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Drought vs deluge: Florida’s unusual rainfall totals either too little or too much on each coast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, this year has been a tale of two states as far as rainfall totals, with the southeast coast deluged by sometimes-record rainfall and much of the Gulf of Mexico coast facing a drought.Counties up and down Florida’s west side are under new water use restrictions, especially in one area where the water table has gotten so low that wells could dry up. Now Florida’s wettest season is over until late spring. What’s happening in Florida could soon become a reality elsewhere, as farmers and residents increasingly have to deal with changes in weather patterns because of climate change. This means hotter temperatures in summer, more powerful hurricanes and other heavier rainstorms and droughts during unexpected seasons. “You know, as the climate changes, we’re going to have to adapt to these extremes,” said Dan Durica, a board member at Tampa’s Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. “And so you have to know how to deal with like the boom and bus...

Austin City Council approves HOME initiative after full day of public comment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After nearly 12 hours of public comment, Austin City Council members approved the HOME initiative late Thursday night. The initiative is intended to create more housing options for Austinites. The initiative was brought forward by Austin City Council Member Leslie Pool of District 7, who thanked her colleagues on their passing of the plan shortly before midnight. "It was an extraordinary effort and I thank you all, thank you all. My thanks to all the City staff who have contributed to the HOME effort," she said. But hundreds of Austinites showed up at City Hall Thursday to speak against the initiative, and expressed concerns that developers would demolish existing single-family homes and replace them with expensive townhomes. "My decision, again, is rooted in the genuine concerns raised by constituents," Council Member Mackenzie Kelly said. Her and Council Member Alison Alter voted no. Council members thanked the huge number of speakers who showed up Thursday and sa...

Canucks end Wild winning streak with 2-0 victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — During their four-game winning streak, all under new head coach John Hynes, the Wild had started strong in each game. Their start on Thursday, though, might have surpassed all of them.For the first 15 minutes, the Wild completely dominated a Vancouver team that was 8-3-1 at Rogers Arena, keeping the Canucks pinned in their own zone with the kind of quick, relentless attack that has been the norm since the team ended a seven-game losing streak that cost Dean Evason his job on Nov. 27.And then suddenly, they weren’t.Nils Hogerson and Teddy Blueger scored goals, and Casey DeSmith weathered an early storm and stopped 24 shots as the Canucks beat the Wild 2-0 late Thursday, the Wild’s first loss in five games since Hynes made his Minnesota debut on Nov. 28.The Wild outshot the Canucks 10-0 over the first 13:18 of the game and held Vancouver to a single shot, period, over that time. Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavsson didn’t have to make a stop until there ...

Local reaction Temple Israel shots fired on Hanukkah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -At Bethlehem Chabad's menorah lighting, dozens gathered at Delmar's Four Corners, celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The annual event was overshadowed by the troubling news of what happened only hours earlier at Temple Israel of Albany."I was picking up a son who's in preschool there. We were unable to safely leave and had to shelter in place until the police came and were able to secure the area," explained Samuel Weisblatt while attending the lighting. APD investigating shots fired near Temple Israel of Albany While the suspect in Albany was arrested, the fear incidents like these create does not go away. "This is what it means to be Jewish. Unfortunately, people want to hurt you sometimes and you have to show them that you're still proud to be Jewish and we're still showing up," stated Jennifer Wind.As the Jewish community came together to celebrate with Bethlehem Chabad on the night of December 7, those from other faiths showed ...

Commerce City police officers, firefighters struck by suspected impaired driver while investigating crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

Two Commerce City police officers and two firefighters were struck by a suspected impaired driver while investigating a separate crash Thursday evening.The initial crash happened on westbound Interstate 76 near the 10600 block, according to the Commerce City Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Paraglider in critical condition after crash in north Boulder Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Department of Transportation wraps up major I-70 project between Frisco and Silverthorne Crime and Public Safety | 1 killed, 2 hospitalized in fatal Aurora crash Sunday night Crime and Public Safety | Pedestrian killed in Federal Boulevard crash in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Colorado road conditions: I-70 reopens near Silverthorne Commerce City police said the allegedly impaired driver drove through police barricades and struck two officers and two firefighters. All four first responders we...

