News Roundup: Miami Gardens Is Deadly

A driver in Miami Gardens hit a 51-year-old woman, leaving her brain dead, and then fled the scene. Authorities and the family are asking for help tracking down the driver. [CBS4]A father of six early this morning was shot to death in a shower of gunfire outside his home in Miami Gardens...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

March 17, 2010

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A driver in Miami Gardens hit a 51-year-old woman, leaving her brain dead, and then fled the scene. Authorities and the family are asking for help tracking down the driver. [CBS4]
A father of six early this morning was shot to death in a shower of gunfire outside his home in Miami Gardens. [CBS4]
An absolutely brutal crash, yes, in Miami Gardens, left one person dead and a car practically wedged underneath a school bus. [CBS4]
Three suspects are being sought in the robbery of a Brinks truck at a Walgreens. [Herald]

Sports

Well, all things must come to an end, including the Heat's recent winning streak. They dropped their latest game to the Spurs, 88-76, despite the fact Dwyane Wade scored 28 points. [AP]
And despite the fact Michael Beasley was back in action. [CP]
Also, the Heat has signed Kenny Hasbrouck to a ten-day contract. [USAToday]

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