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Fort Lauderdale family evacuated during historic April flooding. So with no one home for months, why the big water bills? 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

One Fort Lauderdale family evacuated their home during the historic flooding in April. So, with no one living there for months, why are they still getting big water bills? Karen Hensel has tonight’s 7 Investigates.This is video from the night of April 12, as the Fort Lauderdale home of Joe Jarkesy flooded.Joe Jarkesy, homeowner: “Water is coming in. It’s not stopping. Mopping isn’t doing anything.”With the water rising, Joe, his pregnant wife, their two children and the family dog evacuated that night.They still haven’t moved back.Joe Jarkesy: “Yeah, you can see on the door. This is kind of where it was. Actually, a little bit higher outside.”More than four months later, their home is still gutted. There are no sinks, no showers and no toilets connected.Joe Jarkesy: “There’s no water hooked up.”Nobody is using water inside the home, but the water bills keep flowing.Joe Jarkesy: “I noticed that the bill that they...

Trump posts on X for first time in over 2 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

For the first time in more than two years, Donald Trump on Thursday returned to X, the website formerly known as Twitter — reemerging on the platform that played a major role in his political rise and presidency.Trump’s return to the site, where he posted a photo of his mug shot, came on the same day that he surrendered to authorities in Georgia in the criminal case involving efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Linking to a fundraising site on X, Trump used the moment to raise money for his campaign. In addition to the mug shot, he wrote the words “ELECTION INTERFERENCE” and “NEVER SURRENDER!”The post was published while Trump was mid-flight back from Atlanta to Newark, N.J.Trump’s last post on X was on Jan. 8, 2021, when he posted “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” referring to then-President-elect Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony.Trump was kicked off Twitter following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, robbing him of his...

Justin Steele delivers another quality start in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-4, 10-inning win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

Even when Justin Steele doesn’t possess his best stuff, he finds a way to give the Chicago Cubs what they need.Steele kept making adjustments Thursday night at PNC Park, fighting to locate his fastball inside to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ right-handed hitters and trying to stop his slider from slipping out of his hand at times. He still recorded his 17th quality start behind three runs (two earned) in six innings. Four relievers put up zeros behind him to set up the Cubs’ 5-4 win in 10 innings.“That’s what we’re expecting him to do,” manager David Ross said. “He’s at that level now that he’s our horse. We’re going to lean on him. Nice job of giving us six.”The Cubs (67-60) pulled within three games of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central and hold the second wild-card spot.Dansby Swanson’s scored from second on a fielding error by Pirates right fielder Connor Joe coming off Ian Happ’s RBI...

Trump returns to site formerly known as Twitter, posts his mug shot shortly after Georgia surrender

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, firing off his first message in more than 2 1/2 years shortly after he surrendered at an Atlanta jail on charges he conspired to overturn his election loss.He posted a photo of his mug shot and the words “Election interference. Never surrender!” along with a link to his website, which directs to a fundraising page.It was Trump's first post since Jan. 8, 2021, when Twitter suspended his account indefinitely, citing fears he would incite additional violence following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol building. His account was reinstated last November shortly after Elon Musk took over the company. But Trump had refrained from tweeting, insisting that he was happier on his own Truth Social site, which he launched during the ban.Trump, the current front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, had been saying for months that he planned to return to the platfor...

Man hit, killed by car in downtown San Diego parking garage identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 47-year-old man who was killed earlier this month when he was run over in a parking garage in the East Village has been identified, authorities said.Joseph Benjamin Taylor of El Cajon was announced as the deceased, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said on its website.The incident occurred on Aug. 11 around 8:36 p.m. on a sidewalk within the 1000 block of Eleventh Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department.The man apparently fell onto a driveway that goes down into an underground parking garage, per police. While he was on the ground, a vehicle entered the parking garage and drove over Taylor, pinning him beneath the car. 4 killed in shooting at famous Southern California biker bar; gunman among the dead First responders received a call about the collision and responded to the scene, where they removed the man from under the vehicle. Taylor was taken to a hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.The manner and cause of his death is still p...

