ICYMI: SunPass Fees Suspended; Probation for Dog-Kicker

Here are the top stories from the past week from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:

DeSantis Suspends Fees, Penalties for SunPass Customers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended fees and penalties for SunPass customers until June, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Friday.

While FDOT will continue to suspend fees and penalties until June 1, final reminders are being sent to TOLL-BY-PLATE customers that include transactions through the end of December 2018.

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Frustrated Sunpass customers say they’re being overcharged and told they have just weeks to pay up. Customers have reported receiving hefty bills in recent weeks and are being told they have until March 31 to make the payment.

Woman Caught on Camera Kicking Dog in Elevator Gets Probation

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A woman who was caught on camera last year kicking a dog in an elevator has been sentenced to probation.

Keevonna Cante Wilson, 24, was arrested back in September after surveillance cameras captured her repeatedly kicking and abusing a small dog at the Artech Condominiums in Aventura.

Wilson was sentenced Friday to four years of probation, said her attorney, Robert Resnick. She must also write a letter to the court addressing the animal abuse and pay $2,700 to cover the costs of veterinary services to take care of the injured dog.

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NBC 6 Reporter Steve Litz is in Aventura where a woman bonded out of jail after allegedly abusing a dog. *WARNING* Some viewers may find the surveillance video to be disturbing.

Venezuela Opposition Leader's Wife, Fabiana Rosales, Meets Leaders

The wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido met Miami city leaders on Friday part of a multi-city tour to drum up support for her husband and opposition government aiming to oust dictator Nicolas Maduro.

"I have always asked God to protect the people of Venezuela, to give us the strength to go on," Fabiana Rosales said in Spanish. "Today, Venezuela can be a great example for the world, and I know that the results of Venezuela, which we will see very soon, will be an example for the nations of the world never go through what Venezuela is going through today."

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Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, spoke with NBC 6 in an exclusive interview.

Paralyzed Teen Athlete Takes First Major Steps Towards Recovery

A local teen lacrosse player faced the possibility of never playing or even walking again. But thanks to the help of a dedicated medical team from two local hospitals, he’s ready to thrive again.

Chase Lalonde, the captain of Fort Lauderdale’s Westminister Christian Academy took a near career and life-ending blow to his spine during a match on March 2.

“I was hit in the back and I just fell straight back, lost feeling, I said ‘crap, I’m done,” Lalonde said.

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A lacrosse player is walking again just weeks after being paralyzed. NBC6’s Trina Robinson explains.