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Experimental 2-seater plane built by 11 Naples-area teens takes flight

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. (WSVN) — A young pilot parked on a runway and took off in a plane he built. With a little help from his friends.The aircraft, unveiled Friday, was built by 11 teenagers from the Naples area.The experimental two-seater, known as the Sling 2, is the fruit of the teens’ labor as part of the Naples Youth Aviation Project.One of the teens involved in putting the aircraft together is Ali Amini.“It feels amazing, and it’s an extremely satisfying feeling to know what you built is right in front of you, to see that your work paid off,” he said.“I’m really happy because it’s something I really think I wanted to do for a long time, but I never really knew how to get into the field of aviation,” said another of the teens.The group set out to build the aircraft in 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic slowed them down.Devon Wilson is another one of the lucky 11. He said his father is a pilot, so planes are in his blood.“So yeah, ...

Local organization Florida Parents of Murdered Children takes stand against gun violence at prayer breakfast

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

The local organization Florida Parents of Murdered Children held its annual All White Prayer Breakfast event in downtown Miami.This year’s event, held at the Hyatt Regency, aimed to support parents who have lost children to gun violence.Florida Parents of Murdered Children was created to provide support to families of victims, as well as create change by educating the community about gun violence.Tangela Sears, the organization’s founder, knows the pain of losing a child. Her son, David Queen, was unarmed when he was killed during an argument in Tallahassee in 2015.Now Sears works tirelessly to spread her message.“It just says a lot to see these people out here, making sure that they take a stand on this issue, and acknowledge that it exists and something needs to be done,” said Tangela Sears, the founder of Florida Parents of Murdered Children.7News reporter Sheldon Fox was also on hand at the event.

Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final 5-2

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Whitecloud scored from long range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.Whitecloud’s goal put Vegas ahead, a crucial penalty kill followed and captain Mark Stone scored an insurance goal that was reviewed for a high stick and confirmed. That combination, plus Hill’s 31 saves, gave Vegas the lead in the series after a feisty opener between Sun Belt teams who wasted little time getting acquainted with big hits during play and plenty of post-whistle pushing and shoving.Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore also scored on Florida’s two-time Vezina winner Sergei Bobrovsky. Back in the final, they’ll now try to avoid the same result as in 2018, when Vegas beat Washington in Game 1 and lost the next four to fall short of hoisting the Cup in its inaugural se...

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson exits game vs. Giants with low back discomfort

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

A night after hitting a game-winning home run on what manager Brandon Hyde said was his “best swing of the year,” Orioles rookie infielder Gunnar Henderson exited Saturday’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning with low back discomfort.Ramón Urías replaced Henderson at third base in the bottom half of the frame. Henderson struck out in the top of the second but took his position the next half inning, fielding a ground ball and throwing across to first for the out, seemingly without issue. But MASN cameras showed Henderson grimacing and reaching for his back after making the throw.Entering this season as baseball’s top prospect and a favorite for American League Rookie of the Year, Henderson, 21, started the season slowly but has heated up of late. He came into Saturday hitting .258 with an .824 OPS over his past 18 games, compared with a .170 average and .651 OPS before the stretch. Friday’s home run, a seventh-inning solo...

Police investigating after multiple gunshots fired in Flemingdon Park area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

Toronto police are investigating a shooting in the Flemingdon Park area after multiple gunshots were heard on Saturday night.SHOOTING: (UPDATE)Vendome Pl & Grenoble Dr– police o/s– confirmed firearm discharge– officers located evidence of gunfire, casing found– no reported injuries at the moment– ongoing investigation– any info call police 416-808-2222#GO1268707^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 4, 2023Police responded to reports in the area of Vendome Place and Grenoble Drive, southeast of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East, at approximately 11:14 p.m.No injuries have been reported, though police located evidence of gunfire finding casing at the scene.

