Five Ways To Break Up This Year S College Football Playoff Field

No. 1 Alabama (9-0), No. 2 Notre Dame (10-0), No. 3 Ohio State (5-0) and No. 4 Clemson (9-1) have held on to the top four spots, and the Tigers are the only one-loss team of the bunch. That should be the same four-team field when the third set of College Football Playoff rankings are released Tuesday, too. The season continues to be impacted by COVID-19, and there will be more scheduling shakeups the next two weeks....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 750 words · Bernard Tennant

Fixer Upper

Written by architects and filled with lavish photography, the series gives readers a primer on the trademark design elements of each genre, before-and-after looks at dozens of renovation projects and handy definitions (to help you distinguish between, say, a “shed dormer” and a “Nantucket dormer”). The resources page even lists contact info for the architects whose work is featured in each volume. The books cost $29.95 apiece, but beware: just page through one, and within days there’ll be a very expensive contractor parked in your driveway....

December 19, 2022 · 1 min · 86 words · Ronald Paz

Flakes In Hair Causes Treatment And Prevention

This article will address what’s causing the flakes in your hair and when it’s important to see a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. Dry Skin Usually, when flakes appear in your hair, it is because your scalp is dry and the flakes fall off onto your hair. Skin conditions that can cause dryness and flaking in the scalp and hair include: Psoriasis Eczema Seborrheic dermatitis If the dryness is due to a skin condition, the flakes are heavier, and in some cases, itchy plaques on the scalp or powdery-type flakes may appear as well....

December 19, 2022 · 5 min · 881 words · Nancy Kerr

Flames Vs. Oilers Game 1 By The Numbers Key Stats From Wild Battle Of Alberta Series Opener

A game like this naturally produces lots of other unusual stats and numbers. The Sporting News picked out four of the most interesting ones: MORE: NHL playoff bracket 2022: Full schedule, TV channels, scores 51 Calgary led 2-0 after 51 seconds in the first period, the fastest two-goal start ever in the playoffs, per NHL.com. Elias Lindholm and Andrew Mangiapane scored 25 seconds apart in the first minute, in the first clue that this game would look far different than the Flames’ first-round defensive struggle against the Stars....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 501 words · Sylvia Cruz

Flaxseed A Powerful Cancer Fighting Food

This article will explore the benefits of flaxseed and flaxseed oil, especially in regards to the effects on cancer. Benefits of Flaxseed Flaxseed is a source of dietary fiber, and fiber often helps relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also be beneficial for your health if you have heart disease, high blood sugar due to type 2 diabetes, or menopausal symptoms. Flaxseed oil may also help relieve dry eyes. Freshly ground flaxseed typically provides the most nutritional benefits....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 728 words · Marva Miller

Flip Saunders Says Trade Talk Is At Feeding Frenzy

Saunders is a popular man because it is well known that star forward Kevin Love is available for the right offer. Saunders says trade talks in general, not just for Love, are “at a feeding frenzy” two days before Thursday night’s draft. The Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are among the many teams known to have inquired about Love. But Saunders says he will only make a trade if he feels the Timberwolves will be better off after the deal....

December 19, 2022 · 1 min · 113 words · Lindsey Wood

Flopping Expert James Harden Explains Flopping To A Drew League Heckler

The heckler is pretty spectacular: “How many free throws you got? … You flopping out there, bro. You Vlade Divac’ing out there, bro.” But Harden has a response: “A flop means you don’t get touched.” MORE: How Harden, Westbrook set example for NBA Of course, that’s not really true. Flopping means exaggerating the effect of contact. You can get touched and still get fined by the NBA. Harden knows this, though he hasn’t been fined by the NBA for flopping since 2013....

December 19, 2022 · 1 min · 154 words · Nancy Corlew

Florida Kentucky And These 8 Other States Are Reclosing After Premature Reopening Led To Covid Surge

Leaders in 10 states renewed health protocols that increased restrictions or closed businesses again in June and July, as cases and hospitalizations related to the new coronavirus quickly began to climb. Governors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas reversed previously effected reopening permissions over the past two months. A handful of those states, including Florida, Texas, California, Arizona and Kentucky, have reported the nation’s most significant outbreak resurgences and subsequently issued some of its strictest reversals....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 475 words · James Brogan

Florida City Reveals It Maintains Secret List Of Difficult Citizens

Palm Coast spokeswoman Brittany Kershaw told News 6 that the list was created to protect city employees because they “have a lot of interactions with the public.” Its primary purpose is to notify employees that they may be dealing with a dangerous or potentially dangerous individual or situation in advance, she implied. In a statement published by Fox 35 News, the city provided several examples of such situations. In the past, staff have been “faced with serious threats including residents threatening to kill City staff or send their dog after them, a spear was thrown at an employee, and an employee was chased with a hammer, to name a few,” the statement reads....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 435 words · John Wagner

Florida County Home To Disney World In Crisis Mode Over Covid Surge

During a recent press conference, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that over the past few days, the county “is seeing nearly 1,000 new cases” in the county daily. “Those are the numbers we saw at the highest peak last year. It took us approximately one month last year before we saw 1,000 cases cumulatively here within Orange County. Now we’re seeing them daily,” Demings said. “So a thousand a day is extraordinary....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · Leslie Castleberry

