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Fire officials: Apparent tornado touched down in downtown Fort Lauderdale; funnel cloud captured on video

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

An apparent tornado touched down in parts of downtown Fort Lauderdale, fire officials said, a fearsome sight that was recorded on video by multiple witnesses.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the funnel cloud formed over land and touched down west of Las Olas and the Intracoastal Waterway, just before 6 p.m., Saturday.Officials with the National Weather Service said it was initially located near Federal Highway and Southeast 15th Street before making its way toward Las Olas Boulevard.As the tornado gained strength, FLFR officials said, it made contact with some structures, power lines and marine vessels before it moved quickly toward the east and reached the ocean.NWS officials had issued a tornado warning for a section of southeastern Broward County extending south of downtown toward Port Everglades. It was allowed to expire at 6 p.m.Multiple witnesses recorded cellphone video of the funnel cloud wreaking havoc. Cellphone video captured the funnel cloud appearing to jump ov...

Young guns lead Belmont Hill past St. Sebastian’s in an ISL hockey showdown

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

BELMONT — To local boys hockey diehards, Saturday’s showcase between Belmont Hill and St. Sebastian’s was deemed a must-see event. A clash between two of the Independent School League’s most decorated groups.In a bout filled with plenty of highlights, the young standouts delivered for the crowd. Sophomore Jake Tavares buried a pair of goals to go with an assist, while freshman sensation David Bosco (goal, assist) also provided a spark as Belmont Hill overcame an early deficit for a statement 5-2 victory over their longtime rival.“This is one of the most historic rivalries in prep school hockey,” Belmont Hill senior Jake McManus said. “So obviously, we were looking forward to this. Being able to beat them at home in front of all our fans and alumni, it’s huge for the school.”Things didn’t start off Belmont Hill’s way. St. Sebastian’s capitalized on a power play opportunity right out of the gate, as Matt Cataldo sniped a goal to put the Arrows ahead, 1-0. They would carry moment...

Shots fired at apartment complex near El Cajon; one dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

KSWB -- Shots rang out at an apartment complex near El Cajon Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.Authorities told FOX 5 the incident occurred on the 1600 block of Hilton Head Court around 12:43 p.m. When deputies arrived, two people -- a man and a woman of unknown age -- were found with gunshot wounds. SDSO said the woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, while the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Popular Bayfront seafood eatery bids farewell to longtime employee There does not appear to be any outstanding suspects at this time, according to authorities. No further details are presently available. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone who may have information related to this incident is encouraged to call Crime stoppers at (619) 235-8477.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Weekend Break: Banging Gavel Brews

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — Built over 100 years ago, the Karl Vogt House in Tinley Park has had many lives, and now, a new chapter is brewing. The house is now home to Banging Gavel Brews — a brewery and tap room. "The building was built in 1865 by the Lewis brothers as a hunting lodge believe it or not and over the years it's gone over several transitions," said Jim Richert, President of Banging Gavel Brews.WGN's Alyssa Donovan takes you there on this Saturday's edition of Weekend Break.

South Loop Farmers Market heads indoors for the winter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

CHICAGO — For the first time in its ten year history, the South Loop Farmers' Market moved inside the Roosevelt Collection Shops for the winter."We are super thrilled to have a winter season every Saturday through March 30," said Tina Feldstein, one of the vendors at the South Loop Farmers Market Saturday.About 30 vendors will be nestled into Roosevelt's each week during that timeframe. Sunday Brunch with Lost Reef Lounge "The community loves the farmers market and we’ve seen that when they come through the summer season," Feldstein said. "But when we go through this long hiatus, people are just wishing and waiting for the market to come back."With oils to heat the palate, a little snip of micro greens and fitness events all bundled into one space, it's a way to live a farmers market life in the dead of winter.

This U.S. state named 'most dangerous' for two-wheeled vehicles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A fun joyride or a fatality waiting to happen? A recent survey completed by Anidjar and Levine ruled Hawaii the most dangerous state for cyclists and motorcyclists. The study gave the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on fatal collisions between the years of 2017 and 2021 in order to compare the amount of total fatal crashes to total fatal crashes involving two-wheeled vehicles. Binny, the trash-can mascot of the Disney World drinking club, has disappeared “Hawaii is a beautiful place to cycle, with stunning views and weather, bike tourism is on the rise,” said an Anidjar and Levine spokesperson.According to reports, Hawaii had a total of 483 fatal crashes overall, 21 of them involving cyclists and 130 of them involving a motorcycle. The state had the highest percentage of two-wheeled fatal incidents in comparison to total fatal incidents at 31.26%.“Motorcycles are also a common mode of transport but this data demonstrates that pedal an...

Longhorns hire Johnny Nansen as co-defensive coordinator, linebackers coach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After helping guide the Arizona Wildcats to a 10-3 season and Alamo Bowl title, Johnny Nansen is headed to Austin.Texas Athletics announced Nansen's hire Saturday, and he'll take over as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. He replaces Jeff Choate who is now the head coach for the Nevada Wolfpack. LIST: Texas Longhorns players entering transfer portal, declaring for NFL Draft "Johnny is a guy I’ve known for a long time, and I have so much respect for," Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said. "He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, is highly regarded in our business, and is a tremendous recruiter. He’s a high-energy coach who does a great job developing his players and getting the best out of them."For the past eight seasons, Nansen has been part of the Wildcats' defensive staff with the last two as the coordinator. The Wildcats made a huge turnaround after a 5-7 season in 2022 to a No. 14 ranking at the end of the regular season and a 38-24 ...

State of Texas: Amid border division, a push to build bridges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday afternoon that it filed a lawsuit against Texas over its contentious new border security law, accusing the state of infringing on federal authority and empowering local police to unconstitutionally arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Last week, federal authorities threatened to sue to block Senate Bill 4 if Governor Greg Abbott did not assure them the state will not enforce the law by January 3.According to the complaint filed in an Austin federal court, the DOJ argues that "Texas’s Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) creates purported state immigration crimes for unlawful entry and unlawful reentry, permits state judges and magistrates to order the removal of noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. But Texas cannot run its own immigration system. Its efforts, through SB 4, intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, ...

Gophers women’s hockey finishes two-game sweep of UConn with 3-1 victory

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

The Gophers women’s hockey team wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over No. 11 Connecticut at Ridder Arena.Minnesota beat UConn 5-3 on Friday in the first game of the two-game series.The Gophers improved their record to 16-3-1.“A really good weekend for us,” Gophers head coach Brad Frost said. “Getting a sweep over a really good UConn team who is very good out east. They are really tough to play against, but I’m proud of our team for sticking with it.”Fifth-year defender Madeline Wethington opened the scoring for the Gophers just 2:48 into the game with her second goal of the weekend.The Gophers dominated the second period, adding two goals and outshooting the Huskies 17-7. Sophomore Josefin Bouveng and freshman Lauren O’Hara each added goals in the period.UConn got on the board in the third period to break up the shutout.Minnesota goaltender Skylar Vetter made 23 saves for her eighth victory of the season.The Gophers ...

01/06/2023: Snowstorm Video Update

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:54 GMT

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:Good evening folks! Snow is underway! The forecast hasn't changed too much over the past few days as we are still expecting a widespread 6-10" snowfall, with locally higher and lower amounts thanks to our terrain. I also gave a quick look at another storm heading our way for Tuesday, this one featuring rain. The combination of rainfall and rapid snow melt is a big concern as of writing this.