critical after shooting near aveda beauty school in Davie
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting occurred in the parking lot of Aveda Institute beauty school in Davie.
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- 2 arrested after stealing mail from several businesses in Medley, police say
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 36-year-old Yoel Ampudia Hernandez and 41-year-old Duniel Mederos Veliz are behind bars after, police said, they stole mail from several businesses in Medley.
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- Student sexually battered on Florida Memorial University campus, police say
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The search is on for the man responsible for a reported sexual battery that, police said, occurred on the campus of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.
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- Winter storm cancels flights at airports; MIA evacuated over unattended bag
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- An intense winter storm brought thousands of flights at South Florida airports to a halt over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded, and a piece of unattended luggage created further travel trouble at Miami International Airport.
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- Miami Carol City partners with FPL for electric go-kart competition in engineering program
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A group of South Florida students from Miami Carol City Senior High School got some real hands-on experience working on cars.
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- Non-profit organization uses superheroes to bring the power of reading to Florida classrooms
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A group of special heroes is on a mission to not only protect and serve — but also inspire kids to start reading. Courtney Allen has more in this 7Spotlight.
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- Woman running Miami Half Marathon to mark 1 year since heart transplant
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- One year after receiving a new heart, Migdalia Rodriguez is taking on the Miami Half Marathon to celebrate a second chance at life.
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- Travelers at MIA, FLL brace for potential delays, cancellations as winter storm brews through US
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As an extreme winter storm is set to hit nearly half of the United States, travelers passing through South Florida airports expressed concerns about potential flight delays and cancellations.
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- Dolphins introduce Jon-Eric Sullivan as GM, Jeff Hafley as coach as franchise turns page
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Miami Dolphins introduced new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and first-time head coach Jeff Hafley on Thursday, with owner Stephen Ross saying the franchise is focused on building a winning culture. The new leadership said roster evaluations are underway including at quarterback.
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- MDSO release video of fatal Walmart shooting of alleged shoplifter in Southwest Miami-Dade
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office released body camera and surveillance video showing a deputy fatally shooting 36-year-old Kennedy Graham, an alleged shoplifter outside a Southwest Miami-Dade Walmart last November.
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- Help Me Howard: Smashed fishing pole
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- An argument at a Fort Lauderdale marina went from bad to worse when a group of teens were fishing in a spot they weren’t supposed to. Words were exchanged, equipment was broken, and that’s when one of the boys’ parents called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer.
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- BCPS approves plan to close 6 campus closures amid low enrollment
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Broward County School Board approved the closure of six different schools under a plan spearheaded by the superintendent in an hours-long board meeting on Wednesday. The plan, which will take effect in the fall for the upcoming school year, will see thousands of students heading to a new school.
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- Stranger’s GoFundMe helps 92-year-old Burlington worker who says she can’t afford to retire
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Burlington employee Muriel Connick says she’s still working because her Social Security checks don’t cover basic bills. After a shopper noticed her on the job, a GoFundMe was created to help with expenses and home repairs and it’s already raised more than $5,000 in just a few weeks.
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- Doral police arrest 63-year-old man accused of using “ticket switching” scam at self-checkout
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Doral police say 63-year-old Luis Felipe Lezcano was caught using a “ticket switching” scam at self-checkout to steal thousands of dollars in items over dozens of trips.
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- Police seek help identifying juvenile in Fort Lauderdale duck killing caught on video
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a juvenile suspected of aggravated animal cruelty after, investigators said, he was captured on surveillance video killing a duck in Fort Lauderdale. 🎥 Fort Lauderdale Police
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- Formula dispute?
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- His son suffers from a rare neurological genetic disorder and now the teen depends on his father for all of his basic needs, including his food. When he was forced to pay out of pocket for the special formula. The medical supplier didn’t reimburse him. That’s when he called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer.
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- Miami Beach officials outraged after influencers seen singing Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler’ at club
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- ‘It’s disgusting’: A South Beach club is accused of hosting a problematic party involving a group of right-wing influencers, and what they were caught on video chanting has left city officials demanding accountability.
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- South Florida restaurant owner struggles to open after financial help delayed
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A South Florida businessman signed up for financial assistance to help open a restaurant. He says business was booming, but when it was time to pay the tab, he was left with a big bill. 7’s Courtney Allen investigates.
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- Hialeah teen takes plea deal in 2023 stabbing death of mother, is sentenced to 25 years in prison
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Derek Rosa has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of his mother. Rosa was 13 at the time of his arrest. A judge sentenced him to 25 years in prison, followed by 20 years of probation.
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- UM students show up in big numbers for pep rally ahead of CFP championship game against Indiana
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- It was all about the U at the U, days before the Miami Hurricanes are set to take the field at Hard Rock Stadium against the Indiana Hoosiers.
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- hair dryer helps thaw frozen iguana in Lighthouse Point as South Florida chills into 40s
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Florida in the 40s = iguanas on airplane mode. One Lighthouse Point resident broke out the hair dryer to thaw out a frozen visitor outside his home.
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- North Miami Beach traffic stop over tinted windows ends in chase, crash; driver arrested, police say
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- New bodycam video shows a routine traffic stop in North Miami Beach spiraling into a high-speed chase and crash. Police said 22-year-old Jonathan Rivas shoved an officer, sped off and hit several vehicles before being caught on foot.