Golden Knights rally to tip Panthers 5-2 in Stanley Cup final opener

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Whitecloud scored from long-range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final.Whitecloud’s goal put Vegas ahead, a crucial penalty kill followed and captain Mark Stone scored an insurance marker that was reviewed for a high stick and confirmed. That combination, plus Hill’s 33 saves, gave Vegas the lead in the series after a feisty opener between Sun Belt teams who wasted little time getting acquainted with big hits during play and plenty of post-whistle pushing and shoving.Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore also scored on Florida’s two-time Vezina winner Sergei Bobrovsky. Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.The Panthers ratcheted up the physical play late after falling behind by two. A handful of penalties resulting from a fracas with 4:24 remaining left the Flori...

Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Zach Whitecloud scored from long range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.Whitecloud’s goal put Vegas ahead, a crucial penalty kill followed and captain Mark Stone scored an insurance goal that was reviewed for a high stick and confirmed. That combination, plus Hill’s 33 saves, gave Vegas the lead in the series after a feisty opener between Sun Belt teams who wasted little time getting acquainted with big hits during play and plenty of post-whistle pushing and shoving.Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore also scored on Florida’s two-time Vezina winner Sergei Bobrovsky.Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.The Panthers ratcheted up the physical play late after falling behind by two. A handful of penalties resulting from a fracas with 4:24 remaining left the Florida bench...

Michigan wildfire prompts evacuations, threatens multiple buildings

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A wildfire in Michigan burned more than 1,000 acres (1.5 square miles) and prompted emergency evacuations and road closures Saturday, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.The wildfire located within Grayling Township, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Grayling, is moving west and southwest and threatens multiple buildings, the department said in a statement. Emergency personnel on Saturday were conducting evacuations and the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and Michigan police and fire officials were working with the natural resources department to combat the fire, the statement said.The cause of the fire had not yet been determined. A temporary flight restriction was enacted for a 5-mile (8-km) perimeter around the fire below 5,000 feet (1,534 meters), the statement said. Grayling Township is located about 150 miles (241 km) north of Lansing.The Associated Press

Concert review: Brooks and Dunn delight near-capacity Xcel Energy Center crowd

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

Reunited country duo Brooks and Dunn headlined St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center for the first time in 13 years Saturday night. And, in a way, the evening felt like a throwback to the days of 2010.For starters, tickets were reasonably priced compared to a lot of the competition. That, and the fact the duo played most of the songs from their 2010 show. It’s not like they don’t have more to choose from, as they scored more than 40 Top 10 hits in the ’90s and ’00s, including 20 No. 1s.Then again, these guys have been doing this for decades and have clearly figured out what songs work best in a live setting. Ronnie Dunn (the one with the hair) and Kix Brooks (the one with the mustache) were struggling solo acts when a producer suggested they join forces in 1990. After nearly two decades, they decided to call it quits with a 2010 farewell tour. But after becoming struggling solo acts once again, the pair reunited in 2015 to play Vegas with Reba McEntire and have...

Gray takes first loss as Guardians top Twins

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:37 GMT

Twins starter Sonny Gray has had better days this season, but not any bad ones — his first loss of the season on Saturday night notwithstanding.Gray made one pitch he would like to have back, and it cost him and the Twins in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians before an announced crowd of 27,153 at Target Field.Gray, whose record now stands at 4-1, sailed through six innings and took a 2-1 lead to the mound in the top of the seventh.  A two-run homer by Will Brennan gave the Guardians a 3-2 lead. It was the first home run Gray has allowed this season.Gray was replaced by Jovani Moran after giving up a pair of two-out singles, and Moran got the next batter to end the inning.The Guardians added a run in the ninth on a home run by Steven Kwan.“They’ve been aggressive, and I also wanted to be aggressive on my side,” Gray said. “They got a lot of singles, a lot of knocks, and then I gave up the two-run homer in the seventh. You throw three fairly quality pitches to the previous batter,...