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In other news: A man was bitten on the hand Friday morning by a shark at Everglades National Park, Florida.

According to the National Park Service, officials are unsure of the species of the shark that bit the man.

They said park rangers responded to the scene and one of the park EMTs treated the man before he was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel.

It’s unclear how serious the hand injury is. No other details were immediately released.

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Alexander Martinez, Florida inmate F81722, born 2001, incarceration intake November 2022 at age 20, scheduled for release January 2024

Negligent Manslaughter with a Vehicle, DUI resulting in serious Bodily Injury

In February 2020, the son of a high-ranking Miami firefighter was charged with the traffic crash that killed a teenager and severely injured a member of his father’s own department. Alexander Martinez, 18, was booked into a Miami-Dade jail on charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. He is the son of Miami Fire-Rescue Capt. Eduardo Martinez, who oversees emergency medical services for the department.

At the time the younger Martinez was allowed to post bond and await trial while free. The tragic chain of events started on May 18, 2018, as Miami firefighters rushed to the side of Interstate 95 just south of Northwest 62nd Street.

As firefighters worked to extricate the person, a gray 2015 Toyota Rav4 was driving north, lost control, hit a concrete wall and sideswiped the firetruck parked on the side of the Interstate. The Toyota, state troopers said, was driven by Martinez. It was traveling at 83.3 mph when it crashed, according to an arrest warrant. Killed in the crash was 16-year-old James Villa, a student at Christopher Columbus High School. He was a passenger in the Toyota.

Severely injured in the crash was firefighter Javier Corrales, who was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He spent several days in the hospital before he was released. Corrales suffered a skull fracture and a fractured spine, among other injuries. Another firefighter was also injured. The other passengers in the Toyota were hospitalized, as were the two people from the stranded car that was on the side of Interstate 95. Martinez’s cellphone, which featured a map and directions to the home of one of his passengers, was discovered on the driver’s side seat, according to an arrest warrant. In the hospital, Martinez admitted he’d been drinking that night — but insisted he was not driving at the time of the crash, troopers said. Toxicology tests on his blood revealed he had a blood alcohol content level of .09, just over the legal limit for someone over the age of 21. Martinez, however, was only 17 at the time of the crash and was not supposed to be drinking alcohol, troopers said. The other passengers, however, told investigators that Martinez was behind the wheel of the Toyota at the time of the crash.

Investigators said it took more than 18 months to "over come some hurdles" to develop the case to the point that the an indictment could be handed down.

The younger Martinez pleased guilty and was sentenced in October 2022, two and one-half years after the accident. Martinez was sentenced to three years.

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There’s a joke about if you want an alarm clock guaranteed to make you jump out of bed, the sound it makes should be that of a dog about to puke.

At 3:45 AM this morning Sulley proved that right. Our little guy has a goat-like appetite, chewing on all sorts of things he finds in the back yard. Thankfully he’s moved away from wood chips and sticks. Now he’s interested in things that move, like dragonflies, moths, or even leaves blowing in the wind. He can’t catch them all.

I guess it finally caught up with him, and he had to purge his guts. The good news is that he was on an old blanket on the floor, where he sleeps half the time. Oh look, an insect wing!

Now don’t think for a minute this little guy doesn’t get sufficient, healthy, delicious dog food. My wife buys highest quality kibble and treats. She doesn’t even break the treats into halves or thirds before giving them to the dogs. If the economy gets worse, and the grocery store runs out of food, I’d probably remain healthy eating Sulley’s food, though I’m sure I’d be spending a lot more money that I would have on people food.

I brought the blanket to the laundry room and took Sulley to the back yard in case he had more. He didn’t, so we went back to bed. He feels fine today.

At the airport dog park he found two dogs to chase him, much to his delight. Sulley also unsuccessfully tried catching some birds.

It was 80°F at 8:00 AM. We went to the park early because it’s supposed to reach 100°F here this afternoon. While we were there a long flatbed trailer arrived, carrying a huge, hi-viz colored airport fire truck. The decals said “Miami Dade Fire Rescue.” Someone got really lost, or MSP bought a used fire truck (though it looked brand new).

Sadly, the big fire truck was delivered to a secure area. I had no opportunity to walk over and ask to look inside.

