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School stabbing of 12-year-old was unprovoked, father says

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — FOX31 is learning new information about a stabbing at a Denver school, where a 12-year-old boy was stabbed by a fellow student.It happened Thursday at Marie L. Greenwood Early-8. The victim's parents spoke with FOX31, saying there was no altercation or argument before the attack. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Father Theodore Temple described the moment he got the phone call."They told me there had been an incident and I needed to get to Children's Hospital right away," Temple said.School officials notified him that his son had been stabbed."They said he was stabbed with scissors by another student," Temple said.Student rushed to hospital after stabbingIt happened during art class, and according to Temple, the other student was not supposed to be in the same class. He said the other child went "straight toward him."The boy was rushed to the hospital with injuries to his head and shoulder. His father said he's not completely sure ...

Kaiser Permanente strike reaches last day with no deal in sight

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A massive health care strike over wages and staffing shortages entered its final day on Friday without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week.The three-day strike carried out in multiple states is set to officially end Saturday at 6 a.m., and workers were expected to return to their jobs in Kaiser’s hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans. Thousands of US workers on strike: Here are the major work stoppages The most recent bargaining concluded midday Wednesday. Additional sessions were scheduled by the parties for Oct. 12 and 13, the unions announced Friday.The decision to walk off an important job was very difficult, said Josephine Rios, 55, a nurse attendant who takes in patients for surgery at a hospital in Irvine, California.“Unfortunately, it’s a financial burden for us that live paycheck to paycheck," she said. "We can’t afford to strike a long time, but it’...

'Para Mi Familia': New mural hits close to home for Latinos

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) — In the city of Fort Collins, a new piece of art in the heart of that community’s downtown is being considered a milestone for the Hispanic community.It took years for a mural depicting Latinos' contributions there to come to life. This wild agua fresca dazzles the tastebuds with an old family recipe It stands in downtown Fort Collins along College Avenue, where there are beautiful pieces of art and other murals. But none of them are like the one painted by artist Armando Silva.It’s called "Para Mi Familia," which when translated from Spanish to English, means "for my family." It helps tell the story of Latinos' contributions and their longtime presence in this city’s history.“It’s an attempt to celebrate, to lift up, kind of, the Hispanic community here in Northern Colorado, specifically Fort Collins,” Silva said.'Mamas are always the glue of the familia'The mural depicts a child working in a beet field, with a woman prominently in the middle along wit...

Suspect with alleged stolen license plate on truck detained after police pursuit ends in hit-and-run, bailout in NW Miami-Dade

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

A cross-county pursuit of a truck driver with an allegedly stolen license plate came to an end in Northwest Miami-Dade with a violent crash, a bailout and the driver in custody.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies were following the vehicle, a gray Dodge Ram, in Lauderhill because its tag did not match the vehicle. Deputies continued to follow the truck as it headed toward Miami Gardens and into the area of Opa-locka.At one point, Opa-locka Police were also following the vehicle and were going to conduct a traffic stop, but a supervisors told officers to return to their regular posts. A BSO helicopter continued to follow the truck. The truck then took off, and at one point, drove off the roadway into the grass in a neighborhood in Westview. As the driver continued to elude law enforcement, the vehicle ended crossing over into the Interstate 95 area at around 135th Street.Surveillance video from an area home captured the motorist as he parked outside and took off...

7’s Belkys Nerey honored at Miramar’s Latin Nights Gala Award Ceremony

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

7News anchor and Bite with Belkys host Belkys Nerey received a special honor from the City of Miramar.To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, the city hosted its annual Latin Nights Gala Award Ceremony, Friday night.Nerey was introduced by 7Weather meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez, who emceed the event.Nerey was honored for her talent, dedication and impact in the media and the community.“Miramar is a place that is so diverse. They embrace all cultures, they are such a beautiful community,” she said during her award acceptance speech. “They’re a shining example of what happens when we embrace different cultures and languages and different backgrounds.”The gala was held at the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall and is the culmination of a series of events held in the city in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Search underway for 12-year-old boy reported missing from Allapattah

