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  • New Free-Standing Children's Hospital Dedicated Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:23AMThe new free-standing Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital was dedicated Saturday ahead of its grand opening next week.
  • Officials: Man plots to kidnap ex, win back love Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:53PMFORT LAUDERDALE -- Felix Joel Velazquez had a plan to make his ex-girlfriend fall in love with him again, authorities say. It was a bad idea involving drugs and guns, but even if he had tried diamonds and roses, the result would have been the same: Velazquez, 44, behind bars for violating a court's stay-away order stemming from aggravated stalking charges in 2009. RSS Feed:  read more
  • Plan to reconcile with ex-girlfriend involved fake kidnapping, police say Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:57PMFelix Joel Velazquez had a plan to make his ex-girlfriend fall in love with him again.
  • Broward man accused of kidnapping ex to win back love Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:40AMA spurned lover planned to win back his former girlfriend — by having her kidnapped and then rescuing her, according to authorities.
  • Comic-Con 2011: What are the biggest panels this year? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:06AMComic-Con is chockablock with panels and presentations and Q&A’s and autograph signings. It can all get a bit confusing — check out the full schedule here if you don’t believe us. To guide you through next week’s geekfest, we’ve put all the big TV and movie presentations from the massive Hall H and Ballroom 20
  • New Hospital Designed Around The Power Of Play Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:48PMWednesday, there were the sounds of children’s laughter filling the lobby of a hospital. The celebration was for the new, free-standing Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.
  • The Power of Play Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMThe “Power of Play.” That’s an important part of healing for children who are stuck in the hospital. Today, I met a 12 year old who is a very brave survivor of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. When [...]
  • Registration Now Open for Florida's First Livestrong Event Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:30AMDon't miss the opportunity to participate in the first major Livestrong event in Florida. Registration is now open for the Livelong Benefiting Livestrong event on Saturday, October 1 and on National Livestrong Day, Sunday, October 2 at Gulfstream Park and Casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
  • Comic-Con’s Saturday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:42PMThe Saturday spread at this year’s Comic-Con isn’t nearly as impressive as that of the past—it’s beginning to look like the Con brought out most of the big guns for Friday’s schedule. That said, the Saturday schedule has a preview of Francis Ford Coppola’s hyper-mysterious TWIXT and, of course, the ever-present Kevin Smith has his [...]
  • Comic-Con’s Friday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMFriday’s schedule is here, and it promises a number of stars. From the latest Underworld sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, to a Tintin presentation (TBA guests), it’s one of the biggest days of the con, with names like Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, and Chris Elliot in attendance. The Comic-con site updates regularly. but check out [...]
  • SDCC Weekend Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:06AMWe have two weeks to go before the San Diego Comic-Con officially opens their doors and the folks from southern California have officially revealed some more dates and times taking place over the event weekend. While you can check out the full schedule here , below are some highlights from what's happening over Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24...
  • San Diego Comic-Con: Saturday and Sunday Schedules! Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:57AMThe final two days of the world's biggest pop culture festival.
  • Burned toddler hospitalized Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:32AMMIRAMAR, Fla. (WSVN) -- A South Florida toddler is recovering in the hospital after suffering second and third degree burns. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the child's home on Southwest 129th Terrace and 39th Street.
  • Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to Open Freestanding Hospital, Providing Pediatric Specialty Care for Southern ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:32AMWith 650 pediatric specialists under one roof, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital opens its doors as South Florida's newest, freestanding children's hospital with a unique “Power of Play” theme, a room service only menu, and other amenities inspired by kids. (PRWeb July 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8629984.htm
  • Hialeah Police hold cancer fundraiser Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:47PMHIALEAH, Fla. (WSVN) -- A local police department hosted a fundraiser in support of a fellow officer's young son, who is battling cancer. The Hialeah Police Department sponsored the fundraiser, which took place at a Shell gas station in Davie, Saturday.
  • Preventing Swimmer's Ear Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:15AMDoctor offers tips for avoiding common summer ailment.
