in fact, today we do rocket research in costa rica, of all places. you know, you would never imagine that, you know, we would have a rocket research facility in the northwestern part of costa rica. >> hinojosa: and that's actually through your own company, and you're working in costa rica and the united states. but go ahead. >> that's right. but i think the point is that space is really a world endeavor. it's no longer the work of two counties, and the rest of us just are there just to witness this beautiful thing that's happening to the human race, but, you know, we're in the bleachers watching the game, and the ones that are playing the game are only two countries. that's no longer the case. everybody can get in the game now, because if you have access to good science information, education, you can play the game. >> hinojosa: so let me... i want to just return to one thing, because, you know, the fact that you are... and again, franklin, you represent so much of our human race. you know, again, just everything that makes a part of you-- you know,

. >> some 8,000 cubans have been stranded for weeks in costa rica. the first group of 180 finally reached u.s. soil at el paso, texas, on friday. their long and at times harrowing journey began last fall on flights to ecuador-- ecuador where they they traveled north through costa rica but nicaragua blocked them at the border and there they stayedn a kind of limbo until central american nations reached an agreement to fly the cubans to el salvadore. >> from there they got on buses bown for the united states and the first a friefd on friday where the cuban my grants set foot on u.s. soil. our colleagues were there and reported extensively on the process and the people. and they were there for the first arrivals. >> thursday evening, randy is the first of 180 cuban pie grants to be released on american soil. >> a rough trip, he says. but i now have reached freedom. >> he spent two months stuck in costa rica like thousands of other cuban my grants. local 10 was there when the crisis started back in november after nicaragua stopped allowing cubans to cros

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the costa rica cubans will be charged $550 per person for the plan ticket and bus ride. many sold everything they own just to get this far. >> how many of that 8,000 have the funds to be able to pay for something like that, is a big question. >> they have been receiving. >> former governor jeb bush costa rica should not be given free entry into the u.s and senator marco rubio told reporters yesterday, its cuban my grants in costa rica should not be allowednto the u.s but in 2015, more than 40,000 cubans crossed into the u.s. at the border with mexico. thousands more came by sea, in make shift rafts and boats. >> and on friday, the cost guard here reported picking up and returning 216 cuban this week alone. they are leaving the island, glena, in droves. so fraid that the kieban adjustment act that gives them the guaranteed entry is going to be wiped off the books. >> stay tuned. a lot going on. >> when we come back, a little known bill bringing attention toa big criminal justice issue. 7 find your sweet spot today with dunkin's chicken apple sausage sandwich. enjoy sweet

cubans who have been explained costa rica will start moving out next tuesday. if first plane load of 180 people, mostly families, will fly to el salvador and from border and sent valley for many miami. >> so what we're talking about here really is a controlled event, and there are steps in place, there are plans in place and process for the processing of cuban entrants into this country and their placement. >> michael: the stranded cuban migrants, about 8,000 of them, have been stuck in costa rica for weeks unable to get past the naw,an boarder. starting next week they will be flown to el salvador and then put on buses and taken all the way up to the u.s.-mexican border probably the'll paso. the trip won't be cheap. the costa rica cubans will be charged $550er person for the plane ticket and bus ride. many told everything they owned just to get this far. >> how many of that 8,000 have the funds to be able to pay for something like that is a big [ speaking in spanish ] >> michael: former governor jeb bush recently said cubans stuck in costa rica should not be gi

>>> i'm laura rodriguez in costa rica where the first group of migrants is expected to take off shortly to begin their journey north. i'll have the latest ahead. >>> arrested and charged. two middle school student as alleged by brought a gun to a middle school. >>> new video showing a employee being pistol-whipped. who poli are searching for right now. >>> a live look outside as south florida could be feeling the coldest temperatures of the year. there is definitely a chill in the air but a warm up may be just around the corner. i'm jackie nespral. >> and i'm adam kuperstein. jawan has the night off. let's get right over to adam berg with the weather. >> it has been cool. so when you say the coolest night of the year, it might get people's attention. so a couple of ingredients working for us, in our favor, if you are a fan of the cooler temperatures and that is number one, the northh wind out there. super, super dry. dew point, the way we measure moisture in the atmosphere, way down. and when you have low dew points, the temperatures tumble toward whatever the dew point is and it is way

