Deadly wrong-way crash by Miami man was planned

By: Andy Slater

Sunday night's deadly wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike in Broward was planned out by the 26-year-old driver who died on the scene.

Miami Beach resident Tzvi Ference wrote on Friday night that he was determined to get onto the Florida Turnpike, drive the wrong way, and crash his car head-on into a truck.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, that's exactly what Ference did late Sunday night.

Ference also made a post claiming he was looking for mental help from Temple Emanu-El in Miami Beach, but was banned from the synagogue and would be arrested if he tried to go. 

The deadly crash happened just south of Griffin  Road on the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike.

The driver of the semi-truck and his passenger were not injured.

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Tommy Hutton to join The Andy Slater Show weekly

By: Andy Slater

Fox Sports Florida's loss is a big gain for The Andy Slater Show.

Fan favorite, Tommy Hutton, will be exclusively joining The Andy Slater Show during the 2016 baseball season.

The Andy Slater Show can be heard weekdays 2-4p on 940 WINZ and iHeartRadio. Hutton will appear for his exclusive segment every Monday.

While the majority of Hutton's analysis will be focused on Marlins games, he will also discuss other major baseball topics.

Hutton served as an analyst for the Marlins the past 19 seasons.

Many players complained during the 2015 season that Hutton was too critical.  

Hutton was always very honest on broadcasts, which makes him a perfect fit for The Andy Slater Show --- a show that's all about honesty. It's the only place you'll be able to hear Hutton unplugged and unfiltered. 

Hutton's first on-air appearance will be Monday, Feb. 29. You can also come and say hi to Hutton at the monthly Andy Slater "See You Later" poker tournament at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Hutton will a special guest on March 8.

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Female reality TV star expected to make HS coaching history in Miami

By: Andy Slater

She's known as Bernice from 'South Beach Tow.' Soon, she'll most likely also be known as a head football coach.

Lakatriona Brunson is expected to be named head football coach at Miami Jackson High School, I was told this past weekend. 

It's believed that Brunson would be the first female head football coach in the Florida High School Athletic Association. 

Brunson is currently a teacher at Miami Jackson High School, a requisite to be a head football coach in Miami-Dade County. Besides being a TV star, Brunson previously played for the Miami Fury --- a women's football league.

It's also expected that rapper Luther Campbell will be Brunson's assistant coach. Campbell most recently served as defensive coordinator at Miami Norland High School.

Campbell, aka Uncle Luke, appears on my weekday radio show on 940 WINZ and iHeartRadio. He will continue to co-host every Tuesday. 

The head coaching vacancy at Miami Jackson was created when former University of Miami and NFL player Earl Little stepped down after two seasons. 

Miami Jackson went 3-6 last year. 

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Cops: Baseball player chokes, threatens to kill valet, unleashes slur-filled tirade

By: Andy Slater

Major League Baseball player Delmon Young was arrested late Sunday night in Miami, accused of choking and threatening to kill a valet attendant, and using ethnic slurs.

Young allegedly grabbed a valet attendant by the neck at the Viceroy hotel in Miami after he wouldn't open a door with access to a club.

"Stupid Cuban, open the f--king door," Young allegedly told the victim. After repeatedly telling Young he couldn't open the door because the club was closed, Young said "I'm gonna f--king kill you, you Latin piece of sh-t" and then reached over the valet podium and grabbed the victim around his neck with both hands, strangling him, the police report states.

The victim said he was able to break away from Young's hands. Young then fled but was later met by police at his residence, which is also at the Viceroy. Police say Young answered the door naked from his waist down. According to police, Young said he didn't know anything about the incident, but was identified by the victim.

Young told the cop on scene after he was placed under arrest, "I'll slap you in the face with money you f--king Cuban," the report says.

Police charged Young on one count of battery. He bonded out early Monday afternoon.

In 2012, Young was arrested in New York City and pled guilty for hate-crime harassment after using an anti-Semitic slur.

Young, 30, played for the Baltimore Orioles the past two seasons and is currently a free agent.

 

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Behind the window: Vegas sportsbook director details Super Bowl bets

By: Andy Slater

Wagering $400,000 on Carolina or Denver wouldn't even come close to changing the Super Bowl point spread at Wynn Las Vegas. 

Johnny Avello, the executive director of the Race & Sportsbook at Wynn Las Vegas, joined me on my weekday radio show on 940-AM WINZ and iHeartRadio.

What goes into making the line on the big game and how much do some people wager on prop bets? Avello provided unique sportsbook insight.

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