Florida Doctors Urge Gop To Postpone Medically Disrespectful Convention

In their open letter addressed to Jacksonville City Council and Mayor Lenny Curry, the doctors warned that allowing a huge delegation of Republican Party officials, supporters and news media to flock to the city for the convention would be “predictably harmful” amid Florida’s battle with an increasing number of coronavirus cases. The medical professionals also said that hosting the event in Jacksonville would increase COVID-19 hospitalizations among both local citizens and those from outside the state....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 512 words · Phillip Mancil

Florida Governor Suspends Sheriff After Arrest For Evidence Tampering

Daniels was arrested Thursday on one felony count of tampering with evidence, along with three misdemeanor counts of providing false information to law enforcement. Prosecutors say he illegally ordered the arrest of a former mistress and attempted to interfere with their investigation by destroying cell phone data. “It is in the best interests of the residents of the Clay County, and the citizens of the State of Florida, that Darryl Daniels be immediately suspended from public office,” DeSantis wrote in the order issued Friday....

December 19, 2022 · 3 min · 493 words · Michael Brooks

Florida Man Arrested Christmas Day For Attempted Hatchet Attack On Man Who Allegedly Tried To Steal His Money Jar

Jason Godwin, 39, was apprehended by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office for the alleged attack on Wednesday and charged with culpable negligence, along with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. Authorities say Godwin, of Shalimar, Florida, was enraged after becoming suspicious that his alleged victim was attempting to steal his “money jar,” according to a report from WALA. The unnamed man attempted to avoid Godwin’s wrath by barricading himself, along with an unnamed woman, inside the bathroom....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 396 words · Judith Villalba

Florida Man Busted For Trafficking Drugs Sloppy Homemade Bombs

Detectives arrested Christy Daniel Cugini, 63, at his home in Isla De Palma Circle on Tuesday and charged him with multiple drug charges, including trafficking, as well as nine counts of making or possessing a destructive device. “The items bore no markings or warnings, and the construction of the devices was inconsistent and sloppy,” arrest reports said. “They did not appear to be commercially produced.” The bomb squad uncovered six red cylindrical devices that were about four inches long with a green hobby fuse coming out of one end, according to an affidavit from Collier County Officer Jeffrey Tayar....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 418 words · Amanda Horton

Florida Man Unsuccessfully Spends Three Days Trying To Pull Iguana Out Of Toilet

Kurt Hilberth first discovered the reptile thrashing around in the toilet when he went to the bathroom on July 24 at his house in Hollywood to brush his teeth. After encouragement from his family, Hilberth wore protective gloves and went to fish the beast out of the toilet, but it kept swimming back down so it couldn’t be caught. Three days later, he nearly caught it. “I was able to grab him by his back legs and part of the tail....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 381 words · Joe Davis

Florida Police Officers Filmed Taunting Bloodied Man Drinking His Gatorade

In a video obtained by Local 10 News, Khalid Vaughn, 28, is shown with blood running down his face telling officers he did nothing to warrant his arrest. According to the news outlet, Vaughn was taken down and handcuffed by police while trying to film the arrest of another man, Dalonta Crudup, 24, on his cellphone inside the Royal Palm Hotel on South Beach on July 26. The incident involving Vaughn came to light on social media after former Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipowski shared a clip of the Local 10 News report with over 216,000 followers on Twitter....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 724 words · Maria Zuniga

Florida Qb Anthony Richardson Drops Ar 15 Nickname Citing Concerns Over Mass Shootings

Richardson announced the decision in a statement posted to social media. The sophomore quarterback said he would transition to using “AR”, as well as just his name, to promote his brand. Richardson, a Gainesville native, flashed his talent in limited appearances with the Gators in 2021. The four-star recruit played in parts of seven games last season and showed off an impressive mix of speed and arm strength during his maiden season in college....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Diana Carter

Florida S 6 Best Coaching Candidates To Replace Dan Mullen From Bill O Brien To Lane Kiffin

ESPN first reported the move on the heels of a 24-23 loss to Missouri on Saturday, Mullen’s fifth straight loss to a Power 5 opponent. Florida is 5-6 and will need to beat rival Florida State in Week 13 in order to salvage bowl eligibility. A loss to FSU would mark the Gators’ first bowl miss since 2017. Mullen led the Gators to New Year’s Day Six bowls in his first three seasons, and that included a SEC championship game appearance in 2020....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 690 words · Betty Foye

Florida School District To Pay Over 26M To Families Survivors In 2018 Parkland Massacre

On Valentine’s Day in 2018, Nikolas Cruz started a shooting rampage and killed 17 people and injured several more at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland on the state’s east coast. On Tuesday, board members approved two legal settlements. One payout is to be split between the families of the 17 killed, people who suffered from injuries, and others who suffer from ongoing trauma. The other is an individual payout to Andy Borges who was severely injured....

December 19, 2022 · 2 min · 394 words · Susan Aspinall

Florida Sees Biggest Gains In Uninsured Signing Up For Obamacare

According to data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Florida saw the largest number of new sign-ups on the site with at least 146,250 from February 15 to March 31. Texas and North Carolina also saw a large increase in Obamacare enrollments with 98,082 and 32,577, respectively, over the same period of time. “Data suggest a more diverse set of American consumers are enrolling in health insurance coverage through the SEP (special enrollment period)....

December 19, 2022 · 4 min · 691 words · Kori Lawson