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Art Basel Miami Beach galleries expect collectors

The collectors are back.

In hot water: World sets ocean temperature record

Steve Kramer spent an hour and a half swimming in the ocean Sunday — in Maine. The water temperature was 72 degrees — more like Ocean City, Md., this time of year. And Ocean City's water temp hit 88 degrees this week, toasty even by Miami Beach standards.

Dallas woman, 77, reunited with dog found in Fla.

A 77-year-old Dallas woman has been reunited with her dog after it mysteriously turned up in Florida. A Miami Beach club promoter found Sunshine, a Yorkie mix, on a street corner and took her to the vet. A microchip traced the pooch to Jodi Head, more than 1,000 miles away in Texas. The two were reunited Monday at Miami International Airport, where Sunshine happily shook her tail and licked Head's face.

Mr. Clucky may be evicted from owner's Fla. condo

A celebrity rooster and Miami Beach tourist favorite named Mr. Clucky could soon be evicted from the condo he shares with his owner.

Police: Jeffrey Donovan arrested, suspected of DUI

Miami Beach police say they arrested "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan on suspicion of drunken driving.

Medieval-style Fla. 'castle' damaged in blaze

A waterfront mansion known as the "North Bay Road Castle" for its quirky medieval decor was engulfed in flames on Friday in a morning blaze that authorities said spread quickly throughout the sprawling home.

Wife of man killed in NY hotel said he hit her

The wife of a man who was killed last week in a suburban hotel told police in 2002 that he often hit her and once broke her nose.

Fontainebleau founder's son found dead in NY hotel

The son of the founder of Florida's storied Fontainebleau Hotel was killed in his room at a hotel in suburban New York during a convention he organized, police said Monday.

Browns WR Stallworth released from Miami jail

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been released from a Miami jail after serving 24 days for DUI manslaughter.

Powell: Is a human life worth only a judge's love tap?

The sad part is he will be released in time for training camp, free to enjoy the trivial pursuit of flying footballs, unless no-nonsense NFL commissioner Roger Goodell does what the legal system couldn’t: keep the handcuffs on Donte' Stallworth a while longer.

Anything goes in Miami Beach, except Mr. Clucky

Miami Beach tolerates all kinds of eccentricity, but the south Florida playground of the rich and famous draws the line at a bicycle riding rooster named Mr. Clucky.

Stallworth expresses condolences in fatal crash

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth surrendered in court Thursday to face charges that he was driving drunk when he struck and killed a pedestrian after a night of drinking at a ritzy Miami Beach hotel. He later was released and expressed condolences to the family of victim Mario Reyes.

Police: Stallworth says warned man before impact

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth said he flashed his car's headlights to warn a pedestrian before fatally striking the man in Miami Beach last month, according to a report released by police.

Stallworth attorney: Blood test not released

Authorities have yet to release blood tests for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth, who authorities say fatally struck a pedestrian in Miami Beach a week ago.

Rapper arrested after fight at Fla. burger joint

Rapper N.O.R.E. was arrested following a fight with a customer at a Miami Beach hamburger restaurant, police said.

Miami Boat Show draws dreamers, bargain hunters

One of the world's largest boat shows is gracing the docks of Miami Beach this weekend, which means it's time to forget about the recession and dream like it's 2005.

Curlin, Big Brown winners at Eclipse Awards

Curlin won in Dubai and Big Brown won at Churchill Downs. Now both have won on Miami Beach.

Former NBA player Antoine Walker arrested

Former NBA player Antoine Walker was charged with suspicion of drunk driving in Miami Beach early Monday morning, further hurting his chances of playing again this season.

Victoria's Secret has fashion show in Miami Beach

Victoria's Secret's angels have descended upon Miami Beach. Singer Usher kicked off the Victoria's Secret show Saturday, which featured 35 supermodels, some wearing angel wings. Models including Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima strutted down the runway at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach during the show, which coincided with the opulent reopening of the hotel.

