$70M City Center unfinished after 8 yearsDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amEight years and $70 million later, the Pembroke Pines City Center is full of roads to nowhere, dry fountains and unvisited monuments.
Corrections officer mistaken for fake cop, puDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amA man resembling a fake police officer who stole a gun from two men last month was pulled over on the Palmetto Expressway, but officers let him go after realizing he was a corrections officer.
$70M City Center unfinished after 8 yearsDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amEight years and $70 million later, the Pembroke Pines City Center is full of roads to nowhere, dry fountains and unvisited monuments.
Corrections officer mistaken for fake cop, puDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amA man resembling a fake police officer who stole a gun from two men last month was pulled over on the Palmetto Expressway, but officers let him go after realizing he was a corrections officer.
Pipeline set afire, 9 die in fresh Syria violJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amSyrian government forces clashed with anti-regime army defectors across the country on Saturday, as the Arab League's chief and the prime minister of Qatar were set to depart for New York to seek U.N.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattles CreteJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amGreek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 4.9-magnitude has shaken the country's southern Aegean islands, including Crete.
Cruise ship fuel removal stalled due to roughJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amRough seas off Italy's Tuscan coast have forced a delay in the start of the operation to pump out half a million gallons of fuel from the grounded cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Azarenka No. 1, other rankings shift in WTAJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azeranka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the women's top 10 rankings.
Report: Saudi women to be allowed in sport stJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amA government-run Saudi Arabian newspaper reports that for the first time in the conservative Muslim country, women will be allowed to attend soccer matches in one of the country's stadiums.
Topless protesters detained at Davos forumJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amThree topless Ukrainian protesters have been detained after trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political leaders.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
The nation's weatherJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amWeather Underground Forecast for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
Afghanistan's Karzai in UK for talks with CamJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amAfghan President Hamid Karzai is in Britain for talks with Prime Minister David Cameron, a day after France announced it would withdraw its troops a year earlier than the 2014 date agreed by NATO.
Bryan brothers lose final, denied record 12thJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amLeander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam doubles title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.
Bryan brothers lose final, denied record 12thJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amLeander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam doubles title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.
Didier Cuche wins World Cup downhillJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amDidier Cuche won his second consecutive World Cup downhill race on a shortened Kandahar course on Saturday.
Didier Cuche wins World Cup downhillJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amDidier Cuche won his second consecutive World Cup downhill race on a shortened Kandahar course on Saturday.
Azarenka No. 1, other rankings shift in WTAJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azeranka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the women's top 10 rankings.
Azarenka No. 1, other rankings shift in WTAJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amVictoria Azeranka's win over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the women's top 10 rankings.
AP News AlertJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amVictoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win Australian Open women's final.
AP News AlertJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amVictoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win Australian Open women's final.
Powerball jackpot worth more than $100 millioJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 am
If you havn't done so yet, you may want to head out and buy a ticket for Saturday night's powerball drawing.
The winning numbers are worth an estimated $146 million dollars.
Dan Marino Foundation raises money for autismJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 am
The Dan Marino Foundation is hosting it's annual WalkAbout Autism event Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.
The foundation teams up with autism agencies across South Florida to raise money.
Restaurants recognized for clean inspectionsJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pm
Three restaurants in Broward and six in Miami-Dade County had NO VIOLATIONS last week, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspectors did not find any sanitation or safety violations in these establishments during their latest inspections and within the past year.
Miami condo market rising?Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pm
Downtown Miami's condominium market could be on the rise after an event Friday evening.
Jorge Perez with the Related Group attended a party at the sales center of his most recent project: the My Brickell condominium.
James, Wade lead Heat over Knicks, 99-89Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pm
LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.
Chris Bosh scored 13 points and James finished with eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which plays host to Chicago on Sunday in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals.
Silver Alert issued for Boca womanJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pm
A silver alert has been issued for a woman missing from Boca Raton.
Anne Melikian, 83, was last seen leaving her home at 2800 South Ocean Boulevard on Friday afternoon for a hairdresser appointment.
Southbound I-75 reopens after fatal crashJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pm
Interstate 75 reopened?Friday evening at the Miami Gardens exit after a fatal crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver crossed over the median between Miami Gardens Drive and 138th Street and collided head on into a box truck.
