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75-foot sinkhole opens on private property near Lakeland, causes road closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

NEAR LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — A Central Florida community is dealing with a massive sinkhole that opened up in their neighborhood and sent crews scrambling to keep it from growing.Officials said the ground gave way and began to sink near Lakeland, Friday afternoon.“It’s kind of scary, because you don’t expect it, just like so quick, you know? Like, next to houses, even,” said area resident Sandra Benavidez Carpenter.A bird’s-eye view shows the gaping sinkhole, which officials said stretches 75 feet wide and 120 feet deep.It shut down part of Scott Lake Road, just south of Fitzgerald Road, south of Lakeland.The hole is causing traffic trouble for residents, as led to the closure of a main road.“Because of the traffic running the roadway and what vibration can do to a sinkhole and cause it to collapse further,” said Jay Jarvis, Polk County’s director of roads and drainage.Neighbors said they pass by this location every day. All of a...

Hundreds of plants stolen from Newton Community Farm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

A Newton farm is raising the alarm after hundreds of plants were stolen sometime overnight.Newton Community Farm shared photos of the theft on social media. They say basil, scallions, eggplants, and cucumbers.They’re urging anyone with information to contact police.

Two-time defending champ Rory McIlroy two off lead at RBC Canadian Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

Back-to-back birdies to close out the third round put C.T. Pan two strokes up on the field at the RBC Canadian Open, but that lead is far from safe with a pack of big names – and two Canadians – in the hunt.Pan, from Taiwan, shot a 6-under 66 to sit at 14-under overall on Saturday at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in the northwest corner of Toronto. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy was in a six-way tie for second as he looks for a third consecutive title at the men’s national golf championship.“You still have to play aggressive, because this course is a lot of rough, but if you hit it in the fairway you will have a lot of short irons in and you’re going to create a lot of birdie opportunities,” said Pan, adding that he won’t change too much as he tries to fend off the group tied for second that includes McIlroy, Americans Mark Hubbard, Harry Higgs and Andrew Novak, as well as England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.“I would...

Lake County Sheriff: Black bear on the loose in Antioch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

ANTIOCH, Ill. — The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking into a black bear that was spotted in the North Suburbs Saturday.Deputies said they responded to 24100 block of West Deer Ridge Lane early Saturday evening on a report of a loose black bear.Authorities said not to approach the bear if seen in the area, but to rather call law enforcement so they can direct the Department of Natural Resources on where to locate the bear. Police alert Gurnee residents of bear sighting It is unclear at this time if this is the same bear that police were looking for in Gurnee earlier this week.

Child bitten by copperhead snake at North Carolina Zoo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo closed off its kids' area Thursday afternoon after a copperhead bit a 5 year-old child. The zoo, located in Asheboro, sits on 500 developed acres surrounded by wilderness, so it's not uncommon to see snakes inside.But zoo staff are trained on how to remove venomous snakes safely. Red Lobster Crabfest back after 4 years — with $5 martinis Emergency crews treated the child, who is recovering at an area hospital. The child's condition is still unknown. Zoo guest Angela Jones says she's seen a snake before."I just keep them in front of me. I look ahead just to make sure we don't cross any paths... We just have to watch where we step," Jones said. Jones urges others like her to be mindful, including looking in small spaces. "Even in your shoes," she said. "Baby snakes can be in your shoes. They can be anywhere."Zoo staff members urge parents to be aware of the wildlife environment, especially when you have children playing. There are sever...

Mason Toye’s two goals help CF Montreal demolish Loons 4-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

MONTREAL — Minnesota United players might have a ringing in their ears after Saturday’s 4-0 loss to CF Montreal at Saputo Stadium.When CF Montreal scored goals, a large silver bell clanged in celebration behind the north net. Former Loons striker Mason Toye caused the first and third ringings but didn’t add to percussion.Once Toye scored in the seventh and 57th minutes, he respectfully refrained from doing the shaking-maracas celebration he used during his three seasons in Minnesota. His goals showed up his former club enough.Toye’s exit from Minnesota in October 2020 and the big influence he had on the match Saturday provide echo in the club’s always churning conveyor belt of forwards.Before the match, the Loons announced the transfer of Luis Amarill to Mazatlan for an undisclosed fee, ending the Paraguayan’s underwhelming time in Minnesota. They first brought in Amarilla in January 2020 and said goodbye to Toye in October 2020.The club started Mender Garcia at striker but subbed h...

Man shot, killed in attempted robbery in Berkeley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

BERKELEY, Mo. - A man was fatally shot during an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon in Berkeley.The shooting happened around 2 p.m. in the 4400 block of North Hanley Road near Interstate 70. Investigators say a suspect attempted to rob the victim at an undisclosed site. The victim and suspect were briefly in an altercation before the suspect opened fire and shot the victim. The suspect then took off in an unknown direction on Hanley Road before officers arrived to the scene. Precautionary boil advisory after major St. Louis water main break The victim was rushed to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Police have not yet disclosed any information to identify the victim or suspect. The City of Berkeley Police Department is investigating after assistance from the St. Louis County Police Department. If you have any information relevant to this case, contact St. Louis County police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

East Los Angeles murder suspect remains at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

Authorities are searching for a man wanted for a murder in East Los Angeles.The suspect was identified as Kevin Freddy Medel, 26, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Medel also goes by the nickname, “Snoop.”Medel is wanted for a June 8 homicide that took place near 1st and Indiana Streets around 5:10 a.m.He fled the scene of the crime and has remained at large since, said LASD. Medel should be considered armed and dangerous.Kevin Freddy Medel, aka “Snoop,” in a Nov. 2020 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.The details surrounding the victim or the nature of the homicide were not released as the investigation continues.Anyone who has seen Medel or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.Anonymous tips can be submitted to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-2228477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

SF Giants nearly no-hit in second straight loss to Cubs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Mitch Haniger doubled in the eighth inning, averting a no-hitter, but held hitless for more than half the game for the second time in the past week, the Giants on Saturday were not able to awaken their bats in time to pull off the come-from-behind win.Haniger’s double and a walk to Michael Conforto in the second inning were the only base runners the Giants managed against Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks, who flirted with what would have been the first no-hitter by an opponent in Oracle Park’s 23-year history, in their second straight loss to the Cubs, 4-0.Hendricks needed only 94 pitches to mow down the Giants for eight innings, only giving way to a reliever after San Francisco mustered its first hit in the eighth, and was reminiscent of Greg Maddux for more reasons than his pitch count. The 33-year-old right-hander from Newport Beach masterfully mixed and matched his four-pitch arsenal, not registering one reading on the radar gun of even 90 mph.Often str...

College baseball Super Regional: Stanford collapses as Texas steals game one

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:35 GMT

STANFORD – All Stanford needed was three more outs to win game one of the college baseball Super Regional against Texas.Instead, it got a jaw-dropping collapse in the top of Saturday’s ninth inning, which started with a three-run Stanford lead.First came two walks and a hit-by-pitch as closer Ryan Bruno loaded the bases. He was then yanked by coach David Esquer in favor of freshman Matt Scott.When the righthander got light-hitting nine-hole hitter Mitchell Daly to fly out to right, he got no help from his team.Right fielder Saborn Campbell muffed the running catch when center fielder Eddie Park flashed in front of him, allowing two runs to score.A groundout drove in another, and after a couple walks loaded the bases again, Texas left fielder Porter Brown completed the comeback.He laced the ball into right field, dropping the pitch right in front of Campbell and driving in two more Texas runs.Longhorn reliever Zane Morehouse made quick work of the middle of the Cardinal o...