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Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi’s path to more titles and success
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him. Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi’s path. Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team’s arena, with a few fans chanting his name as he walked along his new home…
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2 Florida deputies hospitalized, suspect killed in shootout near Tampa, sheriff says
Two Florida deputies were shot and a suspect was killed in a shootout near Tampa on Thursday, authorities said. The incident happened in Ruskin, south of Tampa in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister said the incident began Wednesday night when a woman said her ex-boyfriend showed up at her home, zip-tied her and taped…
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Cases of diarrhea parasite nearly triple in Miami-Dade in a week; Monroe sees 1st case
More cases of a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, have been documented in South Florida, including for the first time in Monroe County. The most recent data from the Florida Department of Health shows that between May 1 and July 11, the following cases of cyclosporiasis have been…
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Driver killed, Florida’s Turnpike shut down after fiery tanker truck crash at Bird Road
The driver of a tanker truck was killed in a fiery crash that shut down Florida’s Turnpike in both directions in Miami-Dade on Thursday, authorities said. The northbound lanes have since reopened. Florida Highway Patrol said they responded to the crash with injuries in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike at mile marker 23 for…
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These school supplies are tax-free in Florida starting Monday: See a list here
Florida on Monday will start a month-long sales-tax “holiday” for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items. From July 20 through Thursday, Aug. 20, shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes and backpacks that cost $100 or less, school supplies that cost $50 or less,…
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Miami-Dade band teacher accused of sexual relationship with student posts bond
A Miami-Dade band teacher accused of grooming one of his students and engaging in a sexual relationship with her is expected to be released from jail after posting bond. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Heihachirō Nakashima, a band teacher and violinist, faces three counts of lewd and lascivious battery. He posted bond Wednesday…
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Authorities warn fans from buying counterfeit World Cup jerseys in South Florida
It’s the home stretch of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the sale of counterfeit jerseys isn’t slowing down. Thousands of fake jerseys were seized by federal authorities, and they are warning that buying a cheap knockoff could come with a much higher cost. For people who have been to a World Cup match or…
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Florida, U.S. could be undercounted, experts say
A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported. According to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report, 50 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the…
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3 arrested after $360K stolen in Miami-Dade home invasion while teen inside, MDSO says
Three men are facing charges after authorities said they broke into a southwest Miami-Dade home while a teen was alone inside and stole nearly $360,000 in cash. The incident happened a little after 1 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the area of Southwest 157th Avenue and Southwest 181st Terrace. According to arrest reports, the…