Southbound I-75 closed Friday night after fatJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pm
Interstate 75 remained closed Friday night at the Miami Gardens exit after a fatal afternoon crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a female driver crossed over the median between Miami Gardens Drive and 138th Street and collided head on into a box truck.
Fla. House rolls out nearly $69.2 billion budJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pm
The Florida House is proposing a nearly $69.2 billion state budget for the coming year that calls for higher college tuition and state worker layoffs while including more money for schools.
Wade to play vs. KnicksJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
After missing the last six Heat games with an ankle injury, Dwyane Wade will play Friday against the Knicks.
After taking part in this morning's workout, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra decided his All-Star guard was ready to play.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for titleJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe Republican presidential contenders are making a pitch to voters that sounds a lot like a children's game: Follow the leader.
Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electabiliJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amNewt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: He is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama.
Romney and Gingrich stay focused on FloridaJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe two leading candidates in Florida's Republican primary, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, are staying focused on voters with events around the state this weekend.
Fla. man guilty of using fake Nat'l Science sJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA South Florida man has pleaded guilty to making and using a fake National Science Foundation seal as part of a pet supplement business.
Haiti earthquake survivor runs Miami half-marJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA woman who was trapped under the rubble of a grocery store for two days after Haiti's devastating earthquake is running in Miami's half-marathon.
Fla. doctor sentenced for pills distributionJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA central Florida doctor has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for helping distribute prescription pills in the Sarasota area.
Lieutenant charged with stealing gun, pillsJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA Palm Beach County deputy has been arrested after authorities say he stole a firearm and pain medication from a terminally ill deputy.
911 call reveals frantic efforts to help MoorJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amA 911 recording revealed frantic efforts by friends of Demi Moore to get help for the actress who was convulsing as they gathered around her and tried to comfort her.
Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at SundJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amBradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana are in Park City to promote their film, "The Words," which is closing the Sundance Film Festival.
Playboy?s February Playmate Leola Bell is a lJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmSouth Florida beauty Leola Bell thinks her eyes are her best feature, but guys tend to direct their vision a little lower. The Boynton Beach resident turns up the heat as Playboy?s Miss February, showing off her enviable figure (35D bust, 23-inch waist, 36-inch hips) in her first spread for the men?s mag.
The calendarJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmStart the night off at the grand opening celebration of Lucky Clover Irish Pub Block Party with performances by Spam All-Stars and the Legendary JCs. Guests will sample the Lucky Clover?s menu and sip on complimentary signature drinks until 9 p.
UM?s Lowe Art Museum celebrates 60 years withJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmTo assemble an exhibition marking 60 years of history at the Lowe Art Museum, director and chief curator Brian Dursum turned to pieces that in some cases have never before been displayed.
Screen Actors Guild votes to approve merger pJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe Screen Actors Guild national board of directors has voted to approve a plan to merge with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Grammy-winning composer Clare Fischer dead atJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmClare Fischer, a Grammy-winning composer who wrote scores for television and movies and worked with legendary musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, has died. He was 83.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks releaJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death is asking a judge to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Jay hopes to share his good fortune with charJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pmCardinals outfielder and former UM star Jon Jay will host a celebrity bowling event to aid the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
The down-payment debate is heating upJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 pmDuring a recent financial workshop, I met a single mother who couldn?t afford her mortgage.
Injury, burnout the ?payoff? for one-sport woJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmWhen I was a kid, it was nothing to squeeze a volleyball match, roller skating, swimming, running, whiffle ball and tree climbing into a few short summer days. As I grew old enough to play organized sports, there was basketball in the winter, soccer in the fall, track in the spring and softball every summer.
Romney versus GingrichJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmOUR OPINION: In Florida?s Republican primary, electability in the fall should be prime concern.
Kitty?s frequent upchucking not necessarily aJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmHave you ever seen your cat stop, cough, extend his neck and recruit his abdominal muscles to help spew forth the contents of his stomach? With a violent heave, a cat easily proves his mettle as an expert vomiter.
Playboy?s February Playmate Leola Bell is a lJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmSouth Florida beauty Leola Bell thinks her eyes are her best feature, but guys tend to direct their vision a little lower. The Boynton Beach resident turns up the heat as Playboy?s Miss February, showing off her enviable figure (35D bust, 23-inch waist, 36-inch hips) in her first spread for the men?s mag.
