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Deputies help wandering crocodile reach Islamorada canal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

A crocodile in the Florida Keys received a helping hand after it was spotted on the side of the road.The large reptile was trying to make its way to a canal in Islamorada on Friday but couldn’t find its way back to the water because a fence was blocking access.Responding Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies were worried the animal would wander into traffic, so they secured it, carried it to the water’s edge and safely released it.

Medics fired after mistakenly declaring man dead at Clearwater home; patient’s daughter speaks out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida family is furious after two first responders declared a man dead when he was very much still alive, and now the paramedics are out of a job.Back in February, Phoebe Maxwell said she found her father Thomas on the floor of his Clearwater home faintly breathing, so she called 911 and began CPR.“When I was giving my dad CPR, his chest was rising and falling,” she said.But when a Clearwater Fire & Rescue crew showed up, Maxwell said, the medics told her to stop, because her father was already dead.“I said, ‘He is still alive. He’s not dead!'” she said.Maxwell said it’s a memory that still haunts her, as she recalls hearing her father gasp for air.She said that law enforcement showed up and witnessed agonal respiration, essentially a gasping breath, after the medics on scene had already left, failing to reassess Thomas and placing a sheet over his body.“The fact that the patient had an agonal re...

Mage the first to cross the finish line at 149th Kentucky Derby

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

(CNN) — Mage was the first to cross the finish line at the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.The apparent win came after heavily favored Forte was scratched from the race earlier in the day after a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarian found the horse had a bruised right front foot, Churchill Downs said.Forte had been listed as the 3-1 morning line favorite to win the first leg of the sport’s Triple Crown.Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the location of Churchill Downs. It is in Louisville.

Multiple people shot at Dallas-area outlet mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Multiple people were shot at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas, on Saturday, sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the country.Calls about shots being fired came in about 3:40 p.m. from the Allen Premium Outlets. A dispatcher with Allen police confirmed the department was investigating a shooting but couldn’t say more.WFAA-TV reported that police on the scene said there were multiple victims, including children.Rep. Keith Self, who represents the area that includes the mall, said he had confirmed with law enforcement that the shooter is dead, and that there was no one else involved in the attack.Their conditions were not immediately known, but WFAA reported that the Collin County Sheriff said the shooter is dead.A crowd of hundreds of people who had been shopping stood outside, across the street from the mall, Saturday evening. Officers circulated among them asking if anyone had seen what happen...

Crowd gathers at British Consul General’s home in Boston to watch royal coronation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

A crowd of Boston-area British natives gathered at the British Consul General’s residence on Beacon Hill in Boston on Saturday to watch the Royal Coronation.The watch party, complete with tea and crumpets, drew dozens of visitors despite the coronation taking place in the early morning hours in Boston. Those on hand sang and cheered as the royal coronation unfolded.The message ended with the British Consul reading a personal message from the king. https://twitter.com/KimLucey/status/1654789571614310401

More sunshine for Sunday, but also tracking showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

High pressure is expected to remain in control on Sunday, with more sunshine and mild weather expected. Temperatures will be a tad warmer than Saturday, with inland than conditions in the mid to upper 70s. However a sea breeze will keep the immediate coast in the 60s most of the day.Late Sunday afternoon some clouds will begin moving in from the west, with some showers to follow overnight into Monday. The rain isn’t expected to last long and skies will clear out by mid morning on Monday.

Diners enjoy return of outdoor dining in the South End

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

Area residents could be seen taking advantage of the nice weather with some outdoor dining in the South End of Boston on Saturday as other restaurants in the North End continue to only offer indoor dining.Some North End residents we spoke with on Saturday said they were pleased to be able to easily navigate the streets, other said they were disappointed not to see people out at outdoor tables.Citing narrow roads, tunnel construction, and a lack of parking, the city says outdoor dining is not returning to the North End. Some residents said it wasn’t fair to only offer outdoor dining in certain parts of the city.

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

By BETH HARRIS (AP Racing Writer)LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, capping a rocky stretch in which seven in all died and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.Mage had only one victory in three previous races before holding off 9-1 shot Two Phil’s in the stretch. The colt, who didn’t race as a 2-year-old, ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57 under Javier Castellano. The 45-year-old Hall of Fame jockey, who hasn’t been as in-demand lately, snapped an 0-for-15 skid in the Derby. He and trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela.“I never give up,” Castellano said. “I always try hard to do the right thing. It took me a little while to get there. I finally got it.”Mage joined Canonero II as Derby winners with Venezuelan ties. Canonero II won the Derby and Preakness in 1971.“Turning for home, he had a lot of heart,” Cas...

Celtics Jaylen Brown continues to lead charge to shut down 76ers’ James Harden: ‘Just doing my job’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Late in the third quarter of Game 3, all of James Harden’s struggles came into focus.As the shot clock was winding down, the 76ers guard tried to find space to take a shot, but Jaylen Brown closed down all of his potential avenues. Harden ultimately took a tough fadeaway jumper that Brown contested well. When it missed, Brown leaked out for an outlet pass and took it all the way to the basket and drew a foul on Harden as he completed a three-point play.Harden crashed to the floor on his back as the Celtics took an eight-point lead. The sequence exemplified how everything has gone wrong for Harden and the Sixers. After he scored 45 points to will Philadelphia in its Game 1 victory, Harden has become a complete non-factor over the last two games with Joel Embiid back, and the biggest reason why the SIxers have faltered.Harden scored 12 points on 2-for-14 shooting – including 0-for-6 from deep – in Game 2 and followed that up with a 3-for-14 effort with five turnovers in...

Chicago Bears OC Luke Getsy says Justin Fields is ‘light-years’ ahead of last offseason as the QB dives into work with new teammates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:16 GMT

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said he still has a a lot to learn about what the reshaped offense can do better in 2023.Coaches are in the teaching phase with veteran players ahead of organized team activities later this month, and they only just got the rookies on the field Friday and Saturday to evaluate their movement, skills and learning ability at a two-day minicamp in Lake Forest.But Getsy already can see how the competition at each position will improve with general manager Ryan Poles’ offseason additions — including wide receivers DJ Moore and Tyler Scott, running backs D’Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson, offensive linemen Nate Davis and Darnell Wright and tight end Robert Tonyan.And most important, Getsy believes quarterback Justin Fields is majorly improved as their second year working together picks up steam.“Where he was at this time last year to where he is now, I think he’s just light-years ahead of where he was,” Get...