52+ min ago (103+ words) MT. DORA, FLORIDA " Police carried out a handicap placard enforcement operation at Walmart and Target in Florida. The Mount Dora Police Department wrote in a social media post that the purpose was to protect accessible parking spaces. During the operation, officers conducted at least 80 traffic stops and retrieved over 30 illegally used placards, according to the social media post. "Misusing a handicap placard might seem minor to some, but it directly impacts residents who rely on these spaces for mobility and safety," the department said. They added that the goal is to ensure parking is available for those who genuinely need it....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (208+ words) SEATTLE " Seattle's newest professional sports team-- the Torrent-- may have lost their first-ever home opener, but the team did set a few records off the bat! The Torrent hosted the Minnesota Frost at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, and broke the record for attendance at a professional women's hockey game in the United States. According to an X.com post from the Torrent, 16,014 people attended today's game. The number also set the record for the highest attended home venue game in PWHL history. According to the New York Times, that record was previously set at a neutral-site game in Detroit last season with 14,288 fans. The Professional Women's Hockey League expanded for the first time before the 2025-26 season started, adding teams in Seattle and Vancouver. The Torrent played Vancouver in their first game as a team last week, falling to the Goldeneyes…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (96+ words) A ground stop has been issued at Philadelphia International Airport due to a bomb threat, according to the FAA. Departures to the airport are currently grounded until at least 8 p.m. local time, ... Ground stop issued at Philadelphia International Airport after bomb threat A ground stop has been issued at Philadelphia International Airport due to a bomb threat, according to the FAA. Departures to the airport are currently grounded until at least 8 p.m. local time, however the FAA said there is a high probability of an extension. This is a breaking new story....

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (244+ words) Dolly Parton has sent blessings to her fans this holiday season. She posted a video amid her Las Vegas residency cancellation and months after the death of her beloved husband, Carl Dean, USA Today reported. In the video, Parton said, "Well, hey! It's Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we've shared through the years." She wrapped up the message with "So happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you," harkening back to her hit, "I Will Always Love You." The singer/songwriter had fans worried earlier this year when her health forced her to cancel her planned series of concerts in Las Vegas. She told fans that after her husband's death, she didn't…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (160+ words) A voice actor known for giving his voice to Disney, Netflix and Nickelodeon projects has died after falling from his roof. Tony Germano was 55 years old. The actor died on Nov. 26, his representative told People magazine. The magazine said he was inspecting roof renovations at his home in S'o Paulo, Brazil, according to local media. "We kindly ask for respect and understanding during this painful time for his family, friends, and colleagues. Tony leaves behind a legacy of dedication, generosity and immense talent that touched everyone who had the privilege of working with him. His absence will be deeply felt," his representative said. Germano was known for his Portuguese dubbing of "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn" for Netflix and "Elena of Avalor," "The Muppets," and the live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast," for Disney, US Weekly reported. He also had…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (206+ words) The planes that would normally be flying packages during the holiday season are grounded and will likely not be back in the air during the prime shipping season. UPS expects the grounding to last several months, not several weeks, a memo sent by UPS Airlines president Bill Moore to employees. Fourteen people were killed when a McDonnell Douglas MD-11s left engine came off during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. At least 23 other people were hurt. The plane only got about 30 feet above the ground, according to the black box data, Fox Business reported. A fire had ignited on the planes left engine. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the planes grounding after the crash. McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997, with Boeing saying it is "working diligently to provide instructions and technical support to operators." Boeing is developing the inspection and repair procedures,…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (234+ words) The son of rocker Jacson Browne has died. Ethan Browne was 52. The singer-songwriter wrote on social media that his son was found unresponsive on Nov. 25 and had passed away, Billboard reported. Ethan Browne was an actor who had appeared in "Raising Helen," "Hackers" and "Birds of Prey," according to IMDB. The Los Angeles Coroner's Office lists the cause of death as deferred, Variety reported. He was also a model and musician, working with Cat Colbert performing as the duo Alain Zane. They released an album in 2022, "Right Before Your Eyes," Billboard reported. The younger Browne has been in the spotlight since his birth, appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1974, six months after he was born. Jackson Browne married Ethan's mother, Phyllis Major in 1975, who died in 1976 at the age of 30 from an overdose, Billboard reported. The singer/songwriter…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (584+ words) Authorities identified the wounded Guard members as Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Both were hospitalized in critical condition after Wednesday's attack. The pair had been deployed to the nation's capital along with nearly 2,200 National Guard personnel supporting President Donald Trump's crime-fighting mission, which placed federal troops in roles typically handled by D.C. police. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey initially announced online that two Guard members from his state had died. He later retracted that statement, saying his office was "receiving conflicting reports." He did not provide further explanation, and federal officials confirmed only that both troops remained in critical condition late Wednesday. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, drove from Bellingham to Washington, D.C., with the intent to carry out an "ambush-style" attack using a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver. According to Jeffery Carroll, an executive assistant D.C. police chief,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (663+ words) The Department of Homeland Security says Operation Allies Welcome was the U.S. government's coordinated effort to support Afghan nationals after the fall of Kabul in 2021, bringing together multiple federal agencies to process, screen, house and resettle tens of thousands of vulnerable people. President Joe Biden directed DHS on Aug. 29, 2021, to lead the operation and coordinate assistance across the federal government. DHS created a Unified Coordination Group to manage the effort and ensure all agencies " including the Departments of Defense and State " were working together. According to DHS, all Afghan nationals considered for relocation underwent a strict, multi-layered security process before boarding flights to the United States. About 400 U.S. personnel were deployed to processing hubs in countries including Germany, Qatar, Italy, Kuwait, Spain, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Anyone who did not pass those checks was not permitted to travel. Additional inspections…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago (259+ words) TACOMA, Wash. " It's Thanksgiving Day, and the Tacoma Dome will be packed with more than a thousand people getting a free hot meal this afternoon. KIRO 7's Brooke Griffin was live from Tacoma this morning as the Tacoma Rescue Mission team worked to get that many meals ready. The meal will include turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls, and desserts. The event will be at the Tacoma Dome from 3 - 6 p.m. today, and officials say they expect around 1,400 to show up. Parking is available for free, or you can take a shuttle from the Tacoma Rescue Mission downtown location on South Tacoma Way. They say no weapons or animals are allowed inside. Everyone will be searched at the front door, but if you don't want your bag searched, you can put it in the bag check at the front entrance of…...