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Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker opts out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl and Brock Glenn will start against Georgia on Saturday, the Seminoles said Monday.Earlier in the day, 247Sports and The Athletic reported Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal.Rodemaker participated in open practices leading up to the Christmas break. The Seminoles (13-0) arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Christmas night to begin final preparations for the matchup with Georgia (12-1) and Florida State coach Mike Norvell spoke of Glenn’s looming start after getting off the plane.Glenn also started the ACC championship game for Florida State.“Definitely excited to see him take the step from his first start to his second start,” Norvell said. “A lot of confidence in what he’ll be able to do, what he’ll be able to accomplish. It’s part of the new age of college athletics. I know Brock is going to be fired up and excited for the opportunity that he has.”A redshirt junior quar...

Photos: Squirrel in Englewood feasting on Christmas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dogs and children in Colorado aren't the only ones getting spoiled this Christmas. A FOX31 viewer shared photos of a Christmas feast prepared for a squirrel in Englewood. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record The spread included peanut butter walnut crepes sprinkled with sunflower seeds, peanut butter waffles drizzled with more peanut butter and topped with walnut pieces, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter sunflower pie and more.They were even treated to some freshly sliced apples, drizzled with peanut butter.It was unclear if the squirrel was wild or where it came from.

'It was terrifying': Lakewood cyclist recalls the moment he was struck by a car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

LAKEWOOD Colo., (KDVR) -- A Lakewood man is out of the hospital and recovering at home on Christmas Day.He was hit by a car as he was cycling at Red Rocks. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado “It’s coming around, it’s coming around I’m much stronger," Kirk Burgess said.Burgess' heart still races a bit as he recalls the moment he was struck by a Honda CRV while cycling with a friend. “We thought he saw us but he didn’t," Burgess said.What makes the crash memorable is it happened just one day before his birthday on Saturday, Dec. 16th just before 12:30 p.m.“I'm an avid biker," said Burgess, "so, I have lots of places I go bike, I just figured with my birthday the next day it would be a nice beautiful day for a nice close bike ride."Burgess details what happened as he and his friend were riding downhill."He accelerated and tried to complete the left-hand turn," said Burgess. "That's when we met. I hit that hood, went over the driver's side, hit the curb, and skidded a bi...

Community group gives back every Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Though many are celebrating with their families this holiday season, not everyone in our area has the means to buy goods and treats to fund the festivities.One grassroots group was out helping people in Denver on Christmas to make sure everyone had a special day, but this was far from their first time doing so. No more meals for seniors in Adams County after non-profit loses funding Rain, sleet, snow, and even holidays, this community group is dedicated to helping the unhoused, no matter what day is.Every Monday this year, Mutual Aid Monday has given out items like food and clothes to folks who need it."Well, we haven't missed a Monday in three years regardless of weather or holiday because we think it's really important to be consistent, to have people know that we will be here for them regardless of what they are going through, and we just always want to be here for people at the time and day when we say," said Kimberly Miller, a comrade with Mutual Aid Monday."...

Denver weather: Blizzard warning for the plains, overnight snow showers in the metro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Increasing clouds with a chance of snow overnight along with breezy conditions are on the way. It will dry out by Tuesday afternoon with lingering clouds. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado Weather tonight: Chilly, breezy and some snowTemperatures are expected to drop down into the upper teens and lower 20s as we get ready for a little bit of snow in the metro area. The snow will happen mainly after 11 p.m. Monday and will continue on and off through early Tuesday. The metro area will see less than an inch. It will be breezy as well with gusts up to 40 mph! Speaking of breezy conditions, a Blizzard Warning is in effect for areas along the eastern plains that stretch from Burlington to Castle Rock. The far eastern plains will get 4-9" of snowfall with gusts up to 60 mph, meanwhile, areas around Castle Rock will get 2-4". Whiteout conditions are possible so make sure to stay tuned both on air and online with the latest forecast and updates. Denver sn...

DPD warns of short-term rental violence during holidays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – The Denver Police Department is sending out a warning about parties at short-term rentals during the holiday season.On December 13th DPD sent out a notice to residents warning about increased violent activity at short-term rental properties and warehouses in areas around the city, usually linked to parties organized and promoted using social media. ‘It was terrifying’: Lakewood cyclist recalls the moment he was struck by a car Rental expert Grant Muller of Compass Real Estate told FOX31 he has seen damage caused by unruly guests.“Somebody running down the hallway running into a wall, breaking the drywall and plumbing, damage seems to be another unhappy consequence of short-term rentals,” Muller said.Airbnb told the Problem Solvers that a global ban on parties has seen a 55% year-over-two-year decrease in the rate of party reports. The company’s Reservation screening technology is aimed at helping to reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive parties. A 24-hour ...

261 flights delayed, 19 canceled at DIA on Christmas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Hundreds of flights were delayed and canceled over the Christmas holiday at the Denver International Airport.According to FlightAware, at least 414 were delayed and 37 were canceled at DIA on Christmas Eve. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado On Christmas Day, another 261 were delayed and 19 were canceled.Most of the delayed flights were on Southwest, followed by United, SkyWest and Frontier.Southwest and SkyWest each had eight flights canceled on Christmas.Denver was also the airport with the most flights delayed and canceled on Christmas Day.

Avianca flight turns back to MIA due to cracked windshield

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

A plane problem forces a flight to turn around after taking off from Miami International Airport.Aviana Airlines flight 451 was heading to Nicaragua, until somewhere south of Key West the pilot reported a technical problem and circled back to MIA.The airport said the problem was a cracked windshield.The passengers boarded another flight on Monday evening for the trip to Central America.

2 Miami-Dade shootings on the road leave people injured, killed before Christmas Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

Two dangerous drives changed lives for families as Christmas Day approached.One man ended up spending Christmas in the hospital, while another ambushed on Christmas Eve did not survive. Two people continue on the run after leaving one person shot in the neck and the other in the leg. Another incident occurred on Christmas day around 12:10 a.m. on the Palmetto near Okeechobee Road.An unknown vehicle pulled up to a Mercedes-Benz and unloaded a barrage of bullets.In a video captured, the driver’s side window is visibly blown out, and Florida Highway Patrol said it was all because of road rage.The man who was driving was shot in the leg and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital.Hours before that, just after 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve along northwest 119th Street and 22nd Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade, a man was traveling south in a four-door red Mazda. He was then suddenly surrounded by what 7News sources said was a gang of people on ATVs and dirt bikes.It led to a verbal dispute...

Boston police investigating stabbings in Government Center, Theater District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:52:42 GMT

Christmas got off to a violent start in Boston Monday, with two stabbings reported in a matter of minutes, according to police. The first incident happened in Government Center, outside the Wolfgang’s Steakhouse and across from a veterans home. Police said a person was stabbed multiple times and investigators were later seen roping off the sitting area outside Wolfgang’s. Inside the crime scene, an electric Chanukah menorah was spotted. Five minutes after the incident in Government Center, police were called to the Theater District, where a fight broke out in front of the Royale nightclub. It is believed a worker at Royale, possibly a bouncer, was stabbed. Another person was injured.“That’s tough,” said area resident Michael Thomas. “They’re obviously here to protect everybody, so it’s really frustrating.” “You can’t really predict what’s going on anymore, these days,” Thomas continued.The nightclub had just hosted the Matzo Ball, a Jewish event h...