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Search for missing Florida veteran turns up cars submerged for over 40 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

SEMINOLE, Fla. (WFLA) -- Dive teams searching for a missing Florida man found two cars submerged in a lake in Seminole that had been there for over 40 years.Crews found the vehicles in Lake Blossom while searching for Robert David Helphrey, an Army veteran who has not been seen for nearly 17 years. He was last spotted leaving a bar in Palm Harbor at around midnight on May 26, 2006, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.A 1960s Dodge Coronet and 1950s Volkswagen Beetle were removed from the lake Monday by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office dive team, assisted by the Sunshine State Sonar Search Team and Recon Dive Recovery. Clearwater surf shop shooting victim dies; police seek persons of interest "Everyone involved knew this was going to be an extremely challenging task considering the age and condition of the vehicles," Sunshine State Sonar Search Team wrote on Facebook. (Sunshine State Sonar Search Team)Photos from Monday's removal showed the mangled frames of the v...

Austin Energy base rates rise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy customers might be bracing for their energy bill this month. For the first time in ten years, Austin Energy has increased its base rates to cover the costs of a budget shortfall. Previous coverage: You’ll pay roughly $9 a month more on your Austin Energy bill starting in March The customer charge has gone up from $10 to $13 a month. Keep in mind, that's what you're charged before you even flip on a switch.Customers will also switch from a five-tier to a four-tier rate structure tied to their energy use. The less you use, the lower your tier and the more you use, the higher your tier.According to Austin Energy spokesman Matt Mitchell, a typical resident consumes 860 kWh per month."A typical user living inside the Austin City Limits will see about an $8 to $9 increase in their monthly bills,” he said.Austin Energy already upped customers’ monthly bills by an average of $15 a month in November. This pass-through rate increase covers the cost of buying an...

Metaphysical, curiosities shop opening in Crossgates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nerdy by Nature, a metaphysical and curiosities shop, is set to open in Crossgates Mall. The store is scheduled to have its grand opening on April 1. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner Shawna Merritt started Nerdy by Nature in 2014 and formed an LLC in 2021. In 2018, she started selling her products at craft fairs and then curated events such as the Albany Twilight Market, Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market and Mind Body Soul Expo.Nerdy by Nature developed a strong following over the years, said Merritt. She said her shop branches into the darker or less mainstream paths of spirituality when many other metaphysical stores do not. "We carry a lot of products for spirituality to help you grow into your better self," said Merritt. Cat cafe opening in Rotterdam Nerdy by Nature products include bone art, obscure art, crystals, cleansing, smudge sticks, and other tools for practicing. The shop wi...

STRIDE hosts annual adaptive ski race at Jiminy Peak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

HANCOCK, Mass. (NEWS10) -- STRIDE, a nonprofit providing adaptive sports to individuals with disabilities, announced their "Great Race," taking place Saturday, March 18 at 9 a.m. 50 skiers and riders with disabilities or special needs are set to compete during the adaptive race. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The race has divisions for the visually impaired, blind, cognitive disabilities, amputees, mobilityimpaired who use outriggers, seated skiers (wheelchair users), and snowboarders with specialneeds. STRIDE believes in offering opportunities to compete to anyone challenged with adisability. The event is open to all adaptive skiers of any age, skill level and disability. A celebratory BBQ lunch will take place prior to awards, where every racer gets a medal. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, costume and all things green are encouraged. Coach Clif Mark comments, “STRIDE Jiminy Peak’s team is very excited for another opp...

Police crackdown on impaired driving during St. Patrick's Day weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In preparation for St. Patrick's Day, New York State police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to combat drunk and impaired driving. Drivers can expect additional DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period, March 17 through March 19. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Governor Hochul comments, "Our message is clear: If you're planning on celebrating St. Patrick's Day with alcohol, make plans for a safe ride home," "We have zero tolerance for impaired driving, and I thank our State Police and local law enforcement who will be out in force all weekend." During last year's St. Patrick's Day, Troopers arrested 381 people for DWI, issued 754 tickets for distracted driving and 26,594 tickets in total. Tips from The New York State Police and the Governor's Traffic Safety CommitteeBefore the festivities begin, plan a way to safely get home at the end of the night. ...

