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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Drowning accidents are more common than most people realize. According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, three out of four boaters who die in boating accidents drown, and 87% of them were not wearing a life jacket.”The number of drowning deaths in the United States each year is not in the dozens or hundreds, but in the thousands,” said Panama City Beach Platoon Commander Tony White.Therefore, new measures have been added to Carl Gray Park in Panama City to ensure the safety of all swimmers and boaters. It’s a new life jacket station. Panama City partnered…
Get a daily roundup of Urban Milwaukee’s top stories MCTS bus. Photo courtesy of Jeramy Janen. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) plans to raise fares in 2025. The system launched a new fare collection system in 2023, introducing fare caps that cap the amount riders must spend on daily, weekly or monthly transportation costs. Fare caps replace transit passes, allowing passengers to ride for free after reaching the cap without having to pre-purchase a special pass. MCTS plans to increase daily, weekly, and monthly limits in 2025. The daily limit increases from $4 to $5 (25%), the weekly limit…
Children call this “atmosphere.”Dimitrios Cambris/Getty Kelsea Ballerini attended the 2024 CFDA Awards in New York City.Kelsea Ballerini brought a nostalgic vibe to the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards.The 31-year-old singer attended the annual fashion event at New York City’s Museum of Natural History on Monday, October 28, wearing a floor-covering plaid patchwork gown and a leather jacket slung over her shoulder.She paired her glamorous ’90s look with a sleep bun with face-framing wisps, icy eye makeup, and glossy lips.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Kelsea Ballerini attended the 2024 CFDA Awards in New York City.RELATED: Kelsea Ballerini Glows in ‘Sunflower’ Dress at the 2024 People’s…
If you’re feeling anxious during this election period, you’re far from alone. More than 60% of survey respondents say the upcoming election has had a mild, moderate, or severe negative impact on their mental health. In fact, 46% said they felt anxious, 37% said they felt stressed, and 31% said they felt scared. Election anxiety is particularly affecting young Americans, a Forbes Health survey found. Among generations, Gen Z (66%), Millennials (64%), and Gen X (63%) were the most likely to say the election had at least a slight negative impact on their mental health. In contrast, 56% of infants…
Erykah Badu showed up at the CFDA Fashion Awards (and her entrance was a show-stopper). On October 28, the 53-year-old singer-songwriter became the latest recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Fashion Icon Award, and she hit the carpet in a look worthy of an icon. The Grammy winner wore a black and white dress with a beaded headpiece and her signature statement face jewelry. Erykah Badu at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Badu joins Zendaya, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Lady Gaga to receive the prestigious award, which has recognized fashion’s most influential figures since…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Eating healthy and buying fresh produce may not be affordable for everyone. For residents living near Lake Mead and Revere Street in North Las Vegas, shopping may be impossible without a nearby grocery store. But Zion Methodist Church’s Urban Farm is filling that gap when it comes to food insecurity. “We started with four beds,” said head gardener Harry Dodd. Dodd has lived in the Las Vegas area for 50 years and is no stranger to the food deserts that affect this part of North Las Vegas.This inspired him to start planting fruits and vegetables…
After the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 2-0 in the 2024 World Series, the scene moves to the Bronx. The Yanks will look to get back on track at home and will have strong support from their loved ones. For Gleyber Torres, that means his wife, Elizabeth Torres, and son will be attending Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on Monday night. More: Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s daughter Gracie reinvents FlyFit pinstripes for Game 3Elizabeth wore a stunning custom bomber jacket with Torres’ name on it for the occasion. She and her son headed to the stadium wearing…
Facts about the FAIR Education Act, also known as Senate Bill 48 (SB 48) Correcting disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda about California law and school policy Protecting diversity and inclusion Vic Gerami The purpose of Senate Bill 48 (SB48) was to end the exclusion of LGBT history in education and promote school safety, according to co-sponsors Equality California and the Gay-Straight Alliance Network. After Governor Jerry Brown signed it, it became the FAIR Education Act. The purpose of this law was to demonstrate that the inclusion of LGBT people in educational materials leads to improved student safety and lower rates of…
Chris walked the red carpet with Christian Siriano, who designed his look.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Darren Criss at the 2024 CFDA Fashion AwardsDarren Criss arrived at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards ready to close the red carpet.And he may have done just that.The 37-year-old actor appeared at the fashionable event wearing nothing else, wearing a fuchsia tulle skirt with floral details and a cropped black tuxedo jacket. He left his chest and abs on display and posed for photos with designer Christian Siriano, who designed the evening’s outfit.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Darren Criss and Christian Siriano at the 2024 CFDA Fashion AwardsRELATED: Darren Criss,…
Director Todman and Howard University researchers. Howard University researchers and economics doctoral candidates were invited by Adrian Todman, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to visit the university’s Housing and Urban Research and Policy Center of Excellence to explore America’s neighborhoods. (Chirp). Ms. Todman’s visit was planned so she could hear research on issues related to public and supportive housing, including rent control, the racial wealth gap, and the intersection of homelessness and climate change. The research is being conducted by researchers at the center. The acting secretary spoke about the importance of the…