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The homeless man applied for a job at McDonald's and was told he needed to shave his beard. When an officer spotted him struggling to shave without a mirror, he helped him get cleaned up -- and get hired! bit.ly/2uVL7o3 (Video via Tallahassee Police)

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Police in Texas have released body cam video showing the rescue of an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped by a 51-year-old man while she was walking with her mother. STORY: bit.ly/342HVqP

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Police said the 20-year-old pulled out his wallet and as he searched through it, officers could see the fake Hawaii ID card with the name “McLovin” and a birthdate of June 3, 1981.

Iowa man arrested for possession of fake ‘McLovin’ ID while in bar - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (WSVN) — An Iowa man has been accused of possession of a fake ID while in a bar.According to the Iowa CityRead More

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SMART KID - When a young boy couldn't figure out how to turn the TV to his favorite channel, he found a clever way to ask his father. STORY: bit.ly/2BN67lc

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Daytona Beach Police are searching for the person who drove through a drawbridge crossing arm and jumped the bridge as it was rising into the air. STORY: bit.ly/2OQe82f?utm_me

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YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS - A driver who ran a red light and nearly hit a couple pushing a stroller was stopped at the last moment by another vehicle that happened to drive through the intersection. STORY: bit.ly/32IixWQ

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HEARTBREAKING: Text message from student to parent during Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting. Thankfully, this child is safe.

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An Ohio man who confessed to murdering his ex-girlfriend was attacked in the middle of his sentencing. "He killed my mother man," the victim's son said after the incident. STORY: bit.ly/30AkzXF

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STARING CONTEST - An armed robber attempted to hold up a Walgreens store in Weston, but encountered a clerk who decided to just stare him down instead 😂 BSO is still looking for the suspect. bit.ly/2AEli0g

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A night at the movies just got a whole lot cheaper! AMC Theatres is bringing back $5 movie tickets on Tuesdays - permanently! wsvn.com/entertainment/

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Survivor shares exactly what happened inside the club before she was shot by a gunman in #Orlando. WATCH: snpy.tv/1URLLGv

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Five guys arrested for fighting at Five Guys restaurant in Florida wsvn.com/news/local/fiv

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WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO - Surveillance captured a woman shielding a boy from a car that drove onto a sidewalk STORY: wp.me/p7sXFF-Z5k

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This mother from Guatemala hadn't seen her 7-year-old son in over a month after they were separated at the border as she tried to seek asylum. The two finally reunited early this morning after she sued the federal government to get her son back. STORY: bit.ly/2MhZNF9

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A woman ordered a ‘Moana’ cake for her daughter — but the baker heard ‘marijuana’ wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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Musician Akon is creating a futuristic city and his own cryptocurrency in Senegal wsvn.com/entertainment/

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THIS IS AMAZING! A 4-year-old girl with spina bifida was cheered on by her friends and classmates as she used her walker and leg braces for the first time! ❤ STORY: bit.ly/2CyrEyl (Video Courtesy: Yvette Parker)

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AWW: Cellphone video captured a group of otters playing in the snow in Seattle. wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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What an amazing lunch period for the students at Stoneman Douglas High School as

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#BREAKING: Florida is now likely to have TWO recounts. DeSantis and Gillum are now just 0.47% apart, which would require a machine recount under Florida law, while there is only a 0.22% difference between Scott and Nelson. wsvn.com/news/local/flo

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SHOOTING HIS SHOT - A defendant apparently tried to make a move on a Broward judge during his bond court appearance this morning, but he didn't seem to get very far. 😂 STORY: bit.ly/3jjiGZJ?utm_me

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A homeless man was sitting in the lobby of a New York Dunkin' Donuts to charge his phone so he could call his mom when a group of employees dumped a pitcher of water on his head. The employees have since been fired. STORY: bit.ly/2zLVChg

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NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A therapist who works at a group home for the disabled is still in shock after a North Miami PoliceRead More

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TJX continues to pay employees in Puerto Rico despite stores being closed wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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A Florida high school student was accused of posting a message online saying he would "vow to bring my fathers m15 to school and kill 7 people at a minimum." Deputies released video of the arrest where they explain how serious the threat was. STORY: bit.ly/2Z9xTFp

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#BREAKING: Deputies arrest person involved in death of XXXTentacion wsvn.com/entertainment/

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#BREAKING - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new legislation that, if passed, would impose harsher penalties on violent protesters and would penalize cities who "defund the police."

