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Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR title
Read full article: Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR titleThe hardest hit that Tyler Reddick took at Homestead-Miami Speedway wasn’t from a bounce into the wall or from another driver crashing into him.
CSX profit slipped as the railroad scrambled to respond to Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: CSX profit slipped as the railroad scrambled to respond to Baltimore bridge collapseCSX railroad’s second quarter profit slipped 2% as it scrambled to respond to the Baltimore bridge collapse that disrupted coal exports.
Florida woman missing after brazen carjacking near Winter Springs believed dead
Read full article: Florida woman missing after brazen carjacking near Winter Springs believed deadA Florida woman who was missing after an armed carjacking was captured on video near Winter Springs is believed to be dead.
68-year-old man attacked by a crocodile after falling off his boat in Florida Everglades
Read full article: 68-year-old man attacked by a crocodile after falling off his boat in Florida EvergladesOfficials say a 68-year-old man fell off a sailboat in the Florida Everglades and was bitten by a crocodile while trying to swim to shore.
Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
Read full article: Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US aloneAmong the record numbers of migrants arriving in the U.S. are tens of thousands of children crossing the border without their parents.
Rule allowing rail shipments of LNG will be put on hold to allow more study of safety concerns
Read full article: Rule allowing rail shipments of LNG will be put on hold to allow more study of safety concernsA Trump-era rule allowing railroads to haul highly flammable liquefied natural gas will now be formally put on hold to allow more time to study the safety concerns related to transporting that fuel and other substances like hydrogen that must be kept at extremely low temperatures when they are shipped.
Senate panel OKs rail-safety bill; railroad vows to help homeowners affected by Ohio derailment
Read full article: Senate panel OKs rail-safety bill; railroad vows to help homeowners affected by Ohio derailmentA Senate panel has approved a rail-safety measure in response to the train derailment earlier this year in East Palestine, Ohio.
Florida family mourns 2 killed by accused intoxicated driver in Marion County
Read full article: Florida family mourns 2 killed by accused intoxicated driver in Marion CountyA family in Homestead is mourning the loss of two beloved family members after a driver crashed into their van earlier in the week.
Boyfriend kills woman, teen, wounds 3 others in South Florida shooting, police say
Read full article: Boyfriend kills woman, teen, wounds 3 others in South Florida shooting, police sayPolice say a woman and a 15-year-old were fatally shot and three others were wounded by the woman's boyfriend early Monday at an apartment complex south of Miami.
CSX 1Q profit dips 8% but railroad sees economy growing
Read full article: CSX 1Q profit dips 8% but railroad sees economy growingCSX Corp. says its first-quarter profit declined 8% due to higher expenses, but the railroad says it expects to benefit as the U.S. economy strengthens further over the rest of the year.
3 injured in shooting at family gathering in Florida
Read full article: 3 injured in shooting at family gathering in FloridaHOMESTEAD, Fla. – Three people were injured Sunday night when someone began shooting at a group gathered outside during a family gathering in Homestead, police said. A police officer for the Miami-Dade County school system who was attending the party returned fire, news outlets reported. One man was airlifted to a trauma center, where he was reported to be in good condition. The other two were taken to Homestead Hospital. The officer wasn't injured, police said.
Amendment 5 passes: Floridians vote to extend Homestead exemption transfer period
Read full article: Amendment 5 passes: Floridians vote to extend Homestead exemption transfer periodFlorida’s proposed Amendment 5, which would extend the Homestead exemption transfer period, has passed. “There is a 3% annual limit for an increase in the valuation of a homestead property. Currently, after moving to a new primary residence, a Florida resident has two years to transfer their homestead property benefit. A “yes” vote supports extending the period during which a person may transfer Save Our Homes benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years. A “no” vote opposes extending the period during which a person may transfer Save Our Homes benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years.
Amendment 6 passes: Floridians approve transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spouses
Read full article: Amendment 6 passes: Floridians approve transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spousesFlorida’s proposed Amendment 6, which aims to ensure beneficiaries of veterans with combat-related disabilities continue to receive Homestead tax benefits after the death of the veteran, has passed. Amendment 6 ensures the beneficiaries of veterans with combat-related disabilities would continue to receive Homestead tax benefits after the death of the veteran. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions. A “yes” vote supports allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. A “no” vote opposes allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
Crew chiefs feel the heat to be perfect in NASCAR finale
Read full article: Crew chiefs feel the heat to be perfect in NASCAR finaleFILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, crew chief Christopher Gabehart watches practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. The pressure will be intense for crew chiefs in NASCAR's championship race. With everything on the line, his crew chief went with an aggressive adjustment aimed at gaining one last burst of speed. Only Hamlin and Gabehart, in their second season as driver and crew chief, have previously raced for a championship together. “I don’t think you can really be prepared for it until you go through it,” said the veteran Hendrick Motorsports crew chief.
4 dozen undelivered ballots found at Florida post office
Read full article: 4 dozen undelivered ballots found at Florida post officeHOMESTEAD, Fla. – Postal and law enforcement officials are investigating after four dozen mail-in ballots were found undelivered at a post office in Florida. Postal Service Office investigators said Saturday they found six completed ballots and 42 blank ballots among piles of undelivered mail in a post office near Homestead on the Florida peninsula’s southern tip. Video taken by a postal worker shows they had been sitting there for more than a week. Postal officials did not immediately respond to an email Saturday asking how the backlog occurred and if anyone is facing discipline. The investigation was launched Friday after Florida House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee tweeted video taken by a postal worker of the piles of undelivered mail.
What to know about Florida’s Amendment 6: Transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spouses
Read full article: What to know about Florida’s Amendment 6: Transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spousesThere are two amendments on the Florida 2020 general election ballot that address Homestead property tax benefits, Amendment 6 is one of those but is specifically for spouses of deceased veterans. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions. The amendment takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.”Read the full text of the amendment here. A “yes” vote supports allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. A “no” vote opposes allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
What to know about Florida’s Amendment 5: Extend Homestead exemption transfer period
Read full article: What to know about Florida’s Amendment 5: Extend Homestead exemption transfer periodRight now, if a homeowner moves they have two years to transfer this tax benefit to their new primary residence. “There is a 3% annual limit for an increase in the valuation of a homestead property. Currently, after moving to a new primary residence, a Florida resident has two years to transfer their homestead property benefit. A “yes” vote supports extending the period during which a person may transfer Save Our Homes benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years. A “no” vote opposes extending the period during which a person may transfer Save Our Homes benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years.
Reddick wins 2nd consecutive Xfinity Series championship
Read full article: Reddick wins 2nd consecutive Xfinity Series championshipTyler Reddick leads the field to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
FDLE lifts Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old girl, child is safe
Read full article: FDLE lifts Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old girl, child is safeHOMESTEAD, Fla. – ***8:01 p.m. 11/14/19 UPDATE***The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is lifting the Amber Alert for Jesmine Cedillo-Ramirez. ***ORIGINAL***An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old Florida girl who might be with a 23-year-old man, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Authorities said Jesmine Cedillo-Ramirez was last seen Thursday in the 39th block of 9th Street in Homestead wearing a green and white striped blouse with red pants and pink slippers. The child could be with Diego Cedillo-Hernandez, who was last seen wearing a beige or green shirt with jeans, records show. The man and child might be traveling in a white 2006 Hyundai Azera with Florida license plate number Z782JS.