  • Despite safety warnings, fireworks accidents keep rescuers busy Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:40PMRelatives of an 8-year-old Hollywood girl said she was joking around and acting cheerful in her hospital room on Tuesday, after one of several fireworks-related accidents over the holiday weekend.
  • Girl injured while watching fireworks Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:02PMHOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WSVN) -- A young girl is recovering in the hospital after she was injured while watching a fireworks display. Sunday night, 8-year-old Akira McIntyre was severely injured in the backyard of a Dania Beach home as she watched fireworks with her father.
  • Girl, 8, Suffers Head Injury During Fireworks Display Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:06PMAn 8-year-old girl was hospitalized Sunday after she was hit in the head with a piece of concrete during a backyard fireworks display.
  • Fourth of July: Local talent on parade Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:32PMFrom singing the national anthem to sending fireworks exploding into the air, the people who bring the parades, concerts and pyrotechnics to life
  • underWAY, the Sister Company of Smart for Life, Donates Truck Loads of Product to Joplin Disaster Relief Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:45AMBetter Health Beverage, the sister company of Smart for Life®, the fastest-growing weight management company in America, is proud to announce its partnership with Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization focusing on relief and clean-up initiatives as a result of the recent natural disaster in Joplin, MO.
  • Hip Surgery Helping Kids Stay on the Field Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:04PMOperation used on knees and shoulders can solve youth hip injuries.
  • Heat remember boy who died of meningitis Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 11:04PMDOWNTOWN MIAMI (WSVN) -- The Miami Heat made a touching tribute to a young fan who recently died from meningitis. Seven-year-old Henry Buchanan, Jr. was a student at Beachside Montessori School in Hollywood.
  • Medical apps ease burden on hospitals Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:03PMWhen Dr. Jose Soler got a late-night call about a critically ill patient, he grabbed his iPad and checked the results of the electrocardiogram test that just had been administered. Thanks to an app that zooms within half a millimeter of every heartbeat rhythm variation, Soler made a diagnosis within two minutes.
  • Giving nonprofits a helping hand Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 10:18PMSome people may see an economic downturn as a bad time to launch a business. But David Blyer saw a r
  • Earthquake baby finds welcome with Marco Island family Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 9:19AM“This is the greatest program Rotary does. We save one person at a time, but it’s enough.”
  • Area Sports Briefs Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 3:03AMGilbertsville-Mount Upton graduate John Aber is listed as the manager and a right-handed pitcher for the Carlsbad Bats of the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs, a newly formed independent league with teams from Texas and New Mexico.
  • 97-year-old N.J. resident is thought to be nation's oldest full-time teacher Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 5:39AMWatchung resident has never been to the hospital except to give birth
  • Teen survives fall in Fla. elevator shaft Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 11:49AMHOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 6 (UPI) -- Police in Florida say a 14-year-old girl survived a three-story fall down an elevator shaft while playing tag with friends at a closed shopping mall.
  • Choking 'game' can be deadly, parents warned | Video Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 11:48AMIn Miramar, Glades Middle School principal Krista Herrera sent a telephone warning to parents this week to alert them about the dangerous "choking game."
  • Poisoned? There's an app for that Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:36AMNow there's an app to use if you or your child gets poisoned.
  • Marco Seafood Festival: Catch it if you can Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 5:41PMThe Marco Island Seafood Festival, the island’s largest community event, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at Veterans Community Park, in the center of the Island, will turn into an exciting variety of continuous entertainment with some of the best seafood in Florida and a special kids’ zone. More than 60 arts-and-crafts vendors will offer a shopper’s paradise.
  • Hard Rock Café Hollywood celebrates ‘Mardi Gras’ with Aventura Marketing Council Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 9:13AMBy Bari Auerbach…. Believe you can make a difference! was the theme of the day when Hard Rock Café, on Seminole Way in Hollywood, hosted a festive Fat Tuesday breakfast celebrating Mardi Gras with members of the Aventura Marketing Council. AMC business and community leaders welcomed by Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café’s sales and marketing [...]