DeSantis proposes legislation cracking down on violent protests, penalizing cities for defunding...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state of Florida is going to get tough on people who engage in violence during protests, Florida’s Republican governor saidRead More

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#BREAKING: Judge rules there is enough evidence to try 3 suspects on murder charges in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. (via

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LUCKY TO BE ALIVE - Officials say a woman in Washington walked away with what is believed to only be minor injuries after a semi-truck crashed into her car and completely folded it in half. wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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Child sex trafficker sentenced to 472 years in prison - the longest human trafficking sentence in U.S. history. wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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QUICK THINKING! A school bus driver pulled a student back to prevent him from being struck by a speeding car that went around the stop arm. (Video courtesy: Norwich City School District) STORY: bit.ly/2JBrM4z

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98-year-old woman moves into nursing home to care for 80-year-old son, says "You never stop being a mom!” wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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Venomous snake bites man, man bites wife in hopes they could die together wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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#BREAKING: Prosecutor says he's charging 6 Atlanta police officers after 2 college students were pulled from car during protests. (via

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HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT - A student at South Broward High School is set to graduate as the school's first black valedictorian with the highest GPA in school history at 5.6045. 👨🏿‍🎓

South Broward senior is school’s first black valedictorian with highest GPA in school history -...

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - The first black valedictorian of South Broward High School’s graduating class has a record-setting GPA.“As of now, it’s a 5.6045,” saidRead More

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A photographer captured the moment a small ground squirrel went up to smell a daisy, shortly before taking a bite out of the flower. 🌻🐿wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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Matt Cox in Ohio recorded this video of his daughter walking 5 miles to school after she was kicked off of her school bus for the second time for bullying other students. Rather than driving her to school, he decided to teach her a lesson. STORY: bit.ly/2RChRMZ

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Teacher in Virginia arrested for allowing his students to smoke weed in class bit.ly/1pJYio0

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The teens accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase, caused some chaos in a juvenile courtroom today. snpy.tv/1XYZ9wa

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A new Florida law going into effect next Monday could ban anyone convicted of animal cruelty from owning a pet, and makes it more likely for an offender to go to prison wsvn.com/news/local/new

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Donald Trump Jr. stopped in Miami, where he joined UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal and other lawmakers at a campaign event that is part of the "Fighters Against Socialism" bus tour.

Donald Trump Jr. stumps in Miami ahead of president’s Florida rally - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The campaign trail took Donald Trump Jr. to South Florida, where he appeared in an event one day before hisRead More

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"No habla ingles!" Hialeah Taco Bell employee fired for refusing to take order from customer who doesn't speak Spanish. Watch full video here: wsvn.com/news/local/vid

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WHAT A GOOD BOY! When he saw his best friend struggling to swim after falling into the backyard pool, the pup tried to get him to swim over to the steps. But when that didn't work, he jumped into the water to help push his buddy out to safety ❤ STORY: bit.ly/2IDZu9r

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Adorable reunion: A chimpanzee from the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami went bananas when he got to see his former foster parents, who nursed him back to health after he was rejected by his mother in the wild ❤ STORY: bit.ly/2NnQB3g (Video:

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A South Florida girl was promised a college scholarship back in kindergarten. Now, as a high school senior, she is being told she can't have it -- and that's why she and her mother called #HelpMeHoward with Patrick Fraser.

Can’t Get Scholarship Money - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

(WSVN) - If you are a high school senior, it’s an exciting time, applying to colleges and looking for financial help. One South Florida girlRead More

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THIS IS AMAZING! 6-year-old John Oliver just finished his 3-year-long battle with leukemia and took his final chemo treatment. To celebrate, his entire school greeted him with a standing ovation! STORY: bit.ly/30gdxs8

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Live on #Periscope: Liberty City residents march on Brickell in downtown Miami to protest gun violence. WATCH: pscp.tv/WSVN/1djxXdLRV

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SNOW IN FLORIDA! Check out this incredible video from Tallahassee just a few minutes ago, showing the snow coming down! ❄❄❄ (Video courtesy: Matt Schnippert

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Large group of students from West Boca High have walked out of class & are heading toward Stoneman Douglas HS

Large group of students from West Boca High have walked out of class & are heading toward Stoneman Douglas HS

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A program at Florida International University is allowing qualifying homeless students to pursue a degree by providing free tuition and housing.

