Ocala, FL

Columbus, OH

Florida State

Scripps News

Susan Lorincz has been convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of her neighbor Ajike Owens. The Florida woman was arrested in 2023 and charged with manslaughter and assault.

White Florida woman convicted of manslaughter in shooting death of Black neighbor

Colorado State

Saint Cloud, MN

The Mirror US

Nicole Hammond was allegedly gunned down by her coworker Jordan Carpenter after she had repeatedly told him she did not want a romantic relationship with him

Minnesota woman murdered by coworker in parking lot before shift after refusing to date him, say cops

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Georgia State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

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

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

NBC News

Florida authorities this week announced the arrests of four suspects in the slaying last month of the rapper Foolio, all of them charged with murder, and say one suspect is still at large. The slaying was fueled by an ongoing feud between rival gangs, Tampa police said in a statement...

4 suspects arrested in killing of Florida rapper Foolio, a slaying police blame on gang rivalry

USA TODAY

Albert Lauro Jr., a 57-year-old suspect in the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland on Dec. 24, 1991, died by suicide after Hawaii police identified him

After 32 years of bad leads, DNA led police to a murder suspect. Then he died by suicide.

Nevada State

The Independent

 One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in the 2016 murder of a person incarcerated at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday.The local county sheriff identified Anthony Williams, 41, as the third of the three people killed in Tuesday's fight at Nevada's maximum security prison in rural Ely. Nine other incarcerated people were injured.Prison and state officials have released few details since then, although White Pine County Sheriff Scott Henriod confirmed Friday that “all three decedents...

1 of 3 killed in Nevada prison brawl was white supremacist gang member who killed an inmate in 2016

Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.

Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Ohio State

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

Bartow, FL

A Florida death row inmate, convicted of a 1997 mass killing at a manufacturing facility, died on Thursday before an execution date could be set. Nelson Serrano, who had been diagnosed with a terminal condition, spent his final days confined to a wheelchair and suffering from severe health issues. Conviction...

Florida death row inmate dies before execution amid terminal illness

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Peterson also spoke out for the first time about his affair with Amber Frey at the time of Laci’s disappearance and murder

Scott Peterson breaks silence in prison interview to reveal his story of pregnant wife Laci’s final hours

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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

Anthony, FL

Silver Springs, FL

Belleview, FL

Citra, FL

Summerfield, FL

Ocklawaha, FL

Reddick, FL

Dunnellon, FL

East Lake Weir, FL

Orange Lake, FL

Weirsdale, FL

The Villages, FL

Oxford, FL

NewsBreak

Ocala woman found guilty on manslaughter charges, real estate agent pay changes, and early voting ends in the Bay Area

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The humidity...

Ocala woman found guilty on manslaughter charges, real estate agent pay changes, and early voting ends in the Bay Area

Comments / 0