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Police searching for drivers in multiple hit-and-run crashes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department is searching for suspects in three separate hit-and-run crashes over the past week. On April 3, a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk crossing North Quebec Street was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection of Quebec and East 36th Avenue just before 6 p.m., a Crime Stoppers alert said. A pedestrian walking in the crosswalk crossing North Quebec Street was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee on April 3, 2023 (Photo credit: Denver Police Department)Police said the Cherokee attempted to make a left turn from westbound East 36th Avenue to southbound North Quebec Street when the pedestrian was hit and seriously injured. Denver police involved in Jeffco shooting The alert said the suspect vehicle may have light to moderate front-end damage. On April 7, the driver of a Ford Escape drove onto the sidewalk and hit a person walking northbound at the intersection of North Perry Street and West 16th Avenue just before 1 p.m., according to...

South Florida experiences heavy rains, sending cars floating down Biscayne Blvd.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

South Florida experienced a rainy Monday. There was barely a dry spot in town, and there may be more rain on tap. Forecasters say the rain was here to stay throughout the week, and some locals didn’t mind. “Because it’s a change, right?” said a local. “I’ve been waiting for some change in weather. It’s getting too hot.”The wet weather started to swamp South Florida on Sunday, which has saturated some areas with at least two inches of water. “We come to the beach to have a sunny, nice weekend,” said a visitor. It was a washout for visitors who wanted to soak up the sun rather than dodging raindrops. “And this weather is like, it’s not cold, it’s annoying,” the visitor said. Leaving them to make alternate plans.“We’re going to a little bar to have a few drinks, to have some nice food,” the visitor said. Wet weather likely played a role in a three-car crash along Inte...

Miami and Broward restaurants with unique drinks made to share

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

It takes a big drink to quench a big thirst. Sometimes, it takes a big drink to kick your night up a few notches. If you and your pals are looking to party with a colossal communal cocktail, you’re in luck. Deco’s found a bunch of places where sharing is definitely caring.You’ll have a sparkling time when you and your bffs dive deep into the Droseros at Ya Mas!George Laskowski: It’s a nice refreshing cocktail that we carry here, always pull it off with some prosecco on top. It’s a wonderful cocktail to have here.”The drink is a big hit with the ladies who frequent this Fort Lauderdale restaurant.George Laskowski: “We get a lot of bacherlorette parties in here so they share it with the girls, have fun, take pictures for Instagram, all that.”Your cup runneth over with cucumber strips, simple syrup, lime juice, elder flower, vodka, cucumber mint, soda water and a bottle of prosecco.Anytime you’re ready for it, it’s ready for y...

Fantasy Island returns with a royal twist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

Its a royal return for Fox’s show Fantasy Island but one islander learns, getting your wish is not all what it’s cracked up to be.Fantasy Island is back with a royal twist, when a woman wishes to go back in time and live life as a princess.But that dream life turns into a nightmare when she meets a cruel prince, and now needs to find an escape from him.Actress, Roselyn Sanchez, was eager to see the fans reaction to this reboot.Roselyn Sanchez: “The premise is the same but a lot of elements changed and it’s more current you know, because it’s not the same story lines from the 70s. This one is more about inclusion and things that are relevant nowadays and it was very possible that people were going to resist and they didn’t, you know, and they appreciate this leap of faith that we took”Roselyn plays Elena Roarke, and she loves the character just as much as the fans.Roselyn Sanchez: “If you get the opportunity to do so many seasons, at so...

Stitch Lab pop-up is back in Miami’s Design District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

When it comes to high-end fashion, Miami’s Design District is always the place to go. Between Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, there’s a new pop-up spot to fill your shopping needs. Stitch Lab pop-up is back and it’s bringing a whole new crew of talented designers to SoFlo.Karina Rosendo: “We have many different brands across different categories; swimwear, women’s wear, shoes, jewelry, handbags, whatever your heart desires, you’re going to find it at Stitch Lab.”This year, they’re featuring a whole section of up-and-coming designers from the 305.Karina Rosendo: “These are Miami Girls that might be from Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, like Isabela Grutman.”Isabela is the owner of Rangel, a sustainable fashion brand for women and kids inspired by her home country of Brazil.Isabela Rangel Grutman: “I have silk, I have cotton, I like really lightweight fabrics so everything really airy and easy.”These fabrics wi...

