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HIALEAH MYSTERY
HOT 105 continues to follow a mystery in Hialeah: 6th Avenue and East 19th Street. Police and firefighters have been working thru the night, taking a house apart, floorboard by floorboard. The man who lives there, 33 year old Jose Ramon Allegre’, has been missing since Monday. Authorities say a suspicious smell appears to be coming from the floor of the house.
 
BROWARD’S FIRST H1N1 DEATH
The Broward County Health Department is confirming its first swine flu death: a Davie man, 58 year old Michael Waldfogle. He had a heart problem and went to the doctor a few weeks ago complaining of flu like symptoms. His is the 3rd “H1N1” death in the state of Florida. More than 900 cases have been reported, almost half of them in Miami Dade County.
 
BROWARD TEACHERS  CALLED BACK?
Hundreds of laid off Broward teachers are expected to get word today if they will be called back to work. At least 130 will not be returning because they either missed a deadline to renew their teaching certificate or they’re taking a leave of absence.
 
STIMULUS MONEY SAVES FAMU JOBS
Federal stimulus money will save the jobs of 41 employees at Florida A & M University, for at least a year. Budget cuts forcing administrators at FAMU to do some serious juggling. They say they’re still looking at ways to save money; including merging programs, but they’re not at the point yet where any of them might be eliminated.
 
AMERICAN SOLDIER CAPTURED IN AFGHANISTAN
HOT 105 is following breaking news coming out of Afghanistan, One American soldier captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban in a remote area where there were very few soldiers, a so called forward operations area. The soldier was reportedly captured Tuesday, but we’re just learning about it today.
 
FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS HEAD TO IRAQ
More than 900 members of Florida’s National Guard are on their way to Iraq. They’re members of the guard’s “Transportation Unit”. They begin training next week in Mississippi and they leave for Iraq in August.
 
DEA NOW INVESTIGATING MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH
New developments in the investigation of Michael Jackson’s death. Federal authorities are now involved.
The DEA has joined Los Angeles Police Department in trying to find out where Jackson got the prescription drugs confiscated by the coroner on the night he was rushed to the hospital. The DEA is involved because the type and the amount of drugs. There is still no firm word on where the funeral will be held or where Jackson will be buried.  There are unconfirmed reports there will be a memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
 
ECSTASY “FLOUR FOR PORK CHOPS”?
And a Boynton Beach man, 48 year old Calvin Wallace arrested on drug charges. Police say they were forced to use a taser on him three times when he resisted arrest. They say Wallace told them more than 50 grams of Ecstasy in possession was “flour for his pork chops”.
 
STALLWORTH VIDEO RELEASED?
In just a few hours, a Miami Dade judge will rule on whether surveillance video of the March deadly drunk driving accident involving NFL player, Donte Stallworth will be released to the public. The victim’s family does not want the video released. It’s surveillance video from an FPL camera. It shows the victim, Mario Reyes crossing the street in an area without a crosswalk and darting in front of Stallworth’s car. Stallworth’s blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit and we have now learned there was also marijuana in his system. He reached a financial settlement with the victim’s family. Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days and his driver’s license suspended for life.

MIAMI SLOT MACHINES?
You could soon do more than fly in and out of Miami International Airport. Miami Dade Commissioners are reconsidering installing slot machines at MIA and are reportedly moving right away to get a permit. HOT 105 will keep you posted.
 
BROWARD TEACHERS COULD BE REHIRED.
Between now and tomorrow hundreds of teachers laid off in Broward County will find out if they’ll be returning to work. 394 teachers were let go last week, victims of budget cuts. They’ll get word by certified mail and email.
 
MARLINS STADIUM CONSTRUCTION PREP
Construction is set to begin today on the Marlins brand new stadium. Crews are doing some prep work this morning to prepare for that event.  Last minute snags kept Miami Dade Commissioners working until about 12:30, finally voting to approve some changes to allow construction to begin. Money was the hold up. The effort to raise 306 million dollars in bonds came up short because of an interest rate problem with the bonds. The Marlins paid the 6 million dollars so the project could stay on schedule. If all goes according to plan the stadium is scheduled to open in 2012.
 
EXTRA $1.00 CIGARETTE TAX
Smokers in Florida, know this. Cigarettes will cost you more money. Official yesterday, a new tax went into effect, an extra dollar a pack on cigarettes. Authorities with ATF, suspect the increase could lead to a wave of smuggling operations as people try to drive cigarettes from Georgia and Alabama. It is illegal to bring more than two cartons of cigarettes from another state.
Authorities are still trying to figure out how to tax cigarette sales on the internet.
 
VENUS /SERENA ADVANCE AT WIMBLEDON
South Florida residents, Venus and Serena Williams, making it to the semi-finals at Wimbledon. If each wins their next match they’ll meet in the finals.
 
BLACK FEMALE CEO AT XEROS
The new CEO at Xerox, Ursula Brown is making history. The company’s first black female chief executive officer. She started with Xerox in 1980 as an intern and worked her way up the corporate ladder.

TRIPLE SHOOTING
Right now, Miami Dade police in the critical phase of an investigation, the first 48 hours after three people were found shot to death. The victims were found in a West Kendall townhouse.  SW 76th Terrace. If you know anything that could help, please call Crimestoppers at
(305) 471-TIPS.
 
FPL REQUEST RATE HIKE
Florida Power and Light has asked the state for a major rate hike, but before regulators agree, they have to hear from customers. FPL wants a 31 percent increase over the next two years. For  the average customer it means their base rate would go up about 12 dollars a month. For FPL it means about 1 billion dollars.  The Public Service Commission is holding two meetings today.
9AM at the main branch of the Broward County Library
100 S. Andrews Avenue
 4 o’clock at the Miami Science Museum
 
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Join HOT 105 tonight as we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage month, Gulfstream Park, Sport of Kings of Room. We’ll celebrate the accomplishments of some of the best and brightest Caribbean Americans in our community.
 
CREDIT UNION TAKEOVER
A popular credit union, Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union acquired by Melbourne based, Space Coast Credit Union. The acquisition doubles the size of “Space Coast Credit Union”. Regulators took over Eastern Financial in April after it major losses in loans. Space Coast has been running it since April.  The takeover means “Space Coast Credit Union” is now the third largest in Florida, with more than 360-thousand members, 60 branches and 145 ATMS statewide.
 
FAMU BUDGET CUTS
The budget ax falling at Florida A & M University. Trustees approved a 16.2 million dollars in budget cuts for the coming school year.  Some staff positions, about 120, will be eliminated. It’s unclear which ones. Federal economic stimulus money is expected to temporarily save about 74 of those jobs.
 
DUNBAR VILLAGE SUSPECTS
Three of the suspects charged in the rape and attack of a mother and son in Dunbar Village, ordered to have finger and palm prints taken — despite the objections of their attorney. They’ve also been ordered to give handwriting samples. Avion Lawson and Jakaris Taylor, along with Nathan Walker are set to stand trial in August. In 2007 they allegedly attacked the woman and her son and forced her to have sex with him.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
A severe storm warning is in effect, for the next 15 minutes until 9:15 serious rain is already coming down.
We hit the 100 degree mark yesterday. Today forecasters predict a high of 93.
 
BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
This afternoon 4:15 a standing room only crowd is expected at the Broward School Board’s special meeting. The board is trying to decide if it will lay off 400 teachers.
 
BROWARD HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE SHOTS
The Broward Health Department is offering free immunizations:
6/24/09
9AM-1PM
McNair Community Center
Pompano Beach
6/27/09
11AM-4PM
Lockhart Stadium
Fort Lauderdale
 
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Tomorrow the action starts rolling at the American Black Film Festival on Miami Beach. Some heavy hitters from L.A. are in town for the event. Thursday, director Robert Townsend is teaching a workshop on writing and pitching a film project. For all the info go to:
www.abff.com
(646) 375-2144
 
ALLEGED CARJACKER IDENTIFIED
We’re learning the identity of the alleged carjacker shot and killed by Miami Beach police Thursday. He’s 29 year old Raymond McCoy. Police say he carjacked a cab and crashed into another vehicle on the McArthur Causeway.
 
