South Florida marks 25 years since Sept. 11
From Hollywood to Miami, communities held events Friday honoring first responders and victims of the 2001 attacks.
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From Hollywood to Miami, communities held events Friday honoring first responders and victims of the 2001 attacks.
Vladimir Kudyakov, 44, allegedly intercepted FedEx deliveries by showing fake IDs bearing victims' names and his own photo.
A judge threw out the fleeing and resisting charges from the South Florida rapper's arrest in Broward County earlier this year.
The suspect vehicle is described as a dark Toyota missing a rear hubcap on the passenger side.
A 10- and 12-year-old came home to find an armed man inside, police say. He fled when they arrived.
Police say the man opened fire at the dog to protect himself from being attacked.
Hallandale Beach police officers responded to the 1800 block of South Ocean Drive just after 9:30 a.m.
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Investigators are looking into reports that a police vehicle left the scene of the crash.
More than 100 families heard candidates make their cases ahead of the August primary.
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Neighbors say the site was originally pitched as hotels and an entertainment venue, not a wholesale club.
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