Joe Mazzulla has Celtics’ trust as he approaches his first postseason as a head coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

When the Celtics suspended Ime Udoka on the eve of training camp, Brad Stevens trusted Joe Mazzulla enough to take over as the team’s interim head coach despite his inexperience and an organization going through uncertainty.In February, that confidence continued to carry through as Stevens took the interim tag off Mazzulla and gave him a contract extension.Now comes the true test of Stevens’ faith in Mazzulla, who will coach his first career playoff game when the Celtics open the first round at home on Saturday against either the Heat or Hawks. Mazzulla guided a successful regular season for the Celtics, who finished with 57 wins and the No. 2 seed. But the playoffs – and coaching a team with championship-or-bust aspirations – presents a different, more complicated challenge.Stevens’ confidence isn’t wavering based on the circumstances, though. Asked Sunday if Stevens, the Celtics’ former head coach, will communicate with Mazzulla more as the playoffs begin, he pushed back.“We talk ...

Tua Tagovailoa excited about Dolphins’ offseason, talks progress in workouts at charity luau event

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

There’s an abundance of excitement surrounding the Miami Dolphins in the midst of an offseason where, among other acquisitions, they brought in coveted defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and star cornerback Jalen Ramsey as they come off their first playoff appearance in six years.Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is certainly feeling the organization taking another step as he heads into a fourth season and second under coach Mike McDaniel and his offense.“I’m very excited,” a cheerful Tagovailoa said while sporting a new mustache at his second-annual “Luau with Tua” event, benefitting his foundation Monday evening at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood.“I think our entire team is excited to get back out there, get to meet a lot of the newer guys. A lot of the newer guys getting to meet a lot of the guys that have been in this system for a whole year now.”Tagovailoa, listed at 6 foot 1, 217 pounds last season, has noticeably gained muscl...

Boston honors the legacy of Mel King at City Hall wreath laying ceremony

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu, city officials and Bostonians gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday morning to lay a wreath to honor the legacy of civil rights activist and icon Mel King.“His legacy touched us all,” Mariama White-Hammond, Boston’s Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space, said opening the ceremony. “City Hall, this crowd would not look like it does if it were not for the legacy of Mel King. So many of us stand here knowing that we stand on the shoulders of a giant.”Speakers from the city government referenced his mark on the city, including the Tent City affordable housing development he championed, the South End Technology Center in Tent City he established, his historic campaign as the first Black man on the mayoral ballot in 1983 and much more. King passed at age 94 on March 28.Wu also signed a proclamation naming April 11, 2023, as a day of remembrance for his legacy.People also gathered for a visitation at Union United Methodist Chur...

CONCACAF Gold Cup match to be played at Snapdragon Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Snapdragon Stadium will serve as a first-time host for a popular soccer event this summer, officials said.The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a men's professional soccer tournament between June 16 - July 16, will hold a match at the new San Diego stadium, Snapdragon announced in a release Monday. It features teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. “The Concacaf Gold Cup is our flagship competition and showcases the very best of men’s national team football in the region," said Victor Montagliani, Concacaf president and FIFA vice president. "With each passing edition, this competition has reached new heights on and off the pitch and I am certain the 2023 tournament will deliver outstanding football, and capture the imagination of fans across our confederation and beyond.“ Cold temperatures, strong winds in store for San Diego County Games will be played at 15 stadiums in 14 U.S. and Canadian metropolitan areas, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final on July 16...

Lawmakers pass gun control, pot bills as session nears end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT

HANNAPES, France — Maryland lawmakers neared a midnight deadline on Monday to end a legislative session that included passage of measures on gun control, abortion rights, a licensing and taxation framework to open a recreational marijuana market, and a plan to boost offshore wind development goals.After a long debate, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Monday that would prevent someone from carrying a concealed handgun in certain areas. The measure would prohibit people with permits to carry concealed handguns in sensitive areas like school playgrounds, hospitals or polling locations. “The goal that we have in passing this bill is not to chip away at Second Amendment rights, as hard as it may be for some minority party members to believe. It’s to reduce gun violence of all kinds, gang violence, mass shootings, self-inflicted gunshots,” said Del. Marc Korman, a Montgomery County Democrat who is the House majority leader. But opponents said it violated Second Amendment ...