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Teens in custody after brawl near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

Coral Springs Police have successfully taken into custody the teenagers responsible for a disturbing brawl captured on video, depicting a violent altercation near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, occurring off-campus at North Community Park in Coral Springs, adjacent to the high school’s parking area. The video reveals a shocking moment where one teenager violently slams another to the ground, resulting in the victim suffering a cracked skull.Witnesses recount that the fight escalated, with one teen reportedly pulling out a knife. The injured student was rushed to the hospital, prompting concerns among the school community.“I was there when they started chasing him, but when I left, he was just in an ambulance leaving, so I heard that he got he fractured his skull or something,” said Patrick Fox, a friend of the victim. As of Friday morning, the injured student is reported to be recovering at home. Coral Springs Poli...

Traffic pattern change postponed due to weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

The anticipated traffic pattern change for southbound Interstate 95, directing traffic to eastbound Interstate 395, faces a weather delay. The new traffic configuration will now take effect on Wednesday morning, December 20.Once the traffic shift goes into effect, drivers on southbound I-95 will continue to utilize exit 2D, redirecting them to the new eastbound I-395 bridges. Those intending to proceed to the MacArthur Causeway can remain in the left lanes onto mainline I-395. Additionally, drivers seeking exits at NE 2 Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard would be able to use exit 2B on the right.For drivers on northbound I-95 heading east on I-395, a lane merge to the left will be necessary upon entering the new I-395 bridges. The updated traffic pattern aims to improve the flow of traffic and enhance navigation in the area.Despite the initial plan, the weather conditions have prompted a delay. Electronic message boards and additional signage will be strategically placed to guide drivers ...

Police need public’s help searching for missing man from Hialeah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

Hialeah Police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Jose Dolores Castillo, a 71-year-old individual who was last seen Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the area of West 14th Avenue and West 49th Place.Mr. Castillo is described as a 5-foot-6 man who weighs 165 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt, blue pants, and a green “Adidas” hat.If you have any information or have seen Mr. Castillo, please contact Detective Cavero at (305) 687-2525 immediately. Your cooperation is crucial in helping bring Mr. Castillo back safely.

Turning Milder, Potent Storm Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

A warm front slide through without much in the way of clouds/precip last night, shifting the wind direction back to the southwest. With a new wind direction, we get a new air mass today. Despite the early morning chill, temps rise quickly, through the 40s and into the lower to mid 50s for many. With a good amount of sunshine, it’ll be a beautiful end to the workweek. The breeze does continue to be active, out of the west to northwest, gusting to 20-25mph this afternoon.The weekend is just a shade cooler, back in the mid to upper 40s Saturday and near 50 Sunday. Saturday features more breaks of sun vs Sunday, as a lot of clouds stream in on Sunday.Those clouds foreshadow the next storm to run up the eastern seaboard, providing the next round of heavy rain and gusty winds. While rain starts Sunday night, the brunt of the storm will be Monday, especially in the morning. 1-3″ of rain is likely with some minor river and stream flooding. Some coastal flooding is possible along the S...

Former Boston Herald reporter to detail the life and times of Marvelous Marvin Hagler in an upcoming novel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

Brockton-born New York Times bestselling author and former Boston Herald reporter Dave Wedge will pen the definitive tale of middleweight boxing champ Marvelous Marvin Hagler in a new book for Hamilcar Publications titled Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s Battle for Glory.“Dave is one of the premier nonfiction storytellers in America today, whether he is writing about the Boston Marathon bombings, Deflategate, the Whitey Bulger saga, or his most recent bestseller about biker subculture, Riding with Evil,” said Hamilcar publisher Kyle Sarofeen. “His unrivaled journalistic skills and passionate writing style, coupled with the fact that he grew up in Brockton during the Hagler era, will ensure that this book is the definitive story of one of the all-time greats not only in boxing, but in sports history. It’s a perfect fit for Hamilcar and we look forward to sharing this incredible, never-before-told story.”BLOOD & HATE will, for the first time, tell th...

Wake for Waltham police officer Paul Tracey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

Banner night for Shrewsbury girls hockey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

WESTBORO – On a night its players got to see their longtime banner at NorthStar Ice Sports formally unveiled with their first Div. 1 state championship on it, the Shrewsbury girls hockey team opened the season Thursday with very much of what it used to grind out the trophy last year.Freshman Allie Martel’s first career goal was the second of two for the Colonials (1-0) in the second period, eventually standing as the game-winner of a 2-1, comeback win over Billerica/Chelmsford (0-1) in MVC/DCL Large action.Both goals came in the dirty area, overcoming a sensational effort from Lindians goalie Hailey Graybeal (38 saves) while the Shrewsbury defense allowed just 10 shots on Risa Montoya despite a number of threatening moments.It was a typical result within one of the best leagues in the state, and much of what Shrewsbury head coach Frank Panarelli expected against B/C. But with former captains at the rink to pull the covering off the banner, it wasn’t exactly a typical game.“The first...

Sustain and step up: Starting pitchers who’ll define the 2024 Red Sox

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

Finding ways to add starting pitching is only half the Red Sox battle this offseason.As was the case when spring training rolled around last year, they already have several starting pitching options in-house, technically more than a traditional five-man requires. But as evidenced by the last-place finish, which was heavily influenced by rotation problems, quantity is the bare minimum.The Red Sox need more quality.There were flashes of it in the rotation this year – Brayan Bello’s first half and Kutter Crawford’s second half – but little consistency. Starters must sustain success and others to take steps forward. If they can’t, reeling in a big fish via free agency or trade won’t be enough.Here’s where things stand for five key arms:Brayan BelloThis was Bello’s second year and first full season in the Majors, and calling it a mixed bag doesn’t do his campaign justice.He led the team with 28 starts and 157 innings, and was magnificent from late April until the All-Star break, po...

Avoiding Debt?! In This Economy?!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

In this episode, Anna has $9000 in credit card debt and needs help getting her spending under control.Jordan talks to money expert, Tori Dunlap, about why our collective credit card debt is rising and how users can avoid accumulating more debt than they can handle.

EU releasing 5 billion euros to Poland by year’s end as new government works to restore rule of law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:22 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will by year’s end transfer to Poland the first 5 billion euros in funding that was frozen over democratic backsliding under the previous government, the new Polish prime minister and the European Commission president said Friday.The money is part of a larger tranche that was held up due to laws passed by the previous national conservative government that eroded the independence of judges — something that the EU deemed to be a violation of the democratic separation of powers.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) was arriving symbolically in time for Christmas. The money is aimed at helping EU nations recover from the energy crisis that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, and reduce their dependence on Russian fossil fuels.“This is not just a gift. This is serious money earmarked for our energy sovereignty and we will try to spend this money very quickly and wisely,” he said at a news conference...