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Spring breaker arrested after punching Fort Lauderdale Police officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Body camera footage has been released of a spring breaker allegedly assaulting a police officer at a popular restaurant in Fort Lauderdale Beach.Wednesday evening’s incident involved 22-year-old De’Sean Allen-Eikens, a student and basketball player at California State University, Northridge, who was visiting South Florida for spring break.According to witnesses, Allen-Eikens had been drinking at the Rock Bar, located at 219 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., when he was asked to leave by a bouncer.A fight broke out between Allen-Eikens and the bouncer, with the bouncer throwing Akins to the ground and swinging his fist at him.When Allen-Eikens got back up, he refused to leave the area, and police were called.Bodycam footage showed a Fort Lauderdale Police officer attempting to calm Allen-Eikens down, but the suspect decided to take a swing at the officer. The officer quickly subdued Allen-Eikens and placed him in handcuffs.The suspect was taken to Briward Health Medical Center whe...

Miami-Dade leaders come together to promote 24-hour ceasefire campaign for spring breakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Miami-Dade leaders are calling for calm as they ask spring breakers to put their guns down.A 24-hour ceasefire campaign, which has been happening for a few years, features different events that lead up to a festival. On Friday, various community leaders joined forces for the campaign that encourages people to put their guns down. They are asking people in Miami-Dade County to be a part of the campaign. The festival is called The People Matter, which promotes peace, love and hip-hop. Miami-Dade Public Schools spring break also kicks off during the weekend. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava attended Friday’s event, as well as Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez III, who said this ceasefire should last more than 24 hours. “I, like the mayor, believe that that ceasefire should be forever, because I’m tired of seeing petty beefs being solved in the streets with firearms,” Ramirez said. “I’m tired of my officers being shot at. We’...

2nd man seen helping other man carrying dead puppies in Fort Lauderdale parking garage speaks out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

As police continue their search for a man who could be behind a horrific case of animal abuse, another man who was also seen on surveillance video wants to clear his name. London Reyes spoke with 7News about the matter on Friday,“It’s turmoil at this point for me, and I have nothing to do with that situation,” he said. “I was being a good Samaritan, helping someone that was in need.”Reyes said he wants to clear the air.“I would never do anything that would hurt an animal,” he said. He was seen in cellphone video that was shot Sunday night in a Fort Lauderdale parking garage.The disturbing video showed Reyes and another man who was carrying two dead French bulldog puppies. It appeared that the dogs were locked in a hot car. In the video, Reyes confronted the unknown man, but said many people believe he was somehow involved. Now he wants everyone to know he was only there to help.“If they can actually continue to investigate and run thos...

MBTA plans to lift ‘global’ speed restriction on Green Line on Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

The MBTA has announced plans to lift a global speed restriction in place on the Green Line on Saturday, just over a week after the restriction went into effect last Thursday.  Though officials said they plan to lift the 25 mile per hour global Green Line restriction, other restrictions will remain in place on sections of tracks across all T lines. MBTA Interim General Manager Jeff Gonneville discussed the changes at a press conference Friday afternoon, marking good news for Green Line riders.The T announced system-wide speed restriction on the Orange, Red, Green and Blue lines last Thursday after a Department of Public Utilities safety inspection identified issues. The T lifted global restrictions on the Red, Blue and Orange lines on Friday of last week. It then lifted the global restriction for the Mattapan Trolley on Thursday of this week.Asked about the speed of inspections and repairs, Gonneville said “The safety of our customers, the safety of our employees…is our first pr...

Pediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here’s why

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

(CNN) — Effie Schnacky was wheezy and lethargic instead of being her normal, rambunctious self one February afternoon. When her parents checked her blood oxygen level, it was hovering around 80% — dangerously low for the 7-year-old.Her mother, Jaimie, rushed Effie, who has asthma, to a local emergency room in Hudson, Wisconsin. She was quickly diagnosed with pneumonia. After a couple of hours on oxygen, steroids and nebulizer treatments with little improvement, a physician told Schnacky that her daughter needed to be transferred to a children’s hospital to receive a higher level of care.What they didn’t expect was that it would take hours to find a bed for her.Even though the respiratory surge that overwhelmed doctor’s offices and hospitals last fall is over, some parents like Schnacky are still having trouble getting their children beds in a pediatric hospital or a pediatric unit.The physical and mental...

