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Police investigate fatal shooting in Downtown Miami

MIAMI -- Detectives are investigating the scene of a shooting that killed one man and left the other on life support. [Full Story]

Teenager gets probation for allegedly trying to kill friend's mom

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE -- A 13-year-old boy accused of trying to kill his friend's mother will not serve any jail time.
Big Mama reaches goal for turkey giveaway

LAUDERHILL -- Essie "Big Mama" Reed is reading for a big weekend turkey giveaway after a company made a generous donation in a last minute push to help her reach her goal.
Police arrest accused rapist

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- Deputies have arrested a man who, they said, walked into a South Florida woman's apartment and raped her while her children were home.
A look inside the world's largest cruise ship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is providing a sneak peak inside the world's largest cruise ship ready to take passengers for a trip unlike any other.
Fla. lawyer sued for $100m in fraud

MIAMI -- A high-profile South Florida attorney under federal investigation for allegedly running a huge fraud scheme has been sued for $100 million by a group of investors.
Free H1N1 vaccines for high priority group

MIAMI -- If you are in a high priority group for catching the swine flu virus, you can get a free H1N1 shot Saturday morning.
McCarty approves rate hikes for Citizens Property

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Mobile homeowners insured by state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will see an 11 percent increase on their insurance policies in 2010.
Local gun store teaches proper gun use with simulator

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- As more and more people are becoming licensed to carry a weapon these days, one gun store is using a new method to teach people how to think fast when armed.
Terror plot leader gets 13-year prison term

MIAMI -- A Miami federal judge has imposed a 13 1/2-year sentence on the convicted ringleader of a plot to stage terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices.