Miami Herald video honors Overtown's musical history

Check out this video that includes interviews, live audio and music from back in Overtown's heyday. Here's something I didn't know...Sam Moore of Sam & Dave ("I'm a soooooouuul maaaaan!) was a Towner 4 life!


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Miami-Dade has a new Public Defender

Miami-Dade County has inducted its first Cuban-American Public Defender, Carlos Martinez. Martinez now takes over an office dealing with serious budget cuts from the state and an enormous amount of cases. How these cuts and previous reports of the PD's office having to refuse cases will affect the poor in need of defence remains to be seen under Mr. Martinez's leadership. Check out Carlos Martinez's story and rise to our county's top defender HERE in today's Miami Herald. Read more!

In Case You Missed It...

CBS-4 News had their I-team do a not-so-shocking expose on how our Commissioners are spending our money. Expenditures from tax-payer money, such as Dorrin Rolle's $10,000 Christmas cards (is he SERIOUS??!), other commissioners' personal bills (cell phones, satellite radio, etc.) were featured in the investigation.

Check out the I-Team's investigation HERE! Read more!

Long time coming...

From 3/5ths human in the Constitution, to the highest office in the land.

The 44th President of the United States of America is Barack H. Obama!!!!!

THANK YOU Miami-Dade! We were a BIG part in turning the state of Florida my favorite color.

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Everybody get ya vote on

Attention Miami-Dade County! Early voting began this Monday, October 20th. So no excuses! Go HERE to view all early voting poll sites throughout the County. There are several amendments to vote on this election, so go HERE to check out a sample ballot (some cities have a specific ballot, which can be viewed as well). The lines have been LONG since early voting began. So have patience, get comfortable, and let NOTHING deter you from exercising your right!

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Newsflash!

Last week during the University of South Florida's (USF) Homecoming concert, Miami's own Flo-Rida shouted "look at all these beautiful ladies at UF!"

Whoops!!!

I know it's hard out there on the road, but c'mon hometeam! You reppin' FL, you gotta know what school you're at. Especially if you gone share the name of the state, seriously.

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Miami Herald recommends Barack Obama for President

Here's a snippet of the Herald's recommendation:

"Indeed, the way the two candidates responded to the
economic meltdown offers a lesson in contrasting styles of leadership. Both have
put forth a series of worthwhile policy options, but where Sen. Obama was calm,
Sen. McCain was frantic. He first put his campaign ''on hold'' and suggested he
would cancel the first debate, and then suddenly decided to take part even as
the first bailout deal cratered. He said the fundamentals of the economy were
strong, then a few days later vowed to 'name the names' of those responsible for
the financial crisis."

Read (and weep for some) the entire recommendation HERE!

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