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nbcmiami.com — Just days before Urban Beach Weekend, the Miami Beach police union, the Fraternal Order of Police, is accusing the Miami Beach Police Department of pressuring its officers during roll call briefings to meet a quota of 2,000 arrests during the weekend, citing political pressure to show that the department is cracking down on crime.

nbcmiami.com — Brittani Maskley's Davie high school is getting national attention as one of the best in the country. A senior, Maskley knew McFatter Technical Center would offer her an early competitive edge for a high-paying job. "I love to challenge myself," said Maskley, a student in the school's welding program.

nbcmiami.com — Getty Images A tornado warning for northwestern Broward County is in effect until 2:30 p.m., the National Weather Service says. At 1:58 p.m. meteorologists detected a severe thunderstorm that is capable of producing a tornado near Parkland, the weather service said. The storm is moving northeast at 5 mph.

nbcmiami.com — Hank Tester/NBCMiami.com The president of Miami's police union spoke out about officer shortages Tuesday, blaming a lack of new cops on disarray in in city government. "Uncertainty about Miami has sent potential applicants elsewhere," said Armando Aguilar, President of the City of Miami Fraternal Order of Police, noting that there have been five city managers in the last five years.

nbcmiami.com — Getty Images A tornado warning for northwestern Broward County is in effect until 2:30 p.m., the National Weather Service says. At 1:58 p.m. meteorologists detected a severe thunderstorm that is capable of producing a tornado near Parkland, the weather service said. The storm is moving northeast at 5 mph.

nbcmiami.com — Very few showers developed on Monday - the driest day in more than a week. But our "break" from the rains will be short-lived. A large area of low pressure has developed in the western Caribbean Sea south of Cuba.