HOT 105 CARIBBEAN  HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION!
Mark your calendars for Thursday. HOT 105 is hosting a huge Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration, 5:30 at the Gulfstream Park/Sport of Kings room.

SOUTH FLORIDA DELEGATION TRAVELS TO HAITI
RIGHT NOW a delegation of South Florida Congress men and women traveling to Haiti today to meet with the President and Prime Minister. They’re going to talk about ways the U.S. can help the island nation. It’s a bipartisan effort. The 5 congress women and men making the trip are: Kendrick Meek, Ileana Ros Lehtinen, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lincoln and Mario Diaz Balart.
 
BROWARD TEACHER LAYOFFS
Tomorrow the Broward School Board is expected to “officially” lay off 400 teachers. The Broward School District, like many others, has financial trouble; fewer federal dollars as a result of the decline in enrollment and the troubled economy.
 
BRAZILIAN WAX WARNING
Trouble with a popular beauty treatment is making headlines, Brazilian waxes.  You can develop complications, an infection called cellulitis. New Jersey almost banned Brazilian waxes after two women had to be hospitalized. The experts say pubic hair is there for a reason to protect skin and membranes in the genital region — and that getting a wax literally strips away that area of protection.  If you think you might have a problem after getting a Brazilian wax,  doctors say you need to take a mirror and look around down there .. ingrown hairs, redness, irritation or an itching or burning sensation are signs of an infection. Call a doctor.
 
FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Florida A & M University has scholarship money, up to $5,000 dollars a semester available for young Black women getting degrees in; computer science, computer engineering or mathematics. To apply go to:
Aawcs@cis.famu.edu
 
SPELMAN ALUMNA FUNDRAISER
This weekend the Spelman SOUTH Florida Alumna Association is hosting it’s annual scholarship fundraiser, “All that Jazz”. It’s this Sunday at Gulfstream, 3 o’clock. It will feature Nadia Turner from American Idol, season 4. It’s 3 o’clock at Gulfstream.
www.sfnaasc.org  or call: (305) 775-0198
 
MIAMI DADE NAACP MEETING TONIGHT
7 o’clock. New Birth Enterprises
8400 NE 2nd Avenue

H1N1 DEATH — RENEWS CALLS FOR PRECAUTIONS 
After the death of a 9 year old Miami Dade boy, there is a renewed call this morning for people to take precautions to avoid the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. The boy was Florida’s first swine flu related death. The most important thing you can do is to frequently wash your hands.
The 9 year old boy had asthma and died one day after developing flu symptoms. Experts say asthma sufferers are especially susceptible.
 
FDA ORDERS ZICAM PRODUCTS OFF THE MARKET
The Food and Drug Administration ordering the makers of the popular cold remedy Zicam to pull several of its products off the market because they can permanently damage user sense of smell: the cold remedy swabs, the gel and the children’s swabs. The FDA says about 130 people have reported losing their sense of smell.  Zinc in the product can cause nasal nerve damage.
Because the Zicam products are herbal remedies, they were not originally regulated by the FDA. In 2006 the makers paid 12 million dollars to settle more than 300 lawsuits alleging the product caused users to lose their sense of smell.
 
DEERFIELD BEACH ASST. FOOTBALL COACH ARRESTED
The assistant football coach at Deerfield Beach High, 30 year old Dadrion Wilson, is now being investigated by the Broward School Board after his arrest on drug and gun charges.  North Miami Beach police say they saw him throw away a bag of cocaine during a traffic stop — and that they found a gun when they searched his car.
 
ALLEGED CAT KILLER’S HEARING 
The alleged Palmetto Bay cat killer,  18-year-oldTyler Weinman could be released from jail today if  a psych exam shows he is competent. Weinman is accused of killing 19 cats.  The teen’s father says he is innocent.
 
