Rule allowing rail shipments of LNG will be put on hold to allow more study of safety concerns
A 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.
3 injured in shooting at family gathering in Florida
HOMESTEAD, Fla. โ 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
Floridaโs proposed Amendment 5, which would extend the Homestead exemption transfer period, has passed. โThere 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 โyesโ 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 โnoโ 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
Floridaโs 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 โyesโ vote supports allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. A โnoโ 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
FILE - 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. โI donโt think you can really be prepared for it until you go through it,โ said the veteran Hendrick Motorsports crew chief.
4 dozen undelivered ballots found at Florida post office
HOMESTEAD, Fla. โ 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 peninsulaโs 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 Floridaโs Amendment 6: Transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spouses
There 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.โRead the full text of the amendment here. A โyesโ vote supports allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. A โnoโ vote opposes allowing a Homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
What to know about Floridaโs Amendment 5: Extend Homestead exemption transfer period
Right now, if a homeowner moves they have two years to transfer this tax benefit to their new primary residence. โThere 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 โyesโ 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 โnoโ 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.
FDLE lifts Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old girl, child is safe
HOMESTEAD, Fla. โ ***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.