Former Drug Smuggler Leading "Silver Tour"Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmNow, after spending 30 years in prison, Robert Platshorn, 70, is a book author, subject of a documentary film - and an activist trying to make medical marijuana legal in the Sunshine State.
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James, Wade Lead Heat Over Knicks, 99-89Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmLeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.
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Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Lt. Stole Meds FrJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmThe former SWAT commander of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was arrested on four charges after he stole prescription drugs from a retired, dying coworker, The Palm Beach Post reported.
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FTL Family Speaks Out to Catch Shooting SuspeJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmA Fort Lauderdale family whose two daughters were shot last weekend came forward publicly Friday to help catch a man they say ruined their lives.
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Marco Rubio Heckled at Hispanic Leadership CoJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmNot long after he began speaking about immigration at the conference Friday, Senator Marco Rubio was heckled by two men who held signs which asked if he is a "Latino or Tea-Partino?" Rubio said they had "the bravery and the courage to raise their.
Costa Concordia Company Makes $14K OfferJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe package includes a compensation of $14,458.07 and reimbursement for the cruise value, travel transfers, travel and medical expenses, and expenses while aboard the ship.
80-Year-Old Woman Pulled Out of Car in DeerfiJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmBroward Sheriff firefighters and deputies pulled a woman out of a submerged car and resuscitated her after she backed out of her parking space and drove into a lake at Century Village in Deerfield Beach Friday.
I-75 South Closed After Fatal CrashJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmAll southbound lanes on I-75 have been closed after a fatal crash between Miami Gardens Drive and NW 138th Street, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Candidates Battle for Hispanic VoteJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmCuban-Americans make up the heart of the primary's Latino voters - and in a tight race, their support is key.
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Tennessee man suspected in threat on Ariz. shJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmPHOENIX -- Authorities in Tennessee say they've arrested a man who's suspected of threatening the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" in America.
Woman gets life sentence in Md. yoga shop murJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmROCKVILLE, Md. -- A woman convicted of killing her co-worker at an upscale yoga clothing shop in the Washington suburbs, then spinning an elaborate lie about being attacked by two masked men, was ordered Friday to spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Man reaches plea deal in Oregon bear cub shooJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmFLORENCE, Ore. -- A man has pleaded no contest to animal abuse after being accused of fatally shooting a 90-pound bear cub rummaging in his neighbor's garbage.
Many Mo. farmers shut out of federal floodingJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Farmers whose land was damaged by Missouri River flooding expressed frustration Friday that a missed deadline will keep them from sharing in $215 million from one federal disaster program.
NY jury: Billionaire's firm must pay attorneyJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmNEW YORK -- The company through which billionaire Ronald Perelman accumulated much of his wealth must pay his former longtime friend and right-hand dealmaking executive $16 million, an acrimonious end to a quarter century friendship that was not lost on a jury mostly shielded from the human drama.
AP Interview: End of prison oversight not cerJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The court-appointed receiver overseeing California's prison health care system said Friday the state must keep its promise to spend more than $2 billion for new medical facilities before the federal courts can end an oversight role that has lasted six years.
Arcing power lines caused big Nov. 18 fire inJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmRENO, Nev. -- Fire investigators have confirmed arcing power lines caused the wind-blown blaze that destroyed dozens of homes on the southwest side of Reno in November.
FWC Rescues Manatee With Red TideJan 25, 2012 | 2:30 pmA manatee and two sea turtle were rescued and brought to the Miami Seaquarium to be treated for red tide.
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Camel makes Super Bowl predictionJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 am
If a clairvoyant camel in New Jersey can be believed, the New York Giants will be the next Super Bowl champions.
Princess, the star of New Jersey's Popcorn Park Zoo, picked the Giants over the New England Patriots by choosing one of two graham crackers held out to her by zoo manager John Bergmann, The Associated Press reported.
6-legged lamb born in GeorgiaJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 am
A six-legged lamb born in a tiny village in the republic of Georgia is winning international fame.
The lamb was born in the village of Velistsikhe with four legs in the front and two in the back, and appears to have at least partial control of each one, according to the Daily Mail.
