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Residents trapped in apartments rescued
SUMMARY: During Hurricane Milton, extensive water rescues occurred in the Tampa Bay Area, particularly in Pinellas County, where about 200 people were evacuated from the Standard Apartments. The rescues, which took around six hours, involved agencies from various counties. Many residents were trapped on the second floor as water reached chest-high levels. They sent SOS signals for help, and some reported that the flooding started unexpectedly around 2 a.m. The apartment complex, known to flood, is now deemed unsafe, leaving residents uncertain about their future and the loss of their belongings due to the flood, particularly those without renters insurance.
Residents trapped in apartments rescued
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Mom arrested for accidentally shooting daughter at Miami-Dade McDonald's out of jail
SUMMARY: A Sunrise mother, 32-year-old Melissa Valom, has been released from jail after an incident where her 15-year-old daughter was accidentally shot. The shooting occurred at a McDonald’s in Northwest Miami during an argument, which Valom initiated. After allegedly threatening a group of people, she dropped her gun, causing it to fire and injure her daughter. Valom faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and culpable negligence, with a bond set at $5,000 for each charge. Police have video evidence of Valom holding the gun before it discharged. Valom has been barred from contacting the victims.
CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the latest on the case.
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South Florida 8 a.m. Weather Forecast for Sunday 11/24/2024
SUMMARY: The weather in Miami is currently beautiful but chilly, with a clear blue sky as hurricane season has ended. Meteorologist Casey Sherman reports that temperatures were in the 50s over the weekend but are slightly warmer today, with Miami at 60 degrees and the Keys in the mid-60s. A warming trend is expected over the next few days, with highs reaching 77 degrees, although still below average for the season. High pressure will keep conditions dry, with some cloud cover expected but no rain. A detailed 7-day forecast will be provided shortly.
South Florida lows have fallen into the middle and upper 50s Sunday morning.
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Tampa area workers raise concerns over road closures that could impact businesses
SUMMARY: The city of Tampa is addressing flooding concerns in South Tampa, but a proposed project is causing tension between homeowners and business owners. While residents support the necessary measures to mitigate flooding, business owners like those from Burns Steakhouse fear that closing Howard Avenue for four years will harm their operations and accessibility. They emphasize the potential job loss for nearly 2,000 employees in the area. Despite these concerns, the City Council approved the project’s advancement, which includes installing stormwater covers and assures that business access will be maintained through side streets. The city plans to gather feedback from stakeholders during the design process.
Workers in the Tampa area are concerned the road closures will impact wages and business.
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