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Community comes together to gift wheelchair-accessible van to patient at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Family, friends, hospital staff and community members joined forces Tuesday at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to create a heartwarming surprise for a young patient, just in time for the upcoming school year.In 2021, social media influencer Shannon Decker crossed paths with Nico, a 9-year-old boy grappling with a degenerative muscular condition, during a visit to Miami. Touched by Nico’s story, Decker collaborated with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to initiate a campaign for her birthday, rallying her network to raise $20,000 towards a new wheelchair-accessible van.“This family is so deserving,” said Decker. “This van is truly going to change his life and open up his world.” Nico was diagnosed with SMA Type 2, requiring either a power chair or manual wheelchair for mobility. His family’s current vehicle restricts Nico from leaving their home due to the power chair’s dimensions. “Before I had the van I went to school with a van you ha...

Deceased woman found in Atlantic Ocean identified as Deerfield Beach resident

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Boca Raton Police have identified a 34-year-old woman from Deerfield Beach as the individual found deceased in the Atlantic Ocean last Friday morning. The woman, Megan Beaudet, was discovered approximately one mile east of 1100 S Ocean Boulevard.According to police, at approximately 9:15 a.m. on August 11, officers from the Boca Raton Police Marine Unit stumbled upon a body floating in the distance during a routine patrol. Following the discovery, the body was retrieved, and the Boca Raton Police Investigative Services Bureau assumed control of the investigation.Beaudet’s vehicle was located in the vicinity of the Pompano Beach Pier. Surveillance footage captured her walking along the beach around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 10. Authorities said there is no evidence suggesting foul play surrounding her demise.Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Alfredo Lima at (561) 620-6246.

Miami Uber driver arrested following alleged sexual assault on passenger

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

An arrest has been made in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a young woman who was visiting the Miami area. According to the arrest report, on Aug. 11, the victim, a 25-year-old woman, had been out with friends and had become heavily intoxicated. Around 1 a.m., her friend ordered an Uber ride for her, which was driven by 43-year-old Alejandro Tochoytochoy, of Miami.While in transit, the victim, feeling sick, was lying in the rear seat of the Tochoytochoy’s vehicle. She reported to law enforcement that she woke up to find the Tochoytochoy allegedly fondling her and attempting to digitally penetrate her. Frightened by the situation, the victim exited the vehicle near her intended destination.Following the incident, the victim positively identified Alejandro Tochoytochoy as the man responsible for the assault. Law enforcement located and interviewed the defendant on August 14. Subsequently, Tochoytochoy was arrested and transported to TGK.The charges against the defend...

Man accused of killing his mother in Danville, NH held without bail 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

A man accused of shooting and killing his mother in Danville, New Hampshire earlier this month faced a judge Tuesday and was ordered held without bail. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office said police officers responding to a 911 call found Denise Damato-Coe, 59, shot to death in her Danville home on Aug. 3.James Coe, 20, was arrested on Aug. 9 at the Revere Public Library after a warrant was put out for his arrest. Coe has been charged with second degree murder in the case. He appeared virtually in court on Tuesday and waived his right to an arraignment.

A Bit Better Wednesday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Well today was a bit of a clunker with rain, clouds, drizzle, and cool temperatures. The steady and heavy rain did clear out around midday but still left overcast skies and cool temperatures behind. I looked to see what today would be for coolest day since… but the problem is our high temperature was actually 75° which makes that stat less impressive. Rainfall amounts from this morning varied from a quarter-inch to almost a full inch.We’re not done with this storm system yet. It’s stretched out and goes all the way to Detroit. Now that said, we are done with the steady and heavy rain. While we have spotty showers back tomorrow, they’re nowhere near what it was this morning.Regardless, that moisture still has to slide through New England, so some of us will deal with more showers for tomorrow morning’s commute. It won’t be as bad, or as slow, as today. The showers will be very spotty, but they’ll be out there tonight and tomorrow morning espe...

Two departments reopen at Brockton Hospital after February fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Two departments at Brockton Hospital are back open for business roughly six months after a fire forced the entire hospital to close back in February, a hospital official confirmed Monday. Signature Healthcare Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications Lorraine McGrath in a statement said the hospital’s wound and infusion departments are open for scheduled procedures in the Brockton Hospital building. Emergency crews responded on Feb. 7 after an electrical fire broke out inside the hospital. The response grew to 10 alarms and all patients and staff were ultimately forced to evacuate. Most Brockton Hospital departments were moved to other locations while repairs are made at the hospital. While the wound and infusion departments have reopened, there were still no emergency services at Brockton Hospital as of Tuesday. 

Police look to ID man who allegedly smashed MBTA bus window after drinking, spitting while aboard

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

The MBTA Transit Police Department is looking to identify a man they believe caused a disturbance on a bus before he disembarked and damaged its windshield.On social media, the TPD said it was around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, when a male suspect was allegedly consuming alcohol and spitting on the floor while aboard an MBTA bus in Arlington.According to authorities, the suspect then allegedly used his bicycle to smash the bus’s front window after he got off.The police department shared several images from the incident, including the damage dealt to the bus as well as a photo of what is believed to be the suspect.Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact the department at 617-222-1050.https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1691469232775876608

Patriots cut two players to create room for recent signings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

The Patriots made room on their 90-man roster for running back Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday.The Patriots waived defensive lineman/special-teamer DaMarcus Mitchell and long snapper Tucker Addington, per the NFL transaction wire. The Boston Herald reported Monday that the Patriots were expected to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott and linebacker Carson Wells. Wells’ signing hit the NFL’s transaction wire on Tuesday. Elliott was listed on the wire as visiting the Patriots, though the signing didn’t make Tuesday’s cut.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots ‘hopeful’ TE Mike Gesicki can return for Week 1 after shoulder injury New England Patriots | Bedzone bash! Patriots, Bob’s Furniture pitch in for families New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Veteran LB gets 1-year extension, Bill Belichick updates Mike Onwenu’s status New England Patriots | Patriots training camp Day 20: Mac Jones loses...

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis has plantar fasciitis, will miss FIBA World Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Kristaps Porzingis revealed on Tuesday that he’s dealing with plantar fasciitis in his foot, and the new Celtics big man will not play for his native Latvia in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.Porzingis made an announcement on his Twitter/X account that the decision was made after multiple tests of the foot.“It is difficult, I feel very responsible to myself and the supporters of the Latvian national team, but a decision has been made that I will not play in the World Cup,” Porzingis said, via Google Translate.“After several weeks of recovery and a repeat MRI examination, the plantar fasciitis of my foot still prevents me from being on the field in full readiness.“This joint decision has been made by both the medical staff and coaching staff of the national team, as well as the Celtics team – with the advice and opinion that it is now necessary to continue the recovery process.“Such a decision is not easy to make, but I promise that I will be there and support the team as much as I...

Ricardo Arroyo’s opponents create ‘Enough is Enough’ PAC to fund opposition campaigns

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:32 GMT

Opponents of Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo have apparently had “enough” of his tenure in local politics.Adversaries created an independent spending group Monday in an effort to boot Arroyo off the City Council during local elections this fall and fund opposition campaigns ahead of a preliminary election next month, according to state filings.The “Enough is Enough” independent expenditure political action committee was filed with the state’s campaign finance office by the Chick Montana Group, a campaign finance shop in Massachusetts that has worked with many top Democrats in the state.The company’s head, Gemma Martin, was listed as the chair of the PAC, according to documents filed with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. But exactly who is involved with the PAC and what they intend to do remains shrouded in mystery.Martin did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.It was unclear if the PAC had any initial funding. PACs report their finances on a m...