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Broward Teachers Union warns educators of new TikTok challenge to ‘slap a teacher’

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Broward Teachers Union issued a warning to its members about an alarming challenge on social media. The union sent out an email Wednesday alerting educators about an October challenge on TikTok to “slap a teacher.” In the email, teachers are asked to “watch your fellow educators’ backs,” and to watch for students running toward them or who appear to be taking video with their phones. Teachers... [...]

Big Mama disputes getting stuck with bill after city meter’s high readings’

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The city cut off the water service of a well-known philanthropist on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale after she was stuck with a bill over an old city meter. For decades, Essie Reed, better known as South Florida’s Big Mama, has gone above and beyond to help children and families in need. Her events during Christmas and Thanksgiving regularly make headlines. In August, Local 10 News reported she had... [...]

Police in Miami-Dade continue search after new video shows masked bandit striking again

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Police in Miami-Dade County are searching for a masked bandit who is apparently on a crime spree. Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows what appears to be a man in a mask and a hoodie, hurling what looks like a brick into the Cartagena Colombian restaurant off Northwest 183rd Street. Less than a minute later, the crook is seen leaving with something in his hand. Miami Gardens police said the... [...]

2 women seriously injured after small plane crashes in Miramar

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MIRAMAR, Fla. – Two women survived after their plane crashed in Miramar late Monday night, authorities confirmed. According to Miramar police, the plane came down on Palm Avenue, just north of Miramar Parkway. Witnesses called 911 to report that the plane hit a pole and trees on its way down. Officers closed down Palm Avenue at Miramar Boulevard and Miramar Parkway. The wings of the single-engine Cessna 172 Skyhawk were... [...]

Police: Plane carrying 2 people crashes on Miramar roadway

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Both people taken to hospital in serious condition MIRAMAR, Fla. – Two people survived after their plane crashed in Miramar late Monday night, authorities confirmed. According to Miramar police, the plane came down on Palm Avenue, just north of Miramar Parkway. Officers closed down Palm Avenue at Miramar Boulevard and Miramar Parkway. The wings of the single-engine Cessna 172 Skyhawk were intact after the crash, but the... [...]