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7 Mile Bridge to close for annual race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

South Florida residents looking to head down to Key West or drive up inland should plan accordingly as the annual Seven Mile Bridge Run will cause closures. Traffic on the bridge will be closed in both directions starting at 6 a.m. and reopen to traffic around 9 a.m. The race is expected to attract more than 1,000 runners. The bridge connects Marathon in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys.

UM, FAU host Final Four watch parties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

For the first time in school history, two South Florida teams are heading to the NCAA Final Four, and with excitement leading up to the games, both schools have announced watch parties. Things kick off with Florida Atlantic University as they face San Diego State in the NCAA Final Four game on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. That game is followed by the Miami Hurricanes versus Connecticut game on Saturday at 8:49 p.m. For those who can’t make it to NRG Stadium in Houston, they will still have a chance to experience all the action. UM announced it will host a watch party for students, faculty and alumni at the Watsco Center, home to the University of Miami men’s and women’s basketball teams. In attendance will be members of the women’s basketball team who recently made school history with their first Elite Eight appearance.Tickets are required for entry at the Watsco Center and include access to the Hospitality Suite with food and beverage options for everyone. Also included in their tic...

Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

A suspect was peacefully taken into custody after they allegedly fled from a police stop and drove into a wood line in Ashburnham, causing a nearby school to go into lockdown.The Ashburnham Police Department said “the situation was resolved peacefully” after a suspect fled a police stop initiated by Winchendon police, and drove into a wood line off of Route 101 in Ashburnham, across from Cushing Academy.Massachusetts State Police said the school was locked down as an MSP Special Tactical Operations Team and Crisis Response Unit responded. The unit was called in after the suspect refused to exit their vehicle, according to state police.About an hour later, a SKY7 camera spotted an individual being carted into an ambulance near the scene.Police in Ashburnham said more details on the incident would be released later in the day.

FBI: Former Boston Police officer arrested in connection with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

A former Boston Police officer has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the Boston FBI.Investigators say Joseph Fisher is facing charges including assault of a law enforcement officer. Fisher’s arrest brings the total number of people arrested in the Boston area to 22. https://twitter.com/FBIBoston/status/1641479200681996311

Boston police make arrest in connection with Roslindale stabbing that left shuttle driver wounded

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Boston police say an arrest has been made after a hospital shuttle bus driver was stabbed in Roslindale.The Boston Police Department said Charles Wilkerson Jr., 27, of Norwood turned himself in Wednesday night, hours after a shuttle bus driver was stabbed in the area of 3841 Washington Street.According to the department, police were called to the stabbing around 4:46 p.m. and soon located the victim, who was later taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.Police said the stabbing appeared to be the result of a road rage incident, and that the suspect had been driving a pick-up truck while the victim was operating a shuttle bus carrying multiple passengers in the run-up to the assault.“The suspect began to fight with the victim, and subsequently stabbed the victim,” the department stated on their website.Authorities say Wilkerson has since been charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Masataka Yoshida will wear unique patch on Red Sox Opening Day uniform

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Masataka Yoshida is a unique rookie.When he makes his major league debut on Thursday afternoon, he’ll do so as a gold medalist in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.And, as a rookie who’s never played a minor league game.It’s not unheard of; since MLB implemented the draft in 1965, 22 players have gone directly from the draft to the majors. Garrett Crochet is the most recent case; he debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 2020, three months after they selected him 11th overall in the draft.Yoshida’s case is different. He’s a rookie who spent seven seasons as one of the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball league’s best hitters. A two-time Pacific League batting champion, he slashed .327/.421/.539 with 884 hits (301 for extra bases) in 762 regular-season games with the Orix Buffaloes, with stunning plate discipline; he drew 421 walks and only struck out 300 times. Among his many achievements, he was an NPB All-Star and Pacific League Best Nine...

Tapia, Ort make opening day roster, Mondesi to 60-day IL

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Coming off a blistering camp that saw him rank among the club’s most productive players all spring, outfielder Raimel Tapia seemed a foregone conclusion to make the Red Sox opening day roster, especially after top competitor Jarren Duran was optioned on Tuesday.The only question was how the Red Sox would clear space for him, and the solution will unfortunately rule out one of the club’s most intriguing newcomers for at least the season’s first two months.Adalberto Mondesi, the shortstop acquired in exchange for ex-Sox lefty Josh Taylor earlier this offseason, is being placed on the 60-day injured list to accommodate Tapia on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort also earned the final bullpen spot, with the club opting not to add a second lefty while Joely Rodriguez is on the shelf.Mondesi has been rehabbing a torn ACL suffered last April, and while Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he hasn’t experienced any setbacks, he also isn’t progressing as quickly as the club hoped.“...

Padres announce regular season broadcast schedule

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres have announced their 2023 regular season broadcast schedule. When your not watching from the rafters or behind home plate at Petco Park, the games can be viewed via broadcast on Bally Sports San Diego, with select games also being broadcast on AppleTV+, ESPN, FS1, FOX Sports and TBS throughout the season. According to the Padres, games produced by Bally Sports San Diego will also be available for live streaming on the Bally Sports app and on BallySports.com. This includes 155 regular season games. Read more: Padres 2023 Opening Day Bally Sports San Diego is also available on AT&T U-verse, COX, Charter Spectrum, DirecTV and Mediacom. Fans interested in a streaming provider are encouraged to source DirecTV Stream (free trial information can be found here) and Fubo (free trial information can be found here)For those who prefer to root on the Padres while on the go or in another leisurely manner, all 162 regular season games will be broadcast li...

Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in six weeks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down this week to its lowest level in six weeks, just as the spring buying season gets underway.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate fell for the third straight week, to 6.32%, from 6.42% last week. The average rate a year ago was 4.67%.The recent decline in mortgage rates is good news for prospective homebuyers, as many were pushed to the sidelines during the past year as the Federal Reserve cranked up its main borrowing rate nine straight times in a bid to bring down stubborn, four-decade high inflation.Also helping buyers, home prices appear to be leveling off. The national median home price slipped 0.2% from February last year to $363,000, marking the first annual decline in 13 years, according to the National Association of Realtors.One thing that hasn’t gotten much better is the supply of homes.“Over the last several weeks, declining rates have brought borrowers back to...

Yellen seeking more regulation in aftermath of bank collapse

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks after the failure of two banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen planned to call Thursday for tighter financial regulations. The public push is part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to safeguard the U.S. economy and ensure that individual bank failures can be contained without triggering a chain reaction across the wider financial system. Yellen plans to note that regulations have been weakened in recent years as the shocks of the 2008 financial crisis wore off, but that the recent failures required swift government intervention in order to preserve public confidence.“The failures of two regional banks this month demonstrate that our business is unfinished,” Yellen said in remarks prepared for delivery at the National Association for Business Economics conference in Washington. “Regulation imposes costs on firms, just like fire codes do for property owners. But the costs of proper regulation pale in comparison to the tragic costs of financial cri...