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U-Haul truck found with stolen mail and Amazon packages sparks police investigation in Plantation; 1 arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

A U-Haul truck was found with mail and packages from various addresses, which led to a police perimeter being set up in a Plantation neighborhood. Officers received a call last night of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Northwest 94th Avenue and 15th Street around 4 a.m. Wednesday. Plantation Police officers were seen with flashlights as they searched the bed of the pickup truck, which appeared to be filled with mail, Amazon packages and boxes.According to officials, they contacted the driver and observed about 200 pieces of mail inside.“People have been indicating that there’s been some mail theft going on,” said area resident Mike Herari.Officers even found some valuables like jewelry in one envelope.7News cameras captured the U-Haul being towed away. In a tweet by Plantation Police, it was said a traffic stop led to the arrest and federal charges pending against the driver. https://twitter.com/PlantationPD/status/1686769404300648448?s=20Neighbors in the are...

Croque Madame / La Fresa Francesa, Hialeah

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

The Chef: Benoit RablatThe Restaurant: La Fresa Francesa, HialeahThe Dish: Croque MadameIngredients:Sliced White breadBechamelGruyere cheese (or Swiss)HamEggBechamel Ingredients:1/8 lb of butter1/4 cup of all-purpose flour1/2 cup of milk1 pinch of salt1 pinch of pepper1 pinch of ground nutmegMethod of Preparation:Melt the butter on low heat.When melted, slowly add the flour and whisk vigorously in order to avoid chunks. The flour should be added very slowly to the pan.When you obtain a smooth texture, slowly add the milk.Finish the bechamel with salt, pepper and nutmeg.Place the bread on a sheet pan.Spread the bechamel on two slices of bread. Top each slice with a hand full of Gruyere.Place in the oven preheated at 350 for 7 minutes.After taking the bread out of the oven, place a slice of ham on top of the bread and put it back in the oven for 1 minute so the ham will be warm.Place it for 30 seconds under the oven broiler.Finish the dish by frying an egg and placing it on top of the...

Sheriff: Dog rescue owner arrested after 30 dogs found dead in freezers at property

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLWT) — A woman has been arrested after 86 dogs were rescued from a home in Madison Township, where dozens more were found dead.According to Sheriff Richard K. Jones, Ronda Murphy, 60, has been arrested on two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to a companion animal and one felony count of cruelty to a companion animal.She is currently at the Middletown Jail pending an arraignment hearing.As this investigation continues to unfold, more charges may be filed, Jones said.Eighty-six dogs were rescued from the home, and dog wardens said the pups were living in the “most horrible conditions they have ever seen.”Dozens more were found dead in freezers and refrigerators on property in Madison Township that the owner called an animal rescue, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office said.The dogs that were rescued are now being cared for at the Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton.They were living in filth and what the dog warden called “unlivab...

Coast Guard searching for missing diver off Vandenburg Wreck near Key West

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

The United States Coast Guard has launched an intensive search operation in collaboration with its partners for a diver who went missing on Wednesday.According to officials, 44-year-old Thomas Faulkenberry was last seen diving near the Vandenburg Wreck, wearing black dive gear along with black fins. As concern for his safety grows, air and surface crews from the USCG have been scouring the area in a race against time to locate the missing individual.The Vandenberg Wreck, a popular diving site located off the coast of Key West, has become the focus of the search efforts as authorities aim to retrace Faulkenberry’s steps and determine his whereabouts.As of now, no further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Faulkenberry’s dive have been released.The USCG urged anyone with information about Faulkenberry’s disappearance to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sector Key West at 305-282-8727.

Hopedale Police Department say Facebook page targeted in hack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

A post popped up on the official Hopedale Police Department Facebook page that had people doing a double take. The online message glorified the shooting of a transgender person. “We’re here to help people and that post was not helpful,” Hopedale Police Chief Mark Giovanella said. “To read it and the language that was used in it, it was offensive to us and I’m sure it was offensive to the people that we are serving.”The chief said the site was hacked just before midnight on Tuesday. “We immediately tried to have the post removed, and then we realized we were locked out of our account because it was hacked and taken over by another identity,” he said.Spanning into the afternoon on Wednesday, the post stayed live, referring to a transgender woman as a “direct threat” and claiming to have fired “47 shots” at her. The post also deemed their actions “justified.”14 hours after the message was posted, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and a local representative got the pos...

