Community rallies behind family of mother killed in Winter Springs lightning strike. Here’s how to help
Sanford Airport officials are rallying behind one of their officers after his wife was killed and his 10-year-old daughter and their family dog were injured in a lightning strike in Winter Springs.
Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions by nearly a week. Dallas had been set to open the season Jan. 14 at Florida. The Dallas players and staff are self-isloating and the team’s training facilities were closed for the next several days amid contact tracing. The Canadian division cleared its final hurdle Friday when Manitoba announced it will allow the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the pandemic. Players and team staff will be restricted to the hotel and rink when on the road, among other protocols.
Caught on camera: Trooper nearly struck by lightning
BRISTOW, Okla. A highway patrol trooper in Oklahoma was nearly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Video shared by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol shows a lightning bolt striking the ground just feet away from the trooper. The trooper was assisting a driver at the same time a strong line of storms moved in last Thursday. Video of the close call has been shared thousands of times on social media. The trooper and the driver he was helping were not hurt.