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DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met behind closed doors with a select group of congressional Republicans on Tuesday evening in Washington as he seeks support from within his party to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2024.He was coy about his future presidential ambitions and did not divulge details of when he might formally enter the race, multiple Republican lawmakers told CNN as they left the event. But he admitted in private conversations with members that he’s seriously considering a bid.“I’ve known Mr. DeSantis for years,” said one attendee, Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who served with him as a member of the House Freedom Caucus. “Look, he’s been a tremendous success in Florida and perhaps he’s gonna choose to do that for the United States.”But while many members who attended Tuesday’s meeting consistently lauded DeSantis and his work in Florida, they also refused to offer their endorsement of him ...

See Wynwood and meet the artist on a segway

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

There’s so much to see in Wynwood, you’d need a whole day just to walk it and about 10 bottles of water.But when you’re zipping by on a segway, It’s twice the art in half the time, for the folks on the go. One tour we found will even introduce you to the artists. Jon Rosen: “It’s just something really impressive to see. Whether you like art or don’t like art, it just blows my mind. I always see something new every time I come out here.”But on a segway, you’ll probably see a thousand new things in the art district.Jon Rosen: “With Wynwood segway tours you can cover the whole area with one or two hours, so it just makes it so much more easy, more efficient to cruise through.”And cruising is always fun.Alex Miranda: “We’ve been rollin’ around Wynwood on these segways. First of all how fun is it to ride a segway?”Felicia Gibson: “I’m enjoying the sights. I’m enjoying the good wind...

Novados Swin and APAYA handbags are an eco-friendly statement

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

This April, fast fashion is out and sustainable is in. Eco-friendly is the trend of the season, from bikinis to bags, it’s all about reducing, reusing and recycling. We checked out two places that’ll have you looking fab, and saving the earth, one purse at a time.Sustainable fashion doesn’t mean being an outfit repeater, and Novados Swim knows exactly how to recycle your wardrobe.Ashante Ev-lyn: “I focus a lot on longevity and durability, so a lot of my styles are reversible, a lot of my crochet pieces grow with you.”Everything is made out of renewable fabrics like cotton and hemp, or made in small batches to keep their carbon footprint low.Ashante Ev-lyn: “A lot of mesh, a lot of bell sleeves, and a lot of nods to the 60s and 70s.”Speaking of the ’70s, Crochet is making its comeback. Ashante Ev-lyn: “Crochet maxis are going to be all over the beach, you’re also going to see a lot of cover-up skirts, swim skirts which is a ...

27th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival is this Friday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

Similar to the saying “there’s an app for that,” in SoFlo, you can say, “there’s a festival for that.” From music to pet to, of course, food festivals, we’ve got it all, so if you find yourself lost on the northern part of SoFlo we call Fort Lauderdale, and you don’t know where to eat, there is a festival for that.Gear up for some great eats and pours, because it’s all going down at this year’s Las Olas Wine and Food Festival.Jodi Tanner: “This is the creme de la creme. This is not just your regular meals and dinners around town.”The festival is closing down the Boulevard this Friday because…Jodi Tanner: “There’s going to be so much food, so many different types of wine and spirits to be tested and tasted. There’s going to a lot of swag.”Abiaka at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood wants to tempt your tastebuds.Chef Tram Vu, Abiaka: “For this event, we are preparin...

Two people stabbed at Clark University in Worcester

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

Two people were taken to an area hospital and one person was arrested after a reported stabbing at a Clark University gym Tuesday, Worcester police said. Police said officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to a basketball court inside the gym in the area of Downing Street, where they found two male stabbing victims with serious injuries. Police said neither the people who were stabbed nor the person who was arrested appeared to be Clark students. Clark University shared a separate statement around 7:30 p.m., saying its police department and Worcester police were responding to “an active situation at the Kneller Athletic Complex involving a group fight in which two individuals were injured by knife.”This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Chicago White Sox slip to 4th in the AL Central after dropping a doubleheader opener to the Philadelphia Phillies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

