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Martin Vassolo

The Miami Herald

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Past articles by Martin:

Two dwarf sperm whales died on Key Biscayne. A necropsy will determine what happened.

Two stranded dwarf sperm whales died on Key Biscayne Friday morning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A necropsy will determine the cause of illness and death. → Read More

‘He’s got his life.’ Outpouring of support for Dolphins player who lost arm in crash

Kendrick Norton, the Dolphins defensive tackle who lost his arm in a car crash Thursday, received an outpouring of support and condolences on social media following the July 4 wreck on the Dolphin Expressway. → Read More

On night before Fourth of July, ‘barrage of bullets’ kills passenger in passing car

Prentice Mathis, 48, of Hollywood was killed Wednesday after a man shot at the vehicle in which Mathis was traveling in Dania Beach. The driver was also injured. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for the gunman. → Read More

No prison, 1-year probation for North Miami cop who shot at autistic man with toy

Jonathon Aledda, the former North Miami Police officer convicted of cuplable negligence in the 2016 shooting of a black behavorial therapist, avoided prison time and was ordered to serve one year of administrative probation. → Read More

Video of teen’s head-slam arrest leads to criminal charges against 3 Broward deputies

Three Broward Sheriff’s deputies were charged Wednesday for their roles in the rough arrest of 15-year-old J.P. Taravella Senior High student DeLucca Rolle, the Broward State Attorney’s Office announced. → Read More

Mother, child struck by car at crosswalk in Miami

A mother and her child were hospitalized Saturday after the driver of a car struck them while they were walking in a crosswalk in Miami, police said. They are in stable condition. The driver remained at the scene. → Read More

Florida teen caught on camera stealing display case of Juul vapes worth $800, cops say

A Davie teenager was caught on surveillance footage stealing $817 worth of Juul vapes from a convenience store, police say. He was arrested on a grand theft charge. → Read More

Their daughter died in Parkland. Now they’re suing the FBI for mishandling tips

The parents of Carmen Schentrup have sued the FBI claiming that the mishandling of tips about the gunman Nikolas Cruz led to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. → Read More

A strange sighting at gay pride gala: four men accused of hate crime in Miami Beach

The Miami-based LGBTQ advocacy group SAVE apologized to victims of a 2018 beating tied to a gay pride event in Miami Beach after the four men accused in the alleged hate crime appeared at a SAVE gala this month. → Read More

‘We almost died!’ Video shows onlookers fleeing from brush fire before it engulfs cars

Footage of a brush fire in Kendall on Friday showed police directing oncoming traffic away from the flames, which spread to vehicles in a nearby parking lot, as scared onlookers scurried away from the fire. → Read More

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he opposes Medicare for All, standing up to Sanders

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet used his appearance at the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday in Miami to oppose Medicare for All and stand up to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He also criticized the immigration policy in the U.S. → Read More

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he opposes Medicare for All, standing up to Sanders

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet used his appearance at the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday in Miami to oppose Medicare for All and stand up to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He also criticized the immigration policy in the U.S. → Read More

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he opposes Medicare for All, standing up to Sanders

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet used his appearance at the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday in Miami to oppose Medicare for All and stand up to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He also criticized the immigration policy in the U.S. → Read More

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says he opposes Medicare for All, standing up to Sanders

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet used his appearance at the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday in Miami to oppose Medicare for All and stand up to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He also criticized the immigration policy in the U.S. → Read More

During debate, Tim Ryan vows to unit America’s working class behind Democrats

During Wednesday’s Democratic debate in downtown Miami, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan promised to unite the working class of America behind the Democratic party. → Read More

Warren gets first, last word during headlining appearance at Democratic debate in Miami

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren got the opening and final words in Miami during the first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday. → Read More

During debate, Tim Ryan vows to unit America’s working class behind Democrats

During Wednesday’s Democratic debate in downtown Miami, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan promised to unite the working class of America behind the Democratic party. → Read More

During debate, Tim Ryan vows to unit America’s working class behind Democrats

During Wednesday’s Democratic debate in downtown Miami, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan promised to unite the working class of America behind the Democratic party. → Read More

During debate, Tim Ryan vows to unit America’s working class behind Democrats

During Wednesday’s Democratic debate in downtown Miami, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan promised to unite the working class of America behind the Democratic party. → Read More

Warren gets first, last word during headlining appearance at Democratic debate in Miami

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren got the opening and final words in Miami during the first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday. → Read More