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laura rodriguez, nbc 6 news. >>> of the thousands of cubans stranded in costa rica, many could be aded toward south florida. are we prepared to receive them? steve litz continues our team coverage. reporter: many of the cuban refugees stuck in costa rica are likely coming to miami, so says the mayor who would like some information from the federal government. >> the federal government is just ignoring this crisis. if those people were to come, we just don't know where to place them. are not arriving on a boat in the water, they are still expected to enjoy the benefits of the wet foot/dry foot policy. it's part of the cuban adjustment act. after being in aerica one year and a day, refugees would receive legal status, get on a pathway to citizenship and also be eligible for government assistance like food stamps and medicaid. those benefits are not afforded to refugees from any other country. >> i for one personally would wanto see those doors opened more comprehensively for everyone. >> reporter: legislation filed in congress looks to reform the cuban adjustment act because many are tak

nbc 6 reporter is in costa rica right now. you can follow her coverage of this international story on facebook and twitter as well. her handle is @laura, nbc 6. new foryou, children of deported parents are making a trip to the nation's capitol to call for change. they're leaving mia hour from now. tomorrow they'll hold a vigil on the steps of the court hoping they can stop deportations they say are targeting parents with young kids born or here in the united states. >> right now, police on the hunt for a pair of crooks c cght on camera attacking a clerk. the surveilnce video shows a violent attack and robbery at a store on northwest 7th avenue and 119th streets. the democratic or rather the dramatic video shows the thieves pistol whipping the store owner even after he gave him the cash. >> right now, it's good and it's in the house and relaxed and waiting for their somebody can call the police to get these people to make the deal. >> the clerk says 's grateful to be alive. as he mentioned those violent crooks are still in iran

the immigrants have been in costa rica for weeks since nicaragua closed its borders to them. they will now be flown to el salvador... then transported on buses to mexico... where they will cross into the u-s. the holidays are over but it's not stopping thieves from stealing your packages from your porch. this is surveillance video from a home near centennial parkway and durango yesterday.. then turn around the park in front of the house. a man gets out.. walks to the front door.. grabs a package.. then runs back to his car and drives away. if you think you recognize the man or the car.. you're asked to contact metro. a different kind of surveillance photo now. this is from nasa astronaut scott kelly.. who tweeted an amazing picture of the sky over a part of asia today. kelly is on board the international space station.. and says he noticed something unusual about the sky. he says the haze is air pollution that's currently hanging over a large part of asia. a minnesota doctor is sharing his tale of survival after he fell into a deep ditch and became trapped by a boulder... the

2nd of costa rica will solved all the problems. thanks to them we're going to continue the the dreams journey of reaching the united states. >> i think p it was a marvelous thing, at greements they reached. >> nearly 8000 cubans have been stranded in costa rica since nicaragua closed the boarder to them after they tried to to make atat long and difficult journey through the the u.s. cuba hasased restrictions to leave the island which create aid frenzy for travel document. migrant packed shelters waiting for chains to better their life. >> we're not traveling on the first flight because we have children. she and an older one who is eight years old. we hope, god wilg, we can take theness next flight but this test flight they are doing i think is really good. >> >> craig: get together u.s. $555. many sold their homes and cars before leaving cuba to pay for it.. >> we tiewdz make it to the united states with 300 do laferlt so what's humanitarian about that? >> craig: the russian immigrants fliefg the united states concern officials as

again this is only 180 out of 7800 who are still in costa rica. we're getting word from the coast rican government that starting next week they're going to do two flights a day so they can speed up the coast. reporting live on the u.s. mexican rder, hatzel vela, local10 news. >> thanks, and as those migrants make their way to the u.s., local leaders are now trying to prepare many are children and the miami-dade public school system is already asking the federal government to help cover some of the costs. >> the additional costs beyond what the state provides us of educating a recently arrived child to be arrived $2,000,720. there should not force a crunch, a financial crunch on our school system. >> more than 15,000 foreigner -- foreign born children. the cost ated up to $41 million. >> let's get a check check on the evening rush. traffic reporter genice fernandez that is a close eye on everything. >> that's right, laurie. right now we're taking a look at the palmetto expressway. there is an accident that is causing that backup. zoom on in closer

