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Crews sweep large encampment as more migrant buses arrive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Crews began to clear a migrant camp on Wednesday morning. The large camp is at Zuni Street and Speer Boulevard in the Jefferson Park neighborhood where hundreds of migrants have been living. On Tuesday, some of these migrants went to the city council to voice concerns about the sweep, but they mainly wanted the council to know that they’re ready to work and give back to the Denver community.The city said it will connect those living in the camp with housing and is working to open two more shelters. The city also said it has already received more than 300 rental applications, and nearly 100 people have either moved in or are preparing to move into housing. Migrant advocates say encampment could encircle shelter near downtown Denver FOX31's Lisa D'Souza has been at the scene all morning. Just before 9 a.m., a large fire broke out after a tent went up in flames. Denver Fire quickly responded to the scene and began putting out the fire before it spread to nearby apartm...

Burglar allegedly starts fire that killed dog in Adams County home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — An overnight fire in Adams County was allegedly started by a burglar, said the Adams County Sheriff's Office.Adams County Fire tweeted about the blaze just before 3 a.m. It happened at a single-family home east of Federal Boulevard in the 2600 block of 80th Avenue.According to the sheriff's office, deputies were initially called to the home for a burglary. The suspect entered the home and started the fire, according to deputies. Second person dies after house fire near Fort Collins Those living inside the home were able to get out before the fire started. However, the suspect was taken to a local hospital for burns and possible smoke inhalation.No other people were injured, but Adams County Fire said one dog was killed.Fire investigators, crime scene investigators, and Adams County Sherriff's Office deputies remained on scene through the early morning hours while crews worked to put the fire out.The suspect is now in the custody of Adams County deputie...

Hit-and-run suspect facing multiple charges following crash involving FHP trooper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

In a court appearance on Wednesday morning, 49-year-old Ricardo Jimenez confronted a slew of charges stemming from a hit-and-run incident involving a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper.The charges include failure to stop and remain at the scene of a serious injury, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, accident unattended, and resisting an officer without violence. Judge Catalina Avalos found probable cause for these charges.Jimenez is accused of crashing into an FHP trooper on Tuesday while the trooper was driving west on Interstate 75 near Indian Trace in Weston. The impact of the collision sent the trooper into the median, resulting in extensive damage to both vehicles. Authorities revealed that Jimenez, driving a black Porsche, fled the scene immediately after the crash, abandoning his damaged vehicle. Detectives closed several lanes on the highway to investigate the hit-and-run, with Broward County Sheriff’s deputies and troopers pursuing Jimenez.A foot pursui...

Recycling plant blaze extinguished after challenges to water access NW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue successfully extinguished a two-alarm fire that broke out at a recycling plant in Northwest Miami-Dade, despite facing challenging circumstances.The fire department received the emergency call just before 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, prompting a deployment of fire units to the scene at the 3700 block of Northwest North River Drive. According to fire officials, the blaze broke out at Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Miami, a prominent scrap metal processing and recycling facility. Fire rescue crews faced a challenge as the sole fire hydrant was across railroad tracks nearby. As a result, authorities were forced to strategically halt train traffic on the railroad tracks, allowing firefighters access to a fire hydrant crucial for controlling the flames.Cellphone footage showed the scene from Miami International Airport as smoke billowed from the facility. Investigators from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were on-site as they examined the aftermath to pinpoint the origin of the...

1 dead following shooting in Miami; no arrests made

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Miami.Officers with the Miami Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northwest Sixth Street and Northwest Fifth Avenue, just before 11:00 a.m., Wednesday. Upon arrival, authorities discovered an adult male who was pronounced dead at the scene.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where investigators took pictures of the crime scene.No arrests have been made at this time.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

USCG repatriates 56 migrants after interdictions off Florida Keys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) officials repatriated 56 migrants to Cuba, Tuesday, following multiple interdictions off the Florida Keys.   Fifty-six Cubans trying to enter the U.S. illegally were onboard a vessel. They received food, water, shelter and basic medical attention before being repatriated back to Cuba, Tuesday.USCG made multiple interceptions between December 26 and 29. “As we enter the new year, the Coast Guard and our Homeland Security Task Force-Southeast partners remain committed to patrolling the Florida Straits, Windward and Mona Passages to prevent and deter unlawful entry into the U.S. by sea,” said USCG Lt. Cmdr. John W. Beal in a press release. Coast Guard crews repatriated 235 migrants to Cuba in fiscal year 2024, which began on Oct. 1, 2023.“Migrants attempting to circumvent lawful pathways to enter the United States by sea will be rescued and repatriated to their country of origin or departure. Do not take to the sea.” said Beal.

No serious injuries after driver crashes truck through Maynard business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

Two employees avoided serious injuries after a pickup truck ended up lodged inside a business in Maynard late Wednesday morning.The owner of Christmas Motors, Dave Christmas, told 7NEWS it was a Ford F-150 that ended up taking out the front door of his business and came within feet of his secretary – a crash he said he was lucky not to be in the middle of.“Normally, I’m in that seat – which, of course, I’d probably be dead – and my beautiful Golden is in that doorway, watching people come in and out, and he would have been gone,” Christmas told 7NEWS, pointing to the debris left from the crash. “I was right down the street and my secretary Danielle called, screaming ‘A car just went through the building!’ and I said ‘What!? What!?'”According to the owner, an employee had been behind the wheel of the truck and was in the process of bringing it around for inspection services when he believes the worker’s foo...

Patriots won’t activate offensive tackle acquired before season via trade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

The Patriots won’t add available offensive tackle depth before their final game of the season despite starter Trent Brown’s uncertain status.Tyrone Wheatley Jr., who was acquired via trade from the Browns for running back Pierre Strong before the season, won’t be brought off of injured reserve before his activation window is closed, head coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday. Wheatley, who has been back practicing with the team for three weeks, played just five special teams snaps all season.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots missing 2 key players at Wednesday practice before finale against Jets New England Patriots | Patriots aren’t using final week of 2023 season to find out what they have in young players New England Patriots | Patriots’ Jerod Mayo reacts to ‘hurtful’ report he’s rubbed people the wrong way New England Patriots | Bill Belichick cites ‘moving...

Patriots missing 2 key players at Wednesday practice before finale against Jets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots left tackle Trent Brown and defensive back Myles Bryant were missing at the start of practice Wednesday, the team’s first ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Jets.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots aren’t using final week of 2023 season to find out what they have in young players New England Patriots | Patriots’ Jerod Mayo reacts to ‘hurtful’ report he’s rubbed people the wrong way New England Patriots | Bill Belichick cites ‘moving parts’ on why Patriots didn’t pursue Lamar Jackson New England Patriots | Bill Belichick too committed to current Patriots to address 2024 NFL Draft pick New England Patriots | Patriots-Bills film review: Bill Belichick’s latest loss a microcosm of lost season Brown’s absence followed comments from head coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday morning saying he expec...

MCAS, legislative audit ballot questions advance toward November ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

Ballot questions nixing the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement and granting the state auditor the ability to open up the books of the Legislature advanced towards the November ballot Wednesday.Secretary of State William Galvin certified that the two questions, and five others, had enough signatures from Massachusetts voters to clear the 74,574 threshold and move on to the Legislature, which now has the option to act on each proposal.Three additional ballot questions related to the relationship between app-based drivers and network companies are expected to head to the Legislature later in January after Galvin’s staff finishes certifying signatures, though two different versions were cleared Wednesday.In an email to members slated to go out later Wednesday, Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy said they first received word of Galvin certifying the MCAS question’s 101,511 signatures on Dec. 22.“This means we exceeded the requi...