Local officials gathered at Henry Reeves Park in Overtown on Thursday morning to plead with the public not to fire guns into the air to celebrate the new year. LILLY ECHEVERRIA / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
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A 210-foot freighter became the newest artificial reef when it was sunk about four miles east of Key Biscayne. The wreck will be called the 'Ophelia Brian." Chuck Fadely / Miami Herald Staff
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Jeff Darlington talks about the impact of Crowder's loss. Miami Herald Studios
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In this week's College Football Blitz, Israel Gutierrez takes a deep look into Florida's Urban Meyer's future balancing family and football. Miami Herald Studios
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In this week's Miami Heat Courtside, Israel Gutierrez explains why the Heat have been playing better lately, and the road challenge ahead. Miami Herald Studios
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Jeff Darlington talks about what's next for the Dolphins. Miami Herald Studios
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Dennis Coyle built "Lil John," the wild wheelie-popping fire truck, to entertain kids at shows and parades and will be in the Junior Orange Bowl parade Saturday, January 2. The truck spins 360 degrees while up on two wheels and has a paint job in memory of the firefighters who died in 9/11. CHUCK FADELY / Miami Herald Staff
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The 28th King Mango Strut took place on Sunday, Dec. 27, in Coconut Grove. LILLY ECHEVERRIA / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
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Jake Byrne, a walk-on for the University of Miami football Team, is the Cain's long snapper and sometimes tight end who grew up in Miami going to Canes games in the Orange Bowl. JOSE A. IGLESIAS / EL NUEVO HERALD
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Damon Darling, convicted of manslaughter in the 2006 shooting death of nine-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins, was sentenced to 50 years in prison by Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez, Tuesday. Jenkins, a bright and successful child, was killed by a stray bullet while playing in her Liberty City yard. Pool Video
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