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Caught on camera: Suspect pours gasoline on Miami man’s car, sets it on fire
Read full article: Caught on camera: Suspect pours gasoline on Miami man’s car, sets it on fireHome surveillance video captured a suspect pouring gasoline on a Miami man’s car and lighting it on fire Sunday morning, leaving the owner perplexed as to why his vehicle was targeted and calling the crime an “act of terrorism.”
Shedding new light on that remodeling project: 3 questions to answer before putting in new windows
Read full article: Shedding new light on that remodeling project: 3 questions to answer before putting in new windowsSummer means it’s hurricane season, which, in turn, means it’s a prime time of year to replace windows that may not be up to par for protecting your family in the midst of threatening weather.
Investigators say fire in Fort Lauderdale home started in teen girl’s room
Read full article: Investigators say fire in Fort Lauderdale home started in teen girl’s roomFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 16-year-old girl was taken to Broward Health Medical Center Friday morning after a fire erupted inside of a home in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed. Investigators said Friday that the fire started in an electrical outlet not far from the girl’s bed. Fort Lauderdale firefighters work to extinguish house fire. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan said the smoke detectors inside the home saved the family’s lives. .they aren’t able to open a window and go out that way because it is blocked by the hurricane shutters,” Gollan said.
Leshaw Home destroyed in fire, leaving only 6 in Stiltsville
Read full article: Leshaw Home destroyed in fire, leaving only 6 in StiltsvilleCity of Miami firefighters were seen spraying the home, known as the Leshaw House, with water and Coral Gables police boats and Key Biscayne police boats were also at the scene. Historic home in Stiltsville destroyed in fireAccording to the National Park Service, Stiltsville dates back to the 1930s and at its peak in the 1960s, Stiltsville was home to 27 structures out on the water. Branton spoke off camera to one of the owners of the Leshaw House, who said she is upset by what occurred and just hopes to find out what happened. The Stiltsville Trust was established in 2003, giving those who have usage rights the opportunity to rehabilitate the structure, but not rebuild. Owners who spoke with Branton Monday said the Leshaw House will not be approved for rebuilding given that it is a total loss.
Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at polls
Read full article: Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at pollsAbout 103 million votes were cast before Election Day, an early voting push prompted by the pandemic. Every Election Day comes with problems as millions of people try to cast ballots simultaneously in 50 states. Those who did vote on Election Day included some who wanted to vote by mail but waited too long to request a ballot or didn’t receive their ballots in time. Anthony Medina, of Phoenix, who turned 18 four months ago, accompanied his cousin, who turned 18 on Election Day, to the polls Tuesday. “Given the difficulty election officials faced with Congress not giving them enough money, with all the disinformation and political fights — yes, I think today was an astounding success on all fronts,” McReynolds said.
Ready to tackle home improvement projects now that you finally have some time? 5 tips
Read full article: Ready to tackle home improvement projects now that you finally have some time? 5 tipsMore time at home has turned into more of an opportunity to do various home improvement projects, although that sometimes can be dangerous. Scott Frankel, co-president of Frankel Building Group in Texas, offered five tips for those who are currently attempting or about to start home renovation projects while quarantined. They aren’t things that are going to necessarily wow your neighbor, but they need to be done.”Don’t bring in outside workers. It’s a real easy way to throw your back out or slip off of a ladder.”Clean out items you don’t need anymore. “When you go to a professional and you say that this is what you want to do, your ideas are organized,” Frankel said.
Man wearing ‘I don’t care’ hoodie burglarizes home in North Miami Beach
Read full article: Man wearing ‘I don’t care’ hoodie burglarizes home in North Miami BeachA man wearing a hoodie that read “I don’t care” recently burglarized a home in North Miami Beach, authorities announced Thursday on social media. At one point he looks outside, appearing to make sure no one is watching him. If anyone has any information, please call us @myNMBPolice 305-949-5500 pic.twitter.com/w6OzdL9jaK — North Miami Beach PD (@myNMBPolice) January 16, 2020No further details about the incident were immediately released by police. Those with information about the burglar’s identity are asked to call Detective Cabrera at 305-948-2940, ext. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.