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Driver slams into Kissimmee home after suffering seizure, wife says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

A driver who lost control of his SUV slammed right through the wall of a home in Central Florida, and police believe he was suffering a medical emergency.Ring Surveillance captured the motorist’s vehicle as it sped down a sidewalk in a Kissimmee neighborhood, Thursday evening.The wife of the driver told Orlando’s Fox affiliate that he had a seizure.The driver slammed into a mailbox and another car before crashing into the home, leading to a desperate fire escape for the eight people inside.“Thank God my father came to pick [my daughter] up at the time that he did,” said resident Isaac Rivera. “It’s just really scary knowing that I could have woken up to not having a daughter anymore.”Rivera said he was upstairs and was forced to hop down a balcony, landing on debris below and hurting his leg.He said there is not much left for his family to salvage.“He was [going] at least 70, 80 miles per hour,” said neighbor Juan Azize.Azize sai...

72 veterans return to South Florida after Honor Flight to DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

Dozens of veterans touched down in South Florida after they took the trip of a lifetime to the nation’s capital.Seventy-two veterans were honored Saturday with a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials built in their honor.The trip was a one-day mission that allowed them to reflect and tell their stories.U.S. Army veteran Frank Orilio, who fought during World War II, said this was a memorable occasion.“I’m in awe of this whole thing that was happening the whole day today, and with a parade for me. I can’t believe this at all. It’s unbelievable,” he said.Honor Flight South Florida has been honoring veterans across the U.S. for 10 years.

Chicago White Sox give up an early lead in a 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, falling to 11-23

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

Mike Clevinger knows what has been costing him in outings that haven’t gone his way.“It’s kind of been a same theme of any of my bad outings I feel like this year, it’s been one inning that gets away from me,” the Chicago White Sox starter said.That happened in the fifth inning Saturday when the Cincinnati Reds went ahead on a three-run homer from TJ Friedl. The Reds led the rest of the way, topping the Sox 5-3 in front of 25,543 at Great American Ball Park.Clevinger allowed four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.“I’ve been through this before,” he said. “I know I’m really close to the outcomes I want and the pitches I want. It’s just the one inning each time it seems, a little mental lapse. It’s something that can definitely be corrected.”Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Clevinger “threw the ball really well,” but noted that a one-out walk in the fifth to Jonathan India “r...

Concert celebrating Gordon Lightfoot set for Orillia, Ont., hometown on Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

A generation of old friends, longtime couples and families raised on Gordon Lightfoot gathered Saturday night in the singer-songwriter’s Orillia, Ont., hometown to mark the passing of the Canadian music legend.By sheer coincidence — or as some suggested, a case of serendipity — a concert planned months ago as a tribute to Lightfoot as a living legend wound up being a celebration of a life well-lived. The musician died Monday at age 84.For Chicago residents Jan Goldsmith and her son Rick Goldsmith, saying goodbye to Lightfoot with a concert was essential. The two flew into Canada earlier Saturday and travelled to Orillia for the concert and a public visitation planned for Sunday.“I’ve been listening to Gordon since (my mom) introduced me as a kid … and he’s been a part of my life almost on a daily basis since,” said Rick.“We kind of had to be here.”“Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot,” a musical retrospective...

Saturday evening Forecast: Cloudy and chance of showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

Saturday's forecast is looking mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. The high goes up to 76.Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. SSE/SW 10-15 mphSaturday Night's forecast is looking cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms later in the day. The low is near 60 degrees. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Sunday: AM showers then partly sunny. Much muggier and near record warmth. Chance of iso. afternoon thunderstorms. SW 5-10 mph. High: 85Extended outlook calls for a chance of showers/thunderstorms on Monday and highs in the warm mid 70s. More sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday with winds off the chilly lake water cooling us down to the upper 60s. Back near 80 for the end of the week. =-=-=

Warm temps bring the possibility of severe storms Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

A “pneumonia front” is expected to zip down the lake late in the day and will cause temps to tumble in the early evening hours, especially along the immediate shoreline.  The cooldown will be more muted inland. A pneumonia front is a lake enhanced cold front that brings big temperature drops.  The decrease in temps be as much as 20-30 degrees in an hour. Officially, for a front to be considered a pneumonia front, the temp has to drop at least 16 degrees in one hour. SEVERE STORM THREATS FOR THE NEXT 12-48 HOURS6 TO 14 DAY TEMPERATURE OUTLOOKHere’s some signs any really chilly days might be behind us6-10 TEMP OUTLOOK8-14 DAY OUTLOOKFORECAST HIGH TEMPS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 7 AT 3 PMPOTENTIAL STORM THREATS FOR SUNDAY AT 9:00 PMCLICK TO ENLARGE

San Marcos CISD voters pass more safety measures in $166M bond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is of KXAN's previous coverage of San Marcos CISD's propositions.SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) - San Marcos CISD voters passed four propositions -- totaling $166 million -- for increased school safety measures. Proposition A: attendance credit electionProposition B: upgrades to all 12 campuses ($147,724,645)Proposition C: turf replacement ($984,563)Proposition D: district natatorium ($17,478,750)Safety and security measuresSan Marcos CISD Chief of Communications Andrew Fernandez said their Proposition B includes several new safety measures at all 12 of their campuses.See election results after polls close at 7 p.m.“We want to add cameras, we want to fix the cameras we currently have. We’re also wanting to have first responder communication testing,” Fernandez said. “So what that means is when first responders walk into our buildings, we want to make sure their radios work.” RELATED COVERAGE: San Marcos CISD board approves school marshal program Along with...

1 seriously injured after stabbing in south Austin, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a reported stabbing in south Austin Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Shortly before 9 p.m., the Austin Police Department and ATCEMS medics responded to the 1200 block of South Lamar Boulevard, an APD watch commander said.Medics transported an unidentified adult to the hospital with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, and there was no information about a possible suspect or an arrest, according to police.The incident remained under investigation Saturday.

Rep. Bryan Slaton could be expelled from Texas House over allegations of misconduct

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month-long investigation inside the Texas House led to a stunning announcement Saturday, as its findings recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton over an alleged sexual relationship with an intern and other misconduct allegations.Rep. Bryan Slaton, a former youth and family minister, represents District 2, Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties in East Texas. He is serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives.Rep. Andrew Murr, chair of the House General Investigating Committee, made the announcement on the Texas House Floor. He said the committee vetted several complaints that claimed Rep. Slaton gave alcohol to underage interns, and had sex with one intern under the age of 19.The 16-page report on the investigation also alleged that Slaton intimidated witnesses into being silent about the misconduct.During his presentation, Rep. Murr reaffirmed the weight of this decision, which will be decided in the House next Tuesday."The expulsion of a fe...

Increasing rain chances each day for a week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After very isolated storms on Saturday, we'll be watching the chance for a few more storms on Sunday. BLOG: Hazed and confused: What’s in the air over Austin? Rain and storm chances will be close to 20% on Sunday with mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. It will stay very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Plenty of uncertainty exists as to whether we can break the cap in the atmosphere or not. Stay weather aware, even with low rain chances, as this forecast could quickly change should the cap erode.A low (1 out of 5) severe weather risk is currently in place for the Hill Country on Sunday.Severe weather risk Sunday (SPC)A higher chance (near 30%) for storms returns on Monday evening, especially for the Hill Country.Daily rain chances rise through the week with increasing rainfall coverage each day. With increasing rain chances will also bring higher rainfall totals. Our chances for flash flooding rise as we head later into the work week and ne...