we report from costa rica tonight. shelters where they have been living for months. as could you see in town, everyone is living in a community. people playing basketball. there are about 500 people staying in this shelter alone. many of them here have been selected as the first group of the 180 migrants leaving costa rica tomorrow on the pilot program. many leaders came to an agreement to help them reach their final destination which is the united states. the plan for the group, they must finance their own trip. this le fly to el salvador and take a bus to the border with mexico. once they reach mexico, each person has to find their way to the united states. the mexican government will give them a 20-day period to leave their cotry. the trip cost is about $555. not including the mexico portion of this trip. so a very big day for many gathered that shelter. they are telling me they have mixed emotions because they have very grateful for the generosity and we will be here tomorrow. we'll also be at the airport where the first flight will take off. so make sure to stay

first group of 180 is expected to leave costa rica today if the cubans can arrive at the u.s. border they will be allowed to enter the country and apply for residency. >>> the 2016 legislative session begins in florida today. that session starting two months earlier than normal this year. governor scott will mark the beginning of the 60-did i session by outlining his priorities for the state during his sixth state of the state speech. scott is trying to sway a divided legislature to pass his $1 billion tax cut package. yesterday the governor went before a legislative committee to try to win over sacramentocal lawmakers. >>> abc action news streams the address upline at 11:00 this morning. watch it live with our free mobile app. >>> it will be a big night for president obama in washington tonight. he will deliver his final state of the union address before a joint session of congress. optimism about the nation's future while promoting agendas he feels strongly about, that includes gun control, an executive order he signed last week. he says he wants to show the progress the cou

it began in costa rica and ended in mexico. now each must find their way to the united states and finance one step closer to the united states. the 180 cuban migrants participating in a pilot pgram are in mexico. here's video from one of the buses and the group arrived in guatemala before crossing over to mexico to get crossed. -- to get processed. once they step your passport, this man says, you are at liberty to do what you like. each will receive a 20-day permit to travel through the country, making their way to the united states. some sayepending on the cost of a flight, they prefer to fly to the nearest border town for safety reasons. others barely had the $550 to pay for the first leg of the trips. i don't know what awas me, but i'm decisive and brave, says this woman before leaving. nows remain in shelters across costa rica. they distracted, chatting with family abroad. he says being conducted has been a fwigbig relief. the foreign minister considers this pilot program w w a success. now representatives from different co

. >> i was in costa rica. i was so exited to show you my picture but i hear you were already talking about me and showing these pictures. so over the christmas holiday the got a new camera for christmas. how are you getting these cool photos. i went to jack's photo place and i got this sony camera. i really like, showing pictures this would be a perfect time to show it off. >> is this professional. >> professional. >> i enjoying taking pictures. what i would do take camera and get delay and set it up and my dad would go and come around and literally press the the button for me. >> beautifully composed. >> well, thank you. >> is that it. >> no. >> here's where i was. here are some instagram picks i have. i never left philadelphia. >> let the me read that sign, it says. >> speaking spanish. >> is that the philadelphia. >> i never left philadelphia. >> i know that. >> but my question is, why is there a arch that says philadelphia in costa rica. >> there is a town called philadelphia in costa rica. >> i thought th

the road to nicaragua cuts through the northern section of costa rica. as the sun sets we reached the town of la cruz. this is the easy part. costa rica's side of the border. the nicaraguan side is a different story. first, we submit papers for what they call a medical check. it isn't very thorough. two guys behind a desk. i'm asked a few questions and given a small square in return with a warning. >> do not lose your ticket. >> then it's onto our final stop. this is the customs building. the going is slow, no computers here, everything is done long- hand. >> how did it go- everything good? >> yeah. >> soon we are back in the truck and off into the nicaraguan night. (cheering / applause). >> this is the small seaside town of san juan del sol. >> good morning. >> it is the quintessential summertime hang-out in nicaragua. it might be my favorite place on the planet- or at least one of them. it's easy to fall in love with nicaragua. it is the second poorest nation in the hemisphere, only haiti is worse off, poverty is apparent, but still this place is aweso

