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2 deputies recovering after being struck by driver near Tampa thank colleagues for saving their lives

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies took the opportunity to thank their colleagues for coming to their rescue after they were hit by a suspect’s car near Tampa.A month after the violent crash in Brandon that was captured on surveillance video, Deputy Manuel Santos and Deputy Cpl. Carlos Brito are the road to recovery. Earlier this week, they had opportunity to say thank you to those who rushed to their aid.During the ceremony, the roar of applause from their fellow deputies felt like the sound of healing“I was in awe. My pain went away. I couldn’t feel anything anymore. I was kind of like in heaven,” said Santos.Santos has endured severe pain for more than a month after he and Brito were hit on the job. Santos surprised Vincent Valentine and Jose Torres, the two officers who were being honored for saving him. “When I heard Valentine screaming and giving verbal commands — I hear Torres screaming as well — I immediately not...

NICU babies at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital celebrate 1st Christmas with visit from Santa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Tiny patients and their families were filled with holiday cheer at a South Florida hospital.Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital got to take their first pictures with Santa Claus, Friday.The little ones were dressed for the occasion, donning their holiday costumes.Their proud families were treated to stocking stuffers and other festive surprises to celebrate their first Christmas together.

Man critical, woman stable after shooting at apartment complex in Lauderhill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Rescue crews rushed a man and a woman to the hospital after, police said, they came under fire at an apartment complex in Lauderhill.According to Lauderhill Police, they received several ShotSpotter notifications from the area of Northwest 31st Avenue and 17th Street, just after 8:30 p.m., Friday.Responding officers arrived to find the female victim with a gunshot wound to the foot and the male victim with two gunshot wounds to the chest.Paramedics transported the victims to Broward Health Medical Center, where the woman is in stable condition and the man is in critical condition.Back at the scene, officers shut down the majority of access to the complex.Police have not specified whether or not they have located the gunman, as they continue to investigate.If you have any information on this shooting, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7Ne...

Friday’s high school roundup/scores: Kauan Desa powers Barnstable past Southeastern

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

BOYS BASKETBALLKauan Desa scored 14 points as Barnstable beat Southeastern 53-42 in a nonleague contest. … Yukub Fiin drained 20 points to propel Boston Latin (3-0) to a 51-42 win over Somerville. … … Michael Barron recorded 13 points, and Ryan Araujo had 11 points and six rebounds as Mashpee (3-0) came back from a 23-7 first quarter deficit and pulled off a 51-49 win over Falmouth. … Messiah Johnson’s 17 points fueled Malden Catholic (1-1) toward a 62-46 win over Newton South.Mason Melchionda (15 points) and Jono Windle (11 points) paced the Dover-Sherborn (2-0) offense, and Grant Sullivan added eight points off the bench as the Raiders defeated Millis 64-43 in Tri-Valley League action.Trevor Jones and Liam Burns dropped 14 points apiece, helping to power Duxbury during a 55-45 victory over Patriot League foe Silver Lake. … Ryan Baker registered 18 points, and Evan Yakavonis had 17 points as Whitman-Hanson downed Plymouth North, 59-56. … Roman Glowac had a 12-point, 14-rebound doub...

Shorthanded Celtics show maturity in finally beating Magic with convincing 128-111 victory

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wasn’t interested in excuse making. They were without Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford against the No. 2 team in the East, but he knew he had enough.“Just figure it out,” Mazzulla said pregame.The Celtics had lost four games in a row to the upstart Magic, including an abysmal defeat the day after Thanksgiving last month. They were a code they couldn’t seem to crack. But the Celtics responded to their unideal circumstances with a performance that shows the growth and maturity of this team more than any other this season.Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and Jaylen Brown added 18 for the Celtics. On the second night of a back-to-back, they fired on all cylinders. They were humming offensively and suffocating defensively. They didn’t succumb to excuse making, and they took control in the second quarter for a 128-111 over the Magic on Friday night at TD Garden for their fourth consecutive victory.“It affirms our system, it affirms the daily work they put in, and ...

‘General Hospital’ dominates 50th annual Daytime Emmys with 6 trophies, Susan Lucci honored

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thorsten Kaye and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood of “The Bold and the Beautiful” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday night, when “General Hospital” collected six trophies, including four for acting.Kaye, who plays Ridge Forrester on the CBS soap, wasn’t on hand to accept. “Thorsten would have thanked me because I help him through everything,” joked co-star John McCook, last year’s lead actor winner who presented the lead actress award this year.MacInnes Wood collected her third trophy for her role as Steffy Forrester, the daughter of Ridge.“Wow! Awesome! Oh my gosh,” MacInnes Wood said. “I’m so grateful for this ride.”“General Hospital” capped a dominating night by winning outstanding drama series.“This is really a special night and I feel very appreciative and a little anxious,” executive producer Frank Valentini said. “We’d like to dedicate this to Sonya Eddy and N’Neka Garland, we love you so much.”Eddy won suppor...

Massachusetts lays SSgt Galliher to rest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

PITTSFIELD, M.A. (NEWS10) -Staff Sergeant Jacob Galliher was remembered with a procession around his home state of Massachusetts. The memorial welcomed hundreds of community members to look back on his life before he was laid to rest.The remains of Galliher were flown into Westover Air Reserve Base Friday afternoon. He is one of eight service members killed in a training accident off the coast of Japan in November. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was among the many who gathered before the somber procession. "We as Americans need to make sure that every single day of the year we are looking to take care of our military families and all of those who have taken care of us."The hearse traveled through the towns of Lee and Lenox before it arrived at Taconic High School, where Galliher had graduated in 2017."To lose somebody under these tragic circumstances... You know, he’s only been out of high school for...

Officer shoots suspect after traffic stop escalates in St. Clair

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

ST. CLAIR, Mo. - An officer shot a suspect Friday evening in St. Clair after a traffic stop escalated to the point of the officer being dragged, according to the St. Clair Police Department. The incident unfolded around 7:15 p.m. Friday on Highway 30 near Bardot Street. The St. Clair Police Department reports an officer conducted a traffic stop after receiving a tip that the driver was unable to stay on the road and maintain a lane. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says "As the officer was conducting an investigation, the suspect tried to flee, dragging the officer. The officer fired striking the suspect," stated the St. Clair Police Department via a news release. The suspect took off from the scene, prompting a brief pursuit. It ended after nearly half a mile when the suspect reportedly drove into the back of the business. Police say one man was arrested, but did not disclose his name or age. Close Thanks for signing up! ...

Crowds gather for Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - America's largest indoor oval dirt track is in St. Louis for the weekend. It's part of the Gateway Dirt Nationals this weekend at the Dome at America's Center. FOX 2's Taylor Harris gives us an up-close look at the event. Festivities run through Saturday. For a closer look at the event and tickets, click here.

Discover the perfect blend of nature and affordability at Green Mountain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:20 GMT

Lakewood’s Green Mountain neighborhood, nestled between Denver and the mountains, is known for its abundant green space and opportunities for outdoor activities.Julie Lunn with West+Main said the neighborhood appeals to buyers who want to escape Denver and be closer to the mountains without living in them.Leslie Resnick with 8z agrees. “It’s a perfect area. You have restaurants and shopping surrounding the neighborhood, and you’re less than four miles from Belmar, which is Lakewood’s center.”But the neighborhood’s key attraction is in its name: Green.“There’s a plethora of green space in the neighborhood. There’s so much green,” Resnick said.“In the northwest corner, you have Green Mountain Park with trails and wildlife. To the south, you have Bear Creek where you can water ski or waterboard, go mountain biking, or play golf.”The neighborhood is also located near Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge.“The old...