Archives: 2018

Weirdest news stories from Florida

Two Volusia County men allegedly broke into a home of a man they both dated, stealing from him and leaving spaghetti sauce boiling on the stove in an apparent attempt to start a fire, authorities say. The men, John Silva and Derrick Irving, were charged with unarmed burglary, grand theft and arson in March 2018. The victim told CBS Orlando…

Some detention centers for migrant children won’t be subject to traditional inspections

A loophole in federal policy allows the “Tent City” at the Tornillo Port of Entry in Texas and a massive shelter in Homestead, Florida to escape the rigorous, often unannounced child welfare inspections that nearly all other similar shelters are subjected to. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) operates more than 100 shelters for unaccompanied migrant children…

Technical Schools Create Pathway To In-Demand Careers

(NAPSI)—When it comes to higher education, one size does not fit all. Every student is wired differently. For some, a four-year college degree may be ideal, but for others, a technical training program may be the best option. There is growing recognition that hands-on professionals are increasingly valuable and in demand. Companies of all stripes—including WD-40 Company and 11 other…

Ask Six Simple Questions To Select The Right Auto Repair Shop

(NAPSI)—By asking six simple questions, you may be better able to identify the right auto repair shop to properly care for one of your most valuable assets, your car. What To Ask – Advertisement – 1. Does the business employ ASE-certified technicians? Credentials and affiliations are indicators of professionalism and the management’s commitment to training and education. 2. Is the…

Veteran who lost both arms in Iraq discovers talent for painting

MIDDLEBORO Mass. — Peter Damon turns out about 30 paintings a year and sells them for between $250 and $1,500. That’s not enough to make ends meet, but it has made him whole again. He lost both arms in Iraq. “Having this skill or pursuing this skill that even able-bodied people find difficult was something that really sort of gave…