tomorrow, the first of 180 cubans will be leaving coast ka rica and flying el salvador. some 8,000 migrants have been stuck. once in el sal virginia do they'll be taken to guatemala to mexico. and then from mexico ey'll have 20 days to make their way to the final destination. the we under that nbc 6 reporter laura rodriguez will be traveling to costa rica for the refugee migration. look for h live report on nbc 6 and make sure to follow her social media pages as well. >> the supreme court will be hearing arguments, the focus union dues. the justices will have to decide should state employees have to pay the fees even if they choose not to join. the ruling will affect public sector unions in 23 states including us here in florida. >>> florida lawmakers will be heading back to tallahassee this week to start 2016 pession. they're hoping to find some common ground on a lot of things including a lot of unfinished business. some of the issues to be addressed will be issues that actually failed last year. the contentious water protection plan will be taking center stage. and bi

one said he spent two months in costa rica. he said he never thought the change would come. after a long journey, he was greeted with kisses and tears of joy from his family. finally made it to american soil. u.s. will never forget this moment. he's among 180 cubans to arrive in the united states as part of a pilot program with costa rica. his sister says this is finally over. as a brother, he was in a shelter in costary ka rica in two months. >> we never thought we would come t. wave is coming true to this dream. >> this family has a long homecoming, the struggle isn't over. she says another family member, cost thattarycosta rico a want to say thumpg the united states and it's a new pilot program. if all goes well the second group is schedule to fly out some time next week. over 8,000 cubans res main stranded. reporting at miami international airport, nbc 16 news. >>> new tonight, we are learning an american missionary from south florida was apenguin those killed in the attack in west africa. his wife says he was inside a restaurant during friday's attack, which targeted an

. >>> nearly 200 cuban migrants are stranded in costa rica and now making their way to the u.s. thousands more are still waiting to make the trip and may wind up in miami. south florida is getting ready for them. >> we have six over there. >> are you going to put bunk beds in there? >> yes. >>> she is run out of time to turn this old house into a temporary shelter for 200 cuban migrants. >> how many days do you have to get ready? >> 20. >> they'd be among the thousands of cubans who could soon arrive in the miami area after being strand understand costa rica in november. >> that guy is in costa rica right now. >> she is in touch with some of them every day. >> he's coming to miami? >> yes, he is coming to miami. >> she said groups like her nonprofit agency are not prepared to support so many so fast. >> from the city, from the state, from nobody, the only help we have received is from the community. >> is this a crisis? >> yes. >> south florida is already home to the largest number of cubans outside cuba. thousands fled here in the past year alone. many fear that as relations im

be leaving coast a rica and flying el salvador. some 8,000 cuban migrants have been stuck in costa rica when nicaragua closed its borders to them. they'll be taken by bus to guatemala and mexico. and in mexico, the islanders will have 20 days to make their way to their final destination, the u.s. if all goes well. the second batch of cuban refugees are expected to depart no later than the a week. look for the live report height other on nbc 6 and make sure to follow her social media pages as well. >> the supreme court will be hearing arguments today. the focus, union dues. the justices will have to decide pay the fees even if they choose not to join the union. the ruling would affect public sector unions in 23 states, and that does include florida. >>> and it is that time again, florida lawmakers head back to tallahassee this week to start the 2016 session and they're hoping tofind some common ground on issues. some of the issues to be addressed will be issues that actually failed last year. the contentious water protection issue w

the first group of cubans leaving costa rica begins its journey to the united states. >>> and foror the first time in 21 years, los angeles will now have an nfl team. maybe even two. we'll update you there coming up. your time is 5:01. i'm eric harryman. >> and i'm sheli muniz. if you're waking up this morning, you probably have a lot of blankets on and the heater. but it's a cool morning. >> safe to say you know you don't want to get out of bed. it is day through of the key down. let's get you over to ryan. >> our temperatures are still falling here, so we're into the upper 50s across the board in broward county. these temperatures to split hairs are a degree or two warmer than yesterday, but this time around, the 12450i7b will greet you as you head out this morning. and we have a much brighter day ahead. but again, temperatures are still falling. we'll be stay management uppering in the upper fifth 50s and lower 60s. we have a canopy of cloud cover not producing any rain, so that's good. a dry forecast for us. but it will be hard as you can see to shake the cloud cover as a steady war

