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Emotions on Gaza run hot in South Florida
Taunts, jeers, vulgar gestures and curse words filled the air Sunday afternoon as supporters of both sides in the Gaza conflict waged dueling protests outside the Israeli consulate in downtown Miami.

Sooners say they can handle Tim Tebow and Florida Gators
Dominique Franks raised a few dozen eyebrows Sunday by assuring reporters during a media session that the Oklahoma defense is considerably stronger than it appears in the NCAA statistics. He also said 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow of Florida is not as good as the top three quarterbacks in his conference and that the right man -- OU's Sam Bradford -- won the 2008 Heisman Trophy.

Economy is top issue facing new Congress
The 111th Congress will convene this week determined to avoid the mistakes of two eras: the Great Depression and the Carter administration.

Powerball jackpot huge, but sales are slow
Peter Vasquez strolled out of the Publix supermarket near Northeast 90th Street and Biscayne Boulevard on Sunday, several lottery tickets in hand.

Miami-Dade schools' finances draw state scrutiny
Eight Florida school districts -- including Miami-Dade -- are being monitored by the state Department of Education because their reserves are dangerously low.

Florida Panthers lose to Montreal Canadiens in shootout
Pete DeBoer and a number of his Florida Panthers said they were happy the team was able to once again rally from a deficit late in a game and at least salvage a point.

Raúl Castro: Outside forces cannot end Cuba's revolution
Speaking before a crowd of about 3,000 loyalists, Cuban leader Raúl Castro warned that life on the island would not get easier, but said that the revolution that was victorious 50 years ago remained strong and could not be destroyed by outside forces.

Miami Dolphins' Tony Sparano defends Joey Porter's play
Though Joey Porter has just one tackle (and no sacks) in the past two games, coach Tony Sparano strongly defended the linebacker's play.

Fire closes historic Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada
Jeff and Katie Davison of England had a wedding they will never forget: a beautiful ceremony at Spa Island, a sunset cruise and dinner -- with a raging fire causing significant damage at their hotel.

Fugitives flee South Florida with Medicare millions
Alcides Garcia, former president of a Hialeah medical equipment company, escaped to Cuba in September just before he was to face trial in a $10.7 million Medicare fraud case, according to the FBI.

Cooper City man killed in New Year's Eve fireworks accident
William Turner told friends he preferred to stay at home, play it safe, and avoid the ''the crazies'' on New Year's Eve. Instead, the 41-year-old man was mortally wounded at his Cooper City home while lighting a professional-grade, mortar-type fireworks device just a few minutes after midnight, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

Miami records first two slayings of 2009
The first day of 2009 brought Miami its first two killings. Two men were slain in unrelated episodes Thursday, one found in his Flagami efficiency, the other discovered slumped in his car at an Allapattah lumberyard.

Demonstrators in Fort Lauderdale clash over Gaza Strip crisis
In a loud and angry confrontation, at least 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators traded insults with a smaller group of pro-Israel counter-demonstrators Tuesday evening in downtown Fort Lauderdale over Israel's airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.

Miami Heat spoils LeBron James' birthday party with win
When it comes to gift-giving, Dwyane Wade lacks originality. With LeBron James celebrating his 24th birthday Tuesday, Wade handed the Cavaliers' star forward the same thing Jermaine O'Neal and Luol Deng presented James on previous game-night birthdays: a loss.

Dania city manager's farewell letter leads to his firing
Dania Beach commissioners say their manager wrote his own pink slip when he sent a farewell letter to employees with parting shots directed at public officials. They fired him three days before Christmas.

Miami Pro Bowl move breaks ground for NFL
The National Football League confirmed plans to move the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Dolphin Stadium in 2010, a week before the Super Bowl is played there.

Sluggish sales imperil 'Yes We Can' cruise
Despite its upbeat name -- and purpose -- the ''Yes We Can 2009 Cruise'' is in jeopardy. The cruise, designed to provide an affordable way for Barack Obama supporters to attend his historic January inauguration, has not drawn enough ticket sales so far to meet the minimum required by the cruise company.

Florida Legislature to hear public's views on budget cuts
The state Legislature will give the public a fleeting chance to sound off next week before making deep cuts in programs to patch a $2.3 billion budget deficit.

Income disparity on Miami Beach is highest in nation
A source of hope and a symbol of displacement, the condo towers loom just above Arthur Ford Jr.'s childhood home in Miami Beach, a tiny two-bedroom apartment on a street freshly paved with reddish brick.

South Florida caught in grip of Dolphinsmania
Sold out. Thousands of Miami Dolphins fans flocked to the Internet and Dolphin Stadium Monday morning and snapped up some 25,000 remaining tickets to the team's playoff game Sunday, when they host the Baltimore Ravens.

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