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National Hurricane Center now monitoring 4th area, one of which has 70% chance of development

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring a fourth area, one of which has a 70% chance of development within the next seven days. The newest system is located out in the Atlantic, south of two other areas of possible development, according to the National Hurricane Center. Another system has a low chance of development in the western Gulf of Mexico. (Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center)Disturbance 2, which is located a few hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Island, has a 70% chance of development within seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center. Disturbance 1, located 1,000 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has a 50% chance of development within seven days. Disturbance 3 is located 500 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles and Disturbance 4 is located north of Hispaniola and will move into the Gulf of Mexico by early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Disturbance 3 has a 20% chance of development ...

More officers, beefed up fence line security for Minnesota State Fair. ‘We’re ready,’ police chief says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

More officers will be at work during the Minnesota State Fair this year, officials have beefed up the fence line around the fairgrounds, and additional security cameras are in place, the Fair’s police chief said Thursday.Walking on the fairgrounds one week before opening day, Chief Ron Knafla said, “I think things are looking good. We’re ready.”Officials increased the police presence in the midst of last year’s Fair following reports that groups of young people were causing disturbances and starting fights on the second Saturday of the Fair. On that evening, a male was shot in the leg in the fairground’s Midway area; police at the time said it wasn’t random.While there have been shootings near the fairgrounds, Knafla said in his 35 years of working at the Fair he doesn’t know of another such crime on the grounds.Also last year, a shooting that injured an 18-year-old near the fairgrounds marked the third year of a security incident on t...

Nominations for Henry Johnson Award due Aug. 18

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- August 18 is the last day to nominate someone for Albany's Henry Johnson Award for Community Service. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The award is given in the spirit of Sgt. Henry Johnson, who lived in Albany and risked his life to save others during World War I. The award goes to someone who has shown leadership and selflessness in social justice, volunteerism, arts or education. Applications can be submitted on the city of Albany website.

Kiszla: At U.S. Amateur, the identical, inseparable Ford brothers never quit on each other. In victory or defeat.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

Refusing to admit defeat, they fought like blood brothers long after the sun gave up and went to bed.Quit? No way. On a hot summer night in Georgia three years ago, surrender was not a viable option, because it would mean taking the walk of shame alongside an identical twin who had battled to be first since the day both these fierce competitors greeted this world from the womb.So David and Maxwell Ford dueled with putters, their home golf course in Atlanta empty except for them and the moon.“It was like 9:20 p.m., almost pitch black, and we stayed out there and kept putting. Nobody wanted to be the first to leave,” David said Thursday, recalling a putting contest with the intensity of a sword fight.But all these years after a winner was grudgingly declared, is it finally safe to let the sibling-rivalry truth be known?“I don’t know if David would tell you this, but I was way down in that putting contest, And when we compete, whoever’s losing is not happy. I’m the one that didn’t want...

At-risk teen missing from Colorado Springs, police ask for public’s help in locating her

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

An at-risk teen is missing from Colorado Springs and authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating her.Elizabeth “River” Cathleen Banoczi, 16, was reported missing on Sunday by staff at a local group home, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. She was last seen leaving the facility on foot.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Arvada family fears missing teen may be endangered Crime and Public Safety | FBI recovers 27 sex trafficking victims in Colorado, including 8 juveniles Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo police issue alert seeking missing 7-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | CBI alert update: 5-year-old taken from Aspen found safe Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Arapahoe County child custody case is arrested in Texas Investigators say River is at risk. She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, 150 pounds, with short, light brown hair and brown eyes. She ...

La Plata County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

An inmate at the La Plata County jail was found unresponsive in his cell and has been pronounced dead.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Brighton officer dragged 76 feet by moving car while trying to arrest suspect Crime and Public Safety | Teen employee shot at Santiago’s in Commerce City, police looking for suspect Crime and Public Safety | Scene clear after bomb threat temporarily evacuates Denver area Walmart Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs officer shoots armed fugitive who pulled gun, police say Crime and Public Safety | Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres Jail workers found Daniel John Foard, 32, in his cell about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the sheriff’s office in the death investigation.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Crowds gather to support El Segundo team in Little League World Series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

Fans, families and friends of team El Segundo, a little league baseball team playing their first game in the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania Thursday, gathered in local restaurants to support the hometown squad.  On Saturday, the team met up for a 4 a.m. bus ride to the Ontario International and then flew all the way to Williamsport, PA., where they are considered one of the favorites among the 10 teams from the U.S. There are also 10 international teams in the series.  “We’ve never had a team go to the World Series before,” El Segundo Little League President Jamin Griffiths told KTLA. “I don’t think in a district of...eight different leagues around the South Bay, I don’t think they’ve ever had anybody go to the World Series before. It’s just monumental what the kids have been able to do.”  The El Segundo little team, seen here, in a photo posted to their GoFundMe via Sheena Landrum Parks. Thursday's game against a team from Ohio began at 4 p.m. and was airing o...

Man seen on TikTok video lurking near women in Burbank arrested again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

A man who was seen in a TikTok video lurking near women in Burbank was arrested again after being released from jail a day earlier.This marks the second time the suspect, Calese Crowder, 37, was arrested within a week, Glendale Police said.Crowder was seen in a viral video lurking extremely close to 28-year-old Michaela Witter’s legs while she was browsing at a Barnes & Noble store on Aug. 7.Believing Witter was unaware, Crowder is seen crouching down low and getting extremely close to Witter’s legs. He is later seen doing the same thing to another woman browsing nearby.After posting the video on social media, Witter discovered Crowder had a long criminal history, including serving eight years in prison for peeping, prowling and burglarizing homes.Crowder was arrested on Aug. 11 during an unrelated incident in which he was accused of peeping into a home with children and a family inside.A TikTok video captures a man lurking extremely close to a woman's legs while she was shoppin...

Indulge and Unwind: Glenn Ivy Day Spa – A Haven for Mommies Needing Relaxation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love and joy, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and demands. Every mom deserves a break from the daily hustle and bustle to recharge and rejuvenate. Glenn Ivy Day Spa, nestled in the heart of tranquility, offers a haven of relaxation where mommies can escape the chaos and immerse themselves in a world of soothing therapies and serenity.Soothing Hot Springs:Glenn Ivy Day Spa is renowned for its natural hot springs, which are rich in minerals known for their therapeutic benefits. Imagine soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters that relax your muscles and calm your mind. The hot springs’ healing properties are a perfect remedy for stressed-out mommies.Variety of Pampering Treatments:From massages to facials, Glenn Ivy offers a wide range of luxurious treatments tailored to every mommy’s needs. Indulge in a deep tissue massage to release tension, or enjoy a rejuvenating facial that leaves your skin glowing. These t...

Arrest made in MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT

OAKLAND – Authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man last week at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland.The victim, Francisco Felix, was killed in his vehicle around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 8 while parked at the regional shoreline, the East Bay Regional Park District said in a news release.East Bay Regional Park District Police Department investigators identified the suspect as Ginrhic Arden Bernardino Santiago and arrested him Thursday in Oakland.Police did not release any additional details about the case, including a possible motive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Blood for blood’: Indictments detail East Contra Costa cops’ alleged crimes that went unnoticed for years Crime and Public Safety | ‘This is what they get’: Long-ignored Antioch residents feel vindicated over police indictments Crime and Public Safety | Woman wielded knife at Oakley...