Quincy’s Yawkey Housing Resource Center to provide 24/7 assistance to the homeless

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

Father Bill’s Place has operated as an emergency shelter in Quincy for more than 40 years, providing the homeless a place to stay overnight, but local officials say the reactive approach is not enough as needs across the region grow.The Yawkey Housing Resource Center, slated to open in October across the street from the existing facility, will go a long way in better serving the community, as it will offer daytime services and on-site permanent supportive housing, along with an emergency shelter, officials say.Father Bill’s & MainSpring, which oversees Father Bill’s Place in Quincy and MainSpring House in Brockton, has seen an increase in homelessness since the pandemic and as inflation continues to take a toll, said John Yazwinski, the agency’s president and CEO.“This is going to be innovative where we are really going to try to end homelessness one life at a time every day,” Yazwinski said of Yawkey Housing Resource Center. “The pandemic showed us we shouldn’t be putting peopl...

Source: Patriots open roster spot by waiving rookie wide receiver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

The Patriots waived rookie wide receiver Ed Lee on Wednesday, a source confirmed to the Herald.Lee, an undrafted wide receiver out of the University of Rhode Island, was present for practice Wednesday but departed for a side field where injured players typically work on conditioning. Lee had some impressive moments in training camp but was a longshot for the roster with JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, Tyquan Thornton and fellow rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte ahead of him on the depth chart.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots’ offense returning favor by challenging defense in training camp New England Patriots | Patriots rookie receiver Kayshon Boutte finally breaks out after ‘slow start’ New England Patriots | Patriots continuing to manage Rhamondre Stevenson’s workload in practice New England Patriots | Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster: Playing for Bill O&...

As 40th anniversary of World Series win nears, 1983 Orioles team recalls effort to ‘just keep chugging’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

They’ll trot onto the field at Oriole Park on Saturday night, grayer and rounder and slower afoot than when they played. The crowd won’t care. To their fans, the aging 1983 Orioles are a team for the ages, one that 40 years ago took the town on a glory ride to its third (and most recent) world championship. That goal also beckons this year’s club, none of whose players were alive when their forebears won it all.The Orioles of yore won 98 games, then dispatched the Chicago White Sox for the American League pennant. They lost the World Series opener to the Philadelphia Phillies, then took four straight before returning to Baltimore — by bus, no less — to be met by a joyous throng of 30,000 at Memorial Stadium.“On the way back, every few minutes, [second baseman] Richie Dauer would stand up and scream, ‘Sixty thousand bucks!’ which was each player’s share,” said Scott McGregor, who pitched a 5-0 shutout in the Series finale. &...

The US government’s debt has been downgraded. Here’s what to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — Late Tuesday, Fitch Ratings became the second of the three major credit-rating firms to remove its coveted triple-A assessment of the United States government’s credit worthiness, a move that spurred debate in Washington about spending and tax policies. Fitch cited the federal government’s rising debt burden and the political difficulties that the U.S. government has had in addressing spending and tax policies as the principal reasons for reducing its rating from AAA to AA+. Fitch said its decision “reflects the expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years, a high and growing general government debt burden, and the erosion of governance” compared with other countries with similar debt ratings. The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay. Here’s what you need to know:HOW DID THE GOVERNMENT GET TO THI...

Elite Field Hockey Camp offers fun atmosphere, solid instruction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:40 GMT

WALTHAM — Playing in a semifinal matchup on the final day of the Elite Field Hockey Camp at Bentley University on Wednesday, the goal that Foxboro star senior Mary Collins scored, nor the team’s eventual shootout win to advance to the championship, will not count toward the Warriors’ bid for a state title this upcoming season.But if Foxboro’s reactions for both feats are any indicator, which includes a raucous chant of their “Zimbabwe” team name following the shootout, their experiences throughout the three-day session were extremely beneficial.The same can be said about all 275 student-athletes who wrapped up the final of three sessions that the 34-year-old camp ran this year, which once again put fun at a premium within a competitive and educational environment.“It’s the best spirit we’ve had so far, it’ll be hard to pick the spirit award,” said director Meg Bozek. “The kids have been super engaged. … Overall I think the experience has been great and the athletes have been awesome...