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NBC Sports
10 hours ago
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Todd Bowles: Baker Mayfield and I have more in common than you think, he shows it more
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles has a reputation for being reserved, and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has a reputation for being brash, but Bowles says the two of them are actually a lot alike. Bowles said on the Pewter Report Podcast that he and Mayfield have similar approaches to the game, it's just that Bowles keeps his feelings closer to the vest. 'Baker is probably — if I was an outward personality, Baker would be the guy I probably would be,' Bowles said. 'We have more in common than you really think, he just shows it a little more.' Bowles cited as an example the game last year when Mayfield mimicked the celebration of Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito. Bowles said he wouldn't have done that outwardly, but he has the same competitive spirit that makes Mayfield want to troll the other team's quarterback. 'I probably wouldn't have done the Tommy DeVito, but at the same time I could think it and he does what I think. We're kind of interconnected in that way. We're kind of just fraternal twins,' Bowles said. They're twins who have had success together, winning the NFC South both years they've been together in Tampa Bay. That kind of success makes it easy for two outwardly different people to find common ground.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
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City of Albuquerque swaps speed cameras after switching companies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three years into Albuquerque's speed camera program, most drivers know what to look out for, but the city said those old cameras are now being swapped out for something that could help the city nab more speeders. Story continues below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far The city is taking the old bulky cameras down for new sleeker ones that should see drivers from further away and even see through license plate covers. 'Everyone loves a higher resolution camera,' said Dan Mayfield, City of Albuquerque Municipal Development spokesperson. That's exactly one of the added perks with Albuquerque's new speed cameras, now replacing old cameras citywide. 'What we know is that there's three lenses to show different multiple views of cars passing by. And there's a sophisticated radar gun in there. And then we're going to be adding some more time to distance technology later,' said Mayfield. So far, the new camera rigs are up on poles watching drivers in both directions on Montgomery near Wyoming. The city also installed the new cameras on Central Ave. near the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The upgraded cameras come after the city signed a new contract with a different vendor, Elovate. Because they're higher resolution cameras, the camera swap should make it easier for police to spot speeding drivers from further away and to read what's behind license plate covers. 'They just help us make sure we're getting the right driver when we are watching the video. APD officers watch that video to make sure that each citation goes to the appropriate vehicle owner,' said Mayfield. But replacing the cameras is just the start, as the city is now trying to find more places to put more cameras. 'Once all of those old ones are replaced, we'll start adding new cameras to the city. Those are those locations are based on the high-fatality injury network map that we have with the city. So we try to target the most dangerous areas first,' he said. The city said at least three cameras have been replaced so far, and the rest should be up in the next few weeks. By law, the city splits the money it collects from the speed camera program with the state. Any funds that don't cover the cost of the program go into the city's Vision Zero bike and pedestrian safety improvements. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
City rolls out new barricades for downtown Albuquerque weekend nights
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a year since the city spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on barricades to help close off part of downtown Albuquerque on weekend nights. The city is now spending an even bigger chunk of money to add new barricades. Story continues below Entertainment: First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque Community: Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son Environment: What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? After the turquoise drop-down arms installed in several areas along Central proved to be ineffective in keeping drivers out, the city invested $900,000 to bring in new steel barricades. Their hope is to keep pedestrians safe. 'I think that the primary thing that the city had in mind was keeping people safe,' said Maria Griego, Parking Division Manager. It's a stretch of Central Ave. between 3rd and 8th Street, closed off to drivers every weekend night in downtown Albuquerque. 'What APD tells us is they want to be able to have Central all the way from here to 2nd Street clear so that they can patrol the area on weekend nights. So we've been trying to find the most efficient way to block off all the numbered streets and block off Central so that APD has access to the Central corridor,' said Dan Mayfield, Department of Municipal Development. In 2023, the city purchased 32 of the dropdown arms for $300,000. But city officials said they weren't doing enough. When asked if the money was wasted on the arms, Mayfield replied, 'Oh no, not at all. We've been exploring ways for years to keep this area safe. And you know, we just try different things. It's iterations.' This year, the city went a different route, now bringing in the new barriers. City workers started dropping off the L-shaped steel brackets to the 14 areas along the blocked-off section of Central Ave., ahead of the weekend. 'These are much better looking. They're a lot sturdier and we think just a better system to keep traffic out of downtown,' said Mayfield. Griego said the city got its best value with these barricades, 'They are 700 pounds. They are built and also created to not be easily removed without the special tools that are needed to remove them and maneuver them around this, you know, around the work area.' Video from Meridian, the barrier manufacturer, show how effectively they stop cars from driving through. The city said Albuquerque is the first in New Mexico to get this kind of barricade, which they can move around for events in other areas of town. 'It'll keep the driver safe and minimal injuries to a driver. And then it also keeps the pedestrians safe. So it's, it's a win-win on both sides,' said Griego. City officials told KRQE News 13 that they've had white brackets on loan from Meridian for the past three weeks. This weekend will be the first time they're rolling out turquoise brackets, now owned by the city. Each bracket also has a slot for a sign, to say something like 'special event' or 'road closure', and could eventually be used for paid advertising. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Here's your ultimate voter guide for June 10 special elections, candidates, issues