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NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Danger sparked at two South Florida homes, leaving families without a place to stay and leading first responders to come to the rescue of several pets. Ten Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the first blaze in the area of Northwest 19th Avenue and 187th Street in […]

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[ad_1] SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - First responders were at the scene of a traffic accident involving a school transport van colliding with a Ford pickup truck in Southwest Miami-Dade that sent four children to the hospital with minor injuries. On Friday, just before 8 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) crews rushed to the scene on U.S. 1 near Southwest 230th Street where the truck and school transport van collided. Live video footage showed the wreckage of a pick-up truck appearing to have severe damage to its front end while the damage to the van was in the rear. According to MDFR officials, one adult and nine children were assessed by first responders. Florida Highway Patrol officials said of the nine children onboard the van, four of them were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Northbound lanes of U.S. 1, approaching Silver Palm Boulevard, were been blocked off temporarily and have since been reopened. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story. Copyright 2023 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox [ad_2]

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Miami’s Top #Cop Tried To Commit #Suicide. #MentalHealth Remains An Issue For #FirstResponders

By John Pacenti A Newark #policeofficer holds the hat of Newark #Police Detective Michael Morgan during his funeral procession at Saint Lucy?s Roman Catholic Church in Newark, N.J. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 Last year, 64 #policeofficers were fatally shot in the line of duty.  There were 160 who took their own lives. The biggest threat to #lawenforcement #officers –and often, their families– is not any armed criminal. It is themselves. Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez now stands as a tragic example of where #mentalhealth and policing intersect. He remains at Tampa General Hospital after shooting himself in the head Sunday night with his service revolver. Before he shot himself, he had his hands around his wife’s throat, media reports say.  “This incident is also a tragic reminder of the critical role that #mentalhealth plays in our #lawenforcement #officers’ well-being,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava at a news conference on Wednesday. “The reality is that these jobs are very demanding. They’re stressful and they’re emotionally taxing. They often require #officers to put their lives on the line.” Ramirez had called Levine Cava, distressed, and offered to resign around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. There had been an incident at the Marriott Tampa Water Street. Ramirez was seen with his hands on his wife’s throat, the Miami Herald reported. Somebody called the #police because they heard he had put his gun in his mouth. And then he and his wife were asked to leave the hotel for causing a disturbance. After speaking with Levine Cava around 8:30 p.m., Ramirez shot himself in the head, the bullet reportedly exiting his eye. Law enforcement #officers have a 54 percent increase in #suiciderisk compared to the general public, according to a 2019 study. “Before #COVID, #suicide was the number one cause of death of in law enforcement,” said Steadman Stahl, president of South Florida #Police Benevolent Association.  #First-responders across the board are at risk – #policeofficers, #firefighters, EMTs, 911 operators.  All must deal with tragedy on a routine basis. Shootings, horrific car accidents, drownings, drug overdoses, #childabuse. “How do you go out day in, and day out throughout your career, and experience these types of situations?”  said Al Eskanazy, founding chairman and CEO of the Miami Beach-based Community #Police Relations Foundation. “The emotional turmoil that has is incredible.” Key Biscayne Fire Chief Eric Lang said there are “peer supporters” to address #mentalhealth in the department “In the old days, you just kind of sucked it up and didn’t say anything, you carried it with you.  Now we talk about it a little bit more, we have these resources available,” Lang said. But sometimes those resources aren’t enough. Ramirez’s predecessor – Robert Parker – killed himself in 2015 after he retired from the department, also shooting himself in the head.  Another top cop and former Mayor –Carlos Alvarez —  was accused of #domesticviolence. But charges were dropped in 2016 when his ex-girlfriend, Evelyn Fernandez, a Miami-Dade #police lieutenant, did not show up for trial.   Ramirez knew all the #mental pitfalls the job entailed. “You can take the uniform but the experiences that you go through stay with you,” Ramirez told Miami television station WPLG in December 2021 Ramirez said he would compartmentalize his #stress and would never ask for help. He made it a priority to provide counseling for his #officers and Miami-Dade police has a robust #mentalhealth unit, Eskanazy and Stahl said. But as director, Ramirez faced a whole new kind of #stress. He was named by Levine Cava to lead the department in 2020. She then named him in 2022 to oversee the fire-rescue department. He shepherded the department during the height of the #COVID #pandemic. He managed the department during the fallout and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd. Then, the Surfside condominium Champlain Towers South collapsed, killing 98. “The guy never really caught a break on anything,” Stahl said. “Freddy is the type of leader, the type of man, who bears the burdens of those around him,” Levine Cava said. “He carries the weight of his department.” Everything just unraveled for Ramirez while attending the Sheriffs  conference. Tampa #police around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday arrived after reports of threatening to harm himself with a gun. Ramirez denied he put his gun to his head and told #officers he was just arguing with his wife. But the couple had caused so much of a disturbance that the Marriott hotel asked them to leave. That put Ramirez and his wife of 28 years, Jody, on Interstate 75 back home to Miami. There was a call to the mayor – and then tragedy. Ramirez wasn’t known as one of these tough-as-nails irascible lawmen. He was affable. He played guitar. And – like in the WPLG interview – very open to talk about hard issues. Ramirez appeared on the Independent’s Anti-Social podcast in May. When Eskanazy first heard bits and pieces of what happened, he thought it was a joke – but then learned the horrifying truth. “I just started crying,” he said. “I’m a pretty tough guy – born and raised in the streets of the Bronx. This just broke me.” Stahl said he remains bewildered. He considers Ramirez a friend. “We would never have expected that, ” he said. Lang added, “He was just like this random normal guy that people connected with. He needed help. He couldn’t get help. Everybody’s really moved by this.” There are organizations to help for both #officers and family members of #cops who are subjected to the #stress.  The Atlantic magazine reported research suggesting #domesticviolence is two to four times higher in the law-enforcement community than in the general population. Blue H.E.L.P., formed in 2015, keeps track of #suicides and offers resources.  Eskanazy’s #non-profit aims to bring law enforcement and distressed communities together. “You can either allow that circumstance to deteriorate, or you can use it as an opportunity to understand it and grow from it,” he said. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com The program is called Struggle Well. Stahl said it is important to change the stoic mindset of officers “that it is OK not to be OK. It’s OK to ask for help.” Still, there are concerns that by reaching for help it could be used against them by the media or as they try to move up in rank. “We are changing that mindset,” Stahl said. Stahl was traveling back Tuesday from Tampa where he visited with the Ramirez family.  “They’re sticking together. They’re strong,” he said. “They just want to get the director home. There is great love among the family.” Photo by Daria Sannikova on Pexels.com Read the full article