Body found off Miami may be 5th dead boat migrant

A body that washed ashore near Key Biscayne may be the fifth victim from a boat carrying migrants that ran aground off Miami last week.

Renters in foreclosed homes get help

Tita Mendoza and her husband moved into their Miami Beach condo in June and have been dutifully paying the $1,800 rent on time every month. And yet, they could be evicted any day now.

Palin exceeded expectations, but by enough?

From a bowling alley called the Lucky Strike in Miami Beach to a smoky barroom in Wasilla, Alaska, many Americans watching the vice presidential candidates' debate agreed that Gov. Sarah Palin's performance exceeded their generally low expectations. Whether she did well enough against Sen. Joe Biden is another matter.

Fla. man pleads not guilty to defrauding Pentagon

A Miami Beach man says he is not guilty of defrauding the Pentagon under a contract he had to supply ammunition to forces in Afghanistan.

Fla. man charged in weapons contracting case

A 22-year-old Miami Beach man whose company had a contract to supply the U.S. military with ammunition for forces in Afghanistan has been charged along with three others with providing prohibited Chinese-made ammunition and saying it came from Albania.

Grandfather defends suspended military contractor as legitimate weapons dealer

Efraim Diveroli was barely old enough to buy alcohol. His MySpace page talked about mundane issues of youth like how he was "basically just working and chilling with my boyz when im not."

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AFl-CIO Gathers At The Spendy Fontainebleau Hotel And Florida Union Members Couldn't Be Happier
Source: The New York Times

MIAMI BEACH — Union leaders cannot seem to get enough of Miami's luxury hotels.

Wyclef Jean Loses Miami Beach House
Source: CBS 4

"Worse, foreclosures are affecting everybody. It appears being famous doesn't save you from the bank, as rapper and producer Wyclef Jean has found out.

Obama visits Florida
Source: wptv.com

Obama will attend fundraising events in Miami Beach and Hollywood this evening followed by campaign events in South Florida tomorrow. Obama plans to host a Cuban Independence Day celebration at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Art Coming to Ocean Floor
Source: Red Orbit

Fort Lauderdale artificial reef builder Gary Levine has received tentative approval from Miami-Dade County officials to post a gigantic environmental billboard on the ocean floor off Miami Beach.

Miami Beach - Babylon on a Budget: A Weekend Challenge
Source: The New York Times

THERE'S a very fine line between tackiness and glamour, and in Miami Beach — itself a very fine strip of sand — that line sometimes vanishes.

Mickey Rourke Arrested In Florida
Source: The New York Times

MIAMI (Reuters) - Mickey Rourke, star of "9 1/2 Weeks" and "Angel Heart," was arrested on Thursday for allegedly driving under the influence after being stopped while riding a motor scooter in Miami Beach, Florida.

Shaquille O'Neal files for divorce from wife of five years
Source: Yahoo! Sports

....O'Neal has filed for divorce from his wife after nearly five years of marriage, his attorney said Tuesday night. Shaquille O'Neal has filed to divorce his wife after nearly five years of marriage, his attorney said Tuesday night.

The Wellness Boom
Source: financialexpress.com

Great article on the emerging wellness industry.

Top Beach Vacation Spots | Vacation on the Beach
Source:

A family beach vacation is fun and relaxing no matter what season. Top destinations include Hawaii, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Australia, Portugal, and Miami Beach.

Miami Beach's South Pointe Park to Feature Glacial Artwork
Source: citydebate.com

Miami Beach May 2006 – The City of Miami Beach approved the selection of a public art commission for an original work of art entitled "Drift" by world-renowned artist Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle for South Pointe Park.

WFTV.com - Entertainment - Police: Rapper Young Jeezy Arrested After Shootout
Source: wftv.com

The 28-year-old rapper, born Jay Jenkins, was charged early Saturday with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, police said.

South Florida Could Go Wireless
Source: The Miami Herald

There are many cities in South Florida that are offering or making plans to offer free wireless access to their residents.

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