Richmond, VA

Columbus, OH

Oklahoma State

Vera, OK

An Oklahoma father and his girlfriend were arrested after police found the man's 15-year-old daughter tied up to a tree with a ratchet strap in his backyard, authorities say. Police arrested Johnny James, 40, on a charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect. His girlfriend, Kayla Sharee Clark, 42, has also been charged with child neglect.

Father tied his 15-year-old daughter to a tree for three days because ‘she can’t be trusted and lies’

Virginia State

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Fairfax County, VA

Florida Writes

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Northern Virginia is witnessing a significant corporate shift as VSE Corp., a prominent player in the public company arena, prepares to relocate its headquarters to South Florida. Established in Virginia in 1959, VSE Corp. has been a key fixture in the region's business landscape. However, the company's recent announcement signals a strategic move towards its rapidly expanding aviation sector.

A Huge Company from Virginia Is Moving Its HQ to Florida

The Independent

 Remarkable new scientific research at Stonehenge has revealed an extraordinary new mystery. Mineralogical tests on the massive six-tonne stone at the heart of the monument show that this central rock, known as the altar stone, was brought to Stonehenge from the far north of Scotland.The altar stone is arguably the most ritually important stone in Stonehenge, because it is the rock that marks the intersection of the prehistoric temple’s two most important celestial alignments – the winter solstice sunrise to summer solstice sunset alignment, and the summer solstice sunrise to winter solstice sunset alignment. It’s already known that some...

Mystery of Stonehenge deepens after ‘jaw-dropping’ discovery

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Newport News, VA

UPI News

Utility company officials said a power outage affecting about 11,700 customers in Virginia was caused by a snake.

Virginia power outage for 11,700 customers blamed on snake

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Fauquier County, VA

Catlett, VA

Tracy Leicher

FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Catlett teenager on Friday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred August 9, 2024.

Horrific Crash Claims Life of Teen Driver

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

North Carolina State

Orange County, NC

Fox News

Escaped murderer Ramon Jamarr Alston is 'extremely dangerous,' warns Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, who grew up with his father. Manhunt underway.

North Carolina sheriff hunting 'Christmas Day Killer' knows him personally, warns he has 'nothing to lose'

The Mirror US

A distraught father couldn't help but cry over his daughter's body as she's wheeled off in her hospital bed to donate her organs following a deadly fight with her boyfriend, which ended with a fatal head injury

Dad sobs over daughter's brain-dead body as she's rolled away to donate organs after deadly fight with boyfriend

Petersburg, VA

In some parts of Virginia, the problem of whole neighborhoods being left empty is becoming a bigger problem. One example that comes to mind is the Battersea area in Petersburg, which has had a lot of problems because of the number of abandoned homes there. This piece talks about what happens when people leave their neighborhoods, what causes this problem, and what is being done to fix it.

Virginia’s Ghost Town An Entire Neighborhood Left Abandoned

HuffPost

Republicans have reportedly been pleading with Trump to stay on message — but his campaign just can't seem to help itself.

The Trump Campaign Just Tweeted Something Really Racist

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

(Gray News) - Five people, including two doctors and Matthew Perry’s assistant, were charged in an investigation stemming from the actor’s accidental overdose. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges and arrests during a news briefing on Thursday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of the doctors who first supplied...

5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities say

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Hanover, VA

Last month, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare received certificate-of-need approval to develop an ASC in Hanover, Va., after two consecutive rejections by state health authorities, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13. The $21 million Middle Virginia Surgicenter will be the first phase of a plan to develop a larger hospital...

HCA wins ASC approval after 3rd CON application, despite Bon Secours pushback

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Henrico, VA

Mechanicsville, VA

Sandston, VA

Glen Allen, VA

Midlothian, VA

Chesterfield, VA

NewsBreak

‘It’s turned out to be a nightmare:’ Sisters seek accountability from cremation service after parents’ deaths

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After losing both of their parents in a five-month period, two sisters are concerned their experience with a cremation company is shared...

‘It’s turned out to be a nightmare:’ Sisters seek accountability from cremation service after parents’ deaths

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