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- Liberty City boxing coach shot during gym dispute returns to training, new video released
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Months after he was shot inside his Liberty City boxing gym during an argument that turned violent, coach Mario Rodriguez is back training kids and rebuilding his strength. New cellphone video shows the chaos as an irate father allegedly opened fire.
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- Miami turns into title-game hub ahead of Canes-Hoosiers matchup, with tailgating allowed
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- South Florida is getting ready for the College Football Playoff national championship showdown between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers with events across Miami Beach leading up to Monday night’s kickoff. Organizers say tailgating will be allowed before the game, but fans without tickets will be asked to leave stadium parking lots after kickoff.
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- Family demands justice after video shows deputies stomping on man during arrest
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Family members are calling for justice after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies roughed up a man as he was being detained in Pompano Beach.
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- MDSO deputy seen giving the finger after NE Miami-Dade wireless store owner tells her to ‘get out’
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A store owner was shocked when a customer waved a tire iron at one of his clerks over a dispute involving AirPods, but it’s what a responding Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy did after the owner told the deputy to leave his property that has him demanding accountability.
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- Dog fatally shot by officer after entering Fort Lauderdale home, killing pet rabbit and cat
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Fort Lauderdale Police officer encountered danger on the job when he confronted a large stray dog that had entered a home and killed two pets, prompting the officer to open fire, authorities said.
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- Miami Beach man confesses to random stabbing, having child porn on his phone, police say
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 21-year-old Sebastian Tomas Datorre Rodriguez is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder and child porn possession, after police said he randomly stabbed a man in the neck at a Miami Beach park.
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- Columbus High rallies behind Miami, Indiana alumni ahead of national title game
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers are one win from the national championship and a local high school is feeling it from both sidelines. Christopher Columbus High unveiled a “School United” banner honoring five players and two coaches with alumni ties to UM and IU ahead of the Jan. 19 matchup, as students and staff celebrate a rare hometown-versus-hometown moment.
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- 17-year-old arrested in New Year’s Eve shooting on Fort Lauderdale Beach that killed student athlete
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Police said they have arrested 17-year-old Marquice Trevon Henry, responsible for causing pure panic on the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach on New Year’s Eve when he opened fire, leaving 17-year-old Joshua Gipson Jr. dead.
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- Local pediatric hospital throws party for longtime patient turning 18
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Turning 18 is a big deal for any teenager. But for kids with long-term health problems, the transition into adulthood can be daunting. In this 7Spotlight, Courtney Allen introduces you to a medical team that went above and beyond to mark the moment for a very special patient.
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- Hurricanes fans bang pots on Calle Ocho after Fiesta Bowl win sends Miami to CFP title game
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Calle Ocho turned into a block party Thursday night after the Miami Hurricanes clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship for the first time in more than 20 years. Miami plays for the title Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium; the opponent will be decided tonight in the Peach Bowl.
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- UM fans hoping for Fiesta Bowl win flock to allCanes in Coral Gables to shop for merch
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As the Miami Hurricanes gear up for their Fiesta Bowl matchup against Ole Miss tonight, so have the fans. They’re decked out in orange and green ahead of what could be a history-making game for the U.
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- New video shows Antonio Brown fight outside Miami boxing event tied to attempted murder charge
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Newly released surveillance video shows a clearer view of the fight outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami that led to former NFL player Antonio Brown’s arrest and an attempted murder charge.
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- Help Me Howard final episode for????
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- END OF AN ERA: A South Florida staple is entering a new chapter. Patrick Fraser is stepping away from “Help Me Howard” after 27 years of solving viewers’ problems from fighting fines to helping families in crisis.
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- Uber driver beaten in attack caught on dash cam; passenger arrested
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A 61-year-old Uber driver was attacked from the back seat during a ride and the violent encounter was caught on an interior dash camera. Police said 19-year-old Isaiah Norton was arrested within minutes.
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- Fort Lauderdale police investigate theft of boat equipment caught on video
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A suspect is seen using tools to remove pricey Garmin screens from a boat in Fort Lauderdale, police said. The owner estimates the loss at over $20,000.
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- Video shows altercation at Miramar gas station leaving 19-year-old dead, 2 injured
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Security footage at a Miramar gas station shows the moments where an altercation escalated into gunfire, leaving 19-year-old Christian Corea dead and sending two other people to the hospital, police said. Police are searching for the second gunman.
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- Lost homestead exemption costing thousands of dollars
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- For many people, their homestead exemption makes it possible to afford the taxes on their house or condo, but one woman lost hers and her tax bill went up. Can she get that money back? Let’s find out in this Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
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- Cash register theft attempt caught on video at Fort Lauderdale chicken restaurant, owner says
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Fort Lauderdale restaurant owner is weighing earlier closing hours after surveillance video showed a customer shove a clerk and try to grab the entire cash register at Cluck Face Nashville Hot Chicken along North Federal Highway early Monday.
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- 3 arrested after man shot, robbed of $22K chain at clothing store in Miami’s Design District
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Three people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Supreme clothing store in Miami’s Design District that left a man shot in the stomach and robbed of a gold chain valued at about $22,000, according to authorities.
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- GOP lawmakers commend Venezuelan exiles following Maduro’s capture
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Republican U.S. lawmakers representing Florida commended the Venezuelan exile community for keeping the fight alive and the Trump administration for capturing now deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
