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‘Very scary’: Gator spotted in lake near Homestead apartments draws safety concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

An alligator spotted swimming in a lake close to where children and pets play has drawn safety concerns from residents at an apartment complex in Homestead..Speaking with 7News on Saturday, residents of the Colony Lakes Apartments residents said they’re alarmed and afraid.Among those who said they spotted the large reptile is Jorge Alonso.“Seeing how it came out and grabbed a duck, everybody is worried that it might do something worse,” he said.“Very scary,” said another resident.The residents said they spotted the gator swimming in the lake within their complex, located off East Mowry Drive.Serra said she’s fearful it will attack young children and prey on their pets.“Usually I would walk my dog around this area, but ever since there’s an alligator there, I would walk this way, like, I have to walk on that side” said resident Arletty Serra.Saturday afternoon, 7News cameras captured the gator gliding in the water.Residents said m...

Hyundai Air & Sea Show returns to South Beach for Memorial Day weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

The Hyundai Air & Sea Show has returned to Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend.All five branches of military service will be honored at the show being held Saturday and Sunday from 11th to 14th streets on Ocean Drive.The event also features special demonstrations from professional jet skiers, boat racing exhibitions and a concert on Saturday hosted by former NBA star Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski.The show is free to the public. It is scheduled to start again on Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. For more information, click here.

Crews put out fire at Deerfield Beach church

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

Firefighters fought fierce flames after a fire broke out at a church in Deerfield Beach.Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze in the area of Northeast 40th Street and Sixth Avenue, just after 9:30 a.m., Saturday.Crews were able to knock the flames.Officials believe the fire originated from a stove inside the house of worship.No injuries were reported.

McGuire’s safety squeeze with bases loaded lifts Red Sox over Diamondbacks 2-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Reese McGuire’s safety squeeze with the bases loaded brought home Triston Casas, which proved to be the difference as the Boston Red Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday.Boston has won the first two games of the series and will go for a three-game sweep on Sunday.Kiké Hernández had an RBI single for the Red Sox in the fourth, and their small-ball strategy later in the inning was unorthodox by today’s standards. Batting ninth in the lineup, McGuire came to the plate with the bases loaded and one out, but instead of trying for a big swing that might break the game open, the catcher dropped a nifty sacrifice bunt down the first-base line.The only play for Diamondbacks reliever Kyle Nelson was to get McGuire at first, with Casas scoring easily for a 2-1 lead.Arizona jumped ahead 1-0 in the first on Ketel Marte’s homer down the right-field line. It was his seventh of the season.Both teams were using a starting pitcher who just came off the injured ...

MIT sleep study finds connection between sleep and creativity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

A new Massachusetts Institute of Technology study on sleep is finding that as you’re nodding off you could be at your most creative.Research from MIT and Harvard Medical School found that the sweet spot is when you’re between sleeping and waking.Researchers at MIT found that sleep and creativity are connected and that people are inventive as they drift off but the tricky part is timing.The study also found that people can be guided to dream about a given topic and that those targeted dreams can make them more creative in the waking hours.The researchers are also working to find out what information about dreams in the later stage of the sleeping process will yield with regards to creativity.

Division 1 state track: Lexington boys, Andover girls capture championships

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER – Sometimes it’s very interesting how a simple change in regimen can make a world of change for athletes.When Lexington freshman Amari Mow received a pair of jump spikes earlier this week, he suddenly realized he had a newfound jump in his step. Little did he know back then that he was about to become a local hero.When the intensity was at its highest, the rising star delivered, winning the long jump to close the meet Saturday, while delivering Lexington the 2023 outdoor boys track and field title in the process.“It’s crazy,” said Lexington boys track and field coach James Hall. “Honestly, I thought they had us in the first half. After Thursday, it wasn’t looking great. We did what we were expected to do, but (Acton-Boxboro) and Newton North put on a show Thursday. They really went after it, put the pressure on us. We regrouped, came out today stronger.”Entering Mow’s final event, Lexington was trailing in the school standings, in third with 82 points as a team b...

Revolution battle back to earn a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

FOXBORO – New England Revolution substitute striker Jozy Altidore scored in the 83rd minute to salvage a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire before 27,293 fans on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.The Revolution (7-3-4) secured a needed point in the first of three games in eight days. The Revs play at Atlanta United FC on Wednesday night and a matinee match at New York City FC on Saturday.Center back Andrew Farrell, the reigning Ironman of MLS, eclipsed 30,000 minutes in his career that encompassed the MLS regular season, MLS Cup playoffs, U.S. Open Cup and Concacaf tournaments.“To get a point on a night where we made too many costly mistakes, we should feel fortunate to walk off the field,” said Revolution head coach Bruce Arena. “On the evening we played all right but there were just a couple of really lame plays on our part.“Jozy getting the goal was so important and he contributed quite well.”Arena made personnel and strategic alterations to the Starting XI from last Saturday’s 3-0 ...

Whitlock sharp in return as Red Sox shut down D’Backs in 2-1 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

Lately the Red Sox offense has come and gone, and after busting out of their slump Friday the bats fell cold again Saturday, managing only two runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Fortunately, this time that was enough for Garrett Whitlock and the Red Sox pitching staff.Whitlock was excellent in his return from the injured list, allowing one run over five strong innings in Boston’s 2-1 win over Arizona on Saturday. The bullpen did its part with four perfect innings of relief, and Kenley Jansen looked solidly back to himself by locking down career save No. 402 to close out the win.Making his return after a month on the IL with right elbow ulnar neuritis, Whitlock looked shaky initially. The right-hander gave up some loud contact early, including a solo home run to Ketel Marte in the bottom of the first, but settled down from there to effectively shut down the talented young Diamondbacks lineup.At one point Whitlock retired 12 straight hitters and ultimately allowed just the on...

Vouchers, not tickets, issued to motorists with light issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Burned out vehicle lights can be hazardous on the roads, especially at night.San Diego, Chula Vista and National City Police Departments are now issuing vouchers, instead of tickets, to motorists for lighting equipment violations under the Lights On! program, the City of San Diego said in a press release Thursday. The initiative, which aims to improve police-community relations and less the burden of certain traffic tickets, takes place during the heavily trafficked Memorial Day weekend.Officers have started giving out vouchers over the past several weeks, but only after a traffic stop, according to the city. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash value and are not available upon request. Road reopened after Mission Bay crash The program doesn't exempt other violations or prevent officers from requesting the person's identification or checking police databases for any outstanding warrants. "Vouchers can be redeemed at participating locations for up to $250 for burned-o...

Debt-ceiling deal: What’s in and what’s out of the agreement to avert US default

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:26 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a default.Negotiators are now racing to finalize the bill’s text. McCarthy said the House will vote on the legislation on Wednesday, giving the Senate time to consider it ahead of the June 5 deadline to avoid a possible default.While many details are unknown, both sides will be able to point to some victories. But some conservatives expressed early concerns that the deal doesn’t cut future deficits enough, while Democrats have been worried about proposed changes to work requirements in programs such as food stamps.A look at what’s in and out of the deal, based on what’s known so far:TWO-YEAR DEBT INCREASE, SPENDING LIMITSThe agreement would keep non-defense spending roughly flat in the 2024 fiscal year and increase it by 1% the following year, as well as provide for a two-year debt-limit increase — past th...