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He failed to show for his murder trial. Now, 2 months later, Brandon Brown is back in jail
Brandon Lee Brown was a no show for jury selection in his murder trial. Now, after two months on the run, he's back in custody.
2 min read - USWFTV
What are the odds you have unclaimed property in Florida? Pretty good, actually
In April, Orlando ranked third out of Florida’s metro regions for the most property returned to residents.
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Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida takes step toward building new Winter Garden home
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida took another step toward its new home in Winter Garden.
1 min read - USAlbert Lea Tribune, Minn.
3 injured in rollover on I-35 near Clarks Grove
May 5—Three people were injured Friday afternoon after a vehicle reportedly lost control on Interstate 35 and rolled over near Clarks Grove. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Marialena Christine Nugent, 21, of Chanhassen; Nicole K. Cox, 21, off an unknown city in Missouri; and Brianna Alexandria Curry, 21, of an unknown city in Illinois, were taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert ...
1 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Trump accuses Biden of ‘running a Gestapo administration’ during private donor retreat
The former president railed against prosecutors and Biden at an event in Palm Beach, Florida.
3 min read - BusinessKansas Reflector
States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut. The Democratic lawmaker hoped to better compete with nearby states, bring in a growing industry, and provide paychecks for workers tasked with building the sprawling server farms. But this legislative session, he’s wondering if those tax breaks are appropriate for all […] The post States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
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Osceola County chooses location, seeks architect for new $7.1 million technology library concept
Osceola County has lined up a location and is seeking an architect for its planned $7.1 million technology library project.
1 min read - USWJAX
Former Baker County detention deputy sentenced to 25 years sexually battering inmate
A former Baker County detention deputy was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual battery on an inmate.
1 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
OPD Special Victims Unit searching for suspect who exposed themselves to a minor
The Orlando Police Department Special Victims Unit is searching for a suspect that is reported to have exposed themselves to a minor on Friday, the Orlando Police Department said. Between 8:40 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on May 3, the victim was walking to school in the area of Summerlin Ave. and Washington St., OPD said. An unknown white man with brown hair, approximately 6 feet tall, in a blue sedan ...
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Three seats up for grabs on Travis Central Appraisal District board. Here's who won.
Securing election to the nonpartisan positions Saturday were Jett Hanna for Place 1, Shenghao “Daniel” Wang for Place 2 and Dick Lavine for Place 3.
5 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Pedestrian, 70, killed in Pasco hit-and-run on State Road 54
A Zephyrhills man was killed early Sunday morning after he was struck by the driver of a vehicle who then fled the scene, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The 70-year-old man was crossing State Road 54 west of Allen Road when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle at about 12:20 a.m., according to the release. The driver initially stopped, troopers said, then drove away. A ...
1 min read - PoliticsWHBF Davenport
Haley supporters could be in play for Biden
Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican Presidential race on March 6. That was a day after a weak showing on Super Tuesday. But she continued to get at least 10 percent of the vote after withdrawing in the primaries for states like Georgia, Washington, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, […]
1 min read - BusinessThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Volcanic Ash: Income tax cut imperfect, but a welcome surprise
May 5—1/1 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. The Legislature's significant income tax cuts were a pleasant relief to Hawaii residents ...
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Legislative session began amid uncertainty, ended with relief for Maui and taxpayers
May 5—1/4 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Lawmakers raised their hands together during the singing of "Hawaii Aloha" signaling the end of the 2024 legislative season at the state Capitol on Friday. House Speaker Scott Saiki, second from left, and Senate President Ron Kouchi joined in the tradition. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA / ...
8 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
Steve VanderVeen: The retail war between Model Drug and Haan's Drug Store
The businesses announced warring remodels, often one-upping each other.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
What happens if a US presidential candidate dies?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the two oldest candidates in US history. If either needs to be replaced, what next?
11 min read - USWFTV
Orange County announces purchase of over 750 acres of environmentally sensitive lands
Orange County’s Green PLACE Program announces its biggest land purchase since the board of county commissioners expanded it in 2021.
1 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Tractor-trailer crash causing four-mile backup on I-77 North in Carroll County
CAROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on I-77 in Carroll County due to a tractor-trailer crash. As off 11:45 a.m., all north lanes are closed and traffic backups are four miles. VDOT also says traffic is being detoured of the highway at Exit 19. WFXR News will […]
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Woman arrested after crashing into Spectrum truck in Darke County
A woman was arrested after deputies say she crashed into a Spectrum truck in Darke County early Sunday morning.
1 min read - USWBTW Myrtle Beach
Memorials held across Grand Strand to remember Myrtle Beach woman amid death investigation
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Hundreds of people on Sunday paid tribute to a Myrtle Beach woman whose body was found last week at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County. Mica Miller, 30, originally of Wichita, Kan., died April 27, according to her obituary. Her husband John-Paul is pastor of Solid Rock Church in […]
1 min read - USChicago Tribune
2 men shot and killed overnight Saturday
Two men were shot and killed in separate incidents in Chicago overnight Sunday. One man was killed in Pilsen. Another man was shot through his front windshield and killed in Gage Park early Sunday morning, police said. Police responded to reports of a man shot on the 1700 block of W. 18th Place around 9:15 p.m. A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times and transported to Stroger Hospital in ...
1 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday did not directly answer multiple questions about whether he'd accept the results of the 2024 presidential election, regardless of who wins.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Boater vanishes after jumping into lake after lost hat, Arizona sheriff says
A search continues for the missing man, authorities say.