Brevard County voters will be casting ballots in two special elections on June 10 to fill upcoming vacancies in the Florida Legislature. Registered Republicans voted in primaries on April 1 in Florida Senate District 19 and Florida House District 32. Florida is a "closed primary" state, so only registered Republicans were able to vote in those primaries. Debbie Mayfield won the four-candidate Senate District 19 primary, and Brian Hodgers won the three-candidate House District 32 primary. The winners of the primaries will face Democratic candidates in a June 10 special general election that is open to all voters. The Democratic candidates are Vance Ahrens in Senate District 19 and Juan Hinojosa in House District 32. Here are details about those two races: This election is for the seat previously held by Republican Randy Fine. He was elected to the seat in November, but resigned, effective March 31, as he sought to fill a vacant seat in Congress, in Florida's 6th Congressional District, a six-county area that includes Daytona Beach. That election was April 1, and Fine won that race. Florida Senate District 19 includes all of Brevard County south of Titusville. The election winner will serve the remainder of Fine's four-year term, which runs until November 2028. Florida Senate members have a salary of $29,697 a year. Fine leaving creates opening: Fine to run for Congress in Daytona Beach area; Mayfield seeks return to Florida Senate Supreme Court ruling: Mayfield put on Senate ballot in unanimous Florida Supreme Court ruling District 19 Republican primary results: Mayfield easily wins GOP primary for Senate District 19 seat What District 19 candidates have to say: Republican Mayfield, Democrat Ahrens face off in special election for Florida Senate seat This is the election for the seat now held by Republican Debbie Mayfield. She was elected to the seat in November, but is resigning, effective June 9, as she seeks to fill the now-vacant Florida Senate District 19 seat. Mayfield held that seat until November 2024, when she could not seek reelection because of term limits. House District 32 includes parts of Central Brevard County. The election winner will serve the remainder of Mayfield's two-year term, which runs until November 2026. Florida House members have a salary of $29,697 a year. Hodgers enters race: Hodgers is second Republican to announce candidacy for soon-to-be-vacant Florida House seat District 32 Republican primary results: Hodgers wins tight Florida House District 32 GOP primary What District 32 candidates have to say: Hodgers faces Hinojosa in special election for District 32 Florida House race District 32 candidate forum: Election 2025: Florida House 32 candidates discuss issues ahead of special election What to know about special election: Deadline is May 12 to register to vote in special election for Florida Senate, House seats Dave Berman is business editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Berman at dberman@ on X at @bydaveberman and on Facebook at This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Your ultimate voter guide for June 10 special elections in Brevard
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Mike Evans discusses retirement, Baker Mayfield relationship with Kevin Hart
Mike Evans became the second receiver in NFL history to record at least 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2024. Will the 31-year-old continue playing long enough to tie Jerry Rice's record of 14 such seasons? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide-out wouldn't guarantee it in a discussion with Kevin Hart on the comedian's "Cold as Balls" show. "I can't really think that far ahead, because after the season is when I really get an understanding of where I'm at, like physically and mentally," Evans explained after Hart asked him if he had the record in his sights. That said, Evans acknowledged retirement isn't necessarily imminent. He detailed that he isn't experiencing more wear and tear as his career has progressed, which he attributes to year-by-year advancements in his recovery regimen. That's one of the reasons Evans is excited to play his 12th NFL season in 2025. He is also thrilled to be working with Baker Mayfield for a third season and credited the veteran quarterback as having a "huge impact" on the franchise after replacing Tom Brady. "He's a big reason to why I came back," Evans said of Mayfield. "The energy that he's brought to Tampa after Tom, that's some huge shoes to fill – a huge act to follow. I think he's done an unbelievable job winning two division championships and making it to the postseason." NFL DRAFT: Which QBs could be next to rise? These 10 prospects might soar in 2026 Evans and Mayfield forged a strong connection during their first season together in 2023. Evans recorded a career-high 13 touchdowns while adding 79 catches (third-most) and 1,255 yards (also third-most) to his ledger. Evans' success alongside Mayfield prompted the veteran receiver to sign a two-year, $41 million extension with the Buccaneers during the 2024 NFL offseason. That tethered him to the franchise through 2026, which will also be the final year of Mayfield's contract. While Evans has two years remaining on his contract, he is focused on what he can do – alongside Mayfield – to shape the Buccaneers into a contender in 2025. "Tampa's in great hands with Baker," Evans opined. "I'm sure he'll play much longer than I will, but I'm looking forward to a great season this year and competing for a Super Bowl." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Buccaneers' Mike Evans praises Baker Mayfield, discusses retirement
