Miami-Dade cracks down on fraudulent handicap parking permits
Hundreds of illegally obtained handicap parking permits are being revoked in Miami-Dade, with some offenders facing fines up to $1,000 or even jail time.
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Larry covered major breaking news stories that included Hurricane Harvey's devastating wrath on Southeast Texas as well as big stories from across the state like the mass shooting at Fort Hood.
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Hundreds of illegally obtained handicap parking permits are being revoked in Miami-Dade, with some offenders facing fines up to $1,000 or even jail time.
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