Wappingers Falls man accused of child sex abuse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

WAPPINGER FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Wappingers Falls man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child under 11. Marc Santoro, 54, faces multiple charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they began investigating once they received a tip regarding Santoro. Charges:First-degree sexual abuseEndangering the welfare of a childSantoro was arraigned at the Village of Wappinger Falls Court and is held at the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail, $30,000 bond, or $60,000 partially secured bond. He is scheduled to reappear in court on March 20.

Street vendors rally in downtown Los Angeles prior to hearing on no-vending zones lawsuit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

Dozens of street vendors are expected to rally in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday as they hope to overturn the city's limits on where they can sell food.The rally comes before court hearing regarding the vendors' lawsuit against the city's no-vending zones, which prevent food from being sold on the street within 500 feet of certain neighborhoods and attractions, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame.In their lawsuit, which was filed in December, the vendors argue they have already paid for a permit, which they claim should allow them to sell anywhere in the city. City officials, meanwhile, argue that street vending could worsen congestion or cause overcrowding in some areas.On Thursday, a judge is expected to either rule on the case or dismiss it altogether.While the suit remains unresolved, the City Council on Wednesday voted to study and possibly lower the annual fee for sidewalk and park vending permits, perhaps as low as $291.Those who have been caught selling in no-vending zones ...

La La Rice Is Picking Up Steam and Moo’s Craft BBQ At Matu – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

Charming and colorful new Thai restaurant La La Rice has popped up in an unexpected spot in a strip mall on the westside that is slowly turning into its own food court. Located at the intersection of Ocean Park and Gateway, known as the Boulevard area, it’s a fresh and welcome sight to the immediate neighborhood that has few Thai options.Crisp and crunchy, the green papaya salad is one of the best on the westside, and like all the dishes at La La Rice, it offers varying degrees of heat and is presented with thoughtful and detailed touches.  The menu offers a wide variety of curries, noodles, salads, and enticing hot pots like the Tom Yum seafood soup. Try the beef satay tacos with crisp cucumber vinaigrette and peanut sauce or the coconut shrimp cakes. And when it comes to fried chicken, they do crispy well with their cutlets and wings. There’s also a variety of premium specials highlighting salmon, mahi mahi and ribeye steaks, as well as vegan options on the extensive and authentic...

Brian Cox doesn’t buy Meghan Markle’s ‘innocence’ in royal drama

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

While Brian Cox once expressed sympathy for Meghan Markle, saying that the royal family had “driven” her and Prince Harry out of the U.K., he now says she “knew what she was getting into” when she married into the monarchy.In a new interview, the “Succession” star offered a critical assessment of the American Duchess of Sussex, saying she “clearly” had an “ambition” when she married Harry and shouldn’t be surprised that their departure from royal life has caused so much drama and acrimony.Scottish actor Brian Cox poses for a photograph upon arrival at the world premiere of “Alien: Covenant” in London on May 4, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLISJUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images “The childhood dreams of marrying Prince Charming and all that (expletive) we see as fantasy that could be our lives in our dreams,” Cox said in an interview with Haute Living New York, published Wednesday.The Scottish a...

Map: Bay Area’s best picnic spots

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

Our writers have rounded up a half-dozen of the best places for picnicking in the San Francisco Bay Area. Click the links below for a full report on each, including how to get there and where to pick up a meal on the way.1 / Marin French Cheese Co. “Set amid rolling hills on a 700-acre dairy farm, its cheese shop and expansive picnic grounds offer a vision of West Marin pastoral heaven.”2 / Angel Island. “It’s an everyman’s island getaway, an ideal spot for a Bay Area mini-vacation that won’t set you back an entire paycheck.”3 / Presidio Tunnel Tops. “If you took that old Joni Mitchell lyric – ‘They paved paradise and put up a parking lot’ – and turned it on its head, you’d get San Francisco’s stunning new green space.”4 / Mount Diablo. “From the summit on a clear day, you can see 40 of California’s 58 counties.”5 / Concannon Vineyard. “Take a table under the grape arbor dripping with tokai table grape vines or a perc...