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing in Miami.According to City of Miami Police, Rashad Pierre was reported missing on Friday and was last seen in an unspecified part of the Allapattah area.He stands 5 feet tall, weighs around 100 pounds, and was last seen wearing a red soccer jersey and khaki shorts.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Miami Police at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

Towboat operator spots black bear aboard sailboat in Naples Bay, records video

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. (WSVN) — It was quite the sight for a Florida towboat operator when he spotted a strange sailor onboard a sailboat: a black bear. Now the man who captured the video of the wild encounter is speaking out.The outlandish sight on Wednesday evening was a first for Todd Dillman, owner of Tow BoatU.S. Naples-Marco Island.“We get the saltwater crocs, the alligators, the sharks, stuff like that, but I can’t say I’ve seen anything like this before,” he said.Dillman sees way more than most boaters, because when they break down, they call him for help.That’s what he was doing at the time — pushing a barge back into Naples Bay — when something else caught his eye.“We were kind of blown away that there was a bear, you know, in Royal Harbor,” he said.A big old black bear, just hanging out in this ritzy community, just a walk away from downtown Naples.“It was pretty incredible,” said Dillman.Dillman said the sight...

Boston police ask for public’s held in finding 8-year-old boy last seen in Dorchester Friday evening

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

The Boston Police Department is looking for a missing 8-year-old boy last seen riding a bike in Dorchester.The police department said Cameron Shavers had been missing since 7:30 p.m. on Friday and had last been seen in the area of Standish Street, wearing a t-shirt and shorts with green and white Adidas sneakers.Authorities described the boy as a Black male with a slim build, short curly hair and brown eyes.According to police, he is known to frequent Woolson Street in Mattapan and Harambee Park on Talbot Avenue.Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston police detectives at (617) 343-4712.

Friday’s high school roundup/scores: Jayden Barber, Dennis-Yarmouth pass by Nantucket

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

Jayden Barber completed 13-of-17 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns (two to Payton Kellet) as Dennis-Yarmouth (4-1) rolled to a 48-7 Cape and Islands League win over Nantucket. … Chase Weinstein threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores as Mashpee cruised to a 32-8 win against Martha’s Vineyard.Ty Baker ran for a pair of scores as Stoneham (1-4) blanked Watertown 44-0 in the Middlesex League. …     Ronan O’Connell threw for a score and Jack Centurelli ran for another as Winchester (4-1) handed Melrose its first loss, 17-12. … Michael Lawler went 10-for-23 passing for 172 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner with under 30-seconds remaining, in a 29-25 win for Burlington (3-2) over Wilmington (4-1).Keyshon Wright threw two touchdown passes, and Montavius Zollarcoffer grabbed a touchdown reception and rushed for a score as O’Bryant (3-1) edged East Boston 18-16 in Boston City League play.Tyler Guy returned a fumble 77 yards for a score as St. Mary’s (3-2) edg...

Jacob Comman calmly kicks last-second field goal to lift Rockland

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:43 GMT

ROCKLAND – After drilling a potential game-winning 27-yard field goal in Friday’s South Shore league matchup between 4-0 teams Rockland and Norwell, a defensive penalty necessitated a redo for Rockland kicker Jacob Comman.The senior kicker wasn’t fazed, knocking the ball through the uprights to give the Bulldogs a 23-21 victory over the Clippers.“If you already did it once, you can easily do it again,” Comman said. “The game was on the line but I knew what I had to do, everyone was depending on me.”The kick gave the Bulldogs a lead for the first time with just three seconds remaining in the game. Entering the second half, a Rockland victory looked unlikely, to say the least.Norwell jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the first drive of the game with a 17-yard pass from quarterback Jack Luccarelli to wide receiver Jackson Adams. The Clippers would force a turnover and quickly score again, this time from a Luccarelli seven-yard run.The Bulldogs would return with force as quarterback Jor...