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Nov. 17-19: Things to do near Denver this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but that's not stopping the Denver metro from decorating for the winter holidays. This weekend is filled with Christmas tree lighting celebrations, holiday markets and ice sculptures. The mild weather is here to stay on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the holiday festivities without the cold.Here are 10 things to do in Denver this weekend.The Mile High Tree - Nov. 17The first lighting of The Mile High Tree Presented by Xfinity is taking place on Friday, but the light show will last until the end of December. The display is a seven-story, 110-foot-tall art exhibit that lights up like a Christmas tree. It's 10 feet higher than the tallest Rockefeller tree.ICE! at Gaylord Rockies - Opening Nov. 17Also opening this Friday is the ice sculpture exhibit carved from two million pounds of ice. Walk through the handcarved sculptures that took around six weeks and 12,000 man-hours to create. The scenes are from "A Christmas Story." It also has a two-s...

Denver weather: Mild Friday, Saturday before big changes next week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will be sunny and mild on Friday and Saturday ahead of the next chance for showers by the end of the weekend.Weather today: Sunny and 60sTemperatures on Friday start in the upper 30s and lower 40s before making their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. How to catch the Leonid meteor shower as it peaks Saturday morning This will all be done under mostly sunny skies. While it will be cooler than Thursday, Denver will still be well above average for this time of the year. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 17Weather tonight: Clear and cool overnightClear skies will continue Friday evening Temperatures are forecast to drop down into the 30s with winds out of the southeast anywhere from 5-10 mph. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight lows on Nov. 17 Looking ahead: Chance for showers to wrap up the weekendDenver will stay dry and warm on Saturday. High temperatures will top out again in the upper 50s and lower 60s under mostly clear skies. Wh...

Rare discovery: Fully intact mammoth jaw found in Florida’s gator-infested waters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

Fort Myers, Fla. (WSVN) — A fossil enthusiast near Fort Myers stumbled upon an extraordinary find, unearthing a fully intact mammoth jaw believed to be around 10,000 years old from the waters teeming with alligators.John Kreatsoulas, the fossil finder from Fossil Junkies Dig and Dive Charters, expressed his amazement. “I grabbed onto it just to hold on for a second and I realized ‘Wait a second, that’s not a tree, that was a mammoth,'” he said. The remarkable discovery was made in an area known for its alligator presence.Currently working to restore the ancient jaw, Kreatsoulas plans to register it with the state. If state officials decline, he said he would proudly display it in his home.

Coral Gables lights up the holidays with 20th annual tree lighting ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

The holiday season officially kicked off Thursday night at the 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Coral Gables, bringing festive cheer to Merrick Park.7News’ Alex de Armas hosted the event, joined by Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago in flipping the switch to illuminate the dazzling 50-foot tree. The ceremony featured a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, spreading Christmas magic from the North Pole.The night’s festivities included enchanting performances by the Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes. Local singer Preston Howell, a former contestant on NBC’s The Voice, added to the celebration. Attendees enjoyed holiday costumed characters, a 360° photo booth, and the highly anticipated appearance of Santa Claus.The “Back to Tradition” event at the Shops at Merrick Park marked the beginning of the holiday season, uniting the community in the joyous spirit of the festivities.

Miami Marlins and Feeding South Florida team up for Thanksgiving food distribution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

In the spirit of giving, the Miami Marlins, in collaboration with Feeding South Florida, are set to distribute free food to a thousand families in need just ahead of Thanksgiving.The Home Plate Meals Thanksgiving Distribution will take place at 4:30 p.m., Friday at LoanDepot Park, located at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125. Each meal box provided will include Thanksgiving staples, featuring a 10-pound turkey and approximately 15 pounds of additional food.Marlins players Luis Arraez, Nick Fortes, and Braxton Garrett will be on hand to assist in the distribution, ensuring families in the Little Havana community can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The event, supported by partners such as Goya Foods, P.A.N., and Pepsi, aims to make the holiday season brighter for those facing food insecurity.

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after fire at apartment in Salem

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

Fire officials are investigating an apartment fire in Salem early Friday morning that left a man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, officials said.Crews responding to a reported structure fire at 173 Lafayett St. around 6 a.m. pulled an unconscious man from a first-floor unit. He was taken to the hospital with what were considered life-threatening injuries.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Arrest made in robbery of Salem, NH Loan Max

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

A Methuen man was arrested in Texas on Thursday in connection with the robbery of a Salem, New Hampshire Loan Max earlier this year.Nelson Perez, 58, was arrested in Katy, Texas and is being held pending his arraignment and extradition to New Hampshire, officials announced Friday.Officers responding to a reported robbery at the Loan Max at 522 South Broadway learned two employees had been tied up and the suspect had fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. After executing multiple search warrants, Perez was identified as the suspect, according to Salem New Hampshire police.This case remains under investigation and police say additional charges against Perez are likely. Anyone with information is asked to contact Salem Police Det. Joshua Dempsey at the Salem Police Department (603) 893-1911.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Man killed in rollover crash on SR-78

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The crash was reported to law enforcement just after 6:30 p.m. According to California Highway Patrol logs, a silver Dodge Challenger flipped and rolled down about 200 feet into an embankment near 19000 San Pasqual Valley Road. Help sought to identify person killed on I-5 The San Diego Police Department said the driver of the Dodge was traveling at a high rate of speed when he crossed into the eastbound lane to pass multiple vehicles. The driver was reported to have lost control of his vehicle, veering off the roadway to the left. The vehicle struck a boulder, which authorities say caused the Dodge to flip, cross both lanes oftraffic, and go down an embankment on the north side of the roadway.The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while still inside his vehicle. SDPD's Traffic Division is investigating the crash.Road closures were temporarily in place between San Pasqual Academy and Ramona for several hours, CHP said. The area has since reopened.Anyone with inform...

Maine lobsterman jumps from boat to help rescue a driver from a car submerged in a bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A lobsterman in Maine jumped from a boat into the water to help save a driver trapped in a sinking car, police said.The car drove into Casco Bay shortly after noon on Thursday, according to police in Portland, Maine. Police and fire crews were able to force entry into the vehicle while it was underwater. The lobster boat was nearby. Manny Kourinos, who was on board, jumped in and helped pull out the driver, police said. The water temperature was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).“I’ve been diving for 20 years now and never been in that circumstance where I had to recover someone from underwater,” Kourinos told WCSH-TV. The 33-year-old driver was listed in stable condition after being taken to a hospital, police said. Police are investigating and said the vehicle was reported stolen out of South Portland earlier in the day.The Associated Press

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez beat the odds to stay prime minister. Now he must keep his government in power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez pulled off his latest feat of political survival to get reelected as prime minister with an absolute majority in a highly fragmented parliament. Now, he will have to use all his dexterity to keep a mixed bag of supporters happy and his government in power for the next four years.Sánchez, who has led Spain since 2018, has defied the odds before, but the ones he faces this time look especially daunting. To win the endorsement of a majority of lawmakers Thursday, he clinched deals with six small parties, including two Catalan separatist groups that demanded he take an unpopular action in return. He agreed to push through a controversial amnesty for hundreds of people in legal trouble over the Catalonia region’s failed secession attempt in 2017. Among them is the region’s fugitive former president, Carles Puigdemont, who for many in Spain is public enemy No. 1 since he led the independence bid before fleeing to Belgium.While...