Here are some of the top stories for last week from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:
Man Distracts Publix Shopper During Wallet Theft
Surveillance cameras captured a man distracting a shopper at a Publix in Weston while another unzipped her purse and stole her wallet while she wasn't looking.
The victim did not notice her wallet was missing until she arrived at checkout. Publix staff reviewed the surveillance footage and saw the theft unfold.
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Former Substitute Teacher Gets State License After Being Fired
A state law passed in 2018 requires school districts to report teacher misconduct to the state within 30 days, even if that teacher was no longer employed by the school.
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But the NBC 6 Investigators found it does not cover uncertified substitute teachers. A Broward County substitute teacher was able to get a teaching license after being fired for related allegations.
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Woman Waits Weeks for Life-Saving Medical Device
A Miami Gardens woman says she faced a life-threatening situation after a medical supply company didn’t deliver.
She called NBC 6 Responds when the company stopped returning her calls.
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NBC 6 Exclusive: One-on-One With VP Mike Pence on Venezuela
NBC 6 anchor Jackie Nespral got a chance to speak with Vice President Mike Pence on the United States' response to the presidential crisis in Venezuela.
On Friday, Pence made a South Florida stop to shine light on the Trump administration's policies toward Venezuela.
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Reports on Student Fights Spur Change at Local Middle School
Outrage and concern with surfaced videos of middle school students fighting violently with each other on and off campus have prompted school officials to re-evaluate its policies.
Students and parents say fighting is a problem at Miami Springs Middle School.
"We got a lot of hits and punches and all that ... we were crying," victims said.
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