Miami’s resident Helio Castroneves charged with tax evasion

October 3rd, 2008

Celebrity race car driver Helio Castroneves faces tax evasion charges for failing to pay taxes on more than $5 million.

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South Florida’s Stadium Madness

October 3rd, 2008

It’s been a bad year for sports venues. The Orange Bowl went boom. The Miami Arena imploded. Even the House that Ruth Built is no more.

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Fontainebleau hotel gave to Miami gambling effort

October 3rd, 2008

A casino effort is getting a boost from the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach as promoters downplay the gambling goal of a new political group.

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Miami-Dade library system wins national award

October 3rd, 2008

The Miami-Dade Public Library System has been awarded the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

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Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October

October 3rd, 2008

Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October

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Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson up close

October 3rd, 2008

When trendy nightclub Karu & Y planned its relaunch party they didn’t just ask any girl to host this event. They invited everyone’s favorite Girl Next DoorKendra Wilkinson to take a break from the Playboy Mansion and spend some time partying it up.

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Tropical Storm Marie strengthens slightly

October 3rd, 2008

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marie has strengthened slightly as it churns out in the Pacific.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph early Friday. The hurricane center says some additional strengthening is possible.

Marie is centered about 855 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. The storm is moving west near 6 mph on a path that’s taking it farther away from Mexico’s coast.

The original source of this article can be found at:

www.miamiherald.com /  Fri, Oct. 3, 2008

New IMAX theater opening at the AMC Aventura

October 3rd, 2008

Movie studios are releasing their films on the IMAX format in increasing numbers, so it stands to reason that more IMAX theaters are sprouting up. Beginning Sept. 26, the AMC Aventura 24 in North Miami will join the IMAX family, with a giant-screen auditorium equipped with a digital projection system that will allow them to screen films in 2D and 3D formats.

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www.miamiherald.com /  Wed, Sep. 24, 2008

Obama audience at University of Miami was mixed lot of hope, skepticism

September 22nd, 2008

Eager Obama fans and some undecided voters took off from work and class to hear from the Democratic presidential nominee. Not all walked away convinced.

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Miami FC ends season with victory

September 22nd, 2008

Sean Fraser scored the game-winner in the 53rd minute as Miami FC beat Atlanta 1-0, avoiding a last-place finish.

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