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Miami, FL
Former Miami Heat Forward Shares Heartfelt Farewell Message
On the eve of the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day, Caleb Martin issued a heartfelt goodbye to his former organization.
The ex-Miami Heat forward made a name for himself under coach Erik Spoelstra’s teachings, earning a four-year, $32 million contract with the Sixers. He issued his farewell message to the Heat and their fans on Sunday with an explanation for the delay after agreeing to terms with Philadelphia’s front office in early July.
“Man…. Sorry for the delay 305. It took me a lil longer to post this cause I wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet lol,” Martin wrote in an Instagram post. “Miami has changed my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. Put me in position to better my life, my families life and my career. Felt like I was on a Two-way contract just yesterday tryin to make a name for myself all over again. The fans, my teammates, my coaches, and the city embraced me with open arms, and I always tried to return the favor thru leavin it out on the court every night.”
It was speculated Martin turned down a much greater extension (in the realm of five years, $65 million) from the Heat in hopes of finding a bigger deal in free agency. The 29-year-old went on to admit this is not how he envisioned his time in Miami ending.
“Definitely not how I expected things to come to an end, but nothin can ever replace the memories and love l’ve gained for this city and organization over the past 3yrs,” Martin wrote. “305 will always feel like a second home and have a special place in my heart 4L. Thank u all for everything Heat Nation!!”
Martin is expected to take on a prominent role as the starting power forward alongside the Big Three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. The 76ers are viewed as a top championship contender in the Eastern Conference as well as the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
“Now with all of that being said … I’m grateful and excited for the beginning of my next chapter as a PHILADELPHIA 76er!! Let’s get to work!!” Martin concluded.
After three years in a Heat uniform filled with countless memories, the Miami fanbase is wishing Martin nothing but the best with the next chapter of his career.
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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.
Miami, FL
Girl, 12, shot while sitting in parked car in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 12-year-old girl was shot in the arm after gunfire erupted in a northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded just before 1 a.m. to the area of Northwest 64th Street and Northwest 21st Avenue in the county’s Gladeview area, where they found three vehicles struck by gunfire, including a silver Hyundai.
“The car was parked outside of the residence. It was occupied by three juveniles, so it was the girl and her two siblings that were in the vehicle. The mom was outside of the vehicle at the time, so this could have been a very different outcome,” MDSO Detective Samantha Choon said.
Authorities said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics transported the girl to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
A family member of the victim told Local 10’s Jackie Pascale that the girl is now home and doing OK.
They said neither her siblings nor their mother was injured in the shooting.
According to investigators, no arrests have been made, and detectives have not released any suspect information at this time.
Neighbor Marie Grimes said she was shaken after hearing multiple gunshots.
“I heard the booms — boom, boom, boom, boom — and I said, ‘Oh my God, what’s happening?’” she said. “Maybe five or six, ’cause look at that right there. I’m just glad the little girl is OK.”
Investigators asked neighbors to check their surveillance or Ring camera footage from around 1 a.m. and contact authorities with any information.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. Anonymous tips are accepted.
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Miami, FL
South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
Miami, FL
3 hurt in fire on Lincoln Road that started underground
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
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