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KISSIMMEE, Fla. —
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools in Florida will remain open this spring, but parents will continue to have options for virtual learning. DeSantis said the state will continue to provide funding to districts for virtual learning.
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Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. SOURCE: L.G. Patterson/AP
COLUMBIA, Mo. —
Sarah Fuller was playing around with a teammate a couple months ago when she kicked a soccer ball through the uprights from 45 yards away. She joked about being able to kick a football with teammates during the Southeastern Conference soccer tournament. On Saturday, she made history.
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FILE: English actor David Prowse (L), who played the character of Darth Vader (Dark Vador in French) in the first Star Wars trilogy poses with a fan dressed up in a Darth Vader costume during a Star Wars convention on April 27, 2013. SOURCE: THIERRY ZOCCOLAN/AFP via Getty Images
British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. Prowse died after a short illness, according to his agent Thomas Bowington. CNN reported in 2018 that Prowse was being treated for prostate cancer.
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Video above: Demand for real Christmas trees up during pandemic
If you're getting a real Christmas tree this season, you'll want it to last through all the ho-ho-hos and tidings of comfort and joy.
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ESTERO, Fla. (Video: WINK; Florida Wildlife Federation; fSTOP Foundation via CNN) —
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a Florida man rushed into a pond to rescue his puppy from the jaws of an alligator.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —
Brightline announced Monday that they will be opening a station at Walt Disney World.
The station will be built at Disney Springs, the theme park's shopping, dining and entertainment district. According to a statement, the station is intended to provide a convenient travel option between Walt Disney World and other Brightline stations at Orlando International Airport, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
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Ann Turner Cook, the original, iconic Gerber Baby, turned 94 on Friday. According to Gerber, in 1928, the company held a contest to find a face to represent a baby food advertising campaign. Artist Dorothy Hope Smith entered her simple charcoal sketch of a baby, which the judges fell in love with and picked as the winner of the contest.
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The turkey is the most iconic part of Thanksgiving dinner, but it may not the favorite part of the meal. It's actually all about the sides! This year a survey found that when it comes to our favorite ones, Americans are full of surprises. Career site Zippia recently released a map of peoples' favorite Thanksgiving sides by state. They used Google trends to find the favorite of more than 20 traditional side dishes to see which ones won out.
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Before you decide it's time to put on your favorite "Christmas Tunes" playlist, experts warn hearing Christmas songs on repeat — like you might while shopping over the festive period — could be bad for your mental health. "Music goes right to our emotions immediately and it bypasses rationality. Christmas music is likely to irritate people if it's played too loudly and too early," clinical psychologist Linda Blair told Sky News in 2017.
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Tiger Woods would have hoped to finish his Masters title defense with a strong final round. Instead he suffered a humiliating meltdown on the hole that was so kind to him in his 2019 triumph at Augusta National.
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Football SOURCE: WPBF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. —
Palm Beach Central High School has cancelled the remainder of its regular-season football games.
The announcement was made Friday.
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SOURCE: John Raoux/AP
MIAMI —
Kim Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins. Ng is believed to be the first female general manager for a men’s team in a major professional sports in North America, the Marlins said.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. —
A monster alligator was caught on camera walking across a golf course Thursday in Florida.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Thursday that the company’s theme parks in Central Florida are increasing capacity. Chapek said the parks in Central Florida are now operating at 35% capacity, up from 25% capacity.
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Above video from Bang Showbiz: The Weeknd to headline halftime show
The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the three-time Grammy Award winner
ill be the headline performer on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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The turkey is the most iconic part of Thanksgiving dinner, but it may not the favorite part of the meal. It's actually all about the sides! This year a survey found that when it comes to our favorite ones, Americans are full of surprises. Career site Zippia recently released a map of peoples' favorite Thanksgiving sides by state. They used Google trends to find the favorite of more than 20 traditional side dishes to see which ones won out.
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https://www.wpbf.com/article/thanksgiving-favorite-side-dishes/34626178
A Tropical Storm Warning that was in effect for the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast has been discontinued. According to the National Hurricane Center, Eta is located about 30 miles west southwest of the Dry Tortugas, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving southwest at 14 mph.
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DEC 19, 2020 - MARSHALL E. RINKER, SR. PLAYHOUSE
In a tapestry of songs that includes spirituals, gospel, and blues; Avery Sommers shares her journey on the way to fully embracing her voice.
Need To Know Before You Go
-Social distancing will be in effect in all areas.
-CDC recommended masks are required.
-Temperature checks will be performed prior to entry.
-Park on Level 3 in the Kravis Center parking garage to avoid use of elevator or stairs.
-Doors open at 6:30 pm. Table side service only for food and beverage.
-Limited Cabaret-Style Seating, sold as tables of 4.
-Parties seated upon arrival. We ask that you not change tables once you are seated.
DEC 19, 2020
TABLE OF 4 FOR $120. A TABLE COST INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE PURCHASER AND UP TO 3 GUESTS.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA (November 9, 2020) – The City of West Palm Beach Emergency Response Division is conducting an assessment of damage from Tropical Storm Eta. A preliminary damage assessment shows some trees are down. For your safety and to allow our first responders to respond quickly and efficiently, please stay off the roads, if possible, until they can be cleared of storm debris. To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please dial the ‘822’ Special Response Hotline at (561) 822-2222 (TTY 800-955-8771). In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
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Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show "Jeopardy!" for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of school-master strictness, died Sunday. H e was 80. Trebek, who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his California home, surrounded by family and friends, "Jeopardy!" studio Sony said.
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Tropical Storm Eta continues to impact South Florida with tropical storm force winds and heavy rain. As of the 4 a.m. update, Eta has maintained maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving west northwest at 13 mph.
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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Eta is forecast to produce dangerous storm surge, flash floods and strong winds over portions of Cuba and Florida. As of 10 p.m., Eta is about 355 miles south of Miami, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving northeast at 13 mph.
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Eta has strengthened into a Tropical Storm.
According to the National Hurricane Center, T.D. Eta is located about 45 miles west northwest of Grand Cayman with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving northeast at 17 miles per hour.
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Tropical Depression Eta is expected to strengthen overnight. According to the National Hurricane Center, T.D. Eta is located about 275 miles west southwest of Grand Cayman with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and is moving northeast at 12 miles per hour.
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https://www.wpbf.com/article/tropical-depression-eta-expected-to-regain-strength-friday/34599702
On Wednesday, new models indicated that models are trending westward for Tropical Storm Eta, but South Florida remains in the cone of concern. As of Wednesday at 4 p.m., Tropical Storm Eta was about 100 miles north northeast of Managua, Nicaragua with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, moving west at seven miles per hour.
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https://www.wpbf.com/article/tropical-storm-eta-south-florida-cone-of-concern/34576125
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