Local police are sending off a special symbol to loved ones of the three Pittsburgh police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty over the weekend.

Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $65,462 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.

Published: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. Deputies found what they described as an elaborate marijuana growing operation and arrested three people.

Home sales continue to slump Home prices in South Florida sank by double-digit percentages in January, posting some of the steepest declines since the housing market slowdown began more than a year ago. via The Miami Herald

"Even more disappointing: watching property values decline and the development deteriorate over the past year. Thomas paid $345,000 for his unit, but some of the townhomes now are on the market for less than $300,000." The Miami Herald reports from Florida. "Home prices in South Florida sank by double-digit percentages in January, posting some of the steepest declines since the housing market slowdown began more than a year ... via The Housing Bubble Blog

"I have proof that you all pledged to protect this pier" Rededicated. Georgie Carter Krell of Virginia Gardens talks about the newly rededicated Gold Star Mothers plaque Friday at the Veterans Memorial Pier in Titusville. via Floridatoday.com

"After Mr. Burns became the mayor, I am constantly subjected to micro-management, harassment and intimidation." North Miami Police Chief Gwendolyn Boyd, the first black woman to lead a police department in Miami-Dade, was fired Friday after months of bad blood between her and the mayor. via Officer.com

Heavily armed police officers flooded the area after finding the getaway car -- a gray Buick Century with its doors flung open -- outside an apartment building at 309 Royal Poinciana Blvd. via The Miami Herald

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Miami International Airport is a public airport located eight miles northwest of the central business district of Miami, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. via The World According To Google