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Broward County Public Schools’ superintendent search entering final phase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

The search for Broward County’s next school superintendent is reaching its final phase of the selection process, as three highly qualified candidates vie for the position.It was a long morning and afternoon of questions for Broward County Schools’ final three superintendent finalists.The first finalist is Dr. Peter Licata, a South Florida and Broward County native, currently regional superintendent of schools in Palm Beach County. “I have spent 29 years in Palm Beach County. If you are looking for someone who can transform Broward to the next level, that doesn’t negotiate the value system in any way, that every child walking through the door is considered important, that’s who I am,” said Licata. “It’s a 24/7 job, and it’s an honor to have that role.”The second finalist is Luis Solano, the deputy superintendent for Detroit’s School District, also a former associate superintendent in Collier County and the former of Mi...

5 dogs die in RV fire before Florida dog show, official say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Five dogs were killed in an RV fire the day before a dog show was set to begin in Florida, officials said.The fire was first reported Tuesday afternoon at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spokesperson Rob Herrin said. The American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show was scheduled to begin Wednesday at the fairgrounds and run through the weekend.Bystanders reported seeing smoke coming from the RV’s vents and then attempted to get inside the car, but couldn’t because of the flames and smoke, Herrin said. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, the RV owners told investigators that five boxers had been inside the vehicle.No humans were injured, officials said.Investigators believe the fire was an accident, but they’re still narrowing down a specific cause, Herrin said.

Swordfish Milanese / La Terrazza, Coral Gables

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

The Chef: Danny GanemThe Restaurant: La Terrazza, Coral GablesThe Dish: Swordfish MilaneseIngredients:Herb bread crumbs1 cup Panko Bread crumbs2 Tbsp Chopped Italian Parsley2 Tsp Dry Oregano1 Ea Lemon ZestTo Taste Espellete or Chili FlakesTo Taste Kosher Salt4 ea 7oz Swordfish4 ea Jimmy Nardello Pepper or small Sweet Peppers (roasted)4 ea Sunny Side Up Egg2 ea LemonsTo Taste Kosher SaltOlive OilCanola Oil for Pan FryingFinishing SaltParsley Puree:1 cup parsley leaves – rough chop2 garlic cloves, peeled2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegarSalt to tasteStep 1Combine the parsley in a blender or small food processor with the garlic and about half the oil. Turn on the machine and puree, adding the remaining oil to make a smooth paste.Step 2Add the vinegar and a large pinch of salt and blend for a second. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a couple of days.Cilantro Puree, Dill Puree, Basil Puree, or Mint PureeMethod of Pr...

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump’s indictment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez’s city.The 45-year-old mayor, the only Hispanic candidate in the race, declared his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.Suarez, the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, is the son of Miami’s first Cuban-born mayor. He has gained national attention in recent years for his efforts to lure companies to Miami, with an eye toward turning the city into a crypto hub and the next Silicon Valley.Suarez, who is vying to become the first sitting mayor elected president, joins a GOP primary fight that includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Despite having a candidate f...

SW Miami-Dade woman says she found box of mail dumped in her trash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

A Southwest Miami-Dade woman is speaking out after, she said, she found dozens of pieces of mail in a box dumped in her garbage can.Razia Velez called 7News after, she said, she found the box.“This is really important stuff, you know,” she said. “This is people’s belongings, their information, their lives. This is a violation of all of us.”Surveillance video captured a man sitting in a driveway, at around 4 a.m. on Monday. He was seen sitting around for about an hour. “The person gets out of the car — it’s a man — and he takes this box, and he dumps it in my garbage can,” said Velez. “What seems to be a whole neighborhood of stolen mail. I mean, they went as far as ripping a mailbox apart.”Velez said she called Miami-Dade Police. She said officers came to look at the box and reported it to the postal police.Velez said she hasn’t heard from them yet and wants to make sure something is done. “Still waiting m...

