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CRIME
Child survives apparent “drive-by” that leaves one dead, one wounded
- The Miami Herald , May 25
A child survived a drive-by shooting that left one man killed and a woman injured in Miami Gardens.
Miami Gardens
Honors for Miami Gardens officer who put stop to BB gun problem
- The Miami Herald , May 24A Miami Gardens police officer was honored for his efforts to stop local stores from selling BB guns to minors.
Miami Gardens
Business paid to close for Miami Gardens City Hall construction
- The Miami Herald , May 24Miami Gardens will pay a local business $40,000 to close for one month in order to complete construction on a city road.
Federal court rejects appeal by Miami mass killer John Ferguson
- The Miami Herald , May 21John Ferguson was originally to be put to death in October, but was issued a last minute stay.
Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens takes stock of progress 10 years after its founding
- The Miami Herald , May 20Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert declared the state of the city strong at the annual State of the City address.
Opa-locka
Opa-locka council votes to keep red-light cameras
- The Miami Herald , May 10Opa-locka’s city council wants to tweak its red-light camera program, which hasn’t produced the revenue originally expected.
From South Florida Blogs & Websites
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Blogging Black Miami: Trayvon Martin Foundation Community Program of Peace, Justice and Prayer, 6/1
Blogging Black Miami, May. 25, 2013The trial of George Zimmerman, in the fatal shooting of Miami Gardens teen, Trayvon Martin is scheduled to begin soon. You may have already been following this case and are familiar with the defense?s attempt to assassinate the character of Trayvon.
Do understand that is would be a surprise if they [...]
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Phin Phanatic: Former Miami Dolphin Chad Johnson Wanted For Arrest
Phin Phanatic, May. 20, 2013August 10, 2012; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson (85) is defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Anthony Gaitor (26) during the first quarter at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Other than providing serious entertainment on HBO’s Hard Knocks series last fall, [...]
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Blogging Black Miami: Florida Memorial University celebrates 134 years
Blogging Black Miami, May. 12, 2013Number of comments: 0Old stories, history, awards and legacies filled the day
Florida Memorial University Acting President Mary A. O'Banner
MIAMI GARDENS, FL. ? The historic bell pealed in the crisp morning air, the sound of drums drifted across the campus and a sea of orange-and-blue set the scene for the Florida Memorial University (FMU) Founders? Day. A' [...] -
Naked Politics: Dolphins stadium bill sponsor: 'It's looking bleak'
Naked Politics, May. 3, 2013
(Scott Keeler/Times Photo) Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, sits in Florida Senate Friday.
The prime sponsor of the Miami Dolphins? stadium renovation effort said a proposal in Tallahassee is ?looking bleak,? with just hours to go in the Florida Legislature?s session.
Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, met with House Speaker Will Weatherford [...]
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Phin Phanatic: Miami Dolphins Should Bring QB Tim Tebow Back to Florida
Phin Phanatic, May. 2, 2013Oct 23, 2011; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) scrambles away from pressure during the game against the Miami Dolphins at the Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Novick-USA TODAY Sports
Well, here it is. Since I haven’t seen it yet, I’ll be that guy and [...]





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