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FHP trooper stops and charges street racers in St. Petersburg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) —Dangerous drivers turned Florida streets into their own racetrack. But their need for speed landed them behind bars.Dash cam video showed the moment a Florida Highway Patrol trooper caught two cars street racing near the Gandy bridge, in St. Petersburg.Moments later, he caught up to a Mitsubishi Lancer and pulled over the driver, 24-year-old Erik Schoonover, who was arrested and booked into the Pinellas County jail.He was charged with racing on the highway.According to the arrest report, Schoonover was, “Accelerating away in a competition for speed at 100 miles per hour in a posted 55 mile per hour zone, and, “Admitted participation in the street race during the stop.”Just hours later, video showed the moment two more drivers were stopped and charged with street racing in the same area. Troopers said the driver behind the wheel of a BMW and the driver in a Mercedes convertible, reached speeds of up to 130 mph and were participating in a...

STILL SOGGY IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

Happy Tuesday, South Florida!Hopefully everyone was able to stay dry on Monday as heavy rain eventually moved into our area by the mid to late morning and soaked all of South Florida continuously throughout the day.  Multiple flood advisories were issued, flash flood warnings as well, and unfortunately, the rain was still going as we woke up this morning.  A weak front remains stalled close by and with a wind off the water (winds out of the East/Northeast), moisture from the Atlantic continues to funnel into our area. Unfortunately, it looks like conditions will still remain unsettled for us as we continue about our week. A wind advisory has once again been issued for Coastal Miami-Dade and Coastal Broward. Not to mention, a flood watch has been issued for Metro and Coastal areas of Miami-Dade and Broward.Today will be a mostly cloudy kind of day once again as plenty of moisture remains trapped over South Florida. The wind advisory that was issued on Monday was allowed to expire, ho...

See the Chipotle of the future

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

 (CNN) — The distinctive gas grills in Chipotle restaurants might be a thing of the past.On Tuesday, the fast casual Mexican chain unveiled an all-electric restaurant design that is completely powered by renewable energy, such as solar and wind. That means the gas grills that have become the focal point for walk-in customers are being replaced by electric systems, which are intended to help the chain achieve its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.Noticeable changes in this new store format include rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and biodegradable flatware and bowls. Other changes include cactus-leather chairs and artwork made from recycled rice husks. Chipotle will tweak the design based on feedback from customers and employees, the company said.The interior of a new Chipotle. Credit: ChipotleSo far, two of these new locations have opened in Gloucester, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida, with a third open...

Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

(CNN) — Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday.The convention will be held from August 19-22, 2024.In its announcement, the DNC called the Midwest a “critical Democratic stronghold” that helped President Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election.“I am thrilled that Democrats will take the stage in Chicago to share our party’s vision and values,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said. “The Midwest reflects America and will give Democrats an opportunity to showcase some of President Biden and Vice President Harris’s most significant accomplishments for American families.”Chicago beat out the other two finalists, Atlanta and New York.The Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee in July 2024.

Prison for NH man in fraud case involving $6M in COVID loans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in federal CARES Act funds for seven businesses, including one allegedly dedicated to helping with pandemic-related aid.The man, who pleaded guilty in September to bank fraud and wire fraud, applied for 35 Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds. He received nearly $874,000 of the total he applied for, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Monday.The man was sentenced in federal court to 28 months in prison; a co-defendant was sentenced to 41 months in prison.Both were accused of inflating the companies’ revenues and the number of employees on the applications. The man also was accused of submitting false tax filings.

Car fire closes several lanes on Mass Pike in Allston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

Several lanes on I-90 were closed after a car fire broke out on the roadway in Allston Tuesday morning.MassDOT officials said around 10 a.m. that two lanes on the Mass Pike heading west were closed by Exit 132 due to the vehicle fire, including the left and center lanes.https://twitter.com/realpolikseni/status/1645785438924464131The left lane on the eastbound side of the highway was also closed as crews responded to the scene.By 10:30 a.m., the area had been cleared, with some residual delays remaining.No details on the condition of the driver or what led up to the fire have been released yet.

How the Odell Beckham Jr. signing affects both Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

During the last month, the relationship between the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson has been rocky to say the least.Now Baltimore hopes the signing of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will help mend fences between the two sides.Before the March 7 deadline, the Ravens placed the franchise tag on Jackson after failing to reach a long-term agreement. Then weeks later, during the NFL Annual Meetings in Phoenix, Jackson tweeted he had requested the Ravens to trade himx. This was minutes after coach John Harbaugh began speaking to the media.“You’ve got two sides that appreciate each other,” Harbaugh said last month. “Lamar believes in us and we believe in Lamar.“It’s a monetary thing that can be figured out, that can be worked out. That’s just a matter of negotiating. It’s a unique situation, it’s different than most years.“This is a contract situation… I’m looking forward to getting back to the normal ways of doing...

Watch Live: Funeral celebration for Boston civil rights icon Mel King

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

The city pays tribute today to the life and legacy of Melvin ‘Mel’ King, an activist and civil rights leader who changed the shape of Boston.“Mel had broken down so many walls and barriers in our city in his work as a public servant, as an activist, a father, a husband, a poet, a trailblazer,” said Mayor Michelle Wu during a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at City Hall. “He dreamed for the city. He challenged us to fight for that dream. And to do so with the all-encompassing power of love. Mel taught us how to serve, how to build, how to love, and how to envision a Boston that could truly be a home to everyone.”Watch today’s funeral service, billed as a “homecoming celebration” live from the Union United Methodist Church in Boston’s South End starting at noon.To watch directly on Boston City TV’s YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URe8BBaK4PcRelated coverage:Tributes pour in for civil-rights le...

Toronto police arrest 42 people, over 400 charges laid in cross-border investigation with U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

Toronto police have revealed the results of a major cross-border firearms investigation with the help of American authorities that led to 42 arrests and over 400 firearm-related charges laid.Toronto police announced the charges on Tuesday, stemming from a year-long cross-border investigation called Project Moneypenny. Illegal narcotics, cash, and 173 firearms were seized in Canada and the United States.Canadian authorities said most of the firearms seized from Project Moneypenny and Project Zorro, a firearm initiative in York Region, came from the United States. Toronto police also noted that during the phases of both projects, undercover officers purchased quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and 25 firearms from identified people.In addition to collaborating with U.S. authorities, officers in Toronto worked closely with police in Durham, York, OPP and The Canada Border Services Agency. It’s alleged that several assailants were involved in illicit firearms sales in Toronto and acr...

AP source: Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party’s momentum going after last fall’s midterm election success in the critical Midwest. The decision, confirmed by a Democratic official who spoke on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity before an official announcement, comes after President Joe Biden chose Chicago over finalists that also included Atlanta and New York.Chicago is solidly Democratic, as is Illinois. But holding the party’s presidential nominating gathering in such a pro-union city again demonstrates Biden’s commitment to organized labor — which will be critical to his bid to win a second term in the White House.The move also could counter Republicans, who last summer decided to hold their 2024 convention in Milwaukee in another critical Midwestern battleground state, Wisconsin.The 2020 Democratic convention was supposed to be held in Milwaukee but unfolded virtually because of the coronavirus pan...