GCHS band gears up for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NAPLES, Fla. – The marching band at Gulf Coast High School has been practicing for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for months and are ready to show off what they’ve been working towards. “We’ve worked so hard for this and we’ve had so many practices that we’ve put in. I think we’re just pumped,” said […]

Playoff will likely crown new champion after Ohio St upset

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Unless something really strange happens over the last two weeks of the season, the second College Football Playoff will crown a new champion. Ohio State had its 23-game winning streak snapped on a last-second field goal by Michigan State, putting the Spartans on the road to the Big Ten championship game […]

Free laundry in North Fort Myers

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A laundromat offered free services Saturday for any families in need. The LaundroMart on Pondella Road invited anyone to come and do their laundry for free. The idea behind the project came from a nonprofit organization based in Florida. “We put together the Laundry Project to help meet that need, […]

Chicago’s Hancock building catches fire

CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a fire that broke out about halfway up the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s tallest skyscrapers, has been put out. Five people were injured. Flames and thick smoke poured out of an east side window on the 50th floor Saturday. Authorities said the fire did not leave the residential […]

Police investigate North Port armed robbery

NORTH PORT, Fla. – Two juveniles were taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery. North Port police say the robbery happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Brenmar Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a car matching the description of the suspects’ car. Officers took two young men into custody. The Sarasota […]

Brussels subway system shut down

BRUSSELS (AP) – Belgian authorities closed down Brussels’ subway system and flooded the streets with armed police and soldiers Saturday in response to what they said was a threat of Paris-style attacks. The decision to raise the threat alert to the highest level in the Belgian capital came as the manhunt continued for a suspect […]

No. 6 Iowa tops Purdue 40-20, clinches share of Big Ten West

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa barely acknowledged winning the Big Ten West. The Hawkeyes have much bigger goals. C.J. Beathard threw three touchdown passes and No. 6 Iowa clinched a share of the West title and a spot in the Big Ten championship game with a 40-20 win over Purdue on Saturday. LeShun Daniels […]

Michigan State’s Cook does not start vs. No. 2 Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook is not starting for the No. 9 Spartans against No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday. Cook missed most of last week’s game against Maryland after taking a shot to his right shoulder. Michigan State gave little information about Cook leading up to the game. Coach Mark […]

No. 8 Florida barely beats huge underdog FAU 20-14 in OT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Treon Harris’ 13-yard touchdown pass to Jake McGee in overtime allowed No. 8 Florida to avoid a huge upset and turn back Florida Atlantic 20-14 on Saturday. The Gators (10-1, No. 8 CFP) were favored by more than 30 points, but were sluggish the whole game. In OT, Florida scored on […]