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Broward County state of emergency causes public schools, airport closures due to extensive flooding

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

Broward County’s public schools will remain closed on Thursday due to extensive flooding caused by inclement weather that began earlier this week and continues to batter the region, school district officials said. The relentless rain also led to the full closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the roads surrounding it. FLL officials said the airport is expected to remain closed until at least noon on Thursday.A spokesperson with Broward County Public Schools confirmed the cancellation of classes and after-school activities, late Wednesday night, citing the flooding and more rain being forecast for Thursday.A statement from BCPS reads in part, “The extreme weather on Wednesday, April 12, has resulted in hazardous conditions Districtwide, with nearly 20 inches of rain reported in some parts of Broward County … Therefore, in an abundance of caution, all District schools and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday.”The announcemen...

Wilton Manors PD releases video of statue thief in hopes public comes forward with information

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

The Wilton Manors Police Department is still searching for the suspect that stole two bronze statues, valued at $1,400, from Sterling Accounting located at 2435 N. Dixie Hwy. on Mar. 31. Authorities released surveillance video of the thief in hopes that someone will come forward with information.Security footage showed the individual driving up to the business in a newer model Lincoln SUV, with damage on the rear passenger side, and placing the statues into the trunk. The police department is asking anyone with knowledge about this suspect or vehicle to contact Detective Charles Burgan at 954-390-2161 or [email protected]. You can also call CrimeStoppers at (954) 493-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip via their website at browardcrimestoppers.org. The Wilton Manors Police Department thanked the community for its assistance in bringing this suspect to justice in a press release received on Wednesday.

Emergency vehicles reopen 3 lanes after crash on NB I-75 near Turnpike causes road closure

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down for hours due to a crash near the Turnpike, which caused major traffic delays. Around 6:30 a.m., the emergency vehicles moved over to the two left lanes and reopened the remaining lanes.On Thursday morning, video footage showed traffic at a complete stop near Miami Gardens Drive. Emergency vehicles closed all lanes earlier as they cleaned up the crash site.Drivers may want to leave their homes with some extra time as the closure has caused major delays in the area. Commuters may use the express lanes as an alternate route.

‘Everybody was scared’: 74-year-old woman injured when light pole falls in Nashua, NH parking lot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

A 74-year-old woman was injured Wednesday when a light pole fell in a shopping center parking lot in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to police. Police say the pole was at least 30 feet high. After Wednesday’s incident, officials said they’re trying to figure out how the pole fell. “Everybody was scared at that moment,” witness Jason Tran said. “It was crazy.”The incident happened in the Webster Square plaza off Daniel Webster Highway. Tran, who works in the plaza, saw what happened and called 911. Dozens of first responders soon arrived, huddling around the woman who was lying on the ground between Michaels and TJ Maxx.Tran said the woman was awake, though her head was bleeding. Police say it’s unclear if the pole hit the woman or if she hit her head trying to get out of the way. While officials said they don’t believe anything hit the pole, witnesses said it was windy in the area.“The lady parked the car and she goes to Michaels and, at that time, it was very strong wind,” Tr...

Summer’s Surge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

What a week we’ve had and what a day we have ahead of us! In the summer, this would be a fantastic pool or beach day. In April, it’s a great day for a walk on beach or to lay outside, but this early in the season, the pools are still closed and those ocean temps are awfully cold. None the less, let’s enjoy the nice summery weather ahead. Lunch or dinner outside would be great as well. Abundant sunshine wins out through the day as temps surge well into the 80s. Upper 80s will be common away from the immediate coast, but even in and around Boston, the west wind may be strong enough to hold temps well into the 80s too. Cape Ann and Cape Cod will be cooler, but still nice for mid April. UV index is high, so if you’re lounging outside for a while, sunscreen it up. The sun angle in mid April is similar to that of late August. The record to beat in Boston is 86, we’ll be close if that west wind holds. There’s no red flag warning today since the breeze is...

Washington Post: Person behind leaked Pentagon documents worked on military base

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

(CNN) — The person behind a massive leak of classified US military documents worked on a military base and posted sensitive national security secrets in an online group of acquaintances, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.The Post reporting, which CNN could not independently verify, covers new ground in identifying the supposed leaker of highly classified documents — including some that paint a pessimistic US view of the war in Ukraine — and provides the first known details about who may be behind a major national security breach that has rocked Washington in recent days.The leaker, described in the Post story as a lonely young man and gun enthusiast, was part of a chatroom of about two dozen people on Discord — a social media platform popular with video gamers — that shared a love of guns and military gear, The Post reported, citing an interview with the leaker’s friend who was also part of the group.The friend t...

Woman who drove her car into Methuen home facing OUI charges

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

A woman who drove her car into Methuen home is now facing OUI charges. Police say they found evidence the driver was huffing and blacked out when she crashed into a house on Broadway Street, causing the porch to collapse.According to police, the woman is a repeat offender for driving under the influence of drugs.

Portsmouth, NH public schools close after shooting threat posted to social media

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

All public schools in Portsmouth, New Hampshire will be closed Thursday due to a threat investigation, officials announced. Superintendent Zach McLaughlin sent out a message Wednesday night saying someone threatened to shoot up the school in a video posted to social media. McLaughlin went on to say that the decision to close all schools was made out of an abundance of caution as police investigate whether the threat is credible.

‘23 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has a lot to offer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

As EVs are now the norm in Grasso’s Garage, we recognize that each manufacturer is going to have their own thought processes on how an EV should drive, charge, and appear. As many of them historically have looked futuristic, Chevrolet seems to fit right in with the rest.This week, it’s the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier. Wrapped in Summit White and with red-accents abound, the Bolt is certainly ready to tackle the economy EV market. On the exterior, the Bolt EUV boasts a 4-door hatchback-type styling but with a crossover-type feel.Ranging 247 miles on a full charge, the Bolt EUV is typical Chevrolet on the interior with its basic infotainment system and easy-to-use adjustments, but for a good price, this basicness is really a good thing. For just over a $30K base price, you get an economy EV with a nice appearing hatchback. Our Bolt EUV came with the Sun and Sound package for $2,495 including a dual panel panoramic sunroof, Bose 7-speaker audio system and navigation. Addition...

Battenfeld: Biden declaration that COVID emergency over is a decoy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:52 GMT

President Biden’s declaration that the COVID-19 emergency is over is a political decoy – designed to get the nasty problem out of the way and claim victory before his 2024 re-election campaign.More than 500 people a day in the U.S. continue to die from the coronavirus so good luck telling those suffering families that the pandemic is past. And Democrats don’t really believe the emergency is over. They would still be ordering precautions and restrictions if they had the chance or the political will.Biden is doing what most politicians do – taking credit for something that’s not really his and shifting blame to others, like Donald Trump.Remember it was Biden who inexplicably said COVID was over last year, so it was no big stretch for him to make it official this week.Biden was so desperate to get the issue past him that he signed the bill terminating the national emergency one month earlier than he was supposed to.And the bill was actually authored and passed by Senate Republica...