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<p> Subtropical storm Beryl is expected to make landfall Sunday night, the National Hurricane Center reported.</p><p> At 5 a.m. Sunday, Beryl was about 270 miles east of Jacksonville with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph. The storm Is moving west-southwest near 10 mph. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will approach the coast within the warning area today and make landfall tonight or early Monday. After landfall, Beryl is expected to move west-northwestward and then turn northward over portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia on Monday and Monday night.</p><p> VIEWER PHOTOS: Storms in S. Fla.</p><p>Hurricane HeadquartersJustWeather.com Tropical UpdatesDOWNLOAD: 2012 Hurricane Survival Guide </p><p> The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical storm warning for portions of Florida from the Volusia/Brevard county line north to Edisto Beach in South Carolina.</p><p> For Tropical Updates 24-hours a day and a look at how Beryl will affect our local weather, visit JustWeather.com.</p>
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 09:37:14 GMT
<p> One man was shot and killed by police just after 2 p.m. near Downtown Miami on Saturday.</p><p> A spokesman with the Miami Police Department said two men were fighting and a MPD officer shot at one of the men. The incident happened near the west end of the MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Boulevard, near the Miami Herald building.</p><p> "They attempted to separate them, there was some sort of confrontation," Det. Willie Moreno with the Miami Police Department said. </p><p> Police said they do not know why the men were fighting and that that is part of their investigation. They could not say if any of the men involved were armed. </p><p> The second man in the fight was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. </p><p> Police have not identified the men.</p><p> The ramp to Biscayne Boulevard from the MacArthur was closed and traffic is being diverted to the next exit. </p><p> Local10.com will update this story as more information is available.</p>
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 04:14:40 GMT
<p> Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. </p><p> The Celtics will open the third round of the NBA playoffs in Miami against the Heat on Monday night. </p><p> Rondo scored nine straight Boston points after Paul Pierce fouled out with 4:16 left in the game, helping the Celtics turn a three-point edge into a double-digit lead. </p><p> Andre Iguodala scored 18 points, and Elton Brand and Jrue Holiday had 15 apiece for the 76ers, who eliminated the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the first round but couldn't do the same with the Celtics. </p>
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 07:42:59 GMT
The Miami Heat practiced Saturday afternoon in preparation for the Eastern Conference Finals
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 01:26:24 GMT
<p> Despite controversy and complaints, locals and tourists alike on Miami Beach said they didn't mind the increased police presence over Memorial Day weekend. In fact, they preferred it. </p><p> Many in town for Urban Beach Weekend festivities said street and foot traffic were not nearly as bad this year as in the past. </p><p> "The traffic isn't as busy as it used to be usually," Levi Hutchinson said. "You couldn't really walk through and as much gaps as there is now." </p><p> Police standing side-by-side flanked the entrance of Wet Willies, watching the public's every move Saturday night. Volunteers snaked through the crowd with large signs detailing what people can and cannot do. A prisoner transport van with lights flashing sent a message loud and clear—break the law and you're out of here. </p><p> Last year's deadly shooting over Memorial Day weekend was on the minds of many celebrating on the beach this year. Crystal Clark of Liberty City was there when police opened fire on the driver of an SUV, killing him and hurting several others. </p><p> "I heard the shots and everybody just started running," Clark said. </p><p> The increased police patrols may have caused some controversy, but Clark said she's happy with the changes. </p><p> "We feel safer now," she said. "It's been good, it's been great." </p><p> Saturday and Sunday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Collins Avenue will only run northbound. Washington Avenue will only run south. There will not be anymore DUI checkpoints, however officers said they will still be scanning license plate numbers. </p>
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 04:15:26 GMT
<p> One man is dead and another was injured following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon. </p><p> The pair was believed to be a father and son. They were riding southbound on I-95 when witnesses said the motorcycle appeared to have lost control on the exit ramp to I-395 eastbound. The motorcycle collided with another car, also traveling on the exit ramp. </p><p> The father, in his late 40s, was killed on scene. The son, in his 20s, was transported to Ryder Trauma at Jackson Memorial Hospital with a leg injury. Witnesses said the son was the driver of the motorcycle. </p><p> Investigators have not said who was at fault. As of late Saturday afternoon, the ramp to 395 eastbound remained closed. </p>
Published: Sun, 27 May 2012 01:17:13 GMT
<p> As the nation remembers the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military, thousands of people will flock to South Florida during Memorial Day Weekend.</p><p> This holiday was not always known as "Memorial Day." From 1938 to 1954, it was known as, "Armistice Day," a day created to honor veterans of World War I and to stress the need for world peace. </p><p> After World War II, "Armistice Day" was changed to "Memorial Day" in order to honor veterans of all wars, not just World War I.</p><p> Let's take advantage of this weekend to show the pride and appreciation we feel for all of our veterans. </p><p> Get involved -- walk in a parade, attend a ceremony, bow in silence or teach your kids about Memorial Day's history.</p><p> Events: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach</p><p> VIDEO: Hot Happenings</p><p> Safety Tips: 5 things to keep in mind</p><p> Miami Beach: Preparing for Memorial Day Weekend</p><p> Miami Beach info: Road closures, police regulations</p><p> Weekend Forecast: JustWeather.com</p><p> Boating information</p><p> PHOTOS: Memorial Day in Pictures</p>
Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:56:31 GMT
<p> A precautionary boil water notice was issued Friday night for residents in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point and all City of Coconut Creek water customers. </p><p> The alert was issued after a water sample tested positive for E. coli. The warning affects more than 37,000 Broward Waste Water customers and all City of Coconut Creek customers. </p><p> Samples will taken again on Saturday and Sunday and the boil water advisory could be lifted on Monday. Once the water is safe, the affected customers will be notified by a Code Red automated telephone call. </p><p> Here is more information from Broward County:</p><p> What should I do?</p><p> DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using it. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. You may also use bottled water. Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, preparing food, and washing dishes until further notice.</p><p> Also, if you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from your health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. We are also providing regular updates on this situation via postings.</p><p> What does this mean?</p><p> Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and associated headaches. Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. These symptoms are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.</p><p> What is being done?</p><p> We will keep you informed of the steps we are taking to protect your drinking water and will provide information on any steps you should be taking, until this problem is corrected.</p><p> For more information, please contact, 954-831-3061 or 954-831-3250 or write to 2555 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.</p><p> *An earlier version of this story reported that Deerfield Beach was under the advisory. Deerfield Beach does not have a boil water advisory.</p>
Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 19:41:16 GMT
<p> A tourist from Uruguay said he was robbed, kidnapped and assaulted by two men after leaving the Pembroke Lakes Mall Thursday afternoon. </p><p> Pembroke Pines police said at around 3:30 Thursday, Lennard Delgado of Uruguay was walking along the south side of Macy's when a man forced him into a black car driven by another man. </p><p> Delgado said they drove him to a BP gas station at 10070 Pines Blvd. and made him buy beer for them. The suspects then drove him to the 21500 block of NW 39th Ave. in Miami Gardens where the one of the men punched him in the face and stole $200 cash from him, and fled. </p><p> The first suspect is described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 20 and 24 years old. He is about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds. He has a muscular build with short black hair. He was clean shaven and wore a black sweater with a blue argyle print. </p><p> His accomplice is described as a black man between the ages of 20 and 24, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 145 pounds. He had short hair and was clean shaven. </p><p> Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2200, email to Tips@ppines.com, or call Crimestoppers at 954-493-TIPS</p>
Published: Sat, 26 May 2012 00:44:56 GMT
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Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 20:31:29 GMT
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Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT
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