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The Miami City Commission last week unanimously approved the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District. (Rendering via Plusurbia) UPDATED, April 2, 2:10 p.m.: A city of Miami zoning overhaul of a traditionally single-family neighborhood just north of Wynwood is largely aimed at enticing affordable housing development in the area. The Miami City Commission last week unanimously approved the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District, a zoning overlay that proponents claim will p...

March 07 2021 Police say her 2-year-old sister also was injured in the Saturday night collision. A 9-year-old girl died Saturday night after being hit by a car in Gresham. Her 2-year-old sister was taken to a hospital after being injured in the same collision. The names of the victims were not immediately released. Gresham police said the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. According to police, a mother and her two daughters were hit by a car on Northwe...

The block-style crosswalks would likely be blue or green with white outlines. 8:23 pm, Mar. 3, 2021 × Brainerd city staff and council members talk about an initiative Monday, March 1, to paint downtown crosswalks with blue or green to help differentiate the downtown area from the rest of the city and promote walk ability. Theresa Bourke / Brainerd Dispatch Colorful crosswalks are the latest initiative to highlight Brainerd’s downtown area and simultaneously help with parking woes. ...

Mayor Dave Badeaux awarded the honor based on a successful virtual 2021 ice fishing tournament. 4:00 am, Feb. 18, 2021 × After a successful virtual ice fishing tournament at the end of January, the Brainerd Jaycees captured the city’s award of Community Members of the Month. Normally awarded to a single resident, Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux said at the city council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16, this was a special scenario in which to celebrate a group of volunteers and individuals. “...

Man fatally shot after confronting 2 people about vehicle burglary Shooting occurred outside the Fort Lauderdale apartment building of victim’s girlfriend Updated:  Tags:  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Surveillance video captured a fatal shooting that occurred on Valentine’s Day in Fort Lauderdale. According to Fort Lauderdale police, the victim was shot around 4:25 p.m. Sunday outside his girlfriend’s apartment building in the 1100 block of Northwest Third Avenue. Surveillance video shows...

Family searches for justice after Boynton Beach man shot to death in 2015 Edward Morton killed after answering knock on front door of his home The mother of a Boynton Beach man who was shot and killed in 2015 wants to know why her son is dead and who killed him. Posted at 12:02 PM, Feb 04, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-04 17:16:57-05 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The family of a Boynton Beach man who was shot to death at his home while answering a door knock in 2015 is still searching for justice...

Man shot to death just days before Christmas Eve birthday By Peter Burke | December 21, 2020 at 11:45 AM EST - Updated December 21 at 1:25 PM A Fort Lauderdale man was shot to death Saturday morning, just days before his 46th birthday. The shooting occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Northwest Third Avenue. Fort Lauderdale police spokeswoman Casey Liening said John Watson was walking along Northwest Third Avenue when he was approached by an unidentified gunman who shot hi...

Fort Lauderdale man shot to death just days before Christmas Eve birthday John Watson fatally shot 5 days shy of 46th birthday Fort Lauderdale Police Department John Watson was shot to death just five days shy of his 46th birthday on Christmas Eve. and last updated 2020-12-21 11:31:39-05 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Fort Lauderdale man was shot to death Saturday morning, just days before his 46th birthday. The shooting occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Northwest Third Ave...