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SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Two people are behind bars following a police chase over the weekend in South Miami. The incident happened Saturday afternoon and ended in the area of ​​Southwest 62nd Avenue and 79th Street. The chase began after a police helicopter spotted a stolen BMW they say is linked to several shootings and car burglaries. “I was in my room and it started off with hearing cops fly by. I looked out my window. It was just, like, two and then it continued,” Carolina Alvarez, who lives nearby, said. “He just turned super fast into that building and then went straight into the garage.” No other details were immediately released. Local 10 News has requested the names and arrest reports of those involved in the incident. Copyright 2023 by ^ – All rights reserved. The post 2 arrested following police chase that ended in South Miami first appeared on Daily Florida Press .

NAPLES The Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off this week, and 2023 focused on raising money to support children’s mental health. One of those groups helping Southwest Florida kids is Valerie’s House, a nonprofit that provides support for children grieving the death of a loved one. The first things you notice when you walk into Valerie’s House at 819 Myrtle Terrace in Naples are the bright colors and a sprawling paper tree. Mackenzie Francois added a green leaf and explained what it represented. “All the kids come, and they write the loved one’s name on a leaf,” Mackenzie said. Her own leaf is in remembrance of her mother. “It says ‘love you,’ and I wrote the letters of the song that she and I would sing when I was a kid,” Mackenzie said. The song is “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion. When Mackenzie was 16, her mom suffered a stroke and died months later. Not only did Mackenzie lose the rock in her life, but she also had to move to Southwest Florida from the ea

The marathon has arrived nearly and you can do your part. The first weekend in February is almost here and more than 1,130 runners are signed up to participate in the Tallahassee Marathon, Half-Marathon and relay races. That number breaks down into 822 for the half-marathon, 192 for the marathon and 115 for the relay. The races will be run this weekend on Sunday, Feb. 5. Registration is still open. Visit runsignup.com. The command to start will be given at 7:30 am and the runners will cross the starting line on Monroe Street and head north, twisting around the city on roads and bike paths ultimately finishing in CollegeTown. The course makes its way through many memorable places such as the walkway between Dick Howser Stadium and Doak Campbell Stadium. swimmers: Florida State swimmer Arianna Ottavianelli: ‘Cancer will forever be a part of me’ Nominations open: 25 Women You Need to Know for 2023: It’s time to nominate talented Tallahassee achievers Submit information

Q: I was recently diagnosed with a terminal disease. I might not die for a couple of years, but I want to get my house in order. What should I do first? – MM, Longwood A: There are several estate planning documents you should consider. You may also need documents for incapacity as well. An attorney specializing in this area can guide you. Retirement accounts with beneficiaries and joint accounts with your wife will help avoid probate on those assets. – Gregg Collier Q: I recently inherited a parcel of vacant land in Florida from my dad’s estate. What is my cost basis? – MH, Orlando A: Under current law, the basis of inherited real property is its market value on the deceased’s date of death or an alternative date nine months after death. A property appraisal by a qualified appraiser is used to establish the property’s market value. Consult your attorney and tax professional for assistance. —Sylvia C. “Chris” Presley Have a question? Email askanexpert@fpafla.com.

The Dolphins’ running game was expected to see tangible growth in 2022. Coach Mike McDaniel came to Miami after helping motto intricate rushing offenses with the 49ers. The Dolphins signed running backs Raheem Mostert and Chase Edmonds and fullback Alec Ingold in the offseason. Miami even traded Edmonds and brought in Jeff Wilson Jr. to provide a midseason boost. But the Dolphins again finished the season with one of the worst rushing games in the NFL. Now, all of the Dolphins’ top running backs are slated for free agency. In the second of a series of position reviews, the Miami Herald will examine the team’s running back situation. Next up is wide receiver. 2022 IN REVIEW The Dolphins opened the season with Mostert and Edmonds as the lead backs, but the rushing offense fell behind a dynamic passing game. By November, Edmonds, whose playing time had dipped, was traded to the Broncos and Miami acquired Wilson in a separate trade, bringing another familiar face to McDa

