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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Florida, Florida State, Miami ranked together for 1st time since 2017

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

The state of Florida’s big three is back in the AP Top 25.Florida State, Miami and Florida were all ranked in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday. The last time that happened was briefly in September 2017.All three have been bumping along since then, with some highs (mostly from Florida) and plenty of lows.There was a time when that threesome practically ruled the sport. As recently as 2000, the Seminoles, Hurricanes and Gators all finished in the top 10.Whether all three are trending in the right direction is too be determined. Whether all three can even stay ranked for over the next few weeks is, too.The Gators moved in at No. 25 this week after beating Tennessee on Saturday night to give second-year coach Billy Napier his first victory in one of Florida’s rival games.Florida plays Charlotte next week before a manageable SEC East run of at Kentucky, Vanderbilt and at South Carolina before facing Georgia. Promising.Miami is No. 20 with a road trip to Te...

Maine’s top elected Republican, a lobsterman, survives boat capsize from giant wave ahead of Lee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

Like most lobstermen, the Maine House Republican leader scrambled to complete his work ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Lee. Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham was rushing home from sea when a giant wave rose up, seemingly from nowhere, and towered over his boat.Moments later, he and fellow fishermen Alex Polk found themselves plunged into the cold North Atlantic as they witnessed a horrifying sight: The sturdy 40-foot (12-meter) vessel built for offshore fishing had flipped over, its propeller still turning and its diesel engine belching black smoke.“This boat was turned upside down in a nanosecond like a bathtub toy,” Faulkingham recounted.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard had warned mariners at noon Friday that they needed to immediately begin making plans to avoid the onrushing storm — just about when Faulkingham was turning to home at Winter Harbor, a few miles (kilometers) east of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.Suffering a black e...

Suspect in custody after deadly shooting sends Bolingbrook police on manhunt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Police say a suspect who led Bolingbrook officers on a brief manhunt following a deadly shooting on Monday has been taken into custody and all school lockdowns in the area have been lifted. Bolingbrook police say the search started after officers responded to reports of a person shot at a home in the 300 block of Walnut Circle just before 2 p.m. After arriving on scene, police found a man who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and learned that the offender fled from the home on foot before police arrived. Police identified the victim as 33-year-old Devon Davis, who succumbed to his injurie after being taken to the hospital. Darien police say the suspect was taken into custody in Will County around 4 p.m.Bolingbrook police say the shooting appears to have resulted from a family argument and was not random. Couple, 2 children, 3 dogs found dead inside Romeoville home: police Valley View Schools say Bolingbrook students were advised to shelter in place as...

13-year-old accused of robbing man at gunpoint facing felony Charge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

CHICAGO — A 13-year-old boy accused of robbing a man at gunpoint is facing a felony charge after his arrest on Sunday, according to Chicago police.Police say the teen boy was arrested just before 2:30 p.m. in the city's Austin neighborhood, only minutes after he allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in the same area. According to police, the robbery happened in Austin, in the 5700 block of West Huron Street. Officers say the 59-year-old man was allegedly held up by the teen, who then stole property from the man. Police search for suspect after shooting Bolingbrook leaves man hospitalized Officers say the teen is now facing a felony charge of robbery with a firearm.Police provided details about the teen's arrest in a news release sent out on Monday morning.Police have not identified the juvenile or the victim involved.

'Going through a storm:' Bears' struggles continue to start 2023 season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A new year has not brought new success to the Bears early in 2023, instead, it's only continued struggles that were there in 2022. While Sunday was a little closer than the difficult Week 1 defeat at the hands of the Packers at home, it still hammered home the fact that the team is still far off from being a contender in the National Football League.Even quarterback Justin Fields agreed after a 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, dropping the Bears to 0-2 on the still-young season.“I think we have a long way to go," said the quarterback to the media at Raymond James Stadium. "I just think, if we keep working, we'll get there. I think everybody has to keep that mindset. I think in this position, 0-2, you can do one of two things and that's either lay down and just kind of throw in the towel and just say whatever. "But I don't think anybody on the team is like that."Yet things are not easy for a group that's approaching a full year since they last won a regular...

