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1 hr ago | WFLX-TV West Palm Beach

Man who caused fatal crash loses driver's license

A man who caused a crash that killed four family members near Fort Lauderdale must give up his driver's license.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale, FL

5 hrs ago | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Woman coerced man with dementia to withdraw more than $35,000, authorities say

A woman is accused of driving an elderly man to multiple banks and coercing him to withdraw more than $35,000, all so she could steal the funds, according to a Broward County judge.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Lauderdale Lakes, FL, Plantation, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

CBS Local

Grief Counselors At A Broward High School After Soccer Star Commits Suicide

Grief counselors were called into a Broward High School on Wednesday after a 17-year star soccer player with a bright future took her own life.

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Related Topix: Suicide, Standardized Testing, Education

The Miami Herald

Tourism boom takes a breather in April

The latest hotel numbers from Smith Travel Research mostly showed modest growth in the revenue South Florida hotels generated from their rooms, a big change from the double-digit growth seen during the high season of 2013.

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Boca News Now

First FAU Med Students Now Hospital Bound

It is an impressive accomplishment - and one that many thought would never happen.

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Related Topix: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, Palm Beach County, FL, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Examiner.com

Art and Culture at Lynn's Bahamian Kitchen

In the midst of running errands around Broward County who would ever guess that there's a little Bahamian oasis just west of 95 and east of State Road 7 on Pembroke Road.

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Examiner.com

State Libertarian leadership visits Broward County tomorrow night

Two candidate running to chair the Libertarian Party of Florida will visit Broward County tomorrow night at the Libertarian Party of Broward County's regular monthly meeting in Fort Lauderdale.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale, FL, Palm Beach County, FL, US Politics, Ron Paul, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Naples, FL

WSVN-TV Miami Beach

Student's alleged rape experience ignored by teacher

The State Attorney's Office is investigating an alleged rape after a special needs student wrote about the experience in a classroom essay that was ignored by teachers.

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Related Topix: Davie, FL

Tue May 21, 2013

Examiner.com

Jared Rosen to study Chinese in China

Broward County Public Schools College Academy @ Broward College student Jared Rosen will spend his summer studying Chinese in China.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Realtor Magazine

Dear Seller: Me, Me, Pick Me

In a housing market characterized by a short supply of properties and by bidding wars, some buyers are hoping to get a competitive edge by writing sellers short notes about why they fell in love with a home and want to become its new owners.

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Related Topix: Palm Beach County, FL

Broward-Palm Beach

Fourteen Florida Restaurants Make OpenTable's Top 100 Outdoor Dining Spots

We love lists. We like making our own lists and being on other people's lists. We especially love "top this" or "best that" lists.

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Related Topix: Palm Beach County, FL

AlertNet

Florida governor signs budget, but vetoes college tuition hike

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the largest budget in his state's history on Monday while vetoing a college tuition increase and axing $368 million in projects he said did not meet his Republican criteria of job creation, education improvement and holding down the cost of government.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Rick Scott

Mon May 20, 2013

EDGE

Spring Is In the Air... Along With Classical Music

During the winter months, when tourists and snow birds flock to South Florida, the arts calendar is filled with theater, music and dance performances; but once Passover and Easter pass, a little culture can be scarce.

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Related Topix: Classical, Theater, Arts, Coral Gables, FL, University of Miami, Symphony

The Miami Herald

Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson Arrested at Fort Lauderdale Courthouse

Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson was arrested about 10:30 a.m. today in Fort Lauderdale when a court hearing at the Broward County courthouse turned out nasty for the out-of-work NFLer.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale, FL

NFL

Chad Johnson turns himself in for arrest, then released on bail

Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson turned himself in to Florida authorities Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on an alleged probation violation.

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browardsblog.blogspot.com | browardnews

Thousands of students come together for a one-of-a-kind youth rally. “Above the Influence,”

the event created by United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse and the Broward County Public Schools. It is designed to help students and teens to resist peer pressure, violence and to stay away from drugs. “Above the Influence” had children from more than 40 different schools, from kindergarten to 12th grade. The bands march from the Kathleen C. Wright (KC Wright) Administration Building to Huizenga Plaza.

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browardsblog.blogspot.com | browardnews

Lincoln Gabriel Diaz-Balart, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Nephew Commits Suicide.

The family's statement: It is with infinite sadness that we announce the passing, on May 19, 2013, of our beloved son and brother, Lincoln Gabriel Diaz-Balart. For many years, Lincoln Gabriel struggled with depression. Lincoln Gabriel was a kind and loving human being. His love and compassion touched many lives during his 29 years. We will remember him with profound love and devotion for the rest of our lives. Lincoln, Cristina, and Daniel Diaz-Balart Our Thoughts and Prayers for the Diaz-Balart family.

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Bradford Today

Chad Johnson ARRESTED in Florida

Chad Johnson was just arrested in Florida -- after a Broward County judge determined the ex-NFL star violated his probation stemming from his 2012 domestic violence bust ... TMZ has learned.

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Sun May 19, 2013

WHDH

Father, son rescued in Everglades after airboat sinks

A South Florida father and his teenage son are back on solid ground after they found themselves stranded in the Everglades when their brand-new airboat sank.

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Related Topix: West Palm Beach, FL

CBS Local

A Tribute Fit For A Kling

On Sunday, Kling was paid a special tribute in Sunrise. The Broward County VA Outpatient Clinic, at 9800 W. Commercial Boulevard, was re-named in his memory.

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Related Topix: Sunrise, FL, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democrat