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Hundreds walk for a cure at Miami’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

Hundreds of people were feeling powerful in Miami this weekend while raising awareness about a disease that affects women and men.LoanDepot Park was draped in pink as survivors, loved ones and supporters came together to take part in Miami’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Saturday morning.“We’re just getting started here,” said Today in Florida’s Alex de Armas as she addressed attendees.Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was among those in attendance during the pink ribbon-cutting that kicked off the walk.“This is a three-to-five-mile, non-competitive walk,” said Mike Rodriguez with the American Cancer Society,” and it’s done just to being everybody together in the community to support those caregivers, those going through breast cancer.”“Today we’re just celebrating the 4 million survivors that we have,” said Dr. Cristiane Takita with the University of Miami’s Sylvester Compreh...

Pilot airborne again after surviving 2022 medical emergency that led to ‘miracle’ landing at PBI

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

It was an emotional return to the sky for a South Florida pilot, more than a year after he suffered a health scare behind the wheel.Cameras captured Kenneth Allen piloting a single-engine Cessna 208 this weekend.“Engine looks good,” he said.They’re words he has repeated a million times, but Allen said preparing to fly is different now.“It’s like a ton of bricks fell off my shoulders. The noose came from around my neck, and it felt like freedom,” he said.Allen was aboard this very same aircraft when it landed at Palm Beach International Airport in May of last year.He started the trip as the pilot, but he suffered a massive heart episode mid-flight and passed out.The two passengers on board had zero flight experience.“I’ve got a serious situation here: my pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane,” said passenger Darren Harrison to air traffic control.With the help of air traffic control, the passengers safe...

Retired MDPD lieutenant accused of shooting at ex-boyfriend, barricading self in home charged with attempted murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

A retired Miami-Dade Police officer faced a judge a day after a 16-hour SWAT standoff in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood ended with her being taken away in handcuffs.Former MDPD Lt. Evelyn Fernandez stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani, Saturday morning.Martinez-Scanziani read the charges that the former law enforcement officer faces.“Attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon, discharge of a firearm from a vehicle,” she said.Investigators said Fernandez opened fire on her ex-boyfriend on Thursday evening before she barricaded herself inside the home of her daughter’s boyfriend.“The defendant pulled up alongside the [alleged victim] in his vehicle, pointed a firearm at him and stated, ‘Do you want me to shoot you?'” said a prosecutor during the court hearing. “The defendant fired several shots.”Police said Fernandez’s boyfriend escaped unharmed.“He was in his vehicle at the time. Luckily, he...

FHP troopers conduct PIT maneuver on I-595 to end pursuit of suspected car thieves; 3 arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

Troopers in Davie made a PIT stop after chasing suspected car crooks along Interstate 595.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the agency received a “be on the lookout” from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a stolen Range Rover traveling east on Alligator Alley, Saturday afternoon.Authorities determined the Range Rover was abandoned near Mile Marker 30 on I-75 in Broward County. They said the occupants hopped into a black Mercedes-Benz sedan and headed east.A short time later, investigators said, troopers spotted the Mercedes traveling recklessly, at speeds of at least 140 miles per hour, on I-75, and a pursuit ensued.Detectives said troopers terminated the pursuit by initiating a PIT maneuver on I-595, off the Flamingo Road exit, just before 2:50 p.m. The moment was captured by a trooper’s dash camera.Troopers took the driver and two passengers into custody and placed them under arrest.The three subjects face a list of felony charges, ...

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death.“Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family,” the company said in a statement. “The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”Perry’s publicists and other representatives did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. A...

At least one person shot at Chula Vista mall: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- At least one person was shot Saturday night at Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.The shooting was reported around 7:15 p.m. near Novo Brazil Brewery, Chula Vista police confirmed to the newspaper. ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: reports No arrests had been made, the U-T reports.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Kelly dominates on mound as Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1 and tie World Series 1-all

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece.Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth against Jordan Montgomery, and Tommy Pham went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles as the young Diamondbacks rebounded quickly from an agonizing defeat the night before.Marte added a two-run single in a three-run eighth, breaking a tie for the longest postseason hitting streak with Derek Jeter, Manny Ramírez and Hank Bauer. Marte has a hit in every postseason game he's ever played.A night after wasting a two-run, ninth-inning lead in a 6-5, 11-inning loss, the Diamondbacks outhit Texas 16-4 and never trailed. The 16 hits marked the most in a Series game in nine years.Emmanuel Rivera also had a two-run single, and rookie Corbin Carroll had a pair of RBI singles. Lou...

Increasing number of Canadians seeking medically assisted death: Health Canada

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

More and more Canadians are seeking Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), according to recent federal data.There were 13,000 assisted deaths in this country in 2022, Health Canada says. That’s up 30 per cent from the previous year.Cancer is the most common condition for those seeking MAiD, making up 63 per cent of all recipients last year.Alex Muir speaks for Dying with Dignity Canada. The national charity is now urging the government to expand the eligibility criteria to encompass a broader range of illnesses, diseases, and disabilities.“What people want is they want to be able to say today, ‘If I reach this condition in the future …I want to be able to access MAiD,'” he said, explaining that this is typically associated with cases involving Alzheimer’s and other similar situations. “So it’s called an advanced request. This is actually something being investigated by the parliamentarians, and so we’re hoping at some point to see some le...

‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dead after apparent drowning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

Actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit 90’s sitcom “Friends”, was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Saturday. He was 54.TMZ and the Los Angeles Times both cited law enforcement officials who say he was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi by first responders. Foul play is not suspected.LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press that officers had gone to Perry’s home address “for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.”In a statement, Warner Bros. Television Group said it is “devastated” by Perry’s passing.“Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family,” it said. “The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”Born in Williamstown, Mass., Perry spe...

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:20:10 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry's death.“Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family,” the company said in a statement. “The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”Perry’s publicists and other representatives did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. Asked to confirm police response to what was listed as Perry’...