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Miami Residents Join Fight Against Travel Restrictions To Cuba

Two people in Miami are joining in a lawsuit against the Bush administration over its restrictions on family travel to Cuba.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:52:27 EDT

Forecasters Issue 2008 Hurricane Outlook

Government forecasters issue their outlook for the 2008 hurricane season, along with a concern for coastal resident.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 11:34:51 EDT

Special Section: Congratulations Dwight

After 32 years at Local 10, Dwight Lauderdale signed off for the final time Wednesday night. Send Dwight Your Congratulations Musical Tribute To Dwight

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 08:30:32 EDT

South Florida's Furry Friends

Upload a photo of your favorite furry friend to Local10.com's new Pets Section today. Then check back often to view our slideshows! Slideshow: Latest Photos Visit The New Local10.com Furry Friends Section!

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:58:52 EDT

Senate Democratic Leader Files Suit To Enforce Florida's Primary Results

Senate Democratic Leader Steven A. Geller says he's found a winning legal strategy "that will force the DNC to listen to the voices of millions of Democrats in one of the most influential states in the nation."

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:50:23 EDT

Rickshaw Crash Victim Pleads For Justice

"I've depleted my savings. I've gone into debt. I'm facing bankruptcy," a victim of a rickshaw crash tells Local 10. On Wednesday night, she pleaded with Fort Lauderdale city leaders to more closely regulate rickshaw business owners.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 12:18:37 EDT

Miami-Dade School Board Fails To Close Budget Deficit

A marathon meeting of Miami-Dade's School Board failed to get the district any closer in closing a $284 million dollar budget deficit.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 11:55:25 EDT

Hospital Employee Confesses To Performing Sex Act On Patient

A Mount Sinai Medical Center employee is arrested after he confessed to performing a sex act on a male patient waking up from anesthesia after surgery.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 06:49:00 EDT

Police Investigate Bathroom Fires At MIA

Investigators at MIA want to know what employees had access to an area of the airport where two suspicious fires broke out Thursday morning.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 08:28:56 EDT

Opa-Locka's New Police Chief Vows To Tackle Crime Problems

Opa-Locka's new police chief told Local 10's Sasha Andrade that change in the city will take time, but he has an aggressive plan to implement it.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 09:28:50 EDT

Art Therapy Helps Treat Eating Disorders

It's estimated that as many as 10 million women and a million men in the U.S. are battling an eating disorder. A new therapy is being used to help.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 04:37:25 EDT

American Airlines To Begin Charging For Checked Luggage

Going somewhere? If you're getting there on American Airlines, plan on traveling light.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 08:34:45 EDT

Cruise Line Ordered To Pay Millions To Victims Of Explosion

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 07:43:10 EDT

Police: Woman Fatally Shot Suspect In Husband's Killing

Police say the man who was shot and killed by a woman after he entered her home Tuesday was a suspect in the death of the woman's husband. INSIDE: Video

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 08:49:26 EDT

Taylor Not Likely To Remain With Dolphins

The feud between Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins intensified Wednesday, when head coach Tony Sparano said the Pro Bowl defensive end isn't expected to take part in any team activities through training camp.

Published: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:26 EDT

Shrimp Boat Stuck Under Hollywood Bridge

A shrimp boat breaks loose from its anchor and gets wedged against the Hollywood Beach Boulevard Bridge, blocking traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway for nearly eight hours. INSIDE: Images

Published: Wed, 21 May 2008 18:32:48 EDT

Man Charged In Fatal Hotel Stabbing

Police have arrested a 22-year-old South Dakota man accused of fatally stabbing a guest Sunday at the Golden Nugget hotel.

Published: Wed, 21 May 2008 17:56:50 EDT

Colleague Looks Back At 15 Years Working With Dwight

Local 10's Assistant News Director Steve Owen shares fond memories of working with Dwight, including a conversation that left him shaken, but gave him a much-needed kick in the butt.

Published: Thu, 22 May 2008 09:43:15 EDT

Gov. Crist Signs Uninsured Legislation

Published: Wed, 21 May 2008 13:44:38 EDT

Police: Man Who Robbed Citrus Bank Arrested

Police say they have arrested a man who robbed a North Miami Beach bank last month and threatened to kill the bank teller.

Published: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:57:21 EDT