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Unwelcome guest: Crocodile roams Pompano Beach neighborhood

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

A surprising visitor has made itself at home in a Pompano Beach neighborhood, and residents are concerned about its proximity to their homes. A crocodile has been spotted lurking in a canal near Northeast 19th Street and Northeast 28th Terrace, venturing out during high tide, possibly in search of food.Gina, who first noticed the creature earlier in the week, couldn’t believe her eyes. “The whole crocodile came out from underneath the dock during high tide and the mullet went running so he was maybe looking for some fish,” said Gina. Concerned for her neighbors’ safety, she called 7News to alert the community. “He’s come up a few times there — was sunning himself, floating in the water,” Gina added. This recent crocodile sighting follows another incident just last week when a crocodile was seen in the Atlantic near the Pompano Pier, leading to the temporary closure of the beach. While it’s uncertain whether this is the same croco...

New Habitat for Humanity homeowners get keys from Rita Case in Pompano Beach

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

Saturday marked a life-changing moment for one deserving family as they received the keys to their new home, a place they can proudly call their own. Evelyn and Lance Miller, along with their son Lance Jr., received the keys to their new home, marking a new chapter in their lives. The dedication ceremony, sponsored by Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, took place at ‘A Rick Case Habitat Community’ in Pompano Beach. “We now have a place we can proudly call our own where we can create lasting memories with our loved ones,” said Evelyn.Case, a prominent figure in the automotive industry, played a significant role in making this dream come true. The ceremony, which included four “Women Build” sponsored homes, was a testament to the power of community and collaboration. “I know that I am giving the ‘American Dream,” said Case at the event. “I’m not just giving it to them — it’s a hand u...

BSO holds CrossFit fundraiser for Battalion Chief Jackson’s family

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (WSVN) – Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) employees came together in Boca Raton for a special CrossFit event, sweating it out to raise funds for the family of Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson. Chief Jackson tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash just last month. “In the first responder community, CrossFit is a huge part of what we do with our physical demand and anytime a hero dies in the line of duty a workout is created and all the members come together and they perform the workout to honor that member. So it’s a big part of the healing process for a lot of people,” said a BSO Fire Rescue Captain Thomas Noland. The helicopter crash that claimed Chief Jackson’s life also took the life of Lurean Wheaton when it crashed into her apartment in North Lauderdale. The 65-year-old was asleep in her bedroom at the time.In light of this tragedy, Wheaton’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Broward SheriffR...

Single-engine plane crashes into Lake Winnipesaukee near Gilford, NH

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

A single-engine Cessna 150 crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee near Gilford, New Hampshire late Saturday night with only the pilot on board, the FAA said.The crash occurred at 9:15 p.m. and the condition of the pilot was not immediately available.The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Government shutdown averted in last hour after Biden signs bill: recap

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

With less than three hours before a government shutdown would start, the Senate passed a stopgap funding measure first approved by the House, with more Democratic support than Republican. President Biden signed it into law shortly before the midnight deadline.The bill keeps the government funded until Nov. 17. It keeps the FAA funded through year's end.The "clean" continuing resolution notably lacks any funding for Ukraine, spending cuts or border policy changes.Follow along with live updates below.

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier claims victory in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A populist former prime minister and his leftist party won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to almost complete results.With results 99.2% from some 6,000 polling stations counted by the Slovak Statistics Office early Sunday, former Prime Minister Robert Fico and the leftist Smer, or Direction, party led with 23.3% of the votes.The election was a test for the small eastern European country’s support for neighboring Ukraine in its war with Russia, and the win by Fico could strain a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.Fico, 59, vowed to withdraw Slovakia’s military support for Ukraine in Russia’s war if his attempt to return to power succeeded.The country of 5.5 million people created in 1993 following the breakup of Czechoslovakia has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since Russia invaded last February, donating arms and opening the bord...

Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

A bear attack in Alberta’s Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday.Natalie Fay, external relations manager for Parks Canada’s Banff field unit, said the agency received an alert from a GPS device originating from the Red Deer River Valley at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, indicating a bear attack.In a statement, Fay said a team specially trained in wildlife attacks was immediately mobilized, but weather hindered their response time.“Weather conditions at the time did not allow for helicopter use, and the response team travelled through the night to the location by the ground,” she said.“The response team arrived on-site at 1 a.m. and discovered two deceased individuals.”While in the area, the response team encountered a grizzly bear displaying aggressive behaviour, Fay said, leading Parks Canada staff to euthanize it on-site for public safety.RCMP arrived at 5 a.m. to transport the victims to Sundre, Alt...

Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, largely funded by China

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is launching Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will cut travel time between the capital and another major city from the current three hours to about 40 minutes.The project has been beset with delays and increasing costs, and some observers doubt its commercial benefit, but President Joko Widodo has championed it and will be inaugurating the 142.3-kilometer (88.4-mile) railway as it begins commercial operations Monday. The Chinese-made bullet train, called “Whoosh,” will connect Jakarta with Bandung, the heavily populated capital of West Java province. Widodo, along with other high-ranking officials, is expected to ride the Whoosh from its first station, Halim KCBJ in eastern Jakarta to Bandung’s Tegalluar station, the last of the line’s four stations.The $7.3 billion project, largely funded by China, was constructed by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, known as ...

Powerball draws number for giant $960 million jackpot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were drawn Saturday night for an estimated $960 million Powerball jackpot and players across the country are waiting to see if there’s a big winner.The winning numbers announced were: 19, 30, 37, 44, 46 and red Powerball 22.Lottery official usually take several hours to determine if any player has won the giant jackpot.The $960 million jackpot is for a sole winner who opts for payment through an annuity, doled out over 30 years. Winners almost always take the cash option, which for Saturday’s drawing would be an estimated $441.4 million.Those winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings.The jackpot now ranks as the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize of all time, behind earlier prizes in the Powerball and Mega Millions games that all topped $1 billion.The jackpot has grown so large because there have been 29 consecutive drawings without a big winner, dating back to July 19. Powerball’s terrible odds of 1 in...

Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:55:48 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Growing up in Ethiopia, Yared Markos would often start his days the same way: with coffee. Family members, neighbors and passersby would be drawn in by the strong aroma of fresh beans roasting in a pot, often made by his mother or another family member. Regardless of who they were, all were welcome.And this tradition wasn’t limited to the morning. Coffee, or buna in Amharic, is typically drunk at the end of each meal. Drinking coffee was a communal experience for Markos, so when he first immigrated to London from Ethiopia 23 years ago, the culture shock hit hard.“They sell our coffee in Starbucks and other places but they don’t follow our traditions,” said Markos, who has owned Kaffa Coffee since 2004. The shop, now in the East London neighborhood of Dalton, hosts coffee ceremonies every weekend in the summer, as well as during cultural events year round, and special orders.“Tourists will walk by and smell the coffee and come in asking questions,” Markos said. “It make...