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Part of Palmetto Expressway shut down because of protesters

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Palmetto Expressway was closed in both directions between Coral Way and Southwest 8th Street on Tuesday afternoon as a group of protesters took to the streets in solidarity with the people of Cuba. The Palmetto southbound has reopened at the Dolphin Expressway, while northbound remains closed at Coral Way, with all traffic forced to exit, according to Total Traffic Miami. Florida Highway Patrol... [...]

Miami shows solidarity with Cuban protesters in streets and by sea

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MIAMI – Carlos Valderrama joined a group of demonstrators Monday in Miami’s Little Havana to stand against the Cuban government’s aggressive repression of unarmed protesters. Valderrama said his mother lives in Cuba. She was able to call him Sunday as the situation in the streets started to deteriorate and on Monday. “I told her she needs to be careful. Those guys are shooting ... those guys are attacking the people,”... [...]

Man shot dead at Miami-Dade convenience store

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was killed Monday morning in a shooting at a convenience store in northwest Miami-Dade County. Police say they responded to 7606 NW 17th Avenue at approximately 7:35 a.m. to find the man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Miami-Dade detectives are now searching for the suspect who they say took off before they arrived. If you have... [...]

Man killed, woman hurt in Florida City drive-by shooting

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FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Police are working the scene of a suspected drive-by shooting Monday morning where a man was killed and a woman injured. It happened in a residential neighborhood of Florida City off Northwest 10th Street and 9th Avenue. Officers have taped off an area as they search for clues. Police say the shooting took place at approximately 12:20 a.m. at 865 Northwest 10th Street. The man’s body remained at the scene... [...]

Temple hosts classical music concert in Miami Beach to benefit building collapse victims’ families

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra performed Thursday evening at The Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center to benefit the families of the Surfside building collapse victims. Michael Rossi, the founder of the Miami Music Festival, was the conductor during the “Console The Soul” classical music concert. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was a guest. “In times of darkness, when the path may... [...]