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Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.

Fireworks-related Fourth of July incidents claimed a few victims in Broward and Palm Beach counties, including an 8-year-old girl who was shot in the leg in Lauderhill, teens who lost fingers in West Palm Beach, and an apartment fire in Lauderhill, according to officials. On top of that, there were at least suspected two celebratory bullet incidents in Palm Beach County along with an eye ...

MIAMI - Lauderhill Police detectives say an 8-year-old was shot in the leg while she was riding in a car with her mother late Monday night. Police said it happened shortly before midnight as the mother was driving north on NW 56 Avenue from Sunrise Blvd. The mother told investigators that she heard a barrage of loud explosions and then drove her child to Florida Medical Center after she noticed the 8-year-old had been injured. Detectives say the child may have been struck by indiscriminate fire, as the initial investigation shows that a bullet passed through the base of the door subsequently striking the child in the leg. The child is expected to make a full recovery. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lauderhill Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

Answering Miami Heat questions about Bam Adebayo's future, possible trades if Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell don't land in Miami, and the ideal offseason.

The CEO reportedly said that his employees were asking to leave Illinois, and their wish got granted, as another company moves their headquarters out of Illinois this time to Florida. According to an article from Illinoispolicy.org, a company called Citadel is moving its headquarters out of Chicago, Illinois, and headed...

Kevin Durant’s trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, one that came not long after Kyrie Irving’s own trade request, is holding up the rest of NBA free agency as teams wait for the dominoes to fall before making their next move. Pacts are still being signed–including Danilo Gallinari’s taxpayer’s midlevel exception contract with the Boston Celtics signed on the first day of free agency–but a large number of free agents are holding out to see which teams will have money to spend or who will give them the best chance at an NBA Championship.

The Miami Heat have a chance to land a generational superstar this offseason after Kevin Durant reportedly included the team on his list of preferred trade destinations. But there is apparently a “significant obstacle” in that Durant reportedly desires to play for a Miami team that has Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry on the roster. It seems like the Heat will need to let go of at least one of them if they want to come out on top in the Durant sweepstakes.

Below is a list of places that were recently ordered shut by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in South Florida. The list also includes places that were not ordered shut, but did have issues other places have been shut for. A spokesperson for the DBPR...

Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on June 30th and while discussions are ongoing, a resolution does not appear to be imminent. "Two of the teams that Kevin Durant would like to play with: the Phoenix Suns, the Miami Heat, they have both been in pretty consistent contact, I'm told," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think both teams, individually, may not have enough to do a deal with Brooklyn without being able to go out and move some pieces around in three-team, four-team trades.

A shooting Tuesday morning in Lauderdale Lakes sent two people to the hospital and remains under investigation. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene near Oakland Park Boulevard and Northwest 33rd Avenue just after 9 a.m. after reports of shots being fired at a vehicle. Deputies found two victims...

Miami Heat front office had Pat Riley is doing everything possible to find another star this summer after their loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Most recently, Miami has been linked to Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant after he requested a trade late last week. Miami is said to be one of his preferred landing spots, joining the Phoenix Suns in that exclusive club.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo may be expanding his offensive arsenal this offseason, as he was spotted working on his 3-point shot in London. This could be an exciting development for the Heat, as Adebayo is coming off one of his best seasons as a scorer in the 2021-22 campaign.

DANIA BEACH – The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed in Dania Beach on Sunday.It all started at around 11:30 a.m. when BSO said they received a 911 call regarding a stabbing in the 200 block of SE 6 Street.When deputies arrived, they found an adult male stabbed to death in an alleyway. That man had last been seen on Saturday at around 6 p.m.BSO is asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to please come forward.  "It appears to be an isolated incident this is a very active and ongoing investigation and right now," said BSO spokesperson Carey Codd. "Investigators are asking for anyone who might have seen anything or heard anything, might have captured video or has cellphone video, to please come forward and share that."If you have any information, call Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS. 

Entrepreneur Sasha Krilov and restaurateur Misha Zelman have arrived in Miami to launch a joint culinary venture with the recent opening of Klaw in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood.

Dak Prescott and some of his Dallas Cowboys teammates recently spent some time in Miami, Florida, getting in a workout together. The longtime girlfriend of the Dallas Cowboys quarterback recently enjoyed a trip of her own. Natalie Buffett, the girlfriend of the Cowboys star, enjoyed some time out in California.

Crews rushed to put out a fire that engulfed a tiki hut at a restaurant in southwest Miami-Dade. Video provided by Only in Dade showed the fire at the Golden Rule Seafood Restaurant, located at 17505 South Dixie Highway in Palmetto Bay. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said no injuries were reported...

Police Investigate Drowning of 10-year-old Florida BoyMGN. Detectives from the Homicide Unit are looking into the drowning death of a 10-year-old boy in Lauderdale Lakes. On Saturday, July 2, at 9:06 a.m., Broward Regional Communications got a call about a drowning in the 4500 block of Northwest 32nd Court in Lauderdale Lakes.

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier’s brother Mike is reportedly set to be named the new general manager of the San Jose Sharks of the NHL. Mike Grier will become the first Black general manager in NHL history. The Sharks are expected to announce Mike Grier as their new...

DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has died in what authorities said was due to a fatal stabbing in Dania Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to a call regarding a stabbing around the 200 block of Southeast Sixth Street in Dania Beach. at about 11:38 a.m., Sunday.

Occurred on April 15, 2022 / Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Info from Licensor: "This is me on a glute focus lower body day asking a guy that seemed nice at my gym to help me do a hip thrust drop set. He was more than happy to help and was really impressed by my strength."