Seven crazy statistics from San Jose Sharks’ comeback win in Detroit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

The San Jose Sharks’ second-period comeback against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday — scoring four unanswered goals to tie the game after trailing by four — had local statistician Darin Stephens reaching for the team’s record book.It wouldn’t be the only Stephens’ research skills came in handy.The Sharks and Red Wings would establish a handful of new marks in what became a 6-5 overtime by San Jose at Little Caesars Arena. Mikael Granlund scored 37 seconds into the extra session as the Sharks won for the fifth time in seven games.The Sharks (8-17-2) now have a couple of days off before they face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, hoping to finish off what’s been a 3-2-0 road trip so far on a positive note.Here are a few stats noted by Stephens and others from Thursday’s game.Per Stephens, the Sharks win marked the first time in their history that they’ve rallied to win consecutive games after trailing by three or more goals in ...

Armed suspect linked to vehicle burglary spree in Morgan Hill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

MORGAN HILL — Police are searching for an armed suspect who broke into more than half a dozen cars Thursday morning in Morgan Hill.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose daycare operators arraigned in child pool drownings Crime and Public Safety | Here’s how San Jose plans to nab more catalytic converter thieves Crime and Public Safety | San Jose doctor in spicy ‘Dragon Balls’ lawsuit against Los Gatos restaurant claims the truth has come out Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in connection with two assaults, hit-and-run in Mountain View Crime and Public Safety | Police say San Jose shooting that led to three arrests was gang related Officers were called to Depot Street around 2:20 a.m. for a report of a vehicle that was speeding with its alarm sounding, the Morgan Hill Police Department said in a news release. They arrived to find the vehicle still in the area and tried...

Danville police giving out free Christmas trees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

(KRON) -- The Danville Police Department is giving away free Christmas trees. The trees are being given out at the Danville Police Department, located at 510 La Gonda Way. They are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Palisades Tahoe gets 15 inches of snow overnight You can get a tree between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. between Monday and Thursday. On Fridays, hours are between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. A maximum of one tree is allowed per household. Danville is just north of Livermore, which was recently named one of the California towns with the most "holiday spirit." The Lights of Livermore Holiday Tour begins Friday and goes through Dec. 23.

Yvonne Ejim scores 21 points and No. 23 Gonzaga women down Cal 78-70 in overtime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim scored 21 points and Brynna Maxwell scored 18 points and 23rd-ranked Gonzaga took control in overtime and beat California 78-70 on Thursday night.Kayleigh Truong’s jump shot with 31 seconds left tied it at 65-all in regulation to force overtimeEjim finished shooting 9 for 19 and Maxwell was 6-for-17 overall but made 5 for 11 inside the arc. Kayleigh Truong scored 14 points and Kaylynne Truong distributed 12 assists against just three turnovers.Marta Suárez scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Leilani McIntosh and reserve Lulu Laditan-Twidale each scored 13 points, reserve Ila Lane scored 11 and McKayla Williams 10. McIntosh distributed 11 assists but was credited for seven turnovers.The Bulldogs never trailed in the extra session despite the fact Cal led for most of the game (21:16). Cal also finished with a higher shooting percentage, 42.9%, against 36.1% by Gonzaga.The Bulldogs (9-3) were coming off a historic 96-78 win over No. 3 Stanford ...

Connor Hellebuyck’s 250th career win helps Jets to a 4-2 victory over Avalanche

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:12 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 shots in his 250th career win and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Thursday night.The Jets won their third straight coming off a three-game skid. Also, third-place Winnipeg moved within two points of Central Division-leading Colorado.“We talked about it this morning – if we want to be considered an elite team, you’ve got to beat the teams ahead of you,” Jets coach Rick Bowness said. “We proved tonight that we can play with anybody.”Josh Morrissey finished with a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, giving him 12 points in his last nine games. Adam Lowry also scored.Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and assist and Joel Kiviranta also scored for Colorado. Alexandar Georgiev finished with 24 saves.MacKinnon extended his overall point streak to 10 games and home point streak to 12. It was the 223rd multi-point game of MacKinnon’s career, moving him past Peter Forsberg and into third plac...