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Colorado town named one of the best places to visit worldwide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado mountain town Steamboat Springs was named one of the top 50 best places to travel worldwide next year in a new survey.Travel Lemming, a U.S.-based online travel guide, curated a list of hidden gems and emerging destinations it thinks people should visit in 2024.The guide said it specifically picked many places that were perfect for longer trips and a slower, more sustainable travel pace. 2023 Colorado ski areas opening dates Steamboat Springs came in at No. 41, and the guide highlighted that the best time to visit the mountain town would be December through March or June through August.It also pointed out the town's many ties to winter Olympians, having produced more of the elite athletes than any other town in the country.This is not the first time Steamboat Springs has been included in one of these lists: Most recently, Strawberry Park Hot Springs was voted one of the top 10 best hot springs in the country. Say goodbye to plastic bags, they may start ...

Nacho average bear: Florida mammal swipes $45 Taco Bell order from porch after Uber Eats delivery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

LONGWOOD, Florida (AP) — A fast-food loving black bear stole a $45 Taco Bell order from the front porch of a home in the Orlando suburb of Longwood moments after the Uber Eats driver delivered it, an Orlando television station reported.This is no Florida man story, as there’s no evidence a Floridian dressed in a bear costume stole the food. Rather, the criminal was a real-life Florida black bear estimated to weigh 300 to 400 pounds, WOFL-TV reported.The caper happened Friday, and it was captured on the home’s Ring camera. The video shows the beast sauntering up to the front door and grabbing the bag in its mouth. Then, a short time later, it comes back to steal the drinks.Yo Quiero Taco Bell!“He came, and he grabbed the food – then he came again for the soda,” Nicole Castro told the TV station.When the family opened the front door about 10 minutes later, the Ring video captures their reaction: “The bear took the food!”Uber Eats reimbursed the family for the sto...

He thought his daughter was killed by Hamas. Now he says she may be held hostage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

Tel Aviv (CNN) — Mourning his 8-year-old daughter believed killed in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel, Thomas Hand said he was at least partially consoled militants had not taken her hostage.Of all the terrible possibilities for her, death was the least painful, he said.But then the Israeli military gave him the news that nearly made him collapse.Emily might still be alive.“She is more than likely in a tunnel somewhere under Gaza,” Hand told CNN, recalling how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently shared new intelligence.“It’s her birthday on the 17th of [November]. She will be 9,” he said. “She won’t even know day it is. She won’t know it’s her birthday. There will be no birthday cake. No party, no friends. She will just be petrified in a tunnel under Gaza. That is her birthday.”CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment.Emily was sleeping at her friend’s house in the kibbutz of Be’eri when Hamas milita...

Police investigate burglary at West Miami-Dade smoke shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

A recent business burglary at a West Miami-Dade smoke shop has left local police searching for answers.Surveillance footage from Holy Smokes store on Southwest 57th Avenue near 20th Street captured an unidentified individual arriving on a motorcycle before breaking into the store, stealing multiple items and making a quick getaway. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot after gun found at home in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

A child is still fighting for her life after being accidentally shot.The 4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after, police said, her even younger brother grabbed a loaded gun, and pulled the trigger.The incident happened near Northwest 21st Avenue and 82nd Street, Sunday afternoon.Rescue crews rushed her to the hospital after officers found her suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.According to police, 25-year-old Quavanta Ennels, a convicted felon, was in possession of the gun.He’ll be under house arrest after posting bond.

No injuries reported after small plane crashes near Marathon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

A small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, about 4.5 miles north of Marathon, officials said.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the incident at around 2:15 p.m., Tuesday. The pilot was safely transported to U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon. No serious injuries were reported.

Hialeah Police, SWAT respond to barricaded subject in mental crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

Hialeah Police are responding to a barricaded subject that may be experiencing a mental crisis. Authorities arrived at the scene at the Alture Westland complex, located at 1950 W. 49th St., Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as officers surrounded the area. According to preliminary information from officials, the subject is home alone. Hialeah’s SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team are currently on the scene in an effort to make contact with the individual. Details remain limited at this time, and the situation is ongoing. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

US confident Israel is inching toward its view on humanitarian pause

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

The Biden administration is confident Israel has moved, ever so slightly, closer to its view that there must be humanitarian pauses throughout the war against Hamas to help civilians, senior U.S. officials said.For weeks, the U.S. has engaged in a flurry of diplomacy with Israel to push for temporary halts in fighting so hostages can be safely rescued, Palestinians in Gaza can move freely and humanitarian aid can get into the enclave. A chasm has persisted between the two countries, as Israeli leaders insisted any pause would benefit Hamas, the militant group that killed 1,400 people in Israel on Oct. 7.But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to shift his stance during a Monday night interview.“There’ll be no cease-fire, general cease-fire, in Gaza without the release of our hostages,” he told ABC News’ David Muir, repeating Israel’s long-held stance. But Netanyahu added: “As far as tactical little pauses, an hour here, an hour there. We’ve had them before, ...

‘I pray for him’: Man accused of shooting bride, bishop during wedding in Pelham, NH found guilty on most counts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

A 41-year-old man accused of shooting a bride and bishop during a wedding in Pelham, NH back in 2019 was found guilty on most all of the charges he faced.A week after the trial of Dale Holloway got underway, a jury found the suspect guilty of six of the seven charges filed against him.Holloway, who represented himself during the trial, had been accused of opening fire inside the New England Pentecostal Church. He also allegedly struck the groom in the head during the incident, and faced charges that included attempted murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, second-degree assault and simple assault.All victims survived the assault, with both the bride and bishop giving testimony during the trial four years later.Prosecutors said Holloway opened fire because, days earlier, the groom’s son was charged with murdering Holloway’s stepdad.On Tuesday, the jury returned its verdict, finding Holloway guilty of nearly all charges except one count of attempted murder with regards to...

Emergency crews respond to crash involving person on scooter in Salem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:34:10 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene in Salem Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a person on a scooter. SKY7-HD was over the scene in the area of Lafayette and Leach streets shortly before 4 p.m.The area was blocked off as first responders could be seen investigating near a scooter that was on the side of the street. A medical helicopter was spotted taking off from the area. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.