Real Life Scenarios: How A Properly Installed Backup Generator Saved Homes & Lives During Emergencies

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A backup generator is a crucial component of any home energy system, especially in regions that are prone to extreme weather conditions. During power outages caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, or snowstorms, a backup generator can provide the necessary power to keep your home operational and save lives.

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Having a backup generator as part of your disaster preparedness plan can save you from a lot of stress and uncertainty during an emergency. A properly installed backup generator will kick in automatically when the power grid goes down, ensuring that your essential appliances keep running.

How Backup Generators Have Saved Homes and Lives

There are countless real-life scenarios where backup generators have played a critical role in saving homes and lives during emergencies. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused widespread power outages in Florida, leaving millions of people without electricity.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue relied on backup generators to power their facilities, including fire stations and emergency service bases. In one instance, an elderly woman was having a heart attack, and the local hospital had lost power. However, thanks to the backup generator, the hospital was able to provide emergency power to the woman's life support system, ultimately saving her life.

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2 juveniles pulled from lake after nearly drowning in Northwest Miami-Dade

Two juveniles have been taken to the hospital after nearly drowning in a lake. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene at 1180 NW 99 St., Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where rescue crews surrounded the area to rescue the juveniles. According to MDFR, three divers were in the water searching for the children. One of the children was rescued first and transported to the…

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Florida: A boating accident involving a Bayside tour boat sent more than a dozen people to the hospital, officials said.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash several miles away from PortMiami, just after 3:15 p.m., Sunday. MDFR officials said two vessels collided, injuring 29 people in total.

Paramedics have transported 13 patients. At least one of them was airlifted to the hospital. The extent of the victims’ injuries remains unclear, but no fatalities have been reported.

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Fire at waste-to-energy plant in Florida has burned for week

Fire at a waste-to-energy facility in Doral, a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, has burned for a week, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department tweeted on Saturday evening that its crew continue to work on extinguishing the fire at the facility, which started on the afternoon of Feb. 12. Progress has been made leading to a decrease in smoky conditions, the agency…

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At least 10 injured outside Miami area restaurant where French Montana was shooting a video | CNN : Inside US

CNN  —  At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside a Miami Gardens, Florida restaurant where rapper French Montana was shooting a music video, according to statements from the restaurant and Miami Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR). “Our hearts are heavy and go out to the victims of this senseless act,” The Licking, a restaurant group owned by DJ Khaled with multiple locations, said in a…

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