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Jury still undecided in trial XXXTentacion’s accused killers

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion outside a Florida motorcycle dealership nearly five years ago again failed to reach a verdict Tuesday, their fifth day of deliberations.The jury has deliberated for about 20 hours since getting the case March 8. The panel of 12 will return to court Wednesday.Jurors asked Tuesday to get a copy of text messages Michael Boatwright, the accused shooter, sent and received on June 18, 2018, the day the rapper was killed during a robbery that netted $50,000. They had seen a computer projection of those messages and those of Dedrick Williams, the accused ringleader, on Monday after asking to review them.The only other significant question they have asked was to see a transcript of Williams’ statement to detectives after his arrest. The lead detective testified about that statement, but no transcript was entered as evidence. They were told to rely on their memory of...

Fort Lauderdale police investigate possible animal neglect after video shows dead puppies

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

The South Florida heat was too much for the puppies to bare, a witness told 7News they were locked inside a vehicle, now Fort Lauderdale police are investigating.“You killed your dog by leaving them in the car,” said a witness.“I didn’t kill them on purpose,” said the suspect, who is a dog breeder. That’s what the man in the white tank top said, as he walks away carrying two lifeless French bulldog puppies.The video taken by the witness is now in the hands of Fort Lauderdale police who are investigating a report of felony animal neglect.“This breeder was not responsible enough and two of his puppies passed away,” said the witness.The witness, who wants to remain anonymous, took the video and pictures Sunday evening.He said it was around 7:45 inside the parking garage at Quantum apartments in the 500 block of Northeast 7th street in Fort Lauderdale.“The gentleman claimed he was a French bulldog breeder, I don’t know why he w...

Miami goes country with new music festival

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Already considered a hub for Latin, hip hop and electronic music, now Miami is going country.Tickets for the Country Bay Music Festival went on sale Tuesday. The event is scheduled for Nov. 11-12 at the historic Miami Marine Stadium, just southeast of downtown on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay.“With an incredible lineup of the top country music artists and a picturesque waterfront venue that has a long history of iconic country music shows, including Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Rogers among others, we are confident that Country Bay Music Festival will be a must-attend event for years to come,” event organizer Tony Albelo said in a statement.Headliners scheduled for the Country Bay Music Festival are Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, Chris Young, Lee Brice and Lainey Wilson. Other performers include Randy Houser, Chris Lane, LOCASH, Elle King, Restless Road, Blanco Brown, Josh Ross, Hailey Whitters, David J., Kat & Alex and Neon Union.Besides hosting one of the larges...

2 MDPD officers hurt after police pursuit ends in crash in NW Miami-Dade

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

Two MDPD officers have been injured after a police pursuit ended in a crash. Several other people were also hurt.A traffic alert has been issued, as police have closed several lanes of Northwest 102nd Street to 105th Street, between 16th and 22nd avenues, Tuesday afternoon, as detectives continue to investigate what happened. A 7News camera captured a smashed up police cruiser at the scene. According to police, they were pursuing a stolen pickup truck, and when they called for backup, the cruiser that was hit activated its sirens and began a pursuit. During the pursuit, the cruiser would end up smashing into another pickup truck that was trying to make a turn onto 103rd Street.“Somebody ran the light, and the police, I guess, was trying to get them, and they hit her,” the victim’s boyfriend said. “She said her head hurts, her knee hurts.”Near Northwest 119th Street and 22nd Avenue, police took several men into custody. The officers and the driver were ...

Child struck by falling tree in Derry, NH

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

A child in New Hampshire is recovering after authorities say a tree fell and struck the victim during Tuesday’s nor’easter storm.Officials with the Derry Fire Department said it was just before 2 p.m. when a call came in for a child who had been hit and trapped by a tree while playing outside.On the department’s Facebook page, officials said a parent had been with the child, clearing snow when the incident happened.Crews that included firefighters and police were called to the scene, with first responders using their bare hands, chainsaws and shovels to free the child and stabilize the tree.“In total 16 firefighters and three police officers worked for 19 minutes to free the child from underneath the tree,” the department stated.According to officials, the child was immediately moved to an ambulance after being freed and was in good spirits despite receiving minor injuries.

Suspect in shooting death of Brockton teen appears in court

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

The man accused of shooting and killing a teenager in Brockton appeared in court Tuesday afternoon, hours after investigators were spotted on scene early Tuesday morning at the site where the teen was killed and a woman was hurt. Court proceedings revealed that the suspect, Justelino Resende, 38, and the female victim were in a long-term on-again, off-again romantic relationship. They got into a fight early Tuesday morning. At that point, the prosecutor said, Resende pulled a gun. The prosecutor said Resende shot at his girlfriend’s daughter and missed. The prosecutor said Resende then fired two shots at his girlfriend, critically wounding her. The prosecutor said another gunshot was fired, hitting and killing the girlfriend’s son as he was sleeping.The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement that the teen was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His mother was taken to Boston Medical Center, where she rema...

Boston Police Department fires 2 outspoken officers

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Police Department has fired two officers, one who protested vaccine mandates at the mayor’s house and other places and another who criticized former Vice President Mike Pence on social media for allowing the certification of President Joe Biden’s election.Sgt. Shana Cottone and Officer Joseph Abasciano were fired Monday for violating department policies, Commissioner Michael Cox said in a statement. A department spokesperson said their cases were unrelated.Cottone was found to be in violation of multiple department rules regarding conduct, neglect of duty, respectful treatment of all and public criticism of the department, Cox said.“Cottone’s conduct in these cases reflects a pattern and inability to adhere to the rules and procedures of this department,” Cox wrote.Abasciano, who was previously investigated for his presence at a rally for former President Donald Trump before the Capitol insurrection, was found to have violated a rule that r...

Ohio files federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over East Palestine derailment, state’s attorney general says

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

(CNN) — Ohio has filed a federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over last month’s toxic chemical derailment in East Palestine, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday.Yost outlined the 58-count complaint, saying that Norfolk Southern violated numerous state, federal and Ohio common laws and violated the state’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).“This derailment was entirely avoidable,” Yost said at a news conference Tuesday. “I’m concerned that Norfolk Southern may be putting profits for their own company above the health and safety of the cities and communities they operate in.”The attorney general went on to point out that the derailment “caused the release of over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals and it endangered both the health and area residents of Ohio’s natural resources.”After the derailment, the dangerous chemical vinyl chloride was releas...

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers have agreed on a $33 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, said it includes $21 million in guaranteed money.Meyers made the Patriots’ roster as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of North Carolina State and quickly found a home, displaying an acumen for catching the ball in traffic primarily out of the slot. Meyers spent his first four seasons with New England. He has averaged 70 catches and 800 yards receiving over the past three seasons.A free agent for the first time in his career, it helped make him a prime option for receiver-needy teams.Meyers reunites with Raiders coach Josh McDaniels, who was previously New England’s offensive coordinator.Meyers joins wide receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow, and tight end Darren Waller to give new quar...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Steve Ross writes big checks to clear cap space with Miami in ‘win-now’ mode

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:32:32 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss how NFL teams are conducting business this offseason with the Dolphins’ Steve Ross and other owners writing big checks to clear cap space. ()