A former student who accused her South Florida high school teacher of having sex with her in his classroom took the stand again at his Miami-Dade trial Thursday. Jason Meyers, 47, is facing three counts of sexual activity with a minor by a person in custodial authority following his February 2016 arrest. Meyers was teaching English and creative writing at Miami Palmetto Senior High School when the student who was 17 at the time said Meyers had sex with her inside his classroom. Jason Meyers in an undated image from bond court in Miami-Dade. Meyers has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing as the case has been stalled for years by Meyers’ change in defense attorneys and the COVID-19 pandemic. The former student testified Wednesday on the first day of the trial, becoming emotional as she spoke about the alleged physical contact with Meyers. She was back on the stand Thursday, where prosecutors asked her if she was still in love with Meyers. “Over the course of time I re

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Organizers behind Tallahassee’s ‘Night to Shine’ said they are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Roughly 3,000 people are expected to attend the annual prom for people with special needs, which has been on hiatus since 2020 due to the Pandemic. It is one of the largest Night to Shine events in the world and it takes hundreds of volunteers to put it on. “We need about 700 more,” said Scott Hunter, lead pastor of Genesis Church, who hosts the event. “We still need 300 buddies to pair up with each guest.” The event, one of more than 800 nationwide, is co-sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. WCTV was there when Tebow made a surprise appearance at the prom in Tallahassee in 2020. (WCTV) The theme for 2023 is ‘The Greatest Showman’ and it will be held at the North Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 9 pm Guests will enter the free event via a red carpet complete with paparazzi. WCTV’s Katie Kaplan will announce their a

INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DURING A CIVIL DISORDER. MICHELLE: ORLANDO BUSINESS OWNERS ARE PROPOSING ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CREATE A SAFER DOWNTOWN. THE CITY’S HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE IS RECOMMENDING A 5% SURCHARGE ON NIGHTLIFE SALES. THE TEAM BELIEVES IT WILL BRING IN ABOUT 3 MILLION DOLLARS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TO HELP SUPPORT THE POLICE PRESENCE IN DOWNTOWN. BUSINESSES HELD A MEETING WITH CITY LEADERS TODAY TO CONTINUE FIGHTING AGAINST TWO ORDINANCES. ONE OF THE LAWS WOULD REQUIRE PERMITS FOR BUSINESSES TO SERVE ALCOHOL AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WELL AS PAY POLICE OFFICERS OVERTIME. THE OTHER PROPOSAL WOULD PUT A 6-MONTH FREEZE ON NEW NIGHTCLUB OPENINGS Orlando business owners propose solutions for downtown safety Updated: 11:03 PM EST Jan 26, 2023 Orlando business owners are proposing their own solutions to create a safer downtown for everyone.The city’s Hospitality Alliance is recommending a 5% surcharge on nightlife sales.The te

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Corn took over the internet last year with the viral “Corn Kid” video. Now it’s taking over Rafina Marinelli’s yard in Cape Coral. Marinelli first thought the mysterious plants were weeds. Then, they kept growing… so she thought it was bamboo. Once it sprouted corn, she realized it was corn stalks, but she had no idea how nearly a dozen of them ended up in her yard. “I just saw little ones popping up all over the place,” she said, “that was when I was like, “oh okay, it’s corn.”” The mystery lingers as to how they got there. After posting in a Facebook group, Marinelli got some theories about the corn’s origin. “I think the one that I agree with is that people left their bird feeders out and it spread the seed everywhere,” she said. Marinelli isn’t convinced these stalks have been a part of her yard for too long either. “And even my landscaper was actually the landscaper for the house before I bought the house and he said he never saw corn before

