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Opa-locka City Manager Darvin Williams ousted
SUMMARY: The Opalak City Commission has fired city manager Darin Williams following whistleblower complaints discussed at a recent meeting. Residents expressed mixed opinions on the commission’s decision, which passed with a 3-1 vote; commissioner Charlene Bass cast the lone dissent. Williams’s termination comes shortly after the former police chief accused him of misusing funds and meddling in police affairs. Just two weeks prior, Williams had filed his own complaint with the governor’s office regarding the conduct of other city officials, adding further controversy to the situation.
The ousting comes after whistleblowers complaints were made against him.
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Miami resident Liam Payne dead at 31
SUMMARY: International music star Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, tragically died at 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fans globally are heartbroken, as many were present in South Florida for Taylor Swift’s concert. Witnesses reported that Lopez fell into the hotel atrium, with police noting prior reports of an aggressive, possibly impaired individual at the scene. Payne, who leaves behind a seven-year-old son, parents, and two sisters, was active on social media shortly before his death. An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports on the death of Liam Payne at 31.
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Debris pile “mountain” from Milton catches fire twice in St. Pete Beach overnight.
SUMMARY: A fire occurred last night at Egan Park in St. Pete Beach at 7:28 p.m., prompting the fire department to respond and extinguish it by 1:20 a.m. A second fire broke out at 2 a.m. today, leading to another response from the fire team. Residents are frustrated by a makeshift landfill in the area, where they wake up to see large piles of debris, with a third pile starting to form. The community is seeking answers from the city, fire department, and FEMA about how the fires started, prevention measures, and the future of the landfill site.
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Hurricane Milton generated EF 3 tornadoes in South Florida
SUMMARY: During Hurricane Milton, Florida experienced a record number of tornadoes, including two EF3 tornadoes in Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, a rarity in the region. The National Weather Service confirmed 15 tornadoes touched down on October 9, amid conditions commonly associated with severe storms in Texas. Residents faced significant damage, with one homeowner reporting the loss of 80% of roof tiles and debris scattered throughout neighborhoods. Meteorologist Casey Sherman noted that unusual weather conditions, including warmth and humidity, facilitated the formation of these powerful tornadoes. Recovery from the devastation is expected to take substantial time, with one homeowner estimating up to a year.
By Florida standards, the tornado in Wellington and another one in Palm Beach Gardens are monster storms. The National Weather Service confirms they were EF 3s, like you might see in Texas. They’re the only two on record here in the past 17 years.
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