2 arrested in North County property embezzlement case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

DEL MAR, Calif. -- A man and woman suspected of embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate firm that had property in Del Mar were arrested this week, authorities said.Julie Blease, 53, was arrested at her San Diego home Wednesday while Colin Miller, 56, was arrested Thursday in Poway, Sgt. Marcello Orsini with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a news release Thursday. Both were booked at the Vista Detention Facility and face charges of embezzlement, identity theft, forgery and money laundering with a white-collar crime enhancement, per law enforcement. Donald Trump mug shot shows former president scowling at Atlanta booking An investigation into the theft, which was first reported in late 2021, found that the former property manager manipulated the company's accounting records to cover the misappropriated funds, according to Orsini. Blease, who worked for the real estate firm that owned an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Camino Del Mar, was terminate...

Launch of 4 astronauts to space station bumped to Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX halted the countdown late Thursday for the launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.Mission managers rescheduled the liftoff for early Saturday morning, giving them an extra 24 hours to close out lingering issues, officials said. Nearly ideal weather was expected.The four astronauts, representing four countries, had not yet headed to the SpaceX Falcon rocket awaiting them on the pad. They are expected to spend six months at the space station, replacing four astronauts who have been there for half a year. A NASA astronaut is leading the new crew, which includes a Japanese surgeon and Danish and Russian engineers. Earlier Thursday, the station had to dodge a piece of space junk, just hours before a Russian supply ship showed up with a fresh delivery. The debris, a fragment from China’s 2007 anti-satellite missile test, would have passed dangerously close if the station’s orbit not been lowered.___The Associate...

California doctor lauded for COVID testing work pleads guilty to selling misbranded cosmetic drugs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A “rock star” doctor who tested tens of thousands of people for COVID-19 in the pandemic’s early months in a badly-stricken California desert community has pleaded guilty to misbranding cosmetic drugs, authorities said Thursday.Dr. Tien Tan Vo acknowledged in a plea agreement that none of the injectable botlinium toxin, or lip fillers, used by his Imperial Valley clinics from November 2016 to October 2020 were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, federal prosecutors said.Vo, who endeared himself to patients for his boundless energy to contain the virus’ spread, admitted purchasing most of the cosmetic drugs from the operator of a “med spa” in Mexicali, Mexico, who smuggled them into the United States without declaring them. Vo said he received $100,767 for services performed with unapproved drugs and devices.As part of his plea agreement, the 47-year-old doctor agreed to return the payments and pay a fine of $201,534. He also agreed to pay ...

Piping plovers love story continues at Montrose Beach after fledglings released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Another piping plover nesting season has come and gone at Montrose Beach bird sanctuary. Because of the work of conservationists, the incredible love story of piping plovers “Monty” and "Rose” continues.At sunrise one recent morning, photographer and birder Matthew Dolkart, 39, was there to photograph the beloved birds. Athletes defined by determination – not disabilities – compete in Chicago Triathlon “This is kind of the spot where you’ll see most of the shore birds resting in the morning or even during the day,” he said. “They’ll be foraging at the shoreline.”Surrounded by only the beach and the birds, we’re listening for a low-pitched peep. That is Imani: Chicago’s piping plover, the offspring of Montrose beach’s namesake lovebirds Monty and Rose. The couple first nested at the beach in 2019. Previous Coverage: Piping plover Imani returns to Montrose Beach “They came back in 2020, and 2021 again – and 2021 that’s where Imani came from,” Dolkart said. “That was Ima...

Anderson scores early and often, runs away with 42-0 Taco Shack Bowl win over McCallum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson junior receiver Ed Small hauled in three touchdown passes in the first half to help fuel the Trojans to a 42-0 win in the 22nd Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum on Thursday at House Park.It's the Trojans' 12th Taco Shack Bowl victory and their second consecutive blowout win after taking the game 49-3 last year. Anderson took advantage of early mistakes by McCallum and had short fields for most of the first half, and when an athlete like Small has that type of advantage, it's hard to stop him.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe Trojans set the tone about four minutes into the game with a 45-yard touchdown pass by Brady Gephart to Small. Gephart threw a pass up for grabs while under pressure, but he knew Small would go up and get it. Small, who is committed to the Texas Longhorns for baseball, adjusted to the underth...