DB Hill starts Orange Bowl for Michigan after late arrival
Orange Bowl Football Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil is tackled by Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith, left, and linebacker Quay Walker during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol) (Jim Rassol)ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — Michigan defensive back Dax Hill started against No. 3 Georgia in the Orange Bowl. “The entire Utah football program has embodied what the Courage Award is all about,” Orange Bowl Committee President and Chair Jack Seiler said. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comOrmond man who lost wife, unborn child to COVID: Not vaccinating ‘one of the biggest mistakes ever’
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — An Ormond Beach man who recently lost his wife and unborn child to COVID-19 is sharing his story, hoping to encourage others to get vaccinated. Ashley and Christopher Smith vowed to love each other from their wedding day forward, until death do them part. “When I saw her I was like...oh my god...that’s my wife,” Smith recalled. Ashley, who wasn’t vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19 in late July. Making things worse, Smith says he wasn’t even able to visit with his wife during that time due to the hospital’s COVID protocols.
wftv.comDefensive gem lifts No. 5 Georgia past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3
5 Georgia turned in a defensive effort for the ages, toppling third-ranked Clemson 10-3 on Saturday in the opener for both teams. Uiagalelei, who entered the season as a Heisman Trophy candidate, finished 19 of 37 for 178 yards with one interception. With Clemson down 7-0 in the third quarter, Baylon Specter appeared to give the Tigers they momentum they needed when he intercepted J.T. But after a short gain on first down Uiagalelei was sacked on consecutive plays and Clemson was forced to punt. It held Clemson to 2 yards rushing and had seven sacks, barely giving Uiagalelei a chance to set up in the pocket.
wftv.comSuspects in botched murder-for-hire plot will not face death penalty
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola state attorney’s office will not seek the death penalty against the people accused of being involved in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, according to court records obtained by News 6. Two years ago, Prosecutor Christopher Smith filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Glorianmarie Quinones Montes, Alexis Ramos-Rivera, and Ishnar Lopez-Ramos. This past May the state attorney’s office said they would not seek the death penalty against Quinones Montes. On Monday, the state attorney’s office would not seek the death penalty against Ramos-Rivera and Ishnar Lopez-Ramos. [RELATED: State attorney won’t seek death penalty for any cases]This past October, State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced she would not seek the death penalty in any case.
Man shot in the chest outside Orlando Waffle House, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was shot in the chest during a dispute outside of a Waffle House in Orlando Monday, according to police. The victim, identified as Christopher Smith, was shot during an altercation in the parking lot at 5350 South Kirkman Road, OPD Lt. Wesley Whited said. (WKMG)Smith died at an area hospital and now the case is being investigated as a homicide, records show. It’s unclear if anyone has been arrested or how many people were involved. The Waffle House was closed as of 6 a.m. due to the investigation.
Georgia star safety LeCounte injured in motorcycle wreck
Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) tackles Kentucky quarterback Joey Gatewood (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 31, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia star safety Richard LeCounte was injured in a motorcycle accident shortly after the Bulldogs returned to Athens from their victory at Kentucky. LeCounte, one of the team's top defensive players, was taken to the trauma center at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Courson did not say how long LeCounte might be out of action for No. “He was wearing his helmet and (that) saved his life.”The Journal-Constitution said LeCounte sustained a shoulder injury, bruised ribs and several cuts and scrapes. “Glory to God.”If LeCounte is out for an extended period, the Bulldogs will likely go with junior Christopher Smith at the safety spot.
DUI manslaughter arrest made in triple fatal Christmas Eve crash
Investigators said a 2019 black Ram pickup, driven by 33-year-old Zachery Waldo, of Mount Dora, was heading east on S.R. A 2018 Toyota, driven by 44-year-old Christopher Smith, of Eustis, appears to have been traveling west on S.R. Smith and his front-seat passenger, 35-year-old Jessica Smith, died at the scene, according to officials. Detectives said he was traveling more than 60 mph over the posted speed limit prior to the crash. Waldo was able to evade arrest until Wednesday night when he was located in the Grand Island area, investigators said.
Suspects in botched murder-for-hire plot will not face death penalty
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola state attorney’s office will not seek the death penalty against the three people accused of being involved in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, according to court records obtained by News 6. Prosecutor Christopher Smith filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty Wednesday against Glorianmarie Quinones Montes, Alexis Ramos-Rivera and Ishnar Lopez-Ramos. "The heinous murder of one of our own citizens will not be tolerated in Osceola County," Gibson said. "All three confirmed that this was a murder-for-hire and that the victim was mistakenly -- again, mistakenly -- targeted and murdered as being the person they thought was the intended victim," Gibson said. He said she moved to Osceola County from Puerto Rico a year ago and lived with her husband, her 14-year-old son and her mother.