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Singer-songwriter from Virginia comes out on top on ‘The Voice’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

The new champion of “The Voice” is a singer-songwriter from Fredericksburg, Virginia.Singing competition “The Voice” finished Tuesday night with local fan favorite Michael Huntley singing his heart out and making it to the top.The win marked the second championship for his coach, Niall Horan, formerly of the band One Direction.During the finale, Huntley sang a duet with Horan of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan.“He has taught me that I can be myself in this industry,” Huntley said during the finale about being coached by Horan. “I can be my goofy, Huntley self, and I love that.”The 33-year-old father got his start singing on stages across Virginia. Now, he gets to take home the top $100,000 prize and a record deal.After two years of college, Huntley moved to Nashville to pursue music, but he eventually moved back to Virginia in 2016, according to his NBC bio. He has two children and has worked as a booki...

A winning record on the line when Syracuse and USF meet in the Boca Bowl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

Boca Raton Bowl: Syracuse (6-6, ACC) vs. South Florida (6-6, American), Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)Line: Syracuse by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: South Florida leads 8-2.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The winner gets to go into the offseason with a winning record — 7-6. Syracuse is seeking its first bowl win since 2018 and first time posting consecutive winning seasons since 2012 and 2013. South Florida hasn’t won a bowl game since 2017 and hasn’t finished with a winning record since 2018.KEY MATCHUPUSF’s passing defense against Syracuse’s mystery passing game. This is an incredibly odd matchup. USF gave up 301.2 yards per game through the air this season — the most in the country. With primary starter Garrett Shrader hurt, Syracuse plans to start redshirt freshman Braden Davis. He went 1 for 1 passing in the regular season. Safe guess: expect more of the wildcat that Syracuse ran well this season.PLAYERS TO WATCHSyracuse: RB LeQuint Allen. Syracuse ...

Syracuse, USF finishing 2023 in the Boca Bowl, and both sides have futures to be excited about

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Syracuse and South Florida are playing in the Boca Raton Bowl with a winning season at stake. That said, both programs are already looking past the 2023 season finale and with good reason.The futures are bright, regardless of what happens Thursday.Syracuse — with new coach Fran Brown making an immediate and massive impact on recruiting — has a group of newcomers arriving in Central New York headlined by Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord. And South Florida recently unveiled the first renderings of what will be its long-sought on-campus stadium with groundbreaking scheduled next year and a first game target of 2027.So, yes, winning the Boca Bowl and finishing 7-6 will make one of these teams happy. There are much bigger things on the collective minds of both programs.“We feel like our program is definitely trending in a great direction,” said Syracuse interim coach Nunzio Campanile, who took over for the fired Dino Babers and will continue to lead the...

Pedro “La Divaza” Figueira llega con su chispa y estilo único a La Casa de los Famosos 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

La Jefa de la La Casa de los Famosos sigue sorprendiendo a sus fans y a las celebridades que se unirán a la nueva temporada del reality #1 de la TV hispana que estrena en vivo el 23 de enero del 2024 por la casa de los realities, Telemundo. En esta ocasión le tocó a Pedro “La Divaza” Figueira, el reconocido creador de contenido LGBTTTIQ+ de los más grandes de Latinoamérica que convivirá con otros famosos, incluyendo a los ya anunciados Thalí García, Gregorio Pernía, Lupillo Rivera y Maripily Rivera. Más famosos formarán parte de esta novela de la vida real que viene con más drama, tensión y sorpresas en su nueva edición.Nacido en Venezuela, Figueira comenzó a incursionar en YouTube relatando la situación de su país natal, llamando la atención de la audiencia a nivel nacional e internacional. Su contenido gira en torno a críticas de premiaciones anuales, vlogs, comedia y temas de relevancia social desde la sin igual forma de ser de La Divaza. ¿Lo reconoces?...

