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West JFK Causeway drawbridge closed due to mechanical issue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The west drawbridge along the John F. Kennedy Causeway in Miami is currently closed, causing a major traffic headache in the middle of rush hour.A mechanical issue caused the eastern span of the drawbridge to become stuck, Friday afternoon.Traffic is being rerouted while crews make repairs.Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, like the Julia Tuttle Causeway to the south or.the Broad Causeway to the north.Stay tuned to WSVN 7 News and wsvn.com for updates on this developing story.

Lance Reddick, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ dead at 60

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

(CNN) — Lance Reddick, an actor known for his performance as Cedric Daniels on “The Wire” and for his work in the “John Wick” franchise, has died, according to his representative, Mia Hansen.He was 60.Hansen said Reddick passed away suddenly on Friday morning “from natural causes.”“Lance will be greatly missed,” she said.Reddick, an actor whose captivating presence often landed him in roles that required intensity and gravitas, began his career in the ’90s, with credits in shows like “New York Undercover” and “The West Wing.”As a teenager growing up in Baltimore, he had intended to become a musician, he once told The Guardian. He fell into acting as a means of supporting his young family and in hopes of laying a base for a music career.He began earning roles in regional theater and at 29, he applied— and was accepted — to Yale University to study drama, eventually graduating.In New York, he firs...

WB Palmetto closed at Golden Glades Interchange after truck crashes, hits I-95 overpass; several other roadways closed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The Golden Glades Interchange has been closed due to a crash. A section of the Palmetto Expressway is now closed to drivers. Friday afternoon, 7SkyForce hovered above the scene after a truck crashed and hit the overpass on Interstate 95 that loops around to the 826.Concrete from the overpass could be seen on the roadway. The 826 westbound at the Golden Glades Interchange is now closed. No injuries were reported and a cleanup effort is currently underway. https://twitter.com/myfdot_miami/status/1636848086059294721?s=46&t=e1NeucU2jTfG_qoWtYQmegSeveral other closures include the following: I-95 southbound ramp to 826Northwest 167th Street ramp to 826 southboundNorthwest Seventh Avenue extension to 826Drivers are being told to go to the Turnpike northbound. However, the I-95 north ramp to 826 is open. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MBTA plans to lift ‘global’ speed restriction on Green Line on Saturday, other restrictions remain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The MBTA has announced plans to lift a global speed restriction in place on the Green Line on Saturday, just over a week after the restriction went into effect last Thursday.  Though officials said they hope to lift the 25 mile per hour global Green Line restriction, other restrictions will remain in place on sections of tracks across all T lines, continuing to cause headaches for some riders.MBTA Interim General Manager Jeff Gonneville discussed the changes at a press conference Friday afternoon.The T previously announced system-wide speed restriction on the Orange, Red, Green and Blue lines last Thursday after a Department of Public Utilities safety inspection identified issues. The T lifted global restrictions on the Red, Blue and Orange lines on Friday of last week. It then lifted the global restriction for the Mattapan Trolley on Thursday of this week even as block restrictions linger in some spots.Asked about the speed of inspections and repairs, Gonneville said...

Still mild Saturday before a chilly Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

7Weather – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A lot of green around the city as everyone took part in celebrating today. For good reason, it was nice out! Temperatures reached the upper 40s/50s despite a lot of clouds around. Those clouds could squeeze out a few sprinkles this evening through tonight. It’ll be light and few and far between. A few showers will move across the Cape tomorrow morning, but that’s about it.We’ll hold on to the clouds overnight and that’ll keep temperatures in the upper 30s/low 40s into tomorrow morning. That’ll be a good launching pad to get us into the 50s again tomorrow. We’ll see sunshine blended with some clouds and the wind won’t be too strong. This is your day to get outside! Sunday things change… That’s because a cold front, associated with area of low pressure bringing us sprinkles tonight, will work across the region Saturday morning. The cooler air won’t work in until Sunday. The morn...

