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Dispute involving big West Miami-Dade house prompts discrimination claim
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:21:35 -0700
A county commissioner thinks a three-story house under construction in his district may not be what it appears. The homeowner says he’s being discriminated against because he’s Muslim.
South Florida water district takes Miami-Dade wetlands off the trade table with FIU
Thu, 10 May 2012 22:51:01 -0700
Water managers have decided to draw up new plans on how to use a chunk of West Miami-Dade wetlands once sought by Florida International University.
West's emotional appeal key to defense bill's passage
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:25:49 -0700
WASHINGTON -- With passionate prodding from South Florida Congressman Allen West, the U.S. House passed a $642 billion defense bill on Friday that would limit President Barack Obama's plans to reduce the number of American troops and wind down the war in Afghanistan.
Kevin Olsen of Wayne Hills commits to Miami of Florida
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:06:07 -0700
State's top quarterback in Class of 2013
Will the Miami Hurricanes Follow FSU If They Jump to the Big 12? Fan Reaction
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:25:00 -0700
Being an avid fan of the Miami Hurricanes I look forward to their matchup with the Florida State University Seminoles every year. Lately there have been some rumors that the Seminoles might be interested in leaving the ACC which would be alright by me as long as they continued their series with the Hurricanes as they have for some time now. But, the story gets more interesting as the days press ...
Fla. Keys mayor wants crocodiles out
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:49:50 -0700
The mayor of a Florida Keys city wants the state to help remove crocodiles from populated areas of the islands.
A candid interview with Marco and Jeanette Rubio
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:32:28 -0700
By Lois Romano, POLITICO Friday, May 18, 2012 WEST MIAMI — Marco and Jeanette Rubio, sitting side by side on their brown sofa in their sunny house, could be any young couple musing about life: juggling four kids, a job that separates them, aging parents, their faith and whether or not to move. Only they're not just any couple. At 40, he is the most prominent Latino in national politics today ...
Marco Rubio and wife Jeanette talk of politics, family and faith
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:46:07 -0700
WEST MIAMI — Marco and Jeanette Rubio, sitting side by side on their brown sofa in their sunny house, could be any young couple musing about life: juggling four kids, a job that separates them, aging parents, their faith and whether or not to move.
Missing teen found in Henrico prostitution ring bust
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:58:26 -0700
A terrifying case for a Florida family has come to an end in Central Virginia, with the bust of a prostitution ring.
Outdoors author, former Miami Herald writer Vic Dunaway dies at 83
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:08:29 -0700
Outdoors author Vic Dunaway died Thursday of heart failure at an Ocala hospice. He was 83.