Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener.
Tale of rescue after falling several floors in Florida condo collapse
When 16-year-old rising volleyball star Deven Gonzalez was pulled from the rubble of her Miami condo building, her initial reaction amid the shock was to tell firefighters that she was competing in a major tournament in a few days.
Hello, 80s. Oh, you plan to stay a while?
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Expect temperatures to be a couple degrees above the average for the next couple of days in Central Florida. We will have highs near 80 degrees on Thursday and Friday, with mid-80s over the weekend. The average high in Orlando on this date is 77. AdThe next chance of rain in Central Florida will be Tuesday, at 20%. By the way, donโt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
AP sources: NHL reaches 7-year agreement with ESPN
FILE - National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to members of the media , Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. The National Hockey League will be returning to ESPN beginning next season. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)The National Hockey League will return to ESPN beginning next season. ESPN started airing NHL games when it went on the air in 1979 by making deals with individual teams. It had the national NHL rights from 1985-88 and 1992-2004.
Florida Panthers off to 2nd-best start in franchise history
Floridaโs 6-1-2 start through nine games is the second-best in franchise history, topped only by the 6-0-3 record to open the 1996-97 season. โWe've been consistent in most games," Florida coach Joel Quenneville said. Starting poorly, however, has pretty much snuffed out some Panthers seasons before they even started. The five Florida teams that went to the playoffs โ 1995-96, 1996-97, 1999-2000, 2011-12 and 2015-16 โ averaged 12 standings points through the seasonโs first nine games. Thereโs obviously a long way to go, but the Panthers finally have the start they wanted.
FBI agents killed while serving warrant in child exploitation case in Florida
Two of the wounded agents were taken to hospitals to be treated and were in stable condition, said Miami FBI Agent Michael D. Leverock. Hours later, Sunrise Police urged residents of Water Terrace to remain inside their homes while law enforcement blocked the entrances to their community. The FBI agents had come to the apartment complex to serve a federal search warrant in connection with a case involving child pornography and violent crimes against children, according to Leverock and FBI Agents Association President Brian OโHare. Law enforcement officials from numerous agencies lined up to pay their respects as a flag-covered body was removed from the vehicle and taken inside. Five other FBI agents were wounded in that shooting, which led the bureau to upgrade the weapons that agents carry.
Get ready for a strong cold front
Expect a high temperature of 76 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. Expect rain chances along the front with a couple of stronger storms for Thursday afternoon. By Christmas morning all the rain is out and temperatures will drop expect lows in the 30s on Christmas morning with High temperatures only in the 50s on Christmas day. By Sunday expect highs in the upper 60s. Tuesday in Orlando we had a high temperature 71 degrees.
No sun for two months: Sun sets for last time in 2020 in Americaโs northernmost city
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, Alaska, will watch the sun set for last time this year on Wednesday. In the winter months, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, keeping the sun below the horizon. The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and, therefore, the sun wonโt set for a couple of months. This is also known as polar day or the midnight sun. Daylight will continue to decrease until the shortest day of the year, the first day of winter on Dec. 21.
Weekend forecast: Rain expected to ramp up in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. โ We will see increased moisture in the atmosphere over the next couple of days in Central Florida. Rain chances will increase slightly to 30% on Friday and 50% on Saturday. Expect a 60% coverage of rain on Sunday, with rain chances staying 40-50% next week, including Veterans Day on Wednesday. The new computer models are in agreement with the official track, showing that Eta will brush South Florida and move into the Gulf of Mexico next week. It remains to be seen what kind of impacts will be felt in Central Florida.
Central Florida forecast: Changes -- and Eta? -- on the way
ORLANDO, Fla. โ We will see a few changes in the coming days in Central Florida as more moisture works into the atmosphere. Weโll see a few more clouds but no rain on Wednesday, with rain chances returning to 20% by Thursday. Rain chances stand at 30% Friday, 50% Saturday and 70% Sunday. Pinpointing the tropicsWe are watching Tropical Storm Eta, which was over Nicaragua on Wednesday morning after making landfall there as a hurricane. We will continue to monitor Eta to see where itโs expected to go after that and how strong it will become.
Saharan Dust: The good, bad and potentially ugly of the yearly-occurring phenomenon
The positives and negatives when it comes to Saharan Dust. Saharan dust and red tideThis is the potentially ugly side of Saharan Dust. Some large red tide years have also occurred without any Saharan dust. Dry air and increased wind shear are the main characteristics of the Saharan Air Layer, the official name of the cloud of Saharan dust. Saharan dust is the ultimate catch 22, bringing significant positives and potentially some negatives as it makes its yearly trans-Atlantic journey.
Tropical Tracker: Saharan Dust dominates the Atlantic, keeping storm development low
While dust from the Sahara Desert makes a trip across the Atlantic every year, 2020โฒs dust has been abnormally thick. Because of the dry air and increased wind shear within the area of dust, tropical development becomes less likely in the areas where the dust is present. Hello, (goodbye) DollyIf you blinked, you may have missed Tropical Storm Dolly. NO tropical development is expected. There are several tropical waves coming off of Africa, which is early for that to be happening, but the environment is not conducive for tropical development at this time.
Bagel World brings bagels and more to Central Business District
You're in luck: a new business has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The newcomer to Central Business District, called Bagel World, is located at 743 N. Magnolia Ave.Bagel World serves up bagels and breakfast sandwiches. On the menu, look for The BW smoked salmon bagel, the Sunrise bagel or keep it simple with a bagel covered in honey vanilla cream cheese. Yelper Bri B. wrote, "Such good bagels! Head on over to check it out: Bagel World is open from 8 a.m.1 p.m. daily.
Pack of coyotes kill familyโs dog in Suntree
A group of coyotes has been spotted roaming around the Suntree area over the last two months, according to wildlife trappers and country club staff. Suntree Country Club staff and a wildlife trapper believe the group of five coyotes have become unafraid of people and are responsible for killing a dog. Lamontaigne believes the pack consists of five coyotes and said one has a distinctive and unusual black coat. โTheyโve been on property for a couple of months,โ Lamontaigne said. Dean said the animals spotted in Suntree have shown no signs of rabies that the risk is always there.