Miller’s hard-luck streak reaches 19 starts without a win

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez says he’s never seen anything like Shelby Miller’s tough run of luck as a starting pitcher. “The only thing I can explain is the way Shelby has behaved through all this, the way he’s gone out and battled through everything we’ve asked him to do, and he doesn’t […]

UN: Satellite images show Temple of Bel in Syria “destroyed”

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A satellite image on Monday shows that the main building of the ancient Temple of Bel in the Syrian city of Palmyra has been destroyed, a United Nations agency said. The image was taken a day after a massive explosion was set off near the 2,000-year-old temple in the city occupied […]

SWFL fire departments awarded federal grants

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Nearly two dozen laid-off firefighters could be back on the streets soon, protecting your family. “It is a life or death situation,” said Cpt. Doug Underwood with the Bayshore Fire Department. In 2014, staffing at the Bayshore Fire Department was cut in half after the department’s SAFER grant ran out. “It could mean saving […]

East Naples man and his trailer catch fire after explosion

EAST NAPLES, Fla.- An explosion rocked a community leaving one man and his trailer on fire. It happened off Derhenson Drive in a mobile home community. Neighbors say a man was working in his small trailer attached to his SUV when it exploded. “Boom,” says Mary Elliot of what she heard. “It was louder than […]

Williams into US Open 2nd round when injured opponent stops

NEW YORK (AP) — Even before Serena Williams set foot in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night, her path through the U.S. Open to complete the Grand Slam became a lot easier thanks to losses by other top women. And when it was the No. 1-seeded American’s turn to play her first-round match, she was […]

Golson will be FSU’s starting quarterback

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Everett Golson will be Florida State’s starting quarterback when the No. 10 Seminoles host Texas State on Saturday. Coach Jimbo Fisher ended the suspense Monday when he made the announcement following practice. Fisher says Golson “has a good grasp of things. Making reads, plays and getting on the edge with his […]

Supreme Court rules against clerk in gay marriage case

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, and the clerk will arrive at work Tuesday morning to face her moment of truth. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis will have to choose whether to issue marriage licenses, defying her Christian […]

Suspect in Houston-area deputy’s death had mental evaluation

HOUSTON (AP) — The man accused of shooting and killing a suburban Houston officer has a history of mental illness and once lived in a homeless shelter, authorities said Monday. Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth was ambushed and shot 15 times, Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson said in a court hearing for Shannon […]

Hometown mourners celebrate life of slain TV cameraman

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — The scene inside a Virginia high school auditorium sounded more like a celebration of life Monday than a visitation after a death as the family of a cameraman who was slain on live TV greeted well over 1,000 mourners at a hometown reception. Adam Ward’s father, Charles “Buddy” Ward, exchanged long […]