HAITI’S PRIME MINISTER COMES TO SOUTH FLORIDA
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Michele Pierre-Louis is coming to South florida. He’s speaking tomorrow night at an event that will showcase investment and business opportunities on the island nation. It’s tomorrow night, 6 o’clock at the Double Tree Biscayne Bay Hotel.
Call Jean-Claude P. Cantave at (305) 803-1658
jccantave@haititradecenter.com

DEADLY ACCIDENT
Authorities are trying to figure out what led up to a fatal pre-dawn crash that killed a Miami Dade police officer. It happened about 4AM Southbound on the turnpike in South Miami Dade. It remains shut down between 120th and 152nd Streets.
 
STALLWORTH EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY
NFL player, Dante Stallworth expected to change his plea to guilty. He’s charged with DUI manslaughter, accused of striking and killing Mario Reyes on the McArthur Causeway in March. Stallworth originally plead not guilty. If the Cleveland Browns receiver had been convicted he could have faced up to 15 years in prison.  With the guilty plea, he will do some prison time and have an extended probation.
 
MIAMI DOLPHINS PLAYER ACCUSED OF BATTERY
A Miami Dolphins player will be in court today too. Randy Starks is accused of battery on a police officer Memorial Day weekend. Miami Beach police say when they tried to pull him over he struck the officer with his car.
  
PSYCH EXAM ORDERED FOR ALLEGED CAT KILLER
Alleged cat killer, 18 year old Tyler Weinman is on suicide watch. He’s accused of killing 19 cats in the Palmetto Bay area. A judge has ordered a psychiatric exam. Weinman is being held on a $250,000 dollar bond. He could be released as early as tomorrow if his family can make bond.
 
 400 BROWARD TEACHERS LAID OFF
Almost 400 Broward teachers losing their jobs, laid off, victims of budget cuts. Superintendent, Jim Notter says more teachers than expected were laid off because not as many retired. Notter is hoping to rehire at least 200 of the teachers by the start of the school year.
 
CUT YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT IN HALF
In other news, a way to literally cut your credit card debt in half. If you’re behind in your bill when they call, ask if you can pay half the balance and call it a day. Experts say you’d be surprised at how many times you get a yes and that more than likely you’ll get a yes and the account rep probably won’t even need to speak to a supervisor.

CAT KILLER STRIKES AGAIN
5 more cats found killed and mutilated bringing the total to 30 since April. The latest feline victims found in the Palmetto Bay area, one of them belonged to a police officer. Miami Dade police believe at least 20 of the mutilations were committed by a person, not an animal. The reward for information leading to the cat killer is 12-thousand dollars.

ROAD RAGE SHOOTING
The search also continues for a driver, apparently fueled by road rage about this time yesterday at I-95 and Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The shooter was ticked off by the way the driver of an SUV was merging, followed the SUV and opened fire, hitting it twice, once near the gas tank. No one was injured.

TOWN HALL MEETING: YOUTH IN PERIL
Violence, crime, education and healthcare, will all be part of the conversation this Saturday when Muhummad’s Mosque #82 holds a Town Hall Meeting. You are invited. It’ll be at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, 3 to 5PM. The town hall meeting is aimed at helping young people, it’s titled, “Youth in Peril”.

15 KROME DETAINEES QUARRANTINED
In other news, concerns about the swine flu prompting officials at the Krome Detention Center to quarantine 15 detainees. They’re being watched for signs of the H1N1 virus. For the time being no visitors are being allowed at the West Dade facility.

MAN CHOPS OFF GIRLFRIENDS FINGERS
A North Lauderdale man, 21 year old Christian Ramos-Murillos is facing an attempted murder charge, accused of stabbing his girlfriend, Jacqueline Ulfo, and hacking off four of her fingers with a machete. It’s unclear what led to the attack. Neighbors say they heard the couple creaming and arguing all the time.

HOSPITAL WORKER ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING PATIENT
A hospital worker accused of sexually assaulting one of his patients is out of jail on bond. Ivo Diaz, nowformer ultra sound technician at Holy Cross Hospital allegedly took advantage of a female patient last month when he was supposed to be performing an ultrasound.
He has been fired, a spokesperson says that is because his license expired.