. >> well -- we head over to san jose, costa rica. where one young gentleman obviously didn't get the message. >> that is luis contreras, and he's decided to face this bull on his knees. the bull is -- stamping his feet, pushing the dust backwards and it's almost like he's antagonizing the bull. >> come on, come at me, bull. >> he's going to be feeling everything in a second. >> oh! >> yeah. no, that's not the way that was supposed to work. >> he didn't move quick enough and that bull gets the horn right under his arms. >> whoa! he does start attempting to get up and quickly realize he is doesn't have the use of his right arm. he had a serious puncture wound

costa rica flying to el salvador. 8,000 cuban migrants have been stuck in costa rica since november 14th when they closed its borders to them. once in el salvador they will be taken by bus to guatemala and mexico and in mexico they will have 20 days to make their way to the final destition the u.s. if all goes well, the second batch of cuban refugees are expected to depart no later than a week after the first. >>> and nbc 6 reporter laura rodriguez will be traveling to migration. look for her live reports on nbc 6 and make sure to follow her facebook and twitter pages. her handle is @laurabc 6. >>> and expanding their duties miami firefighters are not only keeping all of us safe on land but when on the water as well. >> today they christened a new marine operation center meant to help boaters in distress and downtown miami with how this works. >> reporter: this is about improving response times and better serving this community. this is basically a fire station on water. now the city of miami does have a fire station about a mile away, but depending on the traffic, getting from ther

those in cost rica so could soon be on their way to the u.s. the only way to get better is to challenge yourself, and that's what we're doing at xfinity. we are challenging ourselves to improve every aspect of your experience. and this includes our commitment to being on time. every time. that's why if we're ever late for an appointment, we'll credit your account $20. it's our promise to you. we're doing everything we can to give you the best experience possible. because we should fit into your life. not the other way around. >>> welcome back. a look at the top stories here. for the second time this week chinese stocks have plunged and markets have been closed after heavy losses triggered an automatic trading halt. the selling has created other to react. south korea says it will increase military cooperation with the u.s. after north korea's claim of a successful hydrogen bomb test on wednesday. the u.n. security council has strongly condemned pyongyang and promises new sanctions. tens of thousands of people along syria's borders who have fled

tomorrow, the first 180 cubans will be leaving costa rica and flying el salvador. some 8,000 cuban migrants have stuck in costa rica when nicaragua closed its borders to them. once in el salvador, they'll be dane by bus to mexico. in mexico, the islanders will have 20 days to make their way to the final destination, the u.s. if all goes well. the second bch of cuban refugees are expected to depart no later than a week after the first. nbc 6 reporter laura rodriguez will be traveling. tch for her live report here on nbc 67. his arrest now has a hollywood star in the cross hairs for authorities here. the drug kingpin known as "el chapo" is back behind bars as of last friday. why his arrest has investigats wanting to question actors sean penn. >>> and the passing of a legend, see how david bowuwie is being remembered. >>> traffic moving along at 48 miles per hour. 826 northbound to the dolphin with traffic at 61 >>> welcome back. as you get ready for your morning drive, we've got a little glimpse of what the trip may look like and sound like in the not too distant fut