  • Barker Animation, Fine Art and Sculptures hosts ‘animated’ networking event Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 8:43AMBy Bari Auerbach…. From Disney, Warner Brothers and Hanna-Barbera – to MGM, Universal and 20th Century Fox, star-studded names were all there when Barker Animation Fine Art and Sculptures hosted a networking reception for Aventura Marketing Council members at the famous animation and entertainment art gallery now open at The Village of Gulfstream Park. The [...]
  • Doctors warn about wear and tear in martial arts Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 3:35AMWith more children punching and kicking each other in the name of mixed- martial arts, the results are inevitable: More kids are getting hurt, doctors say.
  • Rare But Deadly Condition Can Be Caused By Common Medications Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 10:11PMA young girl from the Bahamas nearly died from the condition that can start with vague symptoms.
  • Doctors warn about children overtraining in mixed martial arts Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 3:06AMWith more children punching and kicking each other in the name of mixed-martial arts, the results are inevitable: More kids are getting hurt, doctors say.
  • LIVE: Discovery Astronauts Spacewalk Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 2:56PMAt 11:15 a.m. ET: Astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery spacewalk at the International Space Station.
  • Mom’s chocolate business aids charities Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 8:30PMA Plantation mother of two started making candy to cope with the illness of her son.
  • Kristi Trains For Tour De Broward Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 3:35AMTour de Broward is a bike race, walk, run that benefits Joe DiMaggios Childrens Hospital. In a series of reports, we follow Local 10's Kristi Krueger as she prepares for and trains for the February 2011 event.
  • Boy Bounces Back From Surgery To Correct Heart Defect Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 3:20AMA young South Florida boy was at risk for sudden death from a congenital heart problem neither he, nor his parents, knew he had.
  • Broadcaster Rojas pleased with Marlins' moves Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 10:23AMBroadcaster Rojas pleased with Marlins' moves
  • Teen is an inspiration among major league baseball legends Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 6:38PMMIAMI -- Although fans came to see their heroes of baseball's past such as Bill Lee, Charles Johnson and Brooks Robinson, those legends got a chance to play with a modern-day hero. read more
  • 9 local events you shouldn't miss Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 3:06PM1. St. Bartholomew's Church Festival The parish festival in early February features carnival rides, international food, karaoke and games with prizes. This year's festival is Feb. 3-6.
  • Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital receives federal approval to open Pediatric Heart Transplant Program Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 6:00PMWith an expert cardiac transplant team standing by and one patient waiting for a heart, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital achieved an extraordinary milestone on Dec. 15. Just five days earlier, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the leading Children’s Hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties, received federal approval from UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) to [...]
  • South Florida Boy Battles Back From Rare Stroke Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 3:22AMSpecialized Pediatric rehabilitation facility helped 9-year-old walk again.
  • BankAtlantic cuts 75 employees Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 7:44PMBankAtlantic said Friday it laid off 75 employees, or 6 percent of its work force. About 50 jobs were cut from the corporate office and the balance from branches, said Jarett Levan, president of the Fort Lauderdale-based bank. ``We made sure it wouldn't have an impact on customer service,'' he said.
  • Hospital completes successful surgery Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 5:11PMMIAMI (WSVN) -- Doctors at a local hospital successfully completed the first pediatric heart transplant in the hospital's history. A 16-year-old girl received a new heart, days after Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital received approval to list its first patient. "It went very very smoothly.
  • Hollywood hospital performs successful heart transplant Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 3:54PMJoe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital in Hollywood announced Friday it has performed its first successful transplant -- a heart transplant in a child -- five days after receiving federal approval to launch a pediatric heart transplant program.
  • Collector, 83, to auction her autographed baseballs -- except one -- for charity Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 3:46AMFor nearly three decades, Jane Bell did whatever she could to execute her baseball recon mission. Bell, 83, wasn't just any autograph seeker. She often barnstormed the country to get the job done.