'Downton Abbey' creates tourism boomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 am
Lots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey" -- the television drama that's got audiences around the world fascinated by the intrigue inside an English manor house.
But to many fans, the castle is the real star.
4-year-old brings 9 bags of pot to schoolJan 26, 2012 | 1:30 pm
Police in Connecticut are investigating after they say a 4-year-old special needs student brought nine bags of marijuana to school and offered it to his friends during snack time.
School Superintendent Mark D.
Cat in cockpit delays flightJan 26, 2012 | 8:00 am
An Air Canada flight's takeoff was delayed by four hours Wednesday when a cat escaped from its carrier and hid in the cockpit wiring, airline officials said.
The plane was about to taxi for takeoff at 5:30 a.
Potty bandits looting auto flushersJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 am
The new wave of automatic flushing public toilets may offer the next level of convenience for potty connoisseurs, but it's also quite popular with intrepid thieves.
Police in Columbus, Ohio said auto-flushers at area restaurants and businesses are being nabbed because they are built with a valuable metal called red brass, which can fetch up to $2.
Concrete balls thwart roof-riding commutersJan 25, 2012 | 11:00 am
Indonesia has long fought a losing battle against commuters who stubbornly ride on train roofs to beat the rush hour. But railway officials say they have found the perfect deterrent, concrete balls, suspended on chains from a steel frame, just 25 cm or 10 inches, above any passing train.
Misspelled 'SHCOOL X-NG' street sign replacedJan 25, 2012 | 8:00 am
Typos aren't so bad when they're in a text or an email, but a misspelled crossing sign outside a New York City school has taken more than a year and a few ironic chuckles to correct.
The "SHCOOL X-NG" sign that was painted on the street outside of Marta Valle High School on the Lower East Side of Manhattan was replaced Tuesday after utility contractors left the sign as is in July 2010, the New York Post reported.
Dentist admits to paper clip root canalsJan 24, 2012 | 10:30 am
A former dentist in Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.
Michael Clair is scheduled to be sentenced next week on charges of defrauding Medicaid of $130,000, assault and battery, illegally prescribing prescription drugs and witness intimidation charges, The Associated Press reported.
Magazine names NY rudest city in U.S.Jan 24, 2012 | 8:30 am
Some cities are known for their history, others for their food and hospitality, but Travel and Leisure magazine said its readers honored New York as the rudest city in America.
Known for its hustle, bustle and occasionally unsmiling eight million residents, the Big Apple stole the top spot from reigning three-time champion Los Angeles, who slid down to fourth place in the 2012 polls, according to the magazine.
Miami Herald Media Co. moving headquarters toJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amEight months after selling its downtown Miami location, The Miami Herald finalized a deal to lease office space and build a new printing plant in Doral.
WSVN, DirecTV reach dealJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amA corporate spat over money that kept WSVN-Fox 7 off DirecTV?s satellite dishes for nearly two weeks ended Thursday when the two sides signed a deal on retransmission fees.
Obama courts Latino vote on economic tourJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amPresident Barack Obama is courting Hispanics in politically important states, setting himself up as a champion of the crucial Latino voting bloc and as a foil to Republican candidates fighting for a share of support from the same groups.
Starving horses found in Miami-Dade may have Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amFive horses were found starved and abandoned in one day in Miami-Dade County, including four the C-9 Basin, once considered the heart of South Florida?s illegal horse meat industry, according to a prominent animal activist.
Is oil drilling in Cuban waters safe?Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amWith Scarabeo 9, a Spanish company?s leased oil rig, in place for exploratory drilling off the Cuban coast, response plans are being firmed up in case a spill reaches the United States.
Patrician vs. Populist. Mitt Romney edges NewJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amThe final debate in Florida for Republican presidential candidates found Mitt Romney sparring with Newt Gingrich as Ron Paul and Rick Santorum played the roles of foils.
Auto industry?s rebound continuesJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amAutoNation?s car sales up 13 percent as buyers scoop up cheap loans and give up on clunkers. Next up: fixing dents.
LeBron James, Chris Bosh lead Miami Heat in wJan 26, 2012 | 5:30 amLeBron James scored 32 points, including 13 of 14 from the free-throw line ? six in the final 79 seconds ? for the hard-fought victory.
