Joe Martinez says he’ll challenge Joe Garcia

Joe Martinez, the former Miami-Dade Commission chairman who lost his bid to become county mayor last year, said Friday that he intends to run against U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia in 2014.“I’m meeting with different people and feeling them out, seeing what the level of support will be there,” Martinez told The Miami Herald shortly after announcing his intentions on Facebook. He wants...

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Oscars Flashback: Drew Barrymore 1983

Considering that Drew Barrymore turns 38 today, it's fascinating to think that she attended her first Oscars thirty years ago. At the 1983 Oscars, the charming, young actress is adorable as ever as she is interviewed on the red carpet.Although she had won a Young Artist Award for best actress for her performance in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Barrymore didn't receive a nomination for an individual...

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Pistorius cries as he’s hit with gal-pal slay rap

“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius bawled his eyes out yesterday in a South Africa courtroom, where he appeared on murder charges for allegedly gunning down his terrified gal pal through a locked bathroom door. Pistorius, 26, “repeatedly and intentionally” shot cover-girl model Reeva Steenkamp, 29, as she cowered in fear from the Olympic star, according...

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Sign up for Feb. 21 Miami Herald Small Business Forum

Prepare your best pitch for the Miami Herald’s Small Business Forum, Feb. 21 at the south campus of our sponsor, Florida International University.In addition to how-to panels and inspirational stories from successful entrepreneurs, our annual small business forum will include interactive opportunities with experts to learn about financing options and polish your personal...

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Little Havana families stuck in crumbling condos

The owners of condominiums in the Havana Palms complex in Little Havana feel as if they are living aboard the Titanic. Everything is sinking.“We’re afraid to walk in our own living rooms, to step into the bathroom, to gain weight, because our floors sink deeper every day,” said Mario Pineda, 53.At the peak of the real estate bubble, between 2006 and 2009, about 20 neighbors...

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Australian Actress Maia Mitchell's American TV Debut on 'Jessie'

Maia Mitchell has been starring in television series in her native Australia since 2006 but hasn't appeared on an American TV show until today! ETonline has your sneak peek at the popular Australian actress' U.S. TV debut on Jessie.In her very first appearance on a U.S. TV series, Mitchell plays Australian actress "Shaylee Michaels" for whom the show's principal character, "Jessie" (Debby Ryan), plays...

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Burger King's fourth-quarter results top analysts' estimates

MIAMI — Burger King's fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled thanks in part to lower expenses and strengthening results in the US and Canada.The hamburger chain's adjusted earnings and revenue topped Wall Street's expectations. Shares climbed more than 3 percent in premarket trading on Friday.3G Capital, the private investment firm that owns a majority...

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In Key West, women earn more than men

Key West is one of just four cities in the United States where the median income for women exceeds that of men, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.The American Community Survey, which goes beyond population figures and analyzes comparative social, economic and educational data, found that nationwide, men older than 16 working full-time and year-round...

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Police: Security guard shoots man over loud music in Lauderdale Lakes

An off-duty security guard shot and killed a man at a Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex early Thursday after a confrontation over loud music, police said.Two off-duty security guards approached a man sitting in his car in the parking lot at Whispering Pines, 4530 NW 36th St., because he was playing his music too loudly, said Keyla Concepcion, a spokeswoman for the Broward...

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Pucker Up: A-List Couples Kissing!

Pucker Up: A-List Couples Kissing! By ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT STAFFFebruary 14, 2013 Pucker up! While some Hollywood couples like to keep it cool in public, other twosomes love to love up each other for all to see! Take a look at the celeb duos who just cant keep their hands off each...

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