MBTA removes 187 ceiling panels at Harvard station, says no asbestos found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Crews had removed approximately 187 ceiling panels from the MBTA’s Harvard station as of Friday, the T said, just over two weeks after a falling tile narrowly missed hitting a person on a platform on March 1. MBTA Interim General Manager Jeff Gonnevile said on March 3 that the tile appeared to have fallen due to corrosion from water leaking into the area. He announced ongoing work at the time to remove similar panels. Officials provided an update on efforts on Friday after providing other updates in recent weeks. In addition to removing panels, officials said this week that crews tested and confirmed asbestos wasn’t found in the area. Officials said crews will continue to detach remaining panels overnight before engineering consultants move in to re-inspect the ceiling. Video surveillance of the March 1 incident showed a woman, later identified as Cianna Navarro walking along the Harvard platform before the ceiling tile fell close by. Navarro later told 7NEWS she...

Wellesley College students hold walkout in support of transgender applicants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Students at Wellesley College walked out of class Friday in support of transgender applicants to their school. SKY7 was over the scene, capturing video of the protest as students gathered outside following a student vote earlier this week to expand admissions to transgender men and non-binary prospective students assigned male at birth.Students also asked the school to use gender-neutral language when referring to the student body.College officials responded in a statement on Wednesday, saying the school admits “eligible applicants who consistently identify and live as women, including cis, trans and nonbinary students.”In their statement, officials said they acknowledge the result of the student vote. “Although there is no plan to revisit our mission as a women’s college or our admissions policy, we will continue to engage all students in the important work of building an inclusive academic community where everyone feels they belong,” officials said. 

Mets closer Edwin Diaz ‘grateful’ after undergoing successful surgery on right knee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Mets closer Edwin Diaz is expected to begin a rehab program in about a week, the team announced Thursday. The announcement came after Diaz underwent successful repair of the patellar tendon in his right knee.“To all my beloved fans, especially the Mets fans, I want to let you know that I am doing well and healing,” Diaz posted on his Twitter account. “I feel blessed and grateful for your support with messages and prayers, thank you very much! I can’t wait to see you guys in NY again and play those trumpets.”The 28-year-old also assured his fans on Instagram that he’ll be just fine.“Puerto Rico, I’m good,” he wrote in Spanish.Diaz’s road to recovery will sideline him for the entire 2023 season and force manager Buck Showalter to find a new closer with two weeks left before Opening Day.“We’ve got some good options,” Showalter told reporters Thursday regarding the now vacant closer role.Former Yankee reliever...

Disney Cruise Line announces new Bahamas destination Lighthouse Point to open next year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Richard Tribou | Orlando SentinelDisney Cruise Line ships will have a second private Bahamas destination on their itineraries starting in 2024 after years of delays from COVID-19, hurricanes and environmental impact concerns.The cruise line said Lighthouse Point at the southern end of Eleuthera will begin welcoming guests in summer next year. It will join Castaway Cay, which the line has operated since 1998, as a dedicated port of call for Disney.The destination, though, will attempt to embrace Bahamian culture while juggling environmental stewardship vs. the influx of thousands of visitors.“Lighthouse Point is a place of extraordinary natural beauty, so our goal has always been to create designs that accentuate its qualities in an organic way,” said Kevin Thomas with Walt Disney Imagineering. “We’re focused on low-density, sustainable development that protects and preserves the environment, allowing the site’s biodiversity to shine.”This rendering of Disney Cruise Line’s new ...

Home Showcase: A jaw-dropping estate in Osterville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:14 GMT

The moment we laid eyes on 19 Marquand Drive in Osterville, a bona fide Cape Cod compound on 5.18 acres, we knew we’d quickly run out of superlatives to describe these impossibly luxurious digs. Built in 2021 by local high-end Cape Cod firm Rogers & Marney, the custom home blends traditional coastal architecture with contemporary touches for a timeless waterside retreat.Sited on the banks of Warren’s Cove, water views feature prominently in the home’s south-facing architecture, particularly in the living room. This showstopper space includes a ceiling-height fireplace feature, two-and-a-half stories of windows overlooking the water, and coffered ceilings. The open layout flows into the sun-drenched dining area and luxe kitchen, the latter featuring double islands and professional-grade appliances.Attention to detail shines around every corner, from the handsome library and office space with adjoining wet bar and down to every light fixture and sink faucet. Of the home’s seven be...