Danvers Police Department employee on leave amid investigation into management of drug drop-off box

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

At least one employee at the Danvers Police Department is on leave this week as an investigation into the management of a drug drop-off box at the police department’s headquarters moves forward. The box, resembling a mailbox, sits inside the police department facility. Individuals can insert unused, unwanted, expired or recalled medication into the box. The medication is then supposed to be safely disposed of.  This week, though, Town Manager Steve Bartha said one police employee was placed on paid leave after allegations were made about “the management of the department’s drug take back box.” “The Town takes these allegations very seriously,” Bartha said in a statement. “We also want to be sensitive to the fact that these allegations, at this point, are simply that: allegations,” the statement continued.Drug drop boxes are not only found at police departments. Some pharmacies also have them. The owner of Cure-Aid Pharmacy in Lawrence explained s...

‘Full River Red’ overflows with comedy, drama & intrigue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

MOVIE REVIEW“Full River Red”Rated tk. In Mandarin with subtitles. At AMC Boston Common and suburban theatersGrade: BYimou Zhang, the great Fifth Generation Chinese auteur and director of “Raise the Red Lantern” (1991), “Hero” (2002), “House of Flying Daggers” (2004), “A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop” (2009) and the Matt Damon-starring (also with Pedro Pascal) “The Great Wall” (2016), sets his sights on the Song Dynasty and a patriotic poem attributed to the real-life Chinese hero General Yue Fei.In “Full River Red,” a film that has made a fortune in its homeland, Zhang brings a piece of Chinese history to life in the form of a sometimes comedic drama, featuring enough court intrigue to choke a dragon.Set almost entirely within the walls of a large brick and mortar collection of large stone buildings and homes separated by cobblestone walkways and courtyards, the film plays out like a medieval game of Chinese chess. Set in the 12th century, the story starts with traditional-sounding...

Patriots’ free agent All-Pro punter visiting with Dolphins; Miami still looking for another linebacker?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The Miami Dolphins are bringing in New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey for a visit, according to a report from ESPN.Bailey had an All-Pro and Pro Bowl season in 2020 and is considered among the league’s best. Miami could be moving on from veteran punter Thomas Morstead, who is a free agent after punting for the Dolphins in 2022.Bailey has a 45.9 yards-per-punt average in his career with 45.9 percent of his boots landing inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.He signed a four-year contract for $13.5 million with the Patriots last offseason, but while on injured reserve, he was placed on the suspended list late last season, voiding his guarantees. Bailey’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, filed a grievance contesting the suspension.“While Jake Bailey was on IR, he never missed a single treatment, meeting or practice,” Hendrickson said in a statement released at the time. “He was hoping to come off IR to play last weekend, but Jake was informed he was being ...

Bruins notebook: Red-hot Wild will be a tough road test

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The Bruins stopped the bleeding on Thursday with a win in Winnipeg. We’ll find out on Saturday if they’re fully stitched up with the victory or if it only served as a temporary Band Aid.The B’s will face the hottest team in the NHL for an upper Midwest matinee at the Xcel Energy Centre when they face the Minnesota Wild, who are riding a 14-game point streak (11-0-3). A win on Saturday could put the Wild in first place in the Central Division as Minny trails the Dallas Stars by just one point.An identical performance to the one they gave to beat the Jets on Thursday probably won’t get it done against the Wild.That’s not to say the B’s didn’t do some good things in their 3-0 victory over the Jets. They were committed to doing the hard tasks it takes to win. They blocked 20 shots, seven by Charlie McAvoy, who saved a goal on one of them. Their league-leading penalty kill, which had allowed four goals in the previous three games, was back on the...

Patriots add special teams ace Chris Board

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:53 GMT

The Patriots have signed ex-Lions linebacker Chris Board, according to reports.The deal was for two years, with a maximum value of $6.7 million.While listed as a linebacker, Board is more known as being a core special teamer, one Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised to the hilt last season.Prior to the Pats hosting Detroit in Week 5, Belichick said of the 27-year-old: “Board, that’s the best special teams player we’ll play against all year. He’s a great player.”Board, a part-time off-the-ball linebacker, recorded 21 tackles and a forced fumble last season largely on special teams. He started his career with a four-year stint in Baltimore, where he played from 2018-2021 and started two games.Board is projected to help a kicking game group that surrendered three kickoff return touchdowns in 2022. He also offers depth at a linebacker position that has Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai Raekwon McMillan and Mack Wilson on the roster.