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3 hrs ago | 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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3 hrs ago | 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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4 hrs ago | 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

The Miami Herald

Broward drivers navigate the I-595 nightmare

Let the countdown for aggravated east-west motorists in Broward begin: less than one year to go until the $1.2 billion Interstate 595 project is finally done.

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Related Topix: Pembroke Pines, FL, Miramar, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Orlando Sentinel

Railroad coming to U.S. 27? A new vision emerges

A scenic highway on the edge of the Everglades , U.S. 27 seems far away from the hustle and bustle of interstate commerce.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, us Travel, Travel, Palm Beach County, FL, Florida

Sat May 18, 2013

KFOXTV

Addicts turn to heroin as pain pills become scarce

Kevin Foley stood before a judge in Broward County's drug court - fellow abusers sitting behind in him in the pews - talking about the fitful life of a recovering addict, the random drug tests, the counseling and what he hoped was his next, clean chapter.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Drug Testing, Florida, Florida Government

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Powerball jackpot a record high

With the Powerball jackpot at $600 million, everybody has found a reason to play, said Miguel Chung, the owner of Jimmy's Courthouse Deli, located across the street from the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

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Related Topix: Lottery, Fort Lauderdale, FL

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Drivers sought after West Park, Boynton hit and runs

Hit-and-run crashes in Broward and Palm Beach counties sent two men to area hospitals with serious injuries, authorities said Friday.

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Related Topix: Palm Beach County, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, West Park, FL

The Miami Herald

Pill mill doc pleads guilty to drug, tax charges

A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Lawmakers handed out $9.6 billion in county-level spending -- a $2 billion spike from last year

Florida's legislative budget-writers went bombastic this week when a business-backed group suggested that with the help of surplus taxpayer cash they had spread more pork throughout the $74.5 billion state budget.

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Related Topix: Florida, Lottery, Miami Dade County, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Orlando Sentinel

Bars oppose later drinking hours for downtown competitors

Orlando's plan to extend last call at downtown bars to 3 a.m. isn't the first time the idea has been raised.

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Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Winter Park, FL

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

State's crime rate lowest in 42 years | Search crimes near you

Crime statewide reached its lowest rate in 42 years, with Broward and Palm Beach counties following the downward trend, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported Thursday.

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Related Topix: Palm Beach County, FL, Florida, Violent Crime

NBC Miami

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Broward School Board

On Thursday attorney Jeff Herman along with his teenage client and his mother, announced the filing of a sexual abuse lawsuit against the School Board of Broward County.

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NBC Miami

Local Students Shine Under International Spotlight

Walk into the cavernous room at the Phoenix Convention Center and you are immediately overwhelmed by science.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL

NBC Miami

DCF Secretary Talks About Team 6 Investigation

A Team 6 Investigation inside DCF showed the challenges of that job. Florida's Secretary of DCF David Wilkins watched that report and spoke to Diana Gonzalez about it on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Hip-Hop, The a-Team, Hallandale, FL

St. Petersburg Times

Rick Scott heading to Chile for trade mission

Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office.

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Related Topix: Rick Scott, US Governors, Florida, Florida Government

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Real estate Q&A: With retirement in full view, try to avoid refinancing

QUESTION: I have five years left until I pay off my 30-year mortgage. I received an offer to refinance, which certainly is tempting, but I'm getting pretty close to retirement.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance

Thu May 16, 2013

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Judge rules in favor of County Commissioners

Circuit Court Judge John A. Schaefer has spoken. Term limits approved by referendum in 1996 do not apply to current Pinellas County Commissioners.

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL