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Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson, a Democrat who shot to national fame after surviving a Republican-led expulsion effort for participating in a pro-gun control demonstration, has announced that she’s running for U.S. Senate in a state that has solely elected GOP statewide candidates for nearly two decades.Johnson, 61, is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, 71, who is seeking reelection. “Gloria has dedicated her life to fighting for justice and standing tall for Tennesseans who have been left out, left behind, or left without a voice,” a press release announcing her Senate bid stated.In April, just days after a school shooting that killed 6 people, Johnson joined fellow Democratic Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones as they walked to the front of the state House floor with a bullhorn. The trio joined the chants and cries for gun control legislation by protesters in the public galleries and outside of the cham...

GOP leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show ‘no evidence’ of being strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show ‘no evidence’ of being strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says.Source

Dangerous rip currents along Atlantic coast spur rescues, at least 3 deaths

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Strong ocean rip currents along the mid-Atlantic coast created hazardous swimming conditions on Tuesday after several deaths were reported and hundreds of other swimmers had to be rescued by lifeguards during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Rip current warnings issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect Tuesday from New York to North Carolina, and that agency also was urging swimmers to use extra caution and only swim in area where lifeguards were present.The dangerous currents were spawned by the remnants of hurricanes Franklin and Idalia, officials said. They warned that people caught in a rip current can be swept away from shore very quickly and note the best way to escape is by swimming parallel to the shore instead of towards it.At least three deaths were reported in New Jersey, while others were reported in Delaware, Maryland, New York and South Carolina.Source

Federación española destituye a Jorge Vilda, el técnico de la selección femenina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

La federación española de fútbol destituyó este martes a Jorge Vilda, el técnico de la selección femenina, menos de tres semanas después que el combinado conquistase la Copa Mundial y en medio de la polémica generada por los actos de Luis Rubiales, el presidente de la entidad.Vilda apareció entre el grupo de personas que aplaudió a Rubiales cuando éste rechazó dimitir al cargo por la oleada de críticas debido al beso a Jenni Hermoso en los labios sin su consentimiento durante las celebraciones en Sydney el mes pasado.Rubiales, quien también se tocó los genitales como gesto vulgar de victoria tras la final, fue suspendido provisionalmente por la FIFA. El dirigente también afronta un expediente abierto por el gobierno de España con el fin de removerle del puesto.Vilda estuvo al frente de la selección femenina absoluta durante ocho años. Vizmanos: “Decepcionan las instituciones españolas que no toman cartas en el asunto” La fiscalía española inv...

Former McAuliffe principal files lawsuit against DPS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Tuesday, former McAuliffe International School principal Kurt Dennis filed a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools for wrongful termination. Earlier this year, Dennis believed he was originally fired for sharing confidential student information in a news interview after two deans were shot at East High School. Dennis said he and his staff were forced to conduct the exact same pat-down policy with a student who was charged with similar firearm-related offenses as the student in the East High incident. Thousands sign petition to reinstate principal at McAuliffe International According to the lawsuit, the student at McAuliffe was criminally charged with attempted murder after the student allegedly entered a liquor store to rob it and shot the clerk. Following this charge, Dennis requested the student move to remote learning. However, the suit claims Dennis' request was denied. Dennis claimed he exercised his right to free speech by shining a light on the danger DPS...

Police arrest man after multi-car crash in Miami leaves 1 dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Police arrested a man after a multi-vehicle collision in Miami on Monday night claimed the life of one person while they were in the hospital as police investigated the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.Miami Police and fire rescue crews responded to the scene, located at 1200 NE 79th St., where the collision unfolded. Authorities said the incident involved five cars and a motorcycle. According to police, one person was ejected from their vehicle. Emergency responders airlifted them to Jackson Memorial Hospital for urgent medical treatment. The victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.While the eastbound lanes on the 79th Street bridge have since been reopened to traffic Monday night, the westbound lanes remained closed for several hours. Just before 10 a.m. Tuesday, officials reopened all lanes. A police report stated that Alejandro Hall was arrested after he was driving at a high rate of speed while he was believed to be intoxicated. ...

Pilot OK after plane crash lands at North Perry Aiport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

An aircraft’s pilot is OK after a plane crash lands at North Perry Airport. On Tuesday afternoon, a single-engine plane attempted to land on a runway at the airport and landed with its nose on the ground. Apparently, the nose gear collapsed as it touched down on the pavement. Live video footage showed the blades bent in the front of the aircraft. Fire rescue crews were on the scene as they spoke to the pilot, who walked away from the crash unharmed. Officials are now investigating the cause of the plane’s malfunction. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid announces bid for Miami-Dade County Mayor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Manny Cid, the incumbent Mayor of the Town of Miami Lakes, is expected to announce his campaign after he filed the paperwork on Friday. The announcement is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Building Department located at 11805 SW 26th St. where Mayor Cid will be joined by members of the community and the media. Cid’s political journey began in 2012 when he was elected to the Miami Lakes Council and he ascended to the role of Vice-Mayor in August 2013. In November 2016, he secured the position of Mayor in the Town of Miami Lakes, and in November 2020, Mayor Cid achieved a historic milestone by winning re-election unopposed, becoming the first Mayor in Miami Lakes history to do so.Alexander Otaola and Miguel “el Skipper” Quintero have also entered the race and they are all expected to face off in August 2024.

The Atlantic’s next major hurricane is expected by this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

(CNN) — A newly-formed tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean could soon become a named storm – then a powerful Category 4 hurricane – as the season approaches its typical peak in early September.Tropical Depression 13 formed Tuesday morning in the central tropical Atlantic, almost 1,000 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. The depression is expected to become a tropical storm later Tuesday. The next tropical storm will be given the name Lee.As the depression moves steadily west-northwest this week, it will enter conditions increasingly favorable for strengthening: Plenty of moisture, low wind shear and abnormally warm water stretch nearly the entire length of the potential cyclone’s projected path.“The NHC intensity forecast is extremely bullish for a first forecast, but remarkably lies below the intensity consensus,” the National Hurricane Center’s storm discussion said. “All indications are that the depression will become ...

Man pistol-whipped in broad daylight in Deerfield Beach, authorities need the public’s help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a “dangerous individual” who they said is responsible for a brutal daytime assault.The incident occurred around 7:56 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, near the 100 block of West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. According to detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit, an unknown assailant attacked the victim while he was standing near a parking lot.Surveillance footage released by BSO showed the victim walking along a sidewalk moments before the attack. A light-colored vehicle pulls up, and an individual exits, approaching the victim. A verbal exchange occurred before the subject produced a firearm from his waistband. A struggle ensued over the weapon, with the subject gaining control and repeatedly striking the victim.The altercation then spilled onto the roadway as the victim attempted to defend himself. The armed subject then abruptly stopped and returned to the v...