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Man accused in shooting of MDPD officer in Miami is son of Miami-Dade School Board vice chair; 5 arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

Police said they have made five arrests in connection to the shooting of a Miami-Dade Police narcotics officer who was making an arrest in Miami, including the man who pulled the trigger.Thirty-two-year-old Steve Gallon IV will be charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer with a firearm. He is the son of Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III.According to investigators, Gallon IV ambushed the victim while he was arresting another man in the area of Northwest 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, just after 4 p.m., Wednesday.Hours later, officers apprehended the man who was initially going to be arrested. He was later identified as 30-year-old Atiba Moore.Police took the four others into custody, including Gallon IV, during the overnight hours.“As of right now, we have a total of five people in custody. The first one is the first who was arrested on the scene, our shooter was arrested as well, plus three other individuals who were harboring him,”...

Police find trailer in Davie that was stolen in Plantation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

A trailer belonging to a South Florida businessman has been found. More than a week after it was stolen in Plantation, the trailer was located in Davie and was empty.The damage and stolen items costed the owner more than $20,000, but the bigger loss for him involved his late father. “It was the last ride that me and my dad took with this trailer, and I said that before, as long as I get the trailer back, if anything, I’ll be happy with that,” Vincent Pugliese said. “I already knew the equipment would be gone. You know that’s what they typically go for.”The crime was caught on camera. Police are still looking for the crook who drove a White Chevy.

BSO arrests reckless drivers who performed burnouts in Fort Lauderdale parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

The road to trouble came to a dead end for a group of suspected reckless riders. Deputies used their street smarts to put the brakes on some reckless riders with the crackdown leading to several arrests. The Broward Sheriff’s arrested three men in at a Fort Lauderdale parking who are accused of creating burnouts and skidmarks. Deputies said that those drivers are putting themselves and other people in danger. “There will be no ticket citations where you are walking away,” said Sheriff Gregory Tony. “We’re going to put you in handcuffs and put you in jail.”BSO said they are putting the brakes on dangerous drivers who do donuts and burn rubber on the road. Most recently, BSO arrested three men accused of engaging in the illegal and reckless activity. “We’re able to effectively surveil them, locate them and make an arrest,” Tony said. The incident happened on Friday when detectives said the men meet in Tamarac and were seen speeding...

Driver transported to hospital after slamming into tree in Margate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

There was danger on the road Thursday morning in Margate.A driver slammed into a tree near Atlantic Boulevard and Rock Island Road. The vehicle ended up wrapping around the tree. Officers closed the road for a while to figure out how it happened. The driver had to be pulled out of his car and was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police take man who waved gun outside Target in North Miami Beach into custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

There was danger in store in North Miami Beach over a man who had a gun outside a popular Target store. 7Skyforce hovered over the store near the 14000 block of Biscayne Boulevard, Thursday afternoon. According to North Miami Beach Police, the man who waved the weapon was taken into custody. Investigators believe it started as a road rage incident near the large retailer.No one was hurt, and the store remained open.

Bova’s Bakery to temporary close for Matt Damon, Casey Affleck movie filming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

Hollywood will be back in Boston later this month as a film starring a pair of local A-list actors brings cameras to the North End.The filming will prompt a temporary closure for the famous Bova’s Bakery, whose owner recently said he is “nervous but excited,” for a moment in the spotlight. Bova’s hasn’t closed its doors for nearly a hundred years. That streak is about to come to an end though as owner Ralph Bova has agreed to close his around-the-clock bakery for five days from March 20 to March 25 to make way for stars Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. A new production company created by Damon and Affleck’s brother, Ben, is producing the movie, which is called “The Instigators.” The movie follows two crooks who go on the run with their therapist when a robbery goes wrong. Bova said a police officer will come in for the scene at Bova’s Bakery and smash glass cases with a nightstick following the botched heist. The glass, Bova said, is movie glass. “Not mine,” he continued. “Th...

Patriots players, Gov. Healey participate in ‘Saving by Shaving’ fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

A group of current and former Patriots players joined Gov. Maura Healey and others in Quincy on Thursday, getting a haircut for a good cause. “Saving by Shaving” is an annual fundraising program that supports Boston Children’s Hospital. Current and former Patriots including Devin McCourty, Matt Light and Matthew Slater were all on hand to get a close cut this year. Healey received a trim. “It’s just wonderful to be part of the spirit of generosity and compassion here in the state,” she said. “I’m just happy to be here today,” McCourty said. The program will see $5,000 donated to Boston Children’s Hospital for each person who shaves their head or donates eight inches of hair.

GM offers buyouts to most salaried workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

DETROIT — General Motors is offering buyouts to most of its U.S. salaried workforce and some global executives in an effort to trim costs as it makes the transition to electric vehicles.The Detroit automaker wouldn’t say how many workers it is targeting, but confirmed that the move is aimed at accelerating attrition to meet a previously announced goal of $2 billion in cost cuts by the end of next year. GM has about 58,000 salaried workers in the U.S.The company says the offers also are designed to avoid any possible firings at a later date.Offers will go to white-collar workers with at least five years of service, and global executives who have been with the company at least two years.The decision to offer buyouts comes at an uncertain time for the auto industry, which is in the midst of a transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles. GM has a goal of selling only electric passenger vehicles by 2035.The switch is requiring more research and development spending on ...

Clarke Schmidt solid, Oswald Peraza returns in Yankees’ Grapefruit League loss to Red Sox

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

And just like that, Clarke Schmidt likely has been catapulted into a concrete rotation spot to begin the season.With news of Carlos Rodon beginning the 2023 campaign on the injured list due to a strained forearm muscle, Schmidt is the front-runner to be the fifth starter for the Bombers. The 27-year-old took the ball first in the Bombers’ 11-3 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.Schmidt allowed three hits and two runs over two innings while striking out three. The former first-round pick continued to flash the newly developed cutter that figures to be a factor for him this season.With Rodon and Frankie Montas — who underwent shoulder surgery on Feb. 21 — hurt, the organization’s pitching depth will be tested out of the gate.Schmidt says he and the rest of the pitching staff will be up for the challenge.“[The Yankees] pitching development is the real deal,” Schmidt told the YES Network after his outing. “A...

Knicks hope to continue road dominance, maintain top-5 playoff spot during West Coast trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:44 GMT

For most teams, the implication of “road trip” is that it’s more daunting.For the Knicks, it’s more in their comfort zone.New York’s trend of playing better away from Madison Square Garden has held up through 80% of the season, making the Knicks the only NBA team with a better record this season on the road.It was a reassuring development as they departed for a four-game Western Coast swing that began late Thursday in Sacramento, with the Knicks entering the evening tied for the league’s best road record with Boston and Milwaukee. During their previous lengthy Western Conference trip in November, they might have saved Tom Thibodeau’s job by beating the Nuggets, Jazz and Thunder.Now their goal is to maintain a top-5 playoff spot with games at the Kings, Clippers, Lakers and Blazers.“It’s extremely important,” said Josh Hart. “Obviously we have Sac. A tough Clipper team. A Laker team that’s been playing well and d...