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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 GMT

University of Miami campus shut down by police

The University of Miami campus was shut down Friday after reports of someone firing a BB gun on school grounds.

The UM website issued an alert at 2:42 p.m. advising all students and faculty to go or remain indoors pending further notice from the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 GMT

Delray cop's job on the line over free ice cream

For Officer Michael Brown, the police credo "to serve and protect" includes two free scoops of strawberry cheesecake ice cream.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Police find man shot dead in van at N. Miami park

Police are looking for the killer of a man found shot dead in a van at a park, WFOR-Ch. 4 reports.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Two men killed in possible Miami road rage shooting

The gunman was in a car that pulled up next to the victims' SUV Two men were fatally wounded early Friday morning when someone opened fire on their vehicle, police said.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Miami Beach boy, 13, agrees to plea deal in alleged murder plot

A 13-year-old Miami Beach boy accused of plotting to kill his friend's mother agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors Friday morning, WPLG-Ch. 10 reports.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Rothstein donation rejected: The scandal surrounding attorney Scott Rothstein's Ponzi scheme has forced him to surrender his law license and a Fort Lauderdale hospital to return his $1 million donation.

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) Holy Cross Hospital is returning a $1 million donation from attorney Scott Rothstein, who has agreed to surrender his law license in the midst of a federal investigation into a massive Ponzi scheme that authorities suspect him
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Miami Dade College faculty member named top Florida professor

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Ceramic League of Miami sells empty bowls to feed empty stomachs: Hundreds of snack-filled homemade bowls will be put on sale by the Ceramic League of Miami at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Ramble Festival to help feed the hungry.

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:00 GMT

University of Miami receives $2.4M to expand Cuban Heritage Collection

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS (RTE) is Named One the Top 100 South Florida Small Businesses by Business Leader Media

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY EXPERTSTM (RTE) was recognized as one of the Top 100 South Florida Small Businesses by Business Leader Media. Doral, FL (PRWEB) November 19, 2009 -- RETAIL TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS (RTE) was recognized as one of the Top 100 South Florida
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT

American Eagle launches five new destinations from Miami

American Eagle Airlines has begun nonstop jet service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston, SC, and Knoxville, TN, as well as to Eleuthera, Treasure Cay and Governor's Harbour, all in the Bahamas.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Miami Valley Hospital relocating health clinics

Dayton Business Journal Base hospital set for $100M in upgrades Dayton Superior relocating HQ to Miamisburg Miami Valley Hospital cuts 14 Flu concerns drive dollars to Dayton Investors see benefits of buying rental units Miami Valley Hospital is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Nov 20, 2009 American Eagle Launches New Flights from Miami

American Eagle Launches New Flights from Miami Formerly ModernAgent.com SwitchSubNav(sId) + sId).style.display + sId).className travel pulse November 20, 2009 American Eagle Launches New Flights from Miami Published on: November
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:00 GMT

Nov 18, 2009 JetBlue Launches San Francisco-Fort Lauderdale Service

JetBlue Airways has begun the first-ever nonstop service between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale, the first in a series of new JetBlue flights planned for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this winter. To celebrate this new flight, JetBlue is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

One dead, one hurt in Miami street shooting

A man was shot dead and another was wounded early Friday morning when someone opened fire on their car, police said. The men were driving a white Chevrolet SUV north on Northeast Second Avenue near 10th Street about 6:30 a.m. A car pulled up next to the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Medtronic Receives International Business Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

MINNEAPOLIS-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. received today an International Business Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in recognition for its significant impact on the economy of the state of Florida in the Education &
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Dolphins Slug It Out at Carolina

With Ronnie Brown out for surgery, all eyes were on Ricky Williams. Could he run the ball effectively on his own?
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Little Debbie Cupcake Cars in Miami this weekend

I’ve heard of Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile and the Red Bull car, but Little Debbie Cupcake Cars? Four Smart Cars decked out as cupcakes are coming to Miami-Dade County Sunday and Monday. There will be teams giving away cupcakes and T-shirts. You can
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Miami MetroZoo jaguar dies during surgery

A spokesman for Miami MetroZoo said one of its two jaguars died while undergoing surgery for a stomach problem. Zoo spokesman Ron Magill said Palenque the jaguar died Wednesday, The Miami Herald reported Friday. A necropsy was performed but results were
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT

Is now a good time to buy a vacation home in South Florida? Has that market hit bottom?

The Real Deal is looking for your feedback on market-related issues. Please comment below. If you have questions you'd like posted, please e-mail news@therealdeal.com. Comments Anonymous No, No,NO!!!!! The market is in free fall...people are leaving the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:00 GMT

Hearing delayed for ex-Broward School Board member Beverly Gallagher

A hearing for suspended Broward School Board member Beverly Gallagher was pushed back for the second time Friday, giving her attorney and federal prosecutors more time to try to negotiate a plea agreement. Gallagher's next appearance is scheduled for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Dolphins top Panthers, 24-17 | Brown has surgery today

Controversial linebacker has first two-sack game since 2008 OK, so maybe this wasn't "Porter's House," the weekly segment Joey Porter tapes for the league-run television arm.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Conferences on homosexuality to converge in West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH -- The other group believes such programs have tortured thousands of men and women, making it impossible for them to accept their natural sexual orientation and live happy lives. The two polar opposites are to meet less than a mile apart
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Miami: New Year, New Hotel Gimmick: $20.10 Rate at Miami's Hotel Urbano

Miami 's soon-to-be-opened Hotel Urbano is pushing a Grand Opening gimmick that ranks low in creativity but high on the savings-o-meter. Originally slated to open in October, as we reported , its unveiling will now take place in late December, just in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Man fatally shot outside West Miami-Dade home

A man was shot dead Friday morning in front of his West Miami-Dade home. Neighbors told they heard several shots ring out early Friday in the mobile home community in the 1200 block of Southwest 131st Place. Surveillance cameras were spotted inside the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Dolphins 24-17over Panthers | Brown to have surgery

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - OK, so maybe this wasn't "Porter's House," the weekly segment Joey Porter tapes for the league-run television arm. But the man with the self-described alter ego called "Peezy" still set the early tone Thursday night on the NFL Network.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Deerfield Beach High on lockdown after robbery

The search for a robber led school officials to place Deerfield Beach High on lockdown Friday morning.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Miami "Twilight" Fans Get "New Moon" Mania

Hours before the curtain went up on 'New Moon', the movie mania was in full effect in Miami. The latest installment of the 'Twilight' saga had fans at a premiere showing at the Aventura Mall theatre out of control Thursday night. 'I read the books like
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Florida, Miami-Dade jobless rates up slightly in October

Florida's unemployment rate ticked up again last month, rising a tenth of a point to 11.2 percent, the state labor department said Friday. Miami-Dade's rate was 11.4 percent, up four-tenths of a point, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT

Florida, Miami-Dade jobless rates up slightly in October

Florida's unemployment rate ticked up again last month, rising a tenth of a point to 11.2 percent, the state labor department said Friday. Miami-Dade's rate was 11.4 percent, up four-tenths of a point, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT