Home

Tracking the Tropics: How common are November hurricanes?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- November is the last month of hurricane season, but the tropics could still churn out a storm or two.Cooling ocean waters can offer some relief from the major hurricanes that use its energy as "fuel." However, we're coming out of an October that smashed global heat records, in part, due to warming ocean temperatures. November hurricanes, although uncommon, are still possible. The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season saw an unusually active final month, with hurricanes Lisa, Martin and Nicole appearing in November. Blazing hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded One year ago: Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida (twice)FILE - A bed and chairs are seen inside a home that half collapsed after the sand supporting it was swept away, following the passage of Hurricane Nicole, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Wilbur-By-The-Sea, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida near Vero Beach on Nov. 10. It weak...

Self-driving trucking corridor to become active in Austin area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Imagine driving down a busy road and seeing an 18-wheeler with no driver. On Wednesday, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), announced it's developing a "first-of-its-kind advanced and self-driving trucking corridor in the Austin area.""The largest opportunity to reduce crashes is by improving the driver experience by broadcasting digital roadway information to on-board automated systems to help advanced and automated trucks navigate the roadway environment safely and more efficiently," Austin Deputy District Engineer Mike Arellano said in a press release. Cavnue, a company that's been developing smart roads, will be leading the effort after being awarded the contract by TxDOT. This story will be updated.

Woman asks for help solving her son's murder in east Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman begged for the community to help find the person who shot and killed her son nearly six months ago in east Austin. Dorita Reece joined Austin police as well as her family's pastor at a news conference Wednesday morning because they're still looking for leads after the May 9 homicide of Davante Reece, 19. A detective shared police have several persons of interest in the case, but they have yet to make any arrests. PREVIOUS: Man who died in east Austin homicide identified "I need y'all to put yourself in my shoes. It's not a good feeling. I ache. I hurt. I can't sleep," Dorita told reporters. "Please help to find my baby's killer, please. I'm tired. I'm tired. Please help me if you can."Davante Reece, 19, was identified as the victim of a May 9, 2023 homicide in east Austin. (Austin Police Department photo)Davante Reece, 19, was identified as the victim of a May 9, 2023 homicide in east Austin. (Austin Police Department photo)On May 9 at about 11:29 p.m., Au...

Several injured in plant explosion in Shepherd, Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

SHEPHERD, Texas (KIAH) -- Multiple explosions are being reported in Shepherd, Texas that started with one at a chemical plant on FM 1127 Wednesday morning. The Montgomery County Police Reporter said the plant had a major explosion around 8:30 a.m.Authorities have said that 19 employees were at the plant at the time of the explosion. One employee received minor burns and was taken to a local hospital. CW39 Chief meteorologist Adam Krueger and News anchor Sharron Melton have this updateThe plant is identified as Sound Resource Solutions, located at 731 FM 1127. It has been operational since 2014 and reported to have 40 employees. According to their website, the company stores and recycles chemicals including phosphoric acid, acetic acid, sulfuric acid, methanol, xylene, hexane, and more.The San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management is asking everyone within a one-mile radius of the plant to shelter in place and turn off all HVAC systems in nearby homes and businesses immediate...

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 10: New Viking Dobbs only latest first-half surprise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

Week 9 was pretty busy for Joshua Dobbs. The quarterback was traded to the Vikings, spent a few minutes meeting teammates and learning a fraction of the playbook, then led Minnesota to a stunning comeback victory in Atlanta.The former Cardinals QB had already posted surprising numbers before being dealt by Arizona. So much so that in the fantasy scoring system on NFL.com, Dobbs is the 10th-rated quarterback this season. Really.As the season officially hits the halfway point, it’s time to look at the biggest fantasy surprises of the 2023 campaign.We’ll deal with the dregs that have already ruined the season for The Loop and others next week. But for now we offer our lineup of the year’s most pleasant surprises. Players who have posted fantasy numbers far beyond what any experts predicted back in August:C.J. Stroud (Texans QB) – The No. 2 draft pick is coming off a record 470-yard performance against Tampa Bay, the most ever for a rookie QB. He has 2,270 passing yards, 14 passing touc...

Wild needed contributions from newcomers this season. So far, so good.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

NEW YORK — The Wild took something of a leap of faith this summer when they essentially penciled Brock Faber and Marco Rossi into the lineup, and so far the rookies are rewarding that faith.Heading into Thursday night’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, center Rossi was tied with Chicago’s Connor Bedard for the rookie lead in goals with five, and defenseman Faber was tied with Ottawa’s Ridley Greig for the rookie lead with a plus/minus of 7.In addition, defenseman Calen Addison, 23, has five assists and quarterbacks the second power play unit in what is expected to be his first full NHL season, and blue liner Daemon Hunt just played his first two full NHL games in victories over the Rangers and Islanders.“We need everybody, obviously,” coach Dean Evason said. “We’re not a team that’s built on one line or one player, one defenseman or one goalie. We need everybody to play and to play well for us to have success.”The Wild (5-5-2) have won consecutive games for the fir...

Gophers football: Ski-U-Jah! Minnesota celebrates breakout play of Jah Joyner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

Jah Joyner took an unexpected ride on the coaching carousel during his recruiting visit to the Gophers in December 2019.Then-Minnesota defensive line coach Jim Panagos, with East Coast recruiting connections, brought Joyner onto the U campus from Danbury, Conn. Panagos and others showed Joyner around the U, but Panagos left to be Rutgers’ D-line coach during that same weekend.“It was definitely crazy; I didn’t expect it,” Joyner reflected on his recruiting visit during an interview in July. “But it was really that relationship with coach Fleck. It was the best decision of my life.”While Joyner dealt with whiplash to the realities of college football before he even signed his letter of intent to the U, the fourth-year defensive end is now spinning the heads of offensive tackles.Joyner has led the Gophers in quarterback pressures for the past two seasons, but he acknowledges last year wasn’t the most refined body of work.“I was just out there running around,” he admitted last we...

Northern Minnesota deputy, game warden witness baby born in seat of van

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

DEER RIVER — Minnesota conservation officer Vinny Brown had already had a busy opening day of the 2023 Minnesota deer season Saturday, making one bust for illegal cutting of birch trees and then an arrest of a felon possessing a firearm.He really didn’t need the added headache of watching a van passing him, making erratic maneuvers, on Minnesota Highway 46 near Squaw Lake just as evening was setting in.Brown, who had the felon handcuffed in the passenger seat next to him in the front, was driving south from Alvwood, near the Hoot-N-Holler bar — when the van passed him “in a pretty unsafe manner.”“It was snowing, and the roads were starting to get slushy, and I thought it wasn’t a good time for a possible impaired driver, especially with kids in the back seat of the van,” Brown said.Brown, who patrols the woods and waters around Northome in southwest Koochiching County for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, followed the van south, as he was already heading to Grand Rapids...

DMV reminds New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As winter slowly approaches, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles. Registrations must be renewed annually. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Winter activities like snowmobiling are important to many of us here in New York,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair. “DMV is happy to assist customers in getting their snowmobiles registered and ready for use, and we urge all enthusiasts to ride responsibly and never while they are impaired.”All snowmobiles must be registered and have a validation sticker. Owners who complete an online registration can print a temporary certificate that is valid for up to 15 days. The DMV will mail a permanent registration card with the validation sticker. There is no additional charge for the temporary certificate. Help make a difference for a family this holi...

Hochul announces funding for animal shelter upgrades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $5 million in state funding is available for critical infrastructure upgrades at animal shelters and humane societies. Projects eligible for funding include renovating dog kennels, improving medical facilities, and building more efficient shelters to reduce overall operational costs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “New York State’s Companion Animal Capital Fund has made a real difference to shelters across the state and the animals in their care,” said Governor Hochul. “I’m proud that the funding announced today will continue to build on the great work of this program, helping New York’s animals stay happy and healthy as they await their forever homes."Funding is made available through New York State's Companion Animal Capital Fund. To date, New York has dedicated $33 million to the program, and 84 projects have been awarded funding. Chick-fil-A propos...