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Driver clocked going 95 mph in Aurora

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A driver is facing a court date and hefty speeding ticket after getting pulled over for going more than 40 mph over the speed limit.The Aurora Police Department said the driver was caught going 95 mph in a 40 mph zone. Who shot this man and left him to die 25 years ago? "We get it...with the sunshine and warm days upon us, we just want to go outside and enjoy it. But please, PLEASE, do not drive 95mph in a 40mph zone," APD shared on Twitter. "Everyone's life gets put at risk when you drive that fast. Slow down, drive with care, and arrive alive." Employees forced to evacuate Coors canning facility after acid spill The driver will have to appear in court for reckless driving and speeding 40 miles or more over the speed limit.The penalty for speeding 25 or more mph over the speed limit in Colorado starts at $150 with a minimum of 10 days in jail.Excessive speeding can be deadlyIn January, the Colorado State Patrol said that excessive speeding cont...

Clean-up begins after historic floods impact Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

Homeowners are now in cleanup efforts after Fort Lauderdale experienced the rainiest day in its history Wednesday, damaging multiple cars and homes. Residents said have thousands of dollars in damages. Residents that spoke to 7News said something like this has never happened in the area and that at one point the water was knee-deep, now they are demanding answers from the South Florida Water Management District. Hallie Hodder, a homeowner in one of the affected areas said she came home at around 5 p.m. and within a few hours, water came rushing into her garage.She believes South Florida Water Management didn’t expect this much water and they may have opened the floodgates which allowed water in, flooding both sides of the street and the canals behind her home. “I think that they opened up the floodgates and that’s what flooded our canals and everything, cause this never happens. We get maybe a foot above the dock when it’s high tide or we have a bad rainstorm...

Plane diverted to MIA from FLL clips another aircraft’s wing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

A plane carrying passengers from Toronto, which was diverted to Miami International Airport (MIA) due to runway flooding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), clipped the wing of an Emirates aircraft while in motion. On Thursday, the Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units were quickly dispatched to the scene at around 9:30 p.m., to assess the situation. Officials said no injuries were reported.In a statement released by Air Transat, the airline confirmed that the wing tip of their plane operating flight TS 948 was damaged while taxiing at MIA. They explained that the plane was moving at a very low speed and hooked the wing of the Emirates aircraft. Passengers on board the Transat flight were able to deboard at its gate, but those on board the Emirates flight had to deboard, with the airline making arrangements for them to take another flight on Thursday.The incident occurred just a day after historic flooding in Broward County caused the complete closure of FLL,...

France’s top court OKs Macron’s pensions reform

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

PARIS — France’s Constitutional Council ruled Friday in favor of the most contentious part of President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform bill, which raises the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62.However, it chose to block several other measures, including a “senior index” which aims at encouraging the employment of senior workers. Some of them were added as “sweeteners” to the bill, to make it more acceptable to trade unions and opposition MPs.“The Constitutional Council examined the application of the articles invoked [by the government], it found that none of the applications have fallen foul of the rules of the National Assembly,” said one of the Council’s officials on Friday. The government had come under fire during parliamentary debates about the reforms, because it had invoked a controversial constitutional maneuver — known as article 49.3 — as well as other moves that curtailed debates in parliament. Macron’s decision to bypass p...

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in classified documents leak appears in court as US reveals case against him

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Billing records of an Internet social media platform and interviews with another user helped the FBI identify a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman as a suspect in the leak of highly classified military documents, according to court records unsealed Friday.The new details came as Jack Teixeira, 21, appeared in court to face charges under the Espionage Act of unauthorized removal and retention of classified and national defense information.A federal magistrate judge ordered him held until a detention hearing next week.Teixeira was arrested by heavily armed tactical agents on Thursday following a weeklong criminal investigation into the disclosure of the government records, a breach that exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments on the war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations and other national security issues.He appeared in court Friday in tan jail clothes for a brief proceeding at which U.S. Magistrate Judge Davi...

