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Check out these 11 rides at Universal Epic Universe
The newest and largest theme park in Florida has rides for everybody, from the thrillseeking adventurers to the mellowest explorers, but they all promise to transport you to five new worlds. Take a look at the attractions meant to make you marvel (and occasionally, scream). Stardust Racers: “Share a race across the cosmos on Stardust Racers, a breathtaking, dual-launch coaster...
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Did Miami-Dade County flip from blue to red? Active voter rolls say yes
The number of active, registered Republican voters has surpassed the Democratic ones in Miami-Dade County, according to numbers from the Supervisor of Elections. As of Monday, May 19, there were 449,337 active Republic voters registered in the county, compared to 414,680 Democratic ones. The total figures, however, include both active and inactive voters: 514,538 Republican voters and 555,524 Democratic voters….
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Trump honors 3 fallen Palm Beach deputies with first-ever Medals of Sacrifice
Three deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office who died in the line of duty were honored on Monday in Washington, D.C. with the first-ever Medals of Sacrifice, awarded by President Donald Trump. The fallen officers were Corporal Luis Paez Jr., Deputy Sheriff Ralph ‘Butch’ Waller Jr. and Deputy Sheriff Ignacio ‘Dan’ Diaz. The motormen died in November...
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WATCH: Manta ray swims under paddleboarder with a splash off of Florida coast
Incredible video captured the moment a huge manta ray swam under—and splashed—a paddleboarder over the weekend in the waters off of Honeymoon Island State Park. Local drone operator John Yanchoris caught the footage, NBC affiliate WFLA reported, at around 8 p.m. Saturday at the state park in Dunedin, just north of Clearwater. The video shows how a manta ray...
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Report of machete fight led to SW Miami-Dade cockfighting ring bust, 42 arrests
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said multiple roosters were roaming the property when they responded, for a total of 72 birds at the scene.
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Bahama Breeze closes 15 locations, including these in South Florida
The iconic Caribbean-themed restaurant Bahama Breeze has closed 15 locations across the country, including two in South Florida, according to a company spokesperson. The company said it continually evaluates the performance of restaurants before deciding to shutter locations. “Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests,” spokesperson Kiara Buckner confirmed to NBC6. “However,…
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Joe's Stone Crab announces it's lowering prices to hold true to founding motto
Patrons of the iconic Miami Beach restaurant Joe’s Stone Crab will be happy to hear its most recent announcement: prices are coming down.
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Florida man breaks Del Taco window after he's denied tacos at closing time: Sheriff
A man was arrested after he allegedly broke the window of a Del Taco in Florida because he was denied service, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. It was around midnight Sundaywhen the suspect Anthony Izzo pulled into the drive-thru in Port Charlotte, a city about 30 miles northwest of Fort Myers, according to NBC affiliate Gulf Coast News,…
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4 women sought for stealing $970 of baby formula from North Lauderdale Publix: BSO
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for four women they say were caught on surveillance video stealing baby formula from a Publix in North Lauderdale. It happened at around 9:35 p.m. on March 25 at the Publix at 8140 West McNab Road. The footage first shows the women walking into the store. One stops to take a selfie, and another…
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Loaded gun found in elementary school student's backpack in Palm Beach: Principal
Authorities say they found a loaded gun in the backpack of an elementary school student in Palm Beach County on Thursday. The weapon was found at Panther Run Elementary School, located at 10775 Lake Worth Road near Wellington, NBC affiliate WPTV reported, citing Principal Risa Suarez. In a statement sent to families and staff, Suarez said a student “came forward…