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reportera: muchos estÁn fuera de sus paÍses como mÉxico, belice costa rica y si se les otorgarÁ statusl nÚmero de familias detenidas en la frontera se triplicÓ a 21.500 personas, en nÚmero de menores son los detenidos se duplicÓ a 17.300. el anuncio coincide con una nueva ola de detenciÓn y deportaciÓn de indocumentados a ser mÁs de 140 congresistas demÓcratas enviaron una furiosa carta de protesta al presidente. >> que no piensen que porque estÁn haciendo esto vamos a cerrar el libro y buscar cosa de la que estar pendientes. reportera: esto no resuelve la situaciÓn. >> no resuelve la situaciÓn de quienes estÁn aquÍ buscando una soluciÓn. reportera: lourdes, para la divisiÓn. y ilia: dominada por la oposiciÓn,tres fueron impugnados y se habÍan presentadodenuncias por fraude en diciembre. en esta acciÓn aprobada por el voto de la mayorÍa los legisladores nacionales solucionan el conflicto de poderes entre el tribunal supremo de justicia hasta el momento estaba impedida de tomar decisiones. enrique: tres expresiones y un tiroteo se han registrado este jueves, hora local indonesia, yakart

cost can rica stopped issuing transit visas last month leaving thousands strand there had.he 1,000 cubans stuck in temporary shelters in panama worry they may not be able to continue their journey north either. >> to start with we don't even have the proper tamps or the proper visa. it's like we don't exist here. no one is making any decisions. no one is coming to help us. >> the first flight taking cubans from costa rica to el salvador and then by bus to mexico is due to take off in a few days. it's a drop in the ocean with 11,000 cubans stranded across central america. many worry that preferential rights for cubans trying to reach the u.s. will end soon. >> we don't want to live in cost can rica, we want to go to the united states. that's the place that gives us the opportunity to live well. the presidents of costa rica and panama should open their doors so we can pass through. >> with some borders closed and others open, cuban migrants are wondering whether anyone is actually listening. al jazeera. >> new research estimates more than 3 billion people could be at risk fro

they have been in costa rica for three months after nicaragua refused to let them through by land. under current law, they are allowed to stay in the us.>>> the possibility of thousands of cubans settling in south florida has miami-dade school officials concerned. today they made a plea to the federal government as the school system basis an impending crisis, a flood of new refugee students. gary nelson has more.>>> -- refugees in camps making their way to el salvador and then american.>> in the us, they want to come to miami.>> reporter: miami-dade school board members faced a crisis of a flood of cuban children filling the schools.s. they are by and large poor. they do not speak the language. they need to go and bring programs that are costly. >> reporter: it is anticipated that new immigrate -- immigrant kids will cost miami-dade up to $80 million unreimbursed dollars. social services have maxed out programs. >> these are the people that will fall through the cracks and be living on the streets.>> reporter: the school board and city cried out for help as they face of moral and l

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rica will be deciding if this planned worked and how to move forward. for now reporting on the mexico u.s. boarder. >> neki: and the search continues for na reens involved nay helicopter collision north of what hasm the ser hawaii. the the search continues by air and sea. officials are asking the public to stay clear of the area so rescue crews can do their job. >> our main safety message about the ce breevment if someone sees something, we want them to will call and report but we don't want threm to touch it. we just want them to allow the professional to step in and recover that debris after it's been 'he ised. >> neki: right now several tourist areas are off limits to the public in deaf mitly as the crews look to find the missing marine. >> todd: and the video is release aifd shooting. could. >> neki: coming up w wll show you the video that has people once again calling for the mayor to resign. >> todd: and an accused thief feeling remorse pull full. we'll let now what lead toy >> todd tongen >> todd: welcome back. protesters taking to the streets of

. >>> por fin comenzaron a trasladar a los cubanos que llevan meses varados en costa rica.tos y agradeci agradecidos por el paso que han hecho y muy orgullosos de todos los paÍses que nos a blu dan > wayudaron >>> ellos abordaron en la madrugada de este miÉrcoles 4 autobuses para continuar con el viaje vÍa terrestre, y este plan piloto podrÍa re olivesolver las >>> la logÍstica de la operaciÓn, los dispositivos, la coordinaciÓn, el tiempo que nos llevÓ >>> la policÍa salvadoreÑa acompaÑÓ todo el tiempo a la caravana, la cual no tenÍa previsto hacer ninguna parada en todo el recorrido de unos 160 kilÓmetros o casi cien millas hacÍa la frontera. en territorio guatemalteco los controles fueron inmediatos, los autobuses sÓlo hicieron parada para poner combustible, ingerir alimentos. el grupo llegÓ la frontera con mÉxico donde las autoridades de este mÍpaÍs donde les entregaro un documento para seguir el recorrido el mÁs peligroso para ir a estados unidos, esta parte del recorrido es parte de los migrantes ninguna autoridad mexicana les acompaÑarÁ. >>> para ver mÁs de estas y ot

