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DeSantis signs bill expanding school voucher program

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to allow all K-12 students in the state to get taxpayer-funded vouchers for private schools, continuing a focus on education as he prepares to launch an expected Republican presidential campaign.The law expands Florida’s voucher system by eliminating income eligibility limits on the program. Democrats and critics have said the legislation has an unclear price tag, amounts to a subsidy for the wealthy and could harm public schools.The so-called school choice movement first gained traction in the U.S. in the 1990s but has seen a renewed push after coronavirus pandemic school closures and ongoing cultural debates over education around gender and race.DeSantis has made eliminating what he describes as liberal ideology in education a focal point of his conservative agenda, harnessing unease among some Republicans regarding what they view as inappropriate subjects being taught in...

Miami Dolphins legend Larry Little honored with street named after him

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

A Miami Dolphins legend who has become a hometown hero has been honored with a street named after him.The City of Miami will be naming a street after Larry Little.The announcement was made Monday during a ceremony at his alma mater, Booker T. Washington High School.Little is a member of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, and an NFL hall of famer. He’s also known for hundreds of acts of community service.Northwest 11th Terrace, from Sixth Avenue to First Avenue, will be named in Little’s honor, which is near Dixie Park where he played football as a child.

Investigation underway after deadly pedestrian crash at Logan Airport

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

Authorities were on scene at Logan Airport Monday after state police said a pedestrian was struck and killed by a coach bus on the Terminal B lower roadway. Officials said the crash happened around 5 p.m.Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering severe injuries. Police were still investigating as of around 6:30 p.m., with some areas around terminal B closed to traffic.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest upda

Nashua man honored after helping save woman from burning home in 2021

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

A man from Nashua, New Hampshire was recently honored for his heroic actions two years ago, when he helped save a woman from a burning home. Jose Pichardo, 41, was awarded the Carnegie Medal, which is given to people who risk their lives trying to save the lives of others. Pichardo was driving in Nashua in October of 2021 when he saw a home on fire. He broke down the home’s front door to rescue a 97-year-old woman who was sitting in her chair inside. Pichardo dragged the chair to the front door, at which point others stepped in to help. RELATED: ‘All happened for a reason’: NH neighbors reunite after saving an elderly woman, 1 of their ownPichardo and the woman were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Both were able to recover. Pichardo was one of several neighbors who jumped into action. Of them, one man, Tom Kehoe, collapsed and suffered a heart attack shortly after helping get the woman to safety. Kehoe was rushed to the hospital triple bypass surgery.

Great Monday….Not So Much Tuesday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

Monday gets a bad rap but hard to find anything to complain about today! Sunny skies, no wind and mild temps. Check out the high temps across the region…Yet another mild day here in March 2023. I actually thought going into the month that the jet stream would position itself in such a way that would produce quite a few chilly days but…nope! The warm days clearly out-numbering the chilly days (much like we saw this past winter)…Moving ahead, I think a blue square will fall on tomorrow’s date in that calendar. Here is how Tuesday is shaping up…Meh. Off and on showers through the day (a few wet snowflakes even mixed in at times during the early morning hours) but never really persistent or long-lasting. All this moisture in the air will produce a raw feel to the air from start to finish. Not the greatest of days. Sunshine will return for both Wednesday and Thursday but sandwiched in-between the two days is a strong cold front which will blast through here ...

Crews seen cleaning up lead-filled paint chips falling from Tobin Bridge in Chelsea

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

Crews were out in Chelsea Monday cleaning up paint chips that have fallen from the Tobin Bridge. Workers were busy along a stretch under the bridge vacuuming up debris after officials said testing showed the paint chips contained lead. Concerns were raised in recent weeks when a resident concerned the paint chips may contain lead pointed the problem out to GreenRoots, an environmental group. The group contacted the city of Chelsea and an environmental consultant was hired to collect and test samples. Lead paint has been linked to serious health problems, especially in children. Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Gina Fiandaca was in Chelsea last week, where paint chips could be seen in numerous places around the Tobin Bridge. A two page letter at the time laid out steps officials plan to take to address current issues. In the meantime, officials from the state Department of Transportation said they plan to do outreach to people living around the Tobin...