Lenyn Sosa began the third inning of Tuesday’s doubleheader opener against the Philadelphia Phillies with a single to right field.It briefly jump-started the Chicago White Sox offense.Elvis Andrus followed with a broken-bat single to right. Andrew Benintendi also singled to right to load the bases for Luis Robert Jr., who snapped an 0-for-16 slide with a two-run bloop double to right.Two more runs scored when Andrew Vaughn singled to center. Eloy Jiménez made it six hits in a row with a single to right-center.But the bats quickly cooled off and the four-run surge wasn’t enough to overcome a big game by former Sox infielder Josh Harrison, who had three hits and four RBIs to lead the Phillies to a 7-4 victory in Game 1 at Guaranteed Rate Field.“We gave a good effort, but at the end of the day we probably have to tack on there (in the third) and either tie it up or take the lead to be able to win that ballgame,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “But our...

Key defensive play lifts Medfield to high-scoring win over King Philip

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

MEDFIELD — In a game that saw 32 goals, it was a defensive stand at the end that helped Medfield escape with a 17-15 girls lacrosse victory over King Philip.The hold saw Medfield’s Kelly Blake force a turnover near the goal while the hosts held a slim 16-15 lead. The ensuing play saw them wear out the clock and fire home an insurance marker.“Kelly Blake has nice clean checks,” Medfield coach Mary Laughna said. “She read the girl’s stick well and just got it.”The first half saw 21 goals combined between the teams and four total lead changes. King Philip led for most of the half, taking an early lead and never allowing Medfield to get more than a two-goal advantage. Still, it was Medfield which took an 11-10 lead at the half.“We came out with high energy and we knew how competitive this game was going to be for us.” King Philip coach Kourtnie Wilder said. “It could have gone either way, but I’m really proud of our effort.”King Philip quickly retook the lead in the second half an...

Inmate found dead in North County prison cell

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- An inmate died Monday at the Vista Detention Facility, law enforcement said. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when deputies found Eddie Faulkner, 53, unresponsive inside of his cell, Lt. Joseph Jarjura with the San Diego Sheriff's Department said in a release Tuesday. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Faulkner, who was the only person staying in the cell, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. 6 people sprayed with bear mace at Vons On Nov. 7, 2022, Faulkner was arrested by the El Cajon Police Department and booked into the San Diego Central Jail on two charges, per the sheriff's department: 290.018 (B) PC – Sex Offender Fail to Register/Etc. and 3455 (A) PC – PRCS Revocation."We extend our sympathies to the Faulkner family and those affected by this death. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with the loss of a loved one," Jarjura said.An investigation will be conducted, which is protoc...

Passengers react to Southwest Airlines issues at San Diego airport

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Passengers traveling on Southwest Airlines Tuesday morning were shocked to learn all flights had been halted after a system-wide technical issue.“It happens so often that I’m used to it. I travel quite a bit, so 30-minute delay at this point - knock on wood,” said business traveler Heidi Caella at San Diego International Airport.At about 7 a.m. Tuesday, at the request of Southwest, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all Southwest flights, citing equipment issues. Southwest issued an apology saying they were working to fix the problem, which had to do with “a data connection issue resulting from a firewall failure.”  The FAA canceled the pause about an hour later, but by then thousands of flights had been impacted across the country.  Southbound I-805 ramp to I-8 closed for emergency repairs Nearly every flight was delayed on Southwest’s arrival and departure board at Terminal One at San Diego International Airp...

Officer testifies at B.C. inquest into man’s death after police beating

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:47:54 GMT

BURNABY, B.C. — The first Vancouver police officer to interact with Myles Gray in an altercation that ended in his death told a coroner’s inquest she feared for her safety and called for backup. Const. Hardeep Sahota said she was working alone when she was dispatched to a call about a man who had sprayed a woman with a garden hose.Her testimony marked the first time the public has heard directly from one of the officers involved.Gray, who was 33, died in Burnaby, B.C., in August 2015 after going into cardiac arrest within an hour of a beating by police that left him with injuries including a fractured eye socket, nose and rib, a crushed voice box and a ruptured testicle.Sahota said two other officers who responded to her call for backup followed him into a yard.She said one of the other officers told Gray to get down on the ground, and when he didn’t, that officer deployed pepper spray.Sahota testified that one of her colleagues moved to take custody of Gray, grabbing on...