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Launch party held for 52nd Winterfest Boat Parade; Boyz II Men announced as grand marshals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

The countdown is on for the return of the best show on H2O.A launch party for the 52nd Winterfest Boat Parade was held Saturday night to kick off the festivities. The celebration took place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa.Guests were treated to food and drinks from Broward County restaurants and a performance by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.The theme this year is “Reflections Afloat,” celebrating 20 years of the partnership between Seminole Hard Rock and Winterfest.The R&B group Boyz II Men will serve as grand marshals.With a lineup like this, this year’s Winterfest Boat Parade threatens to blow last year’s parade out of the water.

Chipotle is raising prices again

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

New York (CNN) — First, it was Girl Scout cookies. Now, inflation is hitting Chipotle’s burritos and tacos.“For the first time in over a year, we will be taking a modest price increase to offset inflation,” Laurie Schalow, Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs officer, said in a statement sent to CNN. The company declined to share more details.Chipotle has been raising its prices over the past few years, citing higher costs. In June of 2021, Chipotle said it was raising prices about 3.5% to 4%. And in October of last year, it said prices were up about 13% compared to the year before. The fast casual chain is set to report third-quarter financial results on October 26.In recent years, food companies have been hiking prices, and closely monitoring how consumers react. So far at Chipotle, the increased prices haven’t scared people off — clearing the way for more expensive burritos.“We’re not seeing any weakness in the lower-income consumer,” Chipotle CEO Bria...

First Fall Front Finally Arrives Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

Following a brutal, record hot summer across South Florida, our first signficant does of fall-like weather arrives this week.It’s all courtesy of a fall front set to move through during the day Sunday, ushering in cooler temperatures, lower humidity and drier conditions.This front won’t have much moisture with it, so besides a spotty shower, especially across the Florida Keys in the morning, the day should be dry with partly cloudy skies and an increasing breeze. High temperatures will still remain warm topping off near 90F.It’s not until Sunday night the cooling effects of the front will commence. Lows Monday through Wednesday mornings will be in the 60s, with Tuesday morning forecasts to be the coolest from this front.Daytime highs will also be nice and mild into the low to mid 80s. The last time we had a high down to 81F was back in March!Along with this cool down will be quiet conditions with plenty of sunshine and low rain chances through Wednesday.Then clouds...

Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell set for debut after being activated from injured reserve

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was activated from injured reserve Saturday, paving the way for the speedy rookie to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Tennessee Titans and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Mitchell, an undrafted rookie out of East Carolina and the son of former Baltimore defensive back Anthony Mitchell, will be one of three running backs for the Ravens, along with Justice Hill and Gus Edwards. His addition fills the final spot on the 53-man roster.The 5-foot-8, 191-pound speedster averaged 6.5 yards per carry and rushed for 3,027 yards over three seasons at East Carolina before signing with the Ravens shortly after the draft.Mitchell missed the first five games of the regular season with a shoulder injury but was impressive during limited action in the preseason. He had 42 yards on seven carries and two catches for 15 yards but stood out most on special teams with 101 yards on four kickoff returns.He hurt his shoulder against the Washington Commanders in the Ravens&...

Flurry of goals carry eighth-ranked Andover past Needham

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

ANDOVER – The results of the tightest and chippiest field hockey games are often decided by what happens in one minute.But within four Saturday afternoon, No. 8 Andover got all the offense it needed to separate from No. 14 Needham in a 4-1 finish for arguably its biggest win this season.Rose Memmolo’s stroke late in the third quarter was the last of three goals the Golden Warriors (10-2) used in just over three and a half minutes to blow open a 1-0 halftime lead, erupting after accruing few shots on goal prior.Physicality and gritty defensive stops in a card-ridden matchup dominated play up until then, leaving no love to be lost between the two should they match up again in the Div. 1 state tournament – which wouldn’t be a surprise as the No. 3 (Andover) and No. 6 (Needham) teams in the latest MIAA power rankings.In the meantime, this is Andover’s first win over a fellow top-10 team in the rankings this season.“Every single one of them showed up today ready to play,” said Golden War...

Mass and Cass danger pushing homeless encampments throughout Boston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

The anticipated Mass and Cass spillover should the mayor’s anti-encampment ordinance pass this month is already occurring, driven by what one city councilor says is the dangerousness of the area pushing its inhabitants to set up tents elsewhere.Encampments have been seen downtown near South Station, behind the Steriti Memorial Rink in the North End; between Lambert’s Market and the Murphy School, and near a bowling alley off of Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester, a City Hall source told the Herald.There has also been tent activity in Roxbury, the South End, Moakley Park, and at the state-owned Carson Beach, the source said. Further, an encampment is at Stony Brook Reservation, DCR-regulated land located near the city-owned George Wright Golf Course, according to Boston’s parks and recreation commissioner.“There are smaller encampments that are now starting to pop up in surrounding neighborhoods, and it’s being driven by how dangerous Mass and Cass has become,” City Councilor Michael ...

Massachusetts municipal officials say greener power wrapped in red tape

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

Municipalities want to create programs to provide cheaper, greener power for their residents, and are backing a bill to cut through regulatory red tape and would allow them to get approval more quickly and easily.City council and select board members from 120 towns and cities sent a letter to the co-chairs of the Joint Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee asking them to favorably report a Rep. Tommy Vitolo bill (H 3852) to break down barriers and backlogs at the Department of Public Utilities in their consideration of the municipal aggregation programs.The municipal aggregations programs allow local governments to procure and provide electricity for their residents at competitive rates. Advocates say the initiatives give cities and towns more control over their power sources — allowing them to choose renewable alternatives to make progress toward their carbon reduction goals while also often lowering utility rates for consumers.Of the 177 programs the department ...

Live Review: Madonna’s Celebration Tour kicks off in London after health scare

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Madonna kicked off her career-spanning Celebration Tour at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night, marking her first performance since suffering what her manager called a “serious bacterial infection” that led to hospitalization in an intensive care unit for several days back in June. “I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,” the pop superstar wrote on Instagram this summer, shortly after news of the ICU stay broke. “My focus now is on my health and getting stronger and I assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can.”On stage, Madonna, 65, said she’d had a “crazy year” that neither she nor her doctors thought she’d make it through. She said her children spurred her on and that she had to “survive for them.” The opening night of the tour also marked the 27th birthday of daughter Lourdes Leon, who appeared on stage with her mother. After a brief technical hitch, the opening night of the tour was ind...

Four injured, including child, in multi-vehicle crash in Etobicoke

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

Four people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the Gardiner Expressway.First responders were called to the eastbound lanes of the highway after three vehicles collided near Islington Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Three adults were taken to hospital, one with serious but non-life threatening injuries and two others with minor injuries. A child was also transported to hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Security guard hospitalized after shooting in Grand Crossing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:55:39 GMT

CHICAGO — A security guard is in critical condition and a man is in custody after a shooting on the South Side, police say.According to Chicago police, the shooting happened in the 100 block of West 79th Street in the city's Grand Crossing neighborhood, just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. 8-year-old boy killed, woman injured after stabbing in Plainfield Township Officers say the victim, who is a security guard, was shot in the neck by a man who then fled the scene.According to police, the person responsible was later caught in the 7900 block of South Michigan Avenue in Chatham and was taken into custody. Police say they recovered a handgun during his arrest. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Officers say the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition and an investigation is underway.Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police have not identified anyone involved.