FREE IMMUNIZATIONS IN BROWARD COUNTY
The Broward County Health Department is providing FREE immunizations for kids today. Kids shots have to be current to attend school Again, the health department is providing the free shots today for kids in Broward at the Northwest Health Center:
624 NW 15th Way in Fort Lauderdale
8AM to 5PM. The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

FLIGHTLINE PROTEST
Is the Miami Dade County Aviation Department discriminating against one of the ONLY black owned businesses of it’s kind in the entire country? “Flightline” based out of Opa Locka airport, fuels and services private jets. Flightline owners allege the county is trying to destroy their business to make way for a white-owned firm. The NAACP, Baptist Minister, Clergy for Change and People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality are urging you to join them this morning to protest, 10AM.
Opa Locka Airport. Follow the signs to “Flightline”, next door to U.S. Customs.

BROWARD STUDENTS AND TEACHER QUARRANTINED IN CHINA
9 Broward high school students and 1 teacher quarantined in China. They sat next to someone suspected of having swine flu. They could be held for 6 days. They were on a study trip. The Broward School District has not released the names or the name of the school they attend.

BROWARD TEACHERS SUE DISTRICT
The Broward Teacher’s Union is suing the school district on behalf of 32 teachers. The lawsuit alleges the district failed to honor contracts that would have kept those teachers employed through the coming school year.

KIDDIE PORN CYBERSTING
Authorities statewide arresting 77 people in an internet kiddie porn sting. More than 23 agencies were involved in “Operation Orange Tree”, targeting some of the worst offenders. Police say 4 registered sex offenders were among those busted and that 17 of them had a disturbing, explicit video that taught how to molest children.

MANHUNT FOR CAR WASH KILLER
The search continues for 3 men, murder and would be robbery suspects accused of killing one man and shooting at another yesterday, during an attempted robbery at Liberty City car wash at NW 27th Avenue and 71st Street.

TRIAL DATE SET FOR SEAN TAYLOR MURDER SUSPECTS
The 4 suspects accused of murdering NFL star, Sean Taylor will stand trial next year, January 18th. Police say they broke into Taylor’s Palmetto Bay home in November of 2007 and shot him when he confronted them during a burglary that went bad.

MOURNING FATHER GERARD JEAN-JUSTE
South Floridians are mourning the death of a key leader in the Haitian community: Father Gerard Jean Juste. For 30 years he was at the forefront of the fight for equal rights for Haitian immigrants. He had a stroke. Father Gerard Jean-Juste was 62.
 
SURVIVING A STORM
Hurricane season is almost here. It starts Monday, June 1st.  Get ready. Our media partner, Channel 7 is ready to help with a special, Saturday night at 8, “Surviving a Storm”.
 
BOGUS KIDNAPPING
A storm of controversy now surrounding the suburban Philadelphia mom who called 911 seven times claiming she and her daughter had been kidnapped, thrown in the trunk of a Cadillac by 2 Black men. An Amber Alert was put into effect, the FBI was called in and police were on high alert, stopping virtually any Black man in a dark colored Cadillac in the Philadelphia area.  Bonnie Sweeten and her daughter were found alive and well in Orlando at Disney World. This morning we’re learning there are questions about whether she may have embezzled $300,000 dollars from her employer.

FAMU TUITION INCREASE
Tuition will cost more at Florida A & M University starting this fall. The Board of Trustees just approving an 8 percent increase for in-state students AND an extra fee, 7 percent – called a tuition differential.  The original date of enrollment is a key factor in how much a student’s tuition will increase.
 
BROWARD PROSECUTOR’S HUSBAND BUSTED
A Broward prosecutor, Elizabeth Scherer-Mercer resigning after her husband, Anthony Mercer, is arrested for allegedly dealing drugs, cocaine.  The Sun Sentinel reporting when he bonded out of jail last Friday, she filed for divorce. The couple has a 3 year old daughter.
 
U.S./ JAMAICA TASK FORCE
In other news, the U.S. and Jamaica are creating a task force to deal with a major scam. A caller tells you you’ve won millions in an overseas lottery, but you need to send a few hundred dollars to cover the taxes. The scam has been very successful with criminals in Nigeria. Con artists in Jamaica are now making a fortune with the scam. Last year Americans sent them 30 million dollars.