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Death sentence upheld for South Florida gang member who ordered killing in "body count" competition
-The Florida Supreme Court has upheld two first-degree murder convictions and a death sentence for a South Florida gang member involved in a 2008 crime spree. Justices rejected a series of arguments raised by James Herard, who was found guilty of 18 gang-related felonies, including the murders of Eric Jean-Pierre and Kiem Huynh. Herard, who the court said was second in command of a Lauderhill-based branch of the national Crips gang, was sentenced to death in the Jean-Pierre murder.
Trapper caught 17-foot Burmese python in wildlife area west of Fort Lauderdale
A Florida Fish & Wildlife python trapper had the catch of a lifetime over the weekend in a wildlife area west of Fort Lauderdale. "You gotta let her work, as my Brazilian Ju-Jitsu friends say. Got to let them work," joked Matthew Kogo said, jokingly, as he attempted to subdue the snake.
Miami Gardens Family Seeks Justice for Son Killed by Police and Questions Legality of Undercover Operation
The family of Daniel Lewis, a 27-year-old man shot and killed by police in Miami Gardens, is demanding answers and justice, following an incident involving local police and ATF agents that has raised concerns about law enforcement protocols. According to CBS News Miami, the family, alongside their attorney, Ariel Lett, has questioned the actions of the officers given that Lewis, reportedly did not fire his weapon and did not have a criminal record. "Why were they really following Daniel's family and friends in the first place? Why didn't officers or agents announce themselves as law enforcement knowing that they had unmarked vehicles, knowing that they were undercover, knowing that it was the dark of night?" Lett asked.
College football Metrics Guru projects wins Miami needs for CFP berth
Miami is in excellent company with the projection they need 10 wins to make the college football playoffs this season in a projection from metrics guru Kelley Ford posted on Tuesday night. Several ACC tams and Miami opponents are included among the teams who are projected to need 10 wins for a CFP berth.
FoundationLogic Unveils Silent Home Miner at Mining Disrupt 2024
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release. Readers should conduct their own research prior to taking any actions related to the content mentioned in this article. Learn more ›. Singapore, Singapore, July 4th, 2024, Chainwire – The industry-leading brand of DOGE and Litecoin mining machines announced a new product line...
Top 3 strongest position groups for Miami football in 2024
Miami football is entering the 2024 season in an interesting position. Last year, the Hurricanes once again had an underwhelming season. The team faltered after a 4-0 start that saw Miami take down No. 23 Texas A&M. The Hurricanes went 3-5 in ACC play and finished the season at 7-6 after a loss to Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl.
An overview of real-world geographic atrophy data
Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, recently discussed the quality data (Qdata, Verana Health) gathered on geographic atrophy as well as the GATHER 1 and GATHER 2 data. Geographic atrophy was a key topic during the Retina World Congress 2024 meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, a vitreoretinal surgeon...
5 players the Dolphins can't afford to lose during training camp
Training camp always sees at least one season-ending injury or an injury take place that puts a player out for most of the campaign's start. Then, there are devastating injuries that could derail a season before it begins. This is the last thing we need to see for the Miami...
South Florida Community Responds to Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
SOUTH FLORIDA – As Jamaica braces for the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, nationals and friends of the Diaspora have begun community response to assist the country in its recovery process. Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair, who is also Chair of the South Florida Caribbean Consular Corp has expressed appreciation...
Plantation hosts annual Fourth of July parade
PLANTATION, Fla. – The city of Plantation hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Thursday, which kicked off at 9 a.m. The parade route began at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. It then headed west to 69th Avenue, to Northwest Fourth Street, to 73rd Avenue, ending at City Hall.
Spoil islands remain closed July Fourth to cut down on contamination and littering
Ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday, the City of Miami reminded the public that its spoil islands remain closed in an effort to cut down on contamination and littering throughout Biscayne Bay and the islands. The islands were first closed before Memorial Day weekend. Anyone trespassing onto the islands...
Former IU center Thomas Bryant rejoins Miami Heat on one-year deal
Former IU center Thomas Bryant, who recently declined his player option with Miami, is rejoining the Heat on a one-year contract. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel, Bryant’s decision to opt out and then sign with the Heat resulted in salary cap savings for the franchise:
Red Sox vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, July 4, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Boston Red Sox (46-39) roll into Thursday’s matchup with the Miami Marlins (30-56) looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The contest...
Rafaela hits a double and a triple, while Bello holds the Miami Marlins to one run over 6 2/3 innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a triple and a double while driving in three runs, Brayan Bello held Miami to just one run over 6 2/3 innings, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night. Rafael Devers and Masataka Yoshida each contributed with two hits and two RBIs...
Heat Rookie Reveals His NBA Mount Rushmore
The Miami Heat are looking forward to the 2024-2025 NBA season. They have made several key additions throughout the offseason to try and improve their roster, which includes Kel’el Ware, their 2024 draft pick. Ware could provide immense upside to this team, especially considering his size and overall strength.
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