part of that first trip coming re from costa rica. reporting live on the western mexican border video just released of ather police shooting. and email as bitater. >> and hundreds of teachers rallying outside the capitol in tallahassee, making demands for the future of our childldn. >> and temperatures turning milder, 73 degrees in ft. lauderdale, 71 in miami, more rain in the forecast, i am betty davis, we are looking ahead to the weekend, next. >>> and it's been a rough week dozen eateries is one of them this can never be good, it was a busy week for state inspectors a record 12 south florida restaurants were ordered shut. >> anchor: rodents roaches not the only problems. you need to know before you go out to eat. >> inspectors came to havana, 1957, in the shops of pembroke gardens based on a complaint, and among the 38 violations they found a cook, handling vegetables, placed a finger in his mouth. was about to continue cutting those vegies with his bare hands until the inspector stopped him. that cook was ordered to watch his hand

. >> reporter: that's where rica comes in. >> kids are coming into a place and are about to describe the horrible things that have happened to thome. them and they usually get distracted by rica and are excited to meet her. >> reporter: if you are skeptical about how something like this could make it easier for the kids, this author knows firsthand. >> i had a sexual assault. >> reporter: her 8-year-old daughter was home at the time. >> she was physically assaulted as well with this. >> reporter: a dog like reka helped them. >> she's gonna have to go into a courtroom and face the attacker of the man who did this to her. and she was able to take her mind off it a little bit and pet the dog. >> i never realized how thesey she would make my job. >> reporter: at the end of the amy's family. her daughter sums it up like this -- >> friendly. >> reka! big fans now. >> that's a great idea, too. it makes sense. animals ease the tension for all of us. i'm sure children feel more comfortable if they are petting a puppy. >> they empathetic. >> need animals in the halls of congress. fill it with

and now a new wave inhe pipeline from costa rica. >> we have to bee ready. we shouldn't have to be begging the federal government every time we ve this. >> the school board today wasn't exactly begging, but they sent a strong message that washington has to absorb some of the cost. the state provides us of educativg a recently arrived child to be around $2,000,720. >> that is a cost absorbed by the local community with no subsidy from the federal government. >> miami-dade schools are getting strong support for federal aid from local members of congress. here's a letter from congressman that says the delegation is fully issue. coming. we don't know when they're comg. and we don't know who is coming. we don't know if they're families, if they have children, if they're singles, because we don't have any information from the federal government. >> and the federal government won't have this information until all these migrants are processed into the country. one bit of good news today, the president allocated an additional $70 million for refugee resettlement cost

the first group of 180 is expected to leave costa rica today. if the cubans can arrive at the u.s. border they will be allowed to enter the country and apply for residency. >>> the latest efforts to make the streets safer for walkers and bikers at st. pete. officers will be look 4th street north all morning long and then they will hand out free bike lights to cyclists at night. it's part of phase one of a program that the police department started with an fdot grant meant to encourage pedestrian and bike safety. >>> there's a new national champion in college football. little after midnight the game between number one clemson and number two alabama wrapped up. it was a good one, tied at 14- 14 in the third, jake coker with the perfect pass to oj clemson eventually takes the lead but alabama would tie it on a field goal and they would eventually add to the score with a kickoff return for a touchdown. final score alabama 45, clemson 40. the victory gives the crimson tide their fourth national sabin. for women. the u.s. preventive services task force says breast cancer screenings do th

