From High-Profile Murders to Cocaine Busts, Bill Cooke's Photos Told the Story of Miami

Bill Cooke October 24, 2017 8:00AM

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This week's feature tells the story of Bill Cooke and his contributions to South Florida history through his camera lens. As a photographer, Cooke documented breaking news, celebrity gatherings, and everyday life in Miami. Cooke was most active through the '80s and '90s — arguably the news peak of the Magic City, from the Cocaine Cowboys drug wars to the celebrity invasion of a revitalized South Beach. Check out these highlights from Cooke's archives — which will soon be donated to HistoryMiami for preservation — and read more on the legacy of Bill Cooke.

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