Out how much business baltimore does with the state of florida. That brings us to our water cooler question of the day. Do you think to Baltimore City council should consider a resolution to minimize this is dealings with florida as a result of the George Zimmerman not guilty verdict . You can share your response on our facebook page, on twitter, or send us an email to watercooler wbaltv. Com. City Council Members gave i amiminary approval missing a word there, producer to use a tax break to members voted to give a tax break to help pay for the upscaled mixeduse development between harbor east and fells point. Opponents say taxpayer money could be better spent on neighborhoods and schools. We as the developer can only do so much. We have 3 million for inclusionary housing. We will do more and more. The full council will take a final vote next month. Karla porter is charged with hiring a hitman to kill her husband. Defense attorney said they should consider voluntary manslaughter instea
But also many very positive would be the good word to say. That they were remembering all the good times and the real wonderful impact that he had on all of their lives. At the cathedral of mary our queen, a baltimore legend is remembered. Our father loved us. His family more than himself. His children were his life. We defined him. Reporter hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of the nfl halloffamer. The colts defensive tackle, known for his incredible athleticism on the field. And his larger than life personality am. My father will not rest in peace, unless i tell you how much he loved all of you. The citizens of baltimore molded a boy from the bronx to a great man on and off the field. You gave him so much happiness. Reporter several former colts greats, like lenny moore, jeno marquettey, john mady, ordel bracey, and andy nelson, attended the funeral. He was a special person. And he was what baltimore was all about. Used to get the people that i see here today. Thats amazing. To
Meteorologist tim williams in for marty bass and over at first warning weather. All i can tell you this morning is that your car windows will be steamed up because of the dew point and the humidity level is very high. A few showers out there. You might need your wipers early on. Expect thunderstorms later this afternoon as youre driving home. 66 oakland, 76 elkton, 75 ocean city. A high of 86 degrees. Look for peaks of sun that could fire up storms later in the afternoon. How are those cars, trucks and suvs doing this morning . Here is Christy Breslin in for Sharon Gibala at wjz Traffic Control. Hi, everyone. Although the roads are dry at this point we still have a lot of accidents out there. 97 southbound, a new accident just reported there after generals highway near hawkins road. We also have accidents liberty road at pike wood drive and 100 westbound at oak wood drive. The right shoulder remains blocked. Were starting to see some volume building around green spring avenue on the be
He takes the field with the atlanta falcons. But we begin this morning with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This fire was one of the most quickly spreading that ive seen. Firefighters battle a fastmoving wildfire in Southern California. The socalled silver fire has already destroyed at least 26 homes. Really hot. I mean i thought we were going to die. Officials have ordered nearly 2,000 people out of the area. My son called me and said did you know your mountains on fire . Im like oh heck. You sit there watching it get wet. Thats all you can do. Torrential rains sweeping across the midsections causing more flooding in tennessee. Literally floating. Everyone in pakistan to leave due to a specific terrorist attack. The president plans to take questions about the threat that shut down nearly two dozen embassies and consulates. I know what its like to sit in that seat. Im not going to secondguess the president and the secretary of state. 16 are holding the Winning Ticket but t
Morning starts now. This is wjz tv, baltimore. From the city to the counties to your neighborhood, now its complete coverage. Its wjz, marylands news station. Good morning and welcome to Eyewitness News this saturday. Im gigi barnett. And im tim williams. A comfortable morning out there, nowhere near steamy. Thats why we have averages, sometimes theyre up. Sometimes theyre down. Today at least the temperature is down a little bit, so is the dew point and the humidity. Its not as steamy as it was yesterday. If you were out at all yesterday it was very very humid outside. Today is less humidity, low dew points and the haze we have seen over the last few days is for now gone. The scan on first warning live doppler radar. The only shower we have is down near front royal virginia. We could see a shower or two pop up, but the chance for today is slim. 61 in oakland, 74 in elkland, 75 in ocean city. High pressure is pushing in that less humid air, and the conditions are drying out nicely. Bec