12-year-old boy, dog die in Margate house fire, officials confirm
A 12-year-old boy and a dog were killed in a Margate house fire Thursday that also injured a relative, destroyed the home and led to a dramatic rescue effort.
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A 12-year-old boy and a dog were killed in a Margate house fire Thursday that also injured a relative, destroyed the home and led to a dramatic rescue effort.
CBS News Miami reporter Joan Murray said ponding on the roadway reached up to 2 feet in some areas.
Fewer students mean less state funding, leaving the Broward County School District struggling to sustain underenrolled campuses.
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Members of South Florida's Jewish and Palestinian communities are sharing their hopes that peace talks can move forward.
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Flight attendants and staff described shock, anger, and uncertainty after the airline's abrupt closure, as state officials rush to connect them with new opportunities.
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Michael Alvarez, a teacher at First United Methodist Christian School, is facing simple battery charges after police say he allegedly taped a student's mouth shut.
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