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Florida police union leader blasts prosecutors over charges against officers in deadly 2019 shootout
Read full article: Florida police union leader blasts prosecutors over charges against officers in deadly 2019 shootoutA Florida police union leader blasted prosecutors for bringing a criminal case against four officers over a 2019 shootout with two robbers that left a UPS driver and a passerby dead.
City of Jacksonville sues Arlington apartment complex, says it violated Fair Housing Act
Read full article: City of Jacksonville sues Arlington apartment complex, says it violated Fair Housing ActThe city of Jacksonville has filed a federal Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit against the owners and managers of an Arlington apartment complex.
Tropical Storm Alberto dissipates over central Mexico after heavy rains killed 4
Read full article: Tropical Storm Alberto dissipates over central Mexico after heavy rains killed 4Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm, has weakened as it moves inland over northeast Mexico — but not before bringing heavy rains to the parched region and leaving at least three dead.
Does the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade make you more likely to vote in upcoming elections?
Read full article: Does the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade make you more likely to vote in upcoming elections?In Jacksonville, a primary election will be held in August before the general election in November.
Neighborhood crime alert: Residents say security cameras caught suspected thief in Miramar, Avondale
Read full article: Neighborhood crime alert: Residents say security cameras caught suspected thief in Miramar, AvondaleResidents of Miramar and Avondale told News4JAX that their security cameras recorded what appears to be the same man breaking into homes in both neighborhoods.
Police: 3 dead in shooting that led to South Florida crash
Read full article: Police: 3 dead in shooting that led to South Florida crashMIRAMAR, Fla. – Three people were killed in a Monday night shooting that led to crash in South Florida, police said. Two vehicles were heading south on State Road 7 in Miramar just before 10 p.m. Monday, when shots rang out, police said. The people in one vehicle started shooting at a white Ford Mustang convertible, news outlets reported. “What we do know is there was an altercation on this roadway involving a shooting, but what led to it we don’t know,” said Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues. The driver of the Mustang was dead at the scene, while a passenger who managed to get out of the car also died, authorities said.
Neighbors of Miramar neighborhood keeping watchful eye for gator
Read full article: Neighbors of Miramar neighborhood keeping watchful eye for gatorJACKSONVILLE, Fla. People living along San Jose Boulevard near Alhambra Drive North in Miramar might want to keep a watchful eye the next time they go to walk their dog. Neighbors told News4Jax they spotted an alligator they estimate to be about 5-feet in size roaming the area, and they believe it might have come in from a nearby creek. Heather Riley said she was walking her dog along a sidewalk when she made the discovery on Sunday. She kept her distance and snapped a cellphone picture of the gator. Its unclear exactly where the reptile came from, but there is concern for people walking their pets or walking with their small children knowing a gator could be roaming the area.
2 killed in separate small plane crashes in Florida
Read full article: 2 killed in separate small plane crashes in FloridaPublished: May 12, 2020, 10:58 am Updated: May 13, 2020, 7:34 amMIRAMAR, Fla. – Two people were killed in separate small plane crashes Tuesday in different parts of Florida, officials said. One plane crashed about 9:30 a.m. next to a shopping center in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Miramar, police said. Another plane crashed in a Wesley Chapel backyard, north of Tampa, around 11:30 a.m., according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. The Miramar plane belongs to Wayman Aviation Academy, which told the Miami Herald that the plane was carrying an advanced student and a teacher. Officials didn't immediately release many details about the Wesley Chapel crash.
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Jacksonville's Miramar neighborhood
Read full article: Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Jacksonville's Miramar neighborhoodGet to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a diner and brunch spot to an Italian eatery. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Miramar, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Metro DinerPhoto: Metro Diner/YelpTopping the list is traditional American spot Metro Diner, a popular destination for breakfast and lunch. Located at 3302 Hendricks Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 678 reviews on Yelp. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.