How the Red Sox will observe the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

Saturday, April 15 marks ten years since two brothers set off homemade explosive devices by the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds.In that moment, Boston and the surrounding region were forever changed.While there was nothing they could do to reverse the events of that heartbreaking day, the Red Sox immediately took it upon themselves to heal the city in the ways they could: philanthropy and baseball.They’ll continue both this weekend, when they return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels that begins Friday night.But of course, this quartet of contests will be so much bigger than baseball. The schedule is jam-packed with events, ceremonies, and special guests. Stock up on tissues and waterproof makeup now.Here’s the schedule and everything you need to know about the weekend’s and Monday’s events:Friday, April 149 AM: The Red Sox and JetBlue Park have teamed up to donate over 40,000 Red Sox...

Orioles option starting pitcher Cole Irvin to Triple-A; Spenser Watkins called up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

After his third straight rough start to begin the season, Orioles left-handed starting pitcher Cole Irvin is being optioned to Triple-A.The Orioles have sent down Irvin, whom they acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics this offseason, to Norfolk after he posted a 10.66 ERA through his first three starts, the team announced Friday afternoon. Irvin allowed six runs in four innings in Thursday’s 8-7 walk-off win over the A’s.Baltimore is also promoting right-handed pitcher Spenser Watkins from Triple-A. Watkins pitched in 23 games for the Orioles last season, including 20 starts, recording a 4.70 ERA. The 30-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA this season for the Tides, striking out eight in 10 innings.Also on Friday, the Orioles placed left-handed reliever Keegan Akin on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Yennier Canó from Triple-A.Irvin began the season as the Orioles’ No. 3 starter and the second-most experienced arm in the rotation, behind only ...

Prep basketball star Mikey Williams arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon: SDSO

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

SAN DIEGO — Mikey Williams, a local high school basketball star with a massive social media following, was arrested Thursday, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department confirmed.Jail records show 18-year-old Michael Anthony Williams, born June 26, 2004, was arrested near the 2600 block of Bratton Valley Road in the Jamul area around 3:30 p.m. Thursday.He was arrested on suspicion of five counts of assault with a deadly weapon, SDSO Sgt. Gavin Lanning confirmed to FOX 5.Officials said Williams had one firearm in his possession at the time of his arrest. He was booked into the San Diego Central Jail with a bail set at $50,000. Williams has since posted bond and is no longer in police custody.Williams, who played basketball for San Ysidro High School, has amassed millions of followers online and had committed to play for the University of Memphis basketball team next season.As of Friday morning, Williams had deactivated his Instagram account, which has nearly 4 million followers.The ci...

Empty fishing boat pulled from rocks in Carlsbad

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. — An empty fishing boat was found Friday in a jetty near Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad.Crews with the Carlsbad Fire Department and Oceanside Lifeguards were working to remove the small fishing boat from the jetty.The circumstances that led to the boat being stuck on the rocks are still under investigation. NOAA issues El Niño watch: Here’s where and when we will feel the impact The boat was empty when crews had gained access to the vessel and nobody was spotted in the water in the surrounding area.The U.S. Coast Guard did a sweep of the area to see if there was anybody in the water, but they did not spot anyone.The boat was secured approximately 1,000 feet off shore and crews will be towing it to the Oceanside Harbor, the City of Carlsbad said.

Man hospitalized after hit-and-run in Logan Heights alley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:55 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A man was injured Thursday after a hit-and-run crash in the Logan Heights area, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.Around 9:30 p.m., a 22-year-old man was walking in the south alley of 2900 National Avenue when he heard a vehicle driving behind him, according to police.The driver, who was going eastbound in the alley, struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian was was taken to a nearby hospital with several injuries. Homeless encampment ban passes committee, moves to city council Police were unable to locate any witnesses related to the hit-and-run crash and the victim was not able to identify the vehicle, SDPD said.No suspect details were immediately available from police.The incident remains under investigation and anyone who may have information related to the crash was asked to contact SDPD's Traffic Division at 858-495-7800 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.