Marines issue stand-down order amid search for missing F-35

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

(The Hill) — The Marine Corps on Monday issued a service-wide stand-down order for all aviation units inside and outside the country after an F-35B fighter jet disappeared over South Carolina.Marine Corps acting commandant Gen. Eric Smith ordered the two-day pause following three aviation “mishaps” over less than two months – including the disappearance an F-35 fighter jet on Sunday. The advanced $80 million jet went missing after its pilot “safely ejected” for unknown reasons over North Charleston, with Joint Base Charleston on Monday asking the public to call them if they have any information to help recovery teams find the aircraft. The pilot who ejected was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, and the incident is under investigation, base officials said.   In a service-wide email, the Marine Corps said the safety stand down will include discussions led by aviation commanders “focusing on the fundamentals of safe flight operations, g...

There are two 'Monday Night Football' games this week — why?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you were looking to see who plays in "Monday Night Football" for Week 2, you may have had to do a double-take after seeing two games slated rather than the traditional single game. You may recall seeing this last year. The Tennessee Titans faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 and the Minnesota Vikings played the Philadelphia Eagles in the first-ever two-game Monday Night Football series as part of a new deal. The reason? It's part of new broadcasting agreements the NFL reached with ESPN. The deal, completed in 2021, gave ESPN and fellow Disney-owned network ABC more games, The Athletic explains. Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek September 18 marks one of three multigame Mondays this season. In this round, the New Orleans Saints will visit the Carolina Panthers, with the game set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Then, an hour later, the Cleveland Browns will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on ABC.You can expect the seco...

iOS 17 now available: Here's what's new in the major update

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — Apple released iOS 17 Monday, bringing with it several new features for iPhone users.The new operating system features additions that will "enhance the things you do every day," Apple's website states. Contact posters / NameDrop(Steven Masso)The first notable change is the addition of contact posters. Contact posters allow users to customize what people see when you call them. You can add a photo or Memoji, and pair it with a font of your liking. Receiving a call isn't the only time you will see contact posters, as iOS 17 also introduced NameDrop. Similar to AirDrop, NameDrop will allow you to share your contact poster instantly when you hold your phone near someone's iPhone or Apple Watch. Voicemail / Voice messagesThe newly released iOS 17 also brings a change to voicemails. Now, after sending a call to voicemail, users will be able to see a live transcript of the message. Voice messages on iMessage will also now show a transcription.(Steven Masso)(Steven...

Late owner of Murphy's Bleachers honored by the city this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

CHICAGO — The late owner of a popular establishment in the shadow of Wrigley Field received a posthumous honor from the City of Chicago on Sunday. It's another way in which Beth Murphy will be remembered around Wrigleyville for years to come. A new addition to Waveland Avenue outside of Wrigley Field..It’s now honorary “Beth Murphy Way,” named after the late owner of @murphysbleacher, who died in April..The sign was unveiled on Sunday..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/x3ApMKXoWM— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) September 17, 2023Beth Murphy, the late owner of Muphy's Bleachers who died this past April after a long battle with cancer, was given an honorary street sign during a ceremony on Sunday. Her sign is up outside of the bar at 3655 North Sheffield Avenue, right below the West Waveland Avenue sign across the street from the Wrigley Field bleacher entrance. David Ross pays tribute to late Murphy’s Bleachers owner Beth Murphy Her sign is on the same pole as the one for her husband,...

Longhorns 'embrace the hate' Big 12 farewell tour starts in Waco on Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the beginning of the end for the Texas Longhorns and its Big 12 Conference opponents.The No. 3 Longhorns begin their final Big 12 schedule on Saturday in Waco against Baylor, and if anyone associated with the team hasn't fully "embraced the hate" yet, now seems like a good time to start as the Texas/Big 12 farewell tour leaves the station. Texas swaps with Florida State in AP Top 25, Longhorns have highest ranking since 2009 "We just have to know what we're walking into," Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said. "It's been well documented that, as of right now, it's the last time we'll play Baylor. We can't be fearful of the environment we're walking into."While relatively safe inside DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry, when Texas goes on the road, expect more than Horns Down signals from opposing fans and teams.Texas gets both Kansas schools at home, so that's a plus, and leaves the Lone Star State only once in conferenc...