Second Chance: FIU program offers free tuition, housing to homeless students - WSVN 7News | Miami...

(WSVN) - The high price of a college education is a challenge these days, especially for students who don’t even have a place to callRead More

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Police say the man checked his wife out of a nursing home and threw her a death party, where they used meth and listened to their favorite music before she died.

Man arrested after wife found dead following drug-fueled ‘death party’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

SEARLES , Minn. (WSVN) — Police have arrested a man accused of giving his wife drugs shortly before she died in their Minnesota home.According toRead More

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Man tries to carjack three football players, gets beaten up instead wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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Papa John sues Papa John’s wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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.@Emma4Change speaks ahead of #MarchForOurLives in DC: "This is one of the biggest 'Rock the Vote' type of events that's ever gonna be done in America. We are pushing the vote so hard."

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BTS releases teaser for ‘Boy With Luv’ collab featuring Halsey

BTS releases teaser for ‘Boy With Luv’ collab featuring Halsey - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather,...

(WSVN) - South Korean boy band BTS dropped a teaser for “Boy With Luv,” a new collaboration with Halsey for their upcoming album.Released on Sunday,Read More

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A worldwide search is on for some of the rarest blood in the world to help save the life of a 2-year-old South Florida girl battling an aggressive cancer. Help spread the word to find her a match! wsvn.com/news/local/ext

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IT'S A MIRACLE ❤ Binx, a cat who lived with his family on the ninth floor of the Champlain Towers South building, was found alive by a good Samaritan.

Cat missing in Surfside condo collapse found alive; death toll climbs to 79 - WSVN 7News | Miami...

SURFSIDE, FLA. (WSVN) - One of the families struggling after the Surfside condo collapse was given what they called a miracle on Friday: their catRead More

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The 11-year-old boy with terminal leukemia asked for racing stickers for his casket, so a Ferrari dealership in Fort Lauderdale sent a $3 million race car to Iowa -- just so he could enjoy a thrilling ride wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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STRANGE SIGHT: Officers have captured a kangaroo that was spotted in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

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BTS breaks YouTube record for video with most views within 24 hours

BTS breaks YouTube record for video with most views within 24 hours - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

(WSVN) - South Korean sensation BTS are back and already breaking records with their latest release, “Map of the Soul: Persona.”The music video for theRead More

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LOAN FORGIVENESS - Sen. Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill that would cancel student loan debts of tens of millions of Americans. The bill would forgive $50,000 in student loans for Americans in households earning less than $100,000 a year.

Elizabeth Warren’s new bill would cancel student loan debt for millions - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

(CNN) — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill Tuesday that would cancel the student loan debts of tens of millions of Americans, a plan she firstRead More

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Now that all of us are awake. Have a wonderful Thursday South Florida.

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DRAMATIC VIDEO - The US Coast Guard released a video showing the daring interception of a fast-moving narco-sub on the high seas, netting more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine in the process. DETAILS: bit.ly/2G9eWI4

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Mattel to launch dolls of South Korean boy band BTS

Mattel to launch dolls of South Korean boy band BTS - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports |...

(WSVN) - Would you like to bring South Korean boy band BTS home with you?Well, now you can — sort of.Mattel, the toy maker thatRead More

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@CoralSpringsPD

Sgt. Jeff Heinrich was off duty and working on the Stoneman Douglas field when shots rang out. He immediately helped the wounded even though he didn't know whether his wife and son inside the school were safe. #MSDStrong #DouglasStrong

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Student describes scene at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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After falling on hard times, Anthony became homeless, but he always had his dog Bobo by his side. When Bobo disappeared, Anthony searched for him and eventually found him at the local shelter. Here is their reunion. ❤️ STORY: bit.ly/2ls5uIv (📷: Memphis Animal Services)

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Student says teacher died trying to save students

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#BREAKING: Cellphone video footage captured several rough arrests involving teens outside of a McDonald’s in Tamarac near JP Taravella High School. STORY: bit.ly/2VQktc9

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Rest in peace, Duke: The dog that portrayed the beloved "Duke" in Bush's Baked Beans commercials has passed away in central Florida after a battle with cancer bit.ly/2u3TkWN

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A large group of students from Deerfield Beach High are making the 14 mile walk to Stoneman Douglas High.