Photos: Faster terminal train cars arrive at DIA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Soon, travelers will have a new ride between Terminals A, B and C at Denver International Airport.DIA is bringing in a new fleet of train cars, and the first of 26 arrived at the airport on Tuesday.More than half of the train cars currently in operation are almost 30 years old and have exceeded their lifespan by more than 1.4 million miles. The new cars will replace the outdated ones and expand the fleet from 31 to 41 cars in total. DIA expects increase in passengers going through TSA for holidays While you won't see the new trains for a few months, DIA released photos of one of the new train cars.New train car at the Denver International Airport (Photo courtesy of DIA)New train car at the Denver International Airport (Photo courtesy of DIA)New train car at the Denver International Airport (Photo courtesy of DIA)New train car at the Denver International Airport (Photo courtesy of DIA)The new cars are expected to be operational by the summer of 2024.DIA expects numb...

Newly-released video shows squad car crashing into St. Louis bar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Surveillance video reportedly showing the moment a St. Louis police car crashed into a South City bar Monday has been released.The crash happened just after midnight at Bar: PM, located at 7109 S. Broadway. One of the bar owners, 37-year-old Chad Morris, was arrested after the crash and charged with assault of a special victim and resisting arrest, according to court documents.Morris was being held without bond, but Tuesday morning attorney Javad Khazaeli said he would be released on his own recognizance. He also said that the prosecutor would be amending the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.An incident report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department stated a 32-year-old city probation officer was going north on Broadway when he “believed he was travelling too close to a parked car and attempted to correct himself.” He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into Bar: PM. Another probation officer, a 22-year-old, was in the passenger seat of th...

Military mom returns home to surprise son with early Christmas joy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

An Indian River County Deputy surprised her son with an early Christmas gift at his middle school months after she had gone away for military training. Deputy Tiffiany Welsh, a familiar face at Vero Beach High School as a School Resource Deputy, gave her son the ultimate Christmas gift by showing up unannounced at Sebastian River Middle School, marking the end of her months-long absence.As Welsh hugged her son, she can be heard on video whispering “Merry Christmas.”Welsh decided to level up her service game and joined the Army Reserves in July. After completing basic training and swiftly progressing through Officer Candidate’s School, she is set to graduate as a Second Lieutenant in January 2024.Following her graduation, Welsh will juggle her duties as a local law enforcer with her new title as a Second Lieutenant.

Lauderhill firefighters bring Christmas joy to 4 local families

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

Santa and Rudolph traded the sleigh for a fire truck in Lauderhill Tuesday night, teaming up with Lauderhill Fire Rescue for a special South Florida visit. First responders embarked on a heartwarming mission, visiting four families in the city to deliver toys. One family, familiar with these heroes, had received assistance during a medical emergency. Demonstrating the spirit of connection, officials kept in touch and returned to spread Christmas joy.“Oh my god, that’s the most wonderful Christmas ever. I’m so happy, I’m so excited, guys. Thank you so much,” exclaimed Landy Civil, a grateful recipient.Adding a personal touch, the firefighters were accompanied by their own families while spreading holiday cheer and delivering gifts to brighten the season for those they serve.

Miami-Dade Schools Police spread cheer with toy giveaway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

In the spirit of giving, the Miami-Dade Schools Police hosted a heartwarming toy giveaway at their headquarters in Miami, Tuesday. The event aimed to bring joy to children who may not have much under their tree this Christmas season.“This is very important; it’s a small way for us to give back to our community that’s constantly supporting us,” shared Chief Ivan Silva. “This is the time of the season where we want to give. There’s a lot of families that might not have the opportunity to have gifts under their trees, so it’s a small way for us to be able to do that for them”.Kids were treated to a festive experience, including pictures with Santa, sipping hot cocoa, and, best of all, receiving presents.

Subject taken into custody after shooting in Miramar neighborhood takes life of a mother

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:41 GMT

A tense situation unfolded in a Miramar neighborhood as a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter circled overhead after a shooting took the life of a mother. Miramar Fire Rescue responded to an alleged domestic situation at De Soto Drive and Normandy Street, Wednesday morning. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found a woman in a car suffering from a gunshot wound with her two children nearby. The woman was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. 7Skyforce’s coverage revealed a child inside a Miramar Police cruiser, receiving aid from fire rescue personnel at the scene. Officers, armed and on alert, were searching for the shooter; he was later found in some bushes nearby.The subject has since been taken into police custody. Details of this incident remain unclear as Miramar Police officers continued their investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.