Stretch of I-4 shut down due to death investigation A section of eastbound lanes of I-4 in Orange County is shut down Updated: 8:11 AM EST Jan 27, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEEKEND WARM UP AS WE LOOKED WORK NEXT WEEK. JASON: LET’S GET YOU BACK TO THE BREAKING TRAFFIC NEWS. LOOK AT THE SITUATION THIS MORNING ON I-4. ORLANDO POLICE SAY A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS SHUTTING DOWN THE EASTBOUND LANES ON I-4 BETWEEN JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY AND ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL. WE HAVE SEEN THE CHOPPER UP AND ARE FLYING ABOVE THE INVESTIGATION. TRAFFIC IS GETTING THROUGH IN THE EXPRESS LANES BUT LEADING TO THESE DE — DELAYS. ELSEWHERE ON I-4, WE ARE LOOKING GOOD. RIGHT AROUND THE FAIRBANKS CURVE , THE DRIVE COMING FROM SEMINOLE COUNTY INTO ORANGE COUNTY ON THE WESTBOUND SIDE OF I-4 IS UP TO SPEED. THINGS ARE LOOKING GOOD IN THE CHAMPIONS GATE AREA. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW ABOUT ANY TROUBLE SPOTS AHEAD. SANIKA: THE EASTBOUND SIDE OF I-4 IS SOMETHING WE H

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A new exhibit at The Dalí Museum is turning dreams into physical images. Literally. From ones centuries old to ones not yet realized, dreams are at the center of a new two-part exhibit running through April 30. One part of “The Shape of Dreams” is a traditional showing of works spanning 500 years. Curated by executive director Hank Hine, paintings depicting dreams from the 16th to 20th centuries are on loan from prestigious institutions including the National Gallery of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Chicago Art Institute and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The other part is an interactive artificial intelligence experience known as the Dream Tapestry, where guests can have their dreams materialized. I tried it with my own dreams, and the results were fascinating. Of course, works by Dalí from the museum’s permanent collection are inclu

Pictures: Ava 63, Gainesville 54 – Ozarks Sports Zone 586484901 Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10.15; rv:98.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/98.0 3f12e77096f7b72fb7147cfa16736c6041310675 1 The post Ava 63, Gainesville 54 – Ozarks Sports Zone first appeared on Daily Florida Press .

Orlando police: Woman’s body found on I-4, prompting 12-hour closure Updated: 2:11 PM EST Jan 27, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WESH 2 NEW STARTS NOW. SHELDON: RIGHT NOW AT NOON, CHOPPER 2 IS OVER I-4, WHERE TRAFFIC IS FINALLY MOVING AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON. THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE LESS THAN TWO HOURS AGO. THE EASTBOUND LANES WERE CLOSED FOR HOURS AT JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY BECAUSE OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION THAT CAUSED BIG BACKUPS OVERNIGHT INTO THE MORNING RUSH. WESH 2’S BOB HAZEN HAS BEEN COVERING THE INVESTIGATION ALL MORNING LONG. HE JOINS US LIVE. BOB, WHAT’S THE LATEST? BOB: AS YOU SAID, THIS PART OF I-4 NEAR ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL WAS SHUT DOWN FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS, AND EVEN NOW IT IS VERY CONFUSING ABOUT WHAT CAUSED ALL OF THIS. I WANT TO SHOW YOU SOME VIDEO FROM EARLY THIS MORNING. THIS IS HOW I-4 LOOKED AS WE DROVE BY 3:00 THIS MORNING. WE CAN SEE EVIDENCE MARKERS ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY CLOSE TO THE EXIT TO OBT. USUALLY THOSE AR

AUBURN – John Fredrick Snyder, 89, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away in Naples, Florida, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. John was born in Auburn, Indiana, to Raymond and Marie (Brandon) Snyder on Feb. 18, 1933. Surviving family members are his daughter, Gina (Snyder) Dickson, and her husband, Todd Dickson, of Augusta, Georgia. John had six grandchildren, Corbin Dickson, Curtis Dickson, Clark Dickson, Corrine Eberly, Courtney Sizemore, and Carlyann Dickson. John was also blessed with 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Hapner. John was raised on his family farm and continued farming after his time in the US Army. He also drove school bus for DeKalb County for 46 years. He was a member of First Christian Church until he moved to Naples, Florida. John was always ready to make someone smile with a joke or funny story. His final words to his daughter, Gina, were, “Well, I guess I have done all the Lord had for me to do.” A memorial service