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2, including 74-year-old GA man accused of abusing, neglecting disabled adult
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Friday that two people have been charged after an investigation into elder abuse.
1 min read - USPolitico
Don't give in to ‘the smallest, angriest group,’ university president says
“We just don't negotiate with people who scream the loudest," former Sen. Ben Sasse said.
2 min read - WorldHilton Head Island Packet
Wild turtle painted in what may be a senior prank. It’s no joke to Port Royal wetlands group
A not-for-profit that advocates for Cypress Wetlands and its wildlife notes it is against the law to harass wildlife
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Amazon driver fatally shoots person trying to steal vehicle at gunpoint, Ohio cops say
Police say the suspect crashed the vehicle after being shot.
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
16-year-old Jennings girl is graduating from high school, gets accepted into 60 colleges
In addition to being accepted into 60 universities, Poullard said she has received over a million dollars in scholarships.
2 min read - USThe Repository
'One of the scary ones.' Ohio Parole Board rejects parole for man who killed Canton girl
The Ohio Parole Board has denied parole for a Stark County man who murdered a 9-year-old Canton girl in 1987.
6 min read - PoliticsNBC News
RNC Chair Michael Whatley urges party unity amid GOP turmoil in the House
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley urged party unity when asked about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's threat to force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
5 min read - USWJZY
K-9 finds missing 85-year-old ‘clinging to a tree’ in Colorado
K-9 Mercury is being hailed as a hero after he helped authorities find a woman who had been missing for hours in Colorado last week.
1 min read - USThe State
Four people killed and four more hurt in crashes in same South Carolina county, cops say
Multiple deaths were reported in less than a week, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
3 min read - USWFRV Green Bay
Closing dates and times announced on 4 Oshkosh bridges for the week of May 6
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Oshkosh has announced the dates and times that four different bridges in Oshkosh will be closed during the week of May 6. According to the City of Oshkosh Government Facebook page, on four consecutive days the Wisconsin Street Bridge, Congress/Oshkosh Avenue Bridge, Oregon/Jackson Street Bridge, and Main Street […]
1 min read - USWKRN articles
TN state senators share perspective on chaotic legislative session
Two state senators shared their perspective on Capitol Hill after a tense legislative session came to an end.
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Denver weather: Sunny and very windy for Cinco de Mayo
Denver's weather will remain breezy with some warmer temperatures and increased sunshine on Sunday. This will be followed by cooler temperatures throughout the workweek.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
1 person dead, 1 hospitalized in Courtney Campbell Causeway boating incident
One person is dead and another has been hospitalized after a boating incident near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release. At an undisclosed time on Saturday, the agency responded to a single vessel boating incident in Hillsborough County, with assistance from the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue. An ...
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Strange holidays for every day in May
May is full of popular holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day, but there are a few other holidays to celebrate that are a bit on the strange side.
2 min read - USKTVX
Santaquin Police officer hit, killed by semi-truck on I-15
A Santaquin Police officer was hit and killed by a semi-truck in Santaquin Sunday morning, according to Spanish Fork Police, Fire, and EMS.
1 min read - USNorth Dakota Monitor
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
8 min read - USKLST San Angelo
Tom Green County jail logs: May 5, 2024
From 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, to 7 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024, 23 people were booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center. Below is a summary of the booking charges and the individual arrest records.
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Saline County deputies arrest man in Saturday night double homicide
Saline County deputies have made an arrest after a double homicide Saturday night.
1 min read - USKSWB articles
Reports of shots fired in Mira Mesa; SWAT team called in
Authorities are responding to reports of shots fired in Mira Mesa, the San Diego Police Department confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI.
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Flagler County woman arrested for breaking into ex-husband’s home, trying to stab him in his sleep
An Ormond Beach woman is facing multiple charges after she broke into her ex-husband’s home in Bunnell in the early morning hours of April 26.
2 min read - BusinessLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Dunkin' celebrates National Nurses Day with free coffee for healthcare workers
For healthcare workers needing a boost on Monday, Dunkin' will be offering a free coffee in honor of National Nurses Day.
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McKeesport man arrested in Westmoreland County undercover drug operation
A McKeesport man was arrested in Westmoreland County on Wednesday in an undercover drug operation.
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A year of hardship for Sulphur tornado survivors
It's been a week since that deadly tornado ripped through Sulphur and survivors are still sharing more about the devastating night including one family who's already had a tough year. The storm added another piece in the puzzle.
2 min read - USWFXT
Person shot in Boston’s North End
A person was shot in Boston’s North End early Sunday morning.
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Water matters: Solutions for a Changing World
May 5—The 7th edition of the Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS), sponsored by the City of Santa Fe, is set to take place on June 20-21st at the Roundhouse. This year's venue offers an ideal environment for tackling collective solutions to regional and national water challenges while involving stakeholders from the building and development community, water reuse professionals and water ...
3 min read - USWHBF Davenport
Moline Parks & Recreation receives grant for urban forest inventory
The City of Moline is getting ready to count their trees! The city’s Parks and Recreation Department received a $6,000 matching grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The grant helps communities understand how to manage urban forest areas by showing the estimated number of trees, their size, […]
1 min read - USKTVX
Active weather Sunday for the Beehive State
Happy Sunday, Utah! A strong spring storm system moving into the state today will bring changes to all areas with the most moisture potential along the northern half of the state.
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