A Grosse Pointe Park father and his 11-year-old daughter escaped safely after an early-morning fire sent flames through the roof of their home. The fire broke out Wednesday at a residence in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street, between Vernor Highway and Charlevoix Street near the Detroit border. ClickOnDetroit reported that large flames could be…
West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been found in three Las Vegas-area ZIP codes, and health officials are telling residents to check their yards, pools, and patios for standing water. The Southern Nevada Health District first identified positive mosquitoes collected in the 89121 ZIP code as part of its routine mosquito surveillance program. The agency later said…
A Henderson house fire turned into a garage explosion Wednesday, leaving one man seriously injured and forcing nearby businesses to evacuate. The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. near Lake Mead Parkway and Athens Avenue, according to FOX5 Vegas. Henderson Fire Department officials said an explosion happened in the garage after crews responded to the…
A massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire has been declared knocked down (meaning the fire is under control and no longer actively burning), but nearby residents are still dealing with smoke concerns, cleanup questions, and uncertainty about the air around their homes. The fire started shortly before 2:30 p.m. on June 17 at the Lineage cold-storage…
A Florida city’s $427,000 tree-removal bill is drawing new scrutiny after officials said the work followed a serious falling-tree incident involving city-owned property. Winter Springs Commissioner Mark Caruso raised concerns about the spending after reviewing months of invoices for tree maintenance and removal. According to ClickOrlando, the city spent $427,000 on the work. City Manager…
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used agricultural weed killer at the center of a long-running health debate. The herbicide is used on crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, apples, and grapes, according to AP. Lawmakers cited concerns about a possible link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease when moving the…
A Florida horse is recovering after firefighters helped rescue it from an overheated trailer along County Road 223. Bradford County firefighters pulled over Wednesday to help after the horse became distressed inside the trailer, according to WCJB. Crews helped safely get the horse out and sprayed it with water so it could cool down. A…
Boynton Beach homeowners making certain storm-hardening or energy-efficiency upgrades may be able to get their city building permit fees refunded, but the program is temporary. The city has launched a Building Permit Fee Rebate Program that refunds 100% of city-imposed building permit fees for qualifying improvements on homesteaded residential properties, according to Boca Post. The…
Florida homeowners are closer to a major property tax vote, but the biggest change is not automatic yet. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Wednesday in Bradenton that he said would increase local government accountability and support property tax relief for homeowners, according to MySuncoast. The measures include Senate Bill 4-F and House Bill 1329….