Tire Nichols death: Police chief says no evidence found that Nichols was driving recklessly Police bodycam footage released Friday night shows Tire Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7. He died three days later, leaving his 4-year-old son without a father and his family without many answers. ORLANDO, Fla. – Police bodycam footage released Friday night shows Tire Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7. He died three days later, leaving his 4-year-old son without a father and his family without many answers. The new video has many Americans upset and praising the decision to fire and arrest the officers involved. But some people in Orlando are wondering what they can do to show their support. FOX 35 spoke with those who were heavily involved in organizing local protests following the death of George Floyd

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE:MHO) announced that it is commencing operations in the Fort Myers / Naples, Fla market and that Kevin Brown has been named Area President. Robert H Schottenstein Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, “We are excited to announce that we are commencing operations in the Fort Myers / Naples market. Our existing operations in Orlando , tampa other Sarasota, Fla have been very successful for many years and opening in Fort Myers / Naples should allow us to build upon that success as we further expand along the southwest coast of Florida . Fort Myers / Naples is a dynamic and growing market and we are excited to have Kevin Brown a proven leader with more than 15 years of homebuilding experience in the Fort Myers / Naples market, lead us in this effort.” The Company will soon open its first community within the Fort Myers / Naples division, and expects to be open in two additional communities by mi

WASHINGTON – A panel of policymakers and educators, including author Dave Eggers and former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, gathered at the U.S. Capitol this week to promote the American Teacher Act. The bill, if passed, would authorize the federal government to create four-year grants for states to enact and enforce minimum school teacher salary requirements of $60,000 or more. The program would start in fiscal 2024. It would not mandate teacher raises. “We’re here today to advocate for our teachers, our educators, our saving grace that rescues families and our children every day,” said Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, sponsor of the bill and a former schoolteacher. “We want our teachers to be paid a livable wage. A wage that is fair, a wage that is commensurate with today’s economy.” Rep. Wilson introduced the  American Teacher Act  in the House of Representatives on Dec. 14, and is expected to re-introduce it in this Congress, though it’s likely to run into oppos

WASHINGTON — After more than a year of assessment and debate, the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday announced the withdrawal of more than 225,000 acres of public lands near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota from federal mine leasing programs. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland signed  Public Land Order 7917 , which protects areas of the Superior National Forest from federal geothermal and mineral extraction leases for the next 20 years. The lands being withdrawn are  predominantly in the northern portion of the Superior National Forest. The release cited departmental concerns over the impacts of mining on ecosystem health, tribal rights, and the local recreation economy. “The Department of the Interior takes seriously our obligations to steward public lands and waters on behalf of all Americans,” Haaland said in the release. “With an eye toward protecting this special place for future generations, I have made this decision using the best-avai

WASHINGTON — The full Democratic National Committee is set to vote in just days about a decision to ratify a new lineup of five states that would lead the nation in primary voting for Democratic presidential candidates in 2024. But approval of the new calendar at a meeting scheduled for Feb. 4 in Philadelphia won’t be the last step in what’s become a contentious process. Democrats in New Hampshire will still need to get their Republican-controlled state government to change a law that says the state must schedule its primary ahead of similar contests and to expand access to early voting — both of which GOP lawmakers have said they won’t do. Georgia Democrats also will need to get their GOP secretary of state to change the state’s presidential primary date to match the DNC’s requirements — a similarly unlikely feat. If the two states’ Democrats don’t, in fact, get Republicans to follow along with the DNC’s plan, waivers will become void, moving New Hampshire and Georgia back