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Preliminary St. Petersburg Morning Report Early reports : St. Petersburg did not appear to have suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian at this time. We have reports of numerous downed trees and power lines. Push teams will head out at daylight to remove debris from downed trees from main roadways and access to hospitals, etc. We will have a more accurate count of downed trees and power lines later today. For power outages, please check with Duke Energy. For downed trees, report to seeclickflix.com/st-petersburg. Here is what is confirmed: -79 traffic signals are out throughout the city. We are getting generators and stop signs to traffic lights and Police Officers will be on hand to monitor if needed. -Police services have resumed to normal. - Fire responded to one house fire at 10:14 p.m., 116 7 Avenue NE  that appeared to be electrical in nature. The fire was put out in 13 minutes and no one was injured. Minor damage. - A tree caught fire from downed powe...

"[Females] grow longer than males in both the reticulated python and the anaconda, so the biggest snake in the world (wherever she is) is doubtless a female," notes Shine. "In terms of length, it will be a reticulated python in Asia, but that snake will be massively outweighed by some beautiful senora in South America." "The question of size is a tricky one," says Rivas. Imagine if someone asked you, "What's the largest land mammal?" According to Rivas, you would "answer before hesitation" that it's the African savanna elephant. "Nobody would start belly aching as to how much taller giraffes are. Simply because when we mean size, mass is the determining factor," he says. "That is why I simply say anacondas are the largest snakes in the world, period." OK, but — how big do they ...

THE Policia Local of Coria del Rio (Sevilla) have rescued a 'large' Sulcata tortoise in the Pudio River, a tributary of the Guadalquivir. The Sulcata tortoise, an Afrotropical species is considered to be the largest land tortoise in Africa as it can reach 85 centimetres in length and 100 kilos in weight and is an animal that is threatened by desertification, among other factors. According to the City Council of Coria, it was a resident of the Sevillian municipality who sounded the alert. Once the animal was located, the agents contacted the Endangered Species Recovery Center and transferred it to the Police Headquarters to 'put it in a safe place and feed it'. Meanwhile, the mandatory steps have also been taken with the Cañada de los Pajaros, the first Concerted Natural Reserve in Andalusia, located in the Doñana region of La Puebla del Rio (Sevilla), where the technicians have decided to take care of the turtle so that it rece...

Alicia Hannah-Kim's latest role as the first female sensei in Netflix's Cobra Kai may give observers the false impression that she's an overnight success. But before her likeness was wrapped around a building in the famed Los Angeles shopping mall The Grove, she was waiting tables, auditioning, and dreaming of one day being the representation she lacked growing up in her native Australia. Hannah-Kim, who is of Korean descent, recalls her difficult journey climbing that Hollywood ladder which includes having to turn down stereotypical roles, rejection, and thoughts of giving up before she got the call for Cobra Kai . "Being an 'overnight success' is such a charming concept and so wholly untrue in my case. I have endless respect and solidarity with actors who are out there self-taping and auditioning into what feels like oblivion because I have been in those trenches for years," Hannah-Kim tells Deadline. "T...

As the world's oldest secret society, the Freemasons have had several hundred years to influence history, build an impressive membership roster, and inspire a body of legend and speculation that ranges from the probably true to the demonstrably ridiculous. While most of the conspiracy theories surrounding the organization are, to put it mildly, bizarre—we're pretty sure lizard people aren't pulling their strings—you don't have to venture to the fringe to find fascinating, sometimes-strange stories about Freemasons and their complicated legacy. From being on the receiving end of a papal ban that has lasted almost 300 years to forever changing the face of American politics, here are 11 things you should know about the Freemasons. Conventional wisdom dates the foundation of Freemasonry to 1717, when the first Grand Lodge was established in England—but that lodge was founded to govern Masonic lodges that were already in operation. The roots of the order go back at least to ...

The following is excerpted from Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking by Rachel Love Nuwer. As with most facets of wildlife trafficking, the immensity of the pet trade can quickly become overwhelming. But homing in on one peculiar yet exemplary case study can help bring the subject into focus: that of the earless monitor lizard of Indonesia. The story begins on May 30, 2008, when a research team armed with GPS units, notebooks, and binoculars set out into a dense patch of jungle in Indonesian Borneo. An oil palm company had commissioned them to survey the area for important environmental and cultural assets that might be impacted should the forest be converted into a plantation. They had no idea, however, that an "exceptional herpetofaunal discovery" awaited them that morning, they later wrote. As midday approached, the sweating group decided to take a break from their uphill trek to have lunch next to a shallow, rocky stream bed. Glancing at the...