Lakeville liquor store clerk accused of stealing $3 million lottery ticket skips arraignment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

A woman accused of stealing and trying to cash in a winning lottery ticket worth millions of dollars skipped out on her arraignment Wednesday.The 23-year-old did not show up to Brockton Superior Court Wednesday. The judge then issued a warrant for her arrest.Investigators said she was a clerk at a liquor store in Lakeville where a man accidentally left his winning Mega Millions ticket back in January.The DA’s office said she tried to cash in the ticket worth $3 million dollars.

Police: Second teen arrested in connection to Roxbury sidewalk shootout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

Police made a second arrest Wednesday in connection with a sidewalk shootout in Roxbury. In late May, gunfire erupted on Shawmut Avenue outside a liquor store, scaring bystanders and damaging cars.A 15-year-old boy from Boston faces several charges related to shooting a firearm and carrying without a license. He was arrested without incident around 465 Columbus Avenue in Boston, Boston police announced.The shooting was caught on video, showing two suspects exchanging gunfire around 7 p.m. May 24. The police announced a few days later that a 18-year-old had been arrested in connection with the incident.The teen is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.

Mainly dry Thursday, weekend rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

7Weather- We’ve been tracking scattered showers and storms this afternoon. Strong wind, small hail and lightning will continue to be threats as the line of showers and storms moves east and more north across our region. The activity will come to an end past sunset tonight, as the storms lose energy. Overnight, we’ll dry out. We’ll start tomorrow with temperatures in the upper 50s/near 60°. Expect some patchy fog as you get going in the morning. It’ll be a nice day overall! We’ll see partly sunny to mostly sunny skies. High temperatures reach the upper 70s/near 80°. Other than a small chance for a shower later in the day, Thursday is dry. Below is one model showing the potential for an isolated evening shower. Friday should be another dry, as the arrival of rain trends later. We’ll watch an area of low pressure to our southwest that’ll bring rain Saturday. Showers will continue to rotate in Sunday.Saturday will be a wet day with the EURO, GFS...

Neighbors react to accusations former Harvard Medical School morgue manager stole and sold body parts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

Neighbors in Goffstown, New Hampshire, reacted on Wednesday after federal officials announced allegations against a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School, accusing him of selling human remains after stealing them from the school. Donated human cadavers are used in teaching medical students at Harvard Medical. Cedric Lodge, 55, was one of several people charged in the case, which spanned multiple states. “It’s weird that somebody would do that with body parts,” one of Lodge’s neighbors said.Officials said Lodge took body parts to his home in New Hampshire to then ship them to buyers. On Wednesday, neighbors said they woke up to what they described as a shocking scene when they said federal authorities showed up around 6 a.m. to take Lodge and his wife, Denise, into custody.Wednesday’s events, in turn, followed a matter of months after neighbors said investigators descended on the Lodge’s home in March wearing white tyvek jumpsuits in the snow and leaving...

DeMarcus Walker has emerged as a tone-setter. But do the Chicago Bears still need pass-rushing help?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:31 GMT

Matt Eberflus referenced a 40-day window between the end of the Chicago Bears’ minicamp Thursday and the opening of training camp in late July as a period for players working through injuries, such as wide receivers Chase Claypool and Darnell Mooney, to get up to speed.It’s also nearly six weeks for general manager Ryan Poles to add a veteran edge rusher to the mix for a defense that certainly looks like it could use one.Eberflus said late last month the team was interested in a lot of free agents and after Wednesday’s second minicamp session at Halas Hall, he said, “That is one position we are looking at and potentially we could get that done” when asked directly about adding pass-rush help in the weeks ahead.Yannick Ngakoue, the well-traveled defensive end who spent last season with the Indianapolis Colts, looms as the best remaining option after Leonard Floyd (Buffalo Bills) and Frank Clark (Denver Broncos) were signed last week. ESPN’s Adam Sc...