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Milton becomes Category 3 storm ahead of landfall

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1 week ago

October 9, 2024

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-09 15:23:56

SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in Florida, live images show wave activity at Sarasota and Clearwater Beach. The storm’s wind strength has diminished, but its size has increased, with tropical storm-force winds now extending 250 miles. The eyewall is expected to make landfall between 8 PM and midnight tonight, with significant flooding and strong winds anticipated along the I-4 corridor. Storm surge will be worst south of Tampa, particularly affecting Venice and Fort Myers. In Georgia, modest storm surge and tropical storm winds are expected. Locally, temperatures will drop to the 50s overnight, with sunny weather ahead.

Here’s the latest look at the storm as it moves toward Florida. 11Alive believes that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives.

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Apalachee High shooting: Colt and Colin Gray indicted by grand jury | List of charges

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9 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-17 22:09:05

SUMMARY: A grand jury has indicted 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin, in connection with the mass shooting at Appalache High School in Barrow County on September 4th. Colt faces 55 charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children, after opening fire and killing two teachers and two students, injuring nine others. Colin is charged with 29 counts for allegedly enabling his son to possess a firearm. Both are set to appear for arraignment on November 21st.

A grand jury indicted a father and his 14-year-old son in connection to the deadly Apalachee High School shooting back on Sept. 4 on Thursday.

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HBCUs receive $18 million grant from health giant

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16 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-17 15:41:25

SUMMARY: Paris-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sopi has announced an $18 million grant over 10 years to support three historically black medical schools: Morehouse School of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, and Mahy Medical College. Although the specific allocation for each school has not been disclosed, funding will be distributed based on individual needs. The grant aims to enhance clinical research staffing, improve infrastructure—such as online chat services and pharmacy upgrades—and develop customized training programs to advance the educational and operational capabilities of these institutions over the coming decade.

The grant will be spread over 10 years and divided among three historically Black medical schools, including Morehouse.

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Nearly $10M spent in U.S. House District 14 | Georgia

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16 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-17 15:09:00

SUMMARY: In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene is running against Democratic challenger Shawn Harris in a highly expensive race. Greene has raised $7.8 million for her campaign, while Harris has raised nearly $2 million, leaving them with similar amounts to spend as the third fundraising quarter ended. Greene, a prominent figure in the “America First” movement, focuses on issues like defunding the FBI and impeaching President Biden. Despite heavy odds against him after Greene’s 66% win in 2022, Harris remains optimistic, drawing inspiration from previous successful Democratic campaigns in Georgia. Early voting is underway.

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