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Forecast: Cool conclusion to 2023
Our final Friday of the year will feature a blend of clouds, sunshine and comfortably cool temperatures thanks to a breezy northwest wind off the Gulf. Along the coast, the onshore wind will produce rather breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 20-25 mph. These winds will create a risk for strong rip currents and a moderate chop for boaters, so be careful out on the water.
Maine’s top election official removes Trump from 2024 ballot
Maine’s top election official has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot in a surprising decision based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”. The decision makes Maine the second state to disqualify Trump from office after the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its...
Proposed bill aims to protect roadside memorials for crash victims in Florida
You’ve probably noticed roadside memorials all across Southwest Florida. Some of them have been there for years after marking the spot where someone was killed. Although they can hamper road crews from doing their work and often litter the highways — one state lawmaker wants to protect them.
Illinois suspends star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape charge
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September. The school suspended Shannon from “all team activities, effective immediately,” a day after the Douglas...
Rays shortstop Wander Franco fails to appear at prosecutor’s office amid investigation in Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco failed to show up Thursday for a meeting with a prosecutor who is investigating him for an alleged relationship with a minor. Prosecutor Olga Diná Llaverías said the investigation will continue regardless of Franco’s no-show. She...
Forecast: Sunshine makes comeback while cooler air extends into weekend ahead
Conditions have quickly improved this afternoon following a cloudy and wet start. The return of sunshine will allow temperatures to reach the cool upper-60s this afternoon. Another weak line of showers is expected to develop ahead of a front that will sweep the area late tonight. These will likely pass by our far Northern areas with a few clouds in place while temperatures fall towards the upper 50s overnight.
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