CLEVELAND — The temperatures are dropping so grab a jacket and get out and enjoy one of these activities in Northeast Ohio. The Crocker Park Wine Festival The Crocker Park Wine Festival is a benefit for University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and will feature 150+ wines from local, national, and international producers as well as select craft beers and spirits. Guests will enjoy food, live music, exhibitors and artists. When: Sept. 16 & 17 Where: South Main Street in Crocker Park More info Avon Lake Big Trucks This is an event for the whole family. See the vehicles first responders use to save lives and respond to emergencies up close and personal. Other vehicles that will be on display will be public works vehicles, military vehicles and blood mobiles. This free event will also have food trucks available. When: Sept. 17th Where: Avon Lake Safety Center More info The City of Streetsboro Bicentennial Join the City of Stre...

As much as dogs are considered man's true best friends, some Dog breeds can just be dangerous, depending on the purpose they are trained for or the Breed they are. However, some may have the notion that all large dogs are dangerous or dangerous breeds. But, the truth is, that not all large dogs are dangerous, and just as earlier stated, a dog's temperament is mostly determined by the purpose it was trained for. Therefore, the most dangerous dog breeds portray primarily traits such as aggression, resilience, and attack. This article contains a compiled list of the top 10 most dangerous dogs in the world. Meanwhile, it should be noted that not all dangerous dog breeds are necessarily the most aggressive. READ: Top 10 Most Dangerous Places in the World Most Dangerous Dogs In The World 1. Pit Bull The Pit Bull dog breed is considered the mos...

An Incredible video out of Apopka, Florida shows a gigantic lizard climbing up a man's door. APOPKA, Fla. – An incredible video out of Apopka, Florida shows a gigantic reptile climbing up a man's door. Reptile expert Mike Stefani, who specializes in monitoring lizards, told FOX 35 Orlando his first thought upon seeing the video was that someone's pet probably got loose. "I t's pretty irresponsible to let any type of animal out of your care," said Stefani. "As a responsible animal owner and reptile owner, you should know where your animals are at all times. These few people – and there really are very few – that are irresponsible really give us a bad name." Stefani says the reptile in the video is likely a Savannah Monitor Lizard, which is an invasive species from Africa. ALLIGATOR SINKS ITS TEETH INTO A ROWING BOAT IN TEXAS An Incredible video out of Apopka, Florida shows a gigantic reptile climbing up a man's door. (FOX 35 Orlando) "...

CANFIELD, Ohio– What initially started as two goats for eating grass and personal milk use has evolved into Frog Pond Farm & Dairy – a small Canfield goat dairy. We visit the farm to see how the business has grown on today's Daily Buzz. You can read more in Emily McCarthy's story here. Copyright 2022 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.

Juice, as you'll probably know, comes in all sorts of varieties too. The ever-popular orange juice tends to dominate the juice world, but there are many other popular types besides. Apple is also a quintessential juice flavor, as is the particularly tart grapefruit juice, and so on. Many people have many different favorites. While they can all be lumped into the simple category of "juice," there are vital distinctions to be made. Which brings us to the whole tortoise and turtle issue. As Britannica reports, both turtles and tortoises are defined by their characteristic shells, and their classification as both reptiles and members of the Testudines order. In this regard, they are very similar. What sets them apart from each other?  It boils down to their lifestyle habitats and eating habits. In terms of food access, the two go hand in hand, and this is just one important reason why you'll never see a tortoise in your local swimming pool. ...

Photos courtesy of Adobe Stock unless otherwise noted To know them is to love them, so here's everything you need to know about loving your four-legged friends right in the 914. By Cristiana Caruso and Michelle Gillan Larkin Dogs have held the distinction of "man's best friend" for probably as long as they've been domesticated, which genetic studies indicate is anywhere between 20,000 and 40,000 years — in human years! Affectionate, playful, and deeply loyal, dogs give as much joy and comfort to their human companions as humans give to them (plus a whole lot of unconditional love). And when they are paired with the right partner, fed the proper foods, and rewarded with an extra-special treat every now and then, it's truly a dog's life for all involved. Photo by New Africa/ Adobe Stock Dogs have held the distinction of "man's best friend" for probably as long as they've been domesticated, which genetic studies indicat...