the first group of resting -- refugees that were stranded in costa rica areow in mexico. there are about 180 and -- of them. they were cuban refugees and part of the thousands that spent more than three months in costa rica after nicaragua of refuse to let them cross the border. >>> john gerard is joining us now. a lot going on weatherwise. >> the el nio pattern which means the storms usually have extra energy and form a lot quicker than typical storms in a dry season. every other day we will be chasing storms or tracking storms and they will be chasing us. don't get used to anything. when it rains don't get too used to it. used to thatat either. it seems like every other day will be kind of unsettled around here. system number one we are watching is down here in the florida streams. that will start shifting to the north late tonight and tomorrow. it's kind of a nuisance shower around tomorrow. here's your planner through noon at 6 am not as cool as it was earlier today with a few showers around. 67 at 9 o'clock with a few spotty showers. some of the lighter rain will fil

job by providing the comfort for kids. >>> reporter: is the part of the day-- at the end of the day, rica. >> she's friendly.>>> reporter: good. >>> a tomorrow is mlk day, he is known for his nonviolent activism and his goal for equality and peace among the races. celebrations throughout the bay area will be held in commemoration. the national parks will have free admission. san francisco's youth speaks foundation will be holding a reinterpretation of his famous speech. admission is $10 for adults and five dollars for children. >>> a california couple had twice the reason to throw a party this weekend. >> nicholas and rafaela celebrated their 86 anniversary. and nicholas also blew out the candles for his 102nd birthday. the couple has advice on how to make a marriage last. the secret is in respect, affection, and not sweating the small stuff. they are close to setting a record for the longest marriage ever recorded. >> and a good one at that.>>> it was a big football day, that is an understatement. up next we are going to preview what is next on sports night life. >>> we are talking off c

their journey startrt earlier today in costa rica. this is the chancellor of costa rica saying good-bye to the first group of 180 cuban migrants as they boarded a plane in the city of lie er i can't. liberia so el salvador. this plan is part of what central american officials are calling a pilot program created to help these thousands of cubans who have been stranded in central america. as local10 news reporter hats oh very well la shot you -- more than -- they were forced to live in shelters after -- we want to let you know he is at the u.s. mexico border as cubes who were stuck in costa rica make their way to mexico and finally into the u.s. do look for his live report starting in just about an hour right here on local 10 news at 5:00. turning to sports, former miami dolphins running back ryan phillips was down dead in front. they believe lawrence phillips committed suide. this comes 10 years after he was convicted of choking his glfriend and driving his car into three teenagers. he was a star ruruing back at he had been in solitary

>> some of the best chocolate comes from costa rica. at the tabacon resort you can find really interesting things for kids. the environment. tree planting activities, volcano hiking. all sorts of things for families have kids that are super active. >> what are about super easy. all inclusive. >> also cruising is great. river cruising. the viking river cruise is a really good one. they have a lot of really good deals where you can get sometimes two for one. sometimes you can get 50% off of the price. especially if you book in advance. but what happens is these river cruises, they are going no matter what. >> that's the show for today. i'm becky quick. thanks so much for joining me. next week the affordable care act is due for its check up. obamacare costs are rising but is it improving? we'll check it out. have a great one and we'll see you next weekend. >> narrator: in this episode of "american greed"... they're called the "bling ring," a fast crowd of celebrity wannabes. >> accused of robbing some of hollywood's hottest young stars of

. >> we've been reporting about the 8,000 cubans stuck in limbo, most in cota rhee- costa rica. now they're coming to south florida and other parts. how did the pilot program go? >> the fact we haven't heard went well. the fact remains that tre are going to be a lot more coming. 8,000, as you said, is just the number that is in costa rica. we don't know how many are in panama, in transit in colombia or ecuador. it's something we need to watch as a community, and the mayor has been really forward lning in putting together the people that would need to handle thls type of situation. >> so what is needed? is there a task force? is there a plan in place to prepare for what could be about >> listen, we get immigrants and we get new residents all the time. what the mayor has done is call together different stakeholders from county government, whether it's fifie, police, community affairs, the homeless trust, to just take stock of what we have. immigration is a federal responsibility. i think that's a key thing for people to understand. there are non-governmental agencies and there are