A large group of students from Deerfield Beach High are making the 14 mile walk to Stoneman Douglas High.

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Miami ranked as the rudest city in the United States. bit.ly/29kz6wl

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#BREAKING: Florida voters approve amendment legalizing medical #marijuana.

Florida OKs medical marijuana amendment - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, broadening access to pot beyond the limited therapeutic usesRead More

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First look at flooding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Airport remains closed through at least noon today.

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Woman who took in 27 dogs and cats during Hurricane Florence arrested for lacking proper permits for her temporary shelter, providing veterinary care without license wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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JUST IN: 7News has obtained surveillance video of the moment the Champlain Towers South Condo collapsed in Surfside early this morning. According to a fire official, 35 people were pulled from the collapsed building. Search and rescue efforts ongoing. wsvn.com/news/local/1-d

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HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Miami Police are searching for 10-year-old Randi Canion after she went missing over the weekend. SPREAD THE WORD! Latest: bit.ly/2ZhuJht?utm_me

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"Congressmen, if you're watching this, I promise you: me and my peers, once we're 18, you are out of there. That's not a threat -- that's a promise." STORY: bit.ly/2ELzs2J

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Video released from inside Fort Lauderdale airport baggage claim area

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AMAZING! Royal Caribbean is sending its fleet packed with 43k water bottles, 10k meals, generators and other supplies to the Bahamas today.

Royal Caribbean prepares to send ship full of food, water, generators to the Bahamas - WSVN 7News |...

(WSVN) - Royal Caribbean is preparing to send over a ship filled with food, water and other essential items to the Bahamas, days after theyRead More

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#BREAKING: Miami Police have released disturbing new video showing the Little Haiti rape suspect attempting to assault a woman in broad daylight as she entered the front door of her house. DETAILS: bit.ly/2KscT2f

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"It's a nightmare. It's a bad dream that I hope to wake up from and see him here." Joe Merino the stepfather of UPS driver Frank Ordonez

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7-month-old Opal Rose is battling a rare illness and is in the hospital. As her dad got ready to leave, he thumped his chest to let her know he is always with her and they share a heartbeat. Opal responded by thumping her chest back! ❤ STORY: bit.ly/2PDfQQy

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Royal Caribbean sends cruise ship to evacuate residents from Puerto Rico, bring needed supplies wsvn.com/news/us-world/

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When an 8-year-old boy saw that his autistic classmate was having a hard time adjusting to the first day of school, he held his hand and let him know that everything was going to be okay.

8-year-old holds hand of crying classmate with autism to calm him down - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

WICHITA, Kan. (WSVN) — An 8-year-old boy is warming hearts across the internet after he reached out to help his classmate with autism.According to FoxRead More

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, wife donates $200,000 to student-ran gun control rally wsvn.com/sports/dwyane-

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DESPICABLE - 7News cameras caught a group of looters ransacking a Miami Foot Locker store before police arrived

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Avenger engaged: Wedding bells are in the future for actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live," Johansson's publicist told the Associated Press.

AP Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather,...

(AP) — Wedding bells are in the future for actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live.”Johansson’s publicist Marcel Pariseau tells The AssociatedRead More

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President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff take part in the "Pass of Review," which signals the peaceful transfer of power to a new commander-in-chief.

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A neglected 3-month-old puppy that needed emergency surgery after it was found with a metal chain embedded in its neck has been adopted from a Florida animal shelter by actor Dave Bautista.

Actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Florida animal shelter - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A neglected puppy has found a new home with actor Dave Bautista.The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says a good SamaritanRead More

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BIDEN WINS - Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become 46th president of the United States.

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NEW BILL - A pair of Florida lawmakers introduced a bill that, if passed, would make animal cruelty a federal felony punishable by up to seven years in prison

Florida lawmakers introduce bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony - WSVN 7News | Miami News,...

BOCA RATON, FLA. (WSVN) - A pair of Florida lawmakers introduced a bill that would make animal cruelty a federal felony.Rep. Ted Deutch, D- BocaRead More

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#BREAKING: The last surviving KKK member convicted in a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls has died in prison. (via

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After

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