‘We know we have something to prove.’ Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn on how he sees the 2023 season after an offseason of change.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

General manager Rick Hahn likes the balance the Chicago White Sox have from an offensive standpoint.And he believes the Sox have improved defensively and that they’ll be a “headier” ballclub.He sees having second baseman Elvis Andrus in the clubhouse as beneficial. And while he knows all too well about the injury factor, Hahn likes the flexibility the roster provides, with depth options, if a setback occurs.“Overall, I like that this group believes what we are capable of accomplishing and wants to prove to the rest of the baseball world that we’re capable of being the team we should be,” Hahn said.Hahn discussed the upcoming season with the Tribune on Saturday at Camelback Ranch. The conversation took place as the Sox were still finalizing their roster.Hahn recalled a recent conversation in regards to the optimism every major-league club feels this time of year.“This year seems different to me,” he said. “This year seems differen...

Man dies after getting struck by motor coach at Boston Logan International Airport: Massachusetts State Police

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

A man died after he was struck by a motor coach at Boston Logan International Airport on Monday afternoon, according to Massachusetts State Police who are investigating the fatal pedestrian crash.The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on the Terminal B Lower Roadway at the airport.A man was hit by a motor coach owned by Dartmouth Transportation Company of Concord, N.H. The man sustained severe injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | California man pleads guilty to groping 2 women on JetBlue flight to Boston from Los Angeles Crime & Public Safety | After Massachusetts man allegedly attacked flight attendant, ex-FAA special agent pushes for secondary cockpit barrier Crime & Public Safety | Former Boston bouncer talks about tackling man accused of attacking flight attendant: ‘Dude, I’m telling you right now’ Crime & Public Safety | Judge orders psyc...

Chicago Cubs trade Zach McKinstry for a pitching prospect — opening up a roster spot for Miles Mastrobuoni

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

The Chicago Cubs haven’t finalized their opening-day roster, but Monday’s trade of infielder Zach McKinstry to the Detroit Tigers opened up a spot for infielder Miles Mastrobuoni.McKinstry was sent to the Tigers for Carlos Guzman, a 24-year-old minor-league pitching prospect who posted a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year with Class-A West Michigan and Double-A Erie.Mastrobuoni, a second baseman and right fielder, hit .333 with 2 RBIs in 18 games this spring. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays last November for minor-league reliever Alfredo Zárraga.He’ll back up Nico Hoerner at second along with Nick Madrigal, and will also be a fourth outfielder, meaning Christopher Morel will start the season at Triple-A Iowa.Morel was informed of the decision Monday, though it was not made official. President Jed Hoyer said earlier Morel needed to play regularly. Morel hit .235 with 16 home runs in 2022 after being a surprise call-up from Do...

Yankees’ Jimmy Cordero eager to contribute ahead of big league comeback

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:46:02 GMT

TAMPA — Jimmy Cordero hasn’t thrown a major league pitch since Oct. 1, 2020, when the former White Sox reliever tossed a scoreless inning in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.Tommy John surgery derailed the righty’s career the following March and left him unable to pitch in 2021. But the Yankees threw Cordero a lifeline, signing him to a minor league deal that December. Now he and the team may be on the verge of reaping rewards made possible by that flyer.The hard-throwing Cordero cracked the Yankees’ Opening Day roster Sunday after he spent last season entirely at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 31-year-old shined for the RailRiders, recording a 2.09 ERA over 38.2 innings while striking out 31.8 percent of the hitters he faced.That campaign helped Cordero force his way onto the Yankees’ 40-man roster over the offseason, which in turn helped him land a gig in the Bombers’ bullpen on the heels of a solid spring.Cordero has a 4.00 ERA with nin...