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Festivals for freedom: Dania Beach, Miami Beach host Juneteenth celebrations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

Several South Florida cities hosted festivals for freedom in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.In Dania Beach, families on Saturday were treated to music, slides and a petting zoo before rain moved through the area.The celebration took place at C.W. Thomas Park along Northwest Eighth Avenue.Miami Beach also welcomed the community on Saturday to celebrate and honor the contributions of African Americans at the Soul Vegan Festival, held at Lummus Park.The event featured plant-based soul food and Caribbean dishes, as well as entertainment for children.Juneteenth marks the day when the last population of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned that they were free, back on June 19, 1865.

22nd Mayor’s Ball in Miami expected to raise over $1M for United Way

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

South Florida leaders came to downtown Miami this weekend united for a cause.The 22nd Annual Mayor’s Ball, hosted by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, was held at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Saturday night.The black tie event is expected to raise more than $1 million in support of United Way and its mission to build a stronger city through education, financial stability and health.“This event is very important, not just for United Way, but important for our community, because those dollars that are raised go right back into the community to help the people of our fierce city,” said Symeria Hudson, president of United Way of Miami.A familiar face 7News anchor Belkys Nerey, was in attendance, along with more than 700 of Miami-Dade’s most influential business, civic and community leaders.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Juneteenth event in Liberty Station

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- One person is dead following a shooting at a Juneteenth event in Liberty Station Saturday evening that left another injured, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.According to SDPD, authorities were alerted to the shooting at the center's NTC Park around 6:45 p.m. Authorities say there was a dispute between attendees at the Juneteenth event held in the park, prompting an individual to pull a gun.Two people were struck in the shooting, SDPD said. The second victim was escorted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their current condition is not known at this time.It is unknown if an arrest has been made in the shooting. A description of the possible shooter has not been disclosed by law enforcement.The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact SDPD or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers.This is a developing story. FOX 5 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Fowler, Clark share the US Open lead with major champs chasing them

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickie Fowler brought the buzz to the U.S. Open with a 70-foot birdie putt only to lose the lead by missing from 3 1/2 feet on the final hole Saturday, giving him a share of the lead with Wyndham Clark and setting up a Sunday filled with possibilities.Right there with them was Rory McIlroy. He played a steady hand — one birdie and one bogey over his last 14 holes on a course that finally started to play like a U.S. Open. McIlroy had a 69 that left him one shot behind, poised to end nine long years without a major.“It’s nice to be in the hunt,” McIlroy said.Fowler had to settle for an even-par 70. Clark escaped big trouble from the barranca with a 6-foot par putt on the 17th to stay close, and then boldly took on a tight left pin at the 18th for a 6-foot birdie for a 69 that allowed him to catch Fowler.The final hour brought a surprise at every turn. A long day of blazing sunshine baking the North course at Los Angeles Country Club gave way to the infamous marine l...

Philippine ferry with up to 65 people onboard catches fire at sea, rescue underway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine ferry carrying up to 65 passengers and crew members caught fire at sea on Sunday and a coast guard vessel was deployed to rescue those onboard and try to extinguish the flames, coast guard officials said.The M/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while traveling from Siquijor province to Bohol province in the central Philippines, the coast guard said. It did not immediately say how many people have been rescued from the ferry or if there were casualties.Photos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry as coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to try to put out the fire. A fishing boat and one other vessel could be seen nearby.No people could be seen aboard the burning ferry based on the photographs and video released by the coast guard.Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, badly maintained vessels, ove...

Saturday Night Forecast: hazy evening with low of 55

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

Saturday Night: Hazy evening, then partly cloudy skies. NE/SE 5-10 mph. Low 55-60Sunday: Increasing clouds and slight chance of a shower. SE 5-10 mphHigh 83, cooler by the lake. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for a slight chance of a shower early on Monday on Juneteenth with partly sunny skies a high around 83. A pattern of dry weather for the rest of the week is expected with hazy sunshine from Canadian wildfire smoke. Temps creep up toward 90 the end of the week-- but each day looks about 5 to 10 degrees cooler by the lake. 

Summer time in Central Texas: Where is a good place for a day trip near Austin?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It certainly feels like summer outside, and with no cool temperatures any time soon, Central Texans want to find quick day trips that aren't too far from the Austin area.We took to social media to see what places you had in mind, and here is the list we compiled based off your answers.Rio Vista ParkRio Vista Park is located in San Marcos and is "a great place to put your kayak in and paddle upstream or just swim in the deep watering hole," according to the Visit San Marcos website.Amenities include restrooms, tennis courts, a half basketball court, benches, a pavilion, city swimming pool, hike/bike trails and trash cans, the website said.Lake TravisFrom party boats, to boat tours and cruises, to the Waterloo water park, there is always something fun to do when going to Lake Travis, which is located on the Colorado River.The Lake Travis website has details for featured events and a complete guide for boating, fishing, living, lodging, services and more.Port AransasIf ...

Los Angeles gang member who abducted infant remains at large

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

A gang member accused of kidnapping an infant in West Hills remains at large after the baby was found safe on Saturday night.The suspect was identified as Adonis Childress, 30, and the baby was identified as Jeremiah Montgomery, 11 months old, by the Los Angeles Police Department."Jeremiah has been located in good health and is with a family member of the victim," said LAPD. "The suspect, Adonis Childress, has not yet been located."Childress and the baby’s mother are in a dating relationship, authorities said. A verbal argument broke out around 8 a.m. between the couple before turning physical.The victim said Childress choked her and punched her several times in the face, causing multiple nose fractures before she lost consciousness.Around 10 a.m., Childress dropped the victim off at a hospital and drove away with her baby and her cell phone inside, police said. He was seen driving a black 2013 Kia Optima sedan with a New Mexico license plate AMNF84.The suspect is an active gang mem...

Video captures bear stealing koi fish from backyard pond in Yucaipa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

Video captured the moment a curious bear cub helped itself to some koi fish from a backyard pond in Yucaipa.The encounter took place on Friday at a home near the area of Oak Glen Road and Bryant Street around 1 p.m. according to the homeowner.Video captures a curious bear cub stealing koi fish from a backyard pond in Yucaipa on June 16, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The bear can be seen strolling around the lush yard as he curiously pokes around. The homeowners said the bear left the yard for a while before returning later that day.While exploring again, the bear eventually stops a small pond where some pet koi fish reside.Video captures a bear cub stealing koi fish from a backyard pond in Yucaipa on June 16, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The bear is seen quickly propping itself up on the pond’s brick siding before diving headfirst into the water. It splashes around a bit before eventually taking off.It’s unclear how much koi fish the bear eventually got away with.

SF Giants pour it on in 15-0 rout of archrival Dodgers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES — LaMonte Wade Jr. and J.D. Davis continued to make their All-Star cases Saturday while Alex Wood enjoyed a successful return from a two-week absence to lead the Giants over the Dodgers, 15-0, extending their winning streak to a season-best six games.Wood gave the Giants five shutout innings, while a pair of home runs from Wade and Davis powered the offense against Dodgers rookie starter Bobby Miller, whose ERA started with a zero when the night began and a two by the time he left after five innings.Davis blew the game open with a pinch-hit grand slam in the sixth off Los Angeles reliever Alex Vesia, after Wade opened a 4-0 lead with a three-run shot down the right field line in the fifth. The 15-run margin made for the Giants’ biggest blowout of their rivals since a 19-3 win on Sept. 14, 2013, and their largest shutout victory in the rivalry since the teams moved to California in 1958.With back-to-back wins here the past two nights, San Francisco clinched its firs...