Clearwater, FL

Columbus, OH

Oviedo, FL

The Independent

 A bus driver for a daycare in Oviedo, Florida, has been arrested and accused of leaving a sleeping six-year-old girl inside a hot shuttlebus for more than an hour. Barbara Ledbetter, 49, left the girl inside a "very hot" bus on Monday for over an hour, according to Oviedo Police Department. When the child woke up, she began banging on the bus window for help, and caught the attention of a passerby. Law enforcement was alerted and the girl was rescued from the bus. The high in Oviedo on Monday was 96 degrees Fahrenheit (32 C), according to AccuWeather...

Daycare bus driver arrested after six-year-old girl in ‘very hot’ bus is discovered banging on window

New York Post

A Florida mom is facing charges for allegedly jumping into a fight between her teenage daughter and other high schoolers at their bus stop — with video showing her putting one girl in a headlock before she’s wrestled off and hit in the head with a Stanley cup.

Kathryn Stephanopoulos, 34, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated child abuse following a wild brawl in Bunnell last week between her daughter and other Flagler-Palm Coast High School students, Fox 35 reported. 

Her daughter had a falling out with another teen over the summer — agreeing to fight it out once off their...

Florida mom charged after video shows her helping daughter fight another teen at school bus stop: ‘That’s crazy!’

South Carolina State

Hilton Head Island, SC

ABC News

Authorities said they have found the body of a Massachusetts man who went missing over a week ago while vacationing with his family in South Carolina.

Body of man who went missing on vacation found under home

Florida State

Kissimmee, FL

The Shade Room

Hector Serrano Jr., a Florida father, is now facing charges of child neglect after he was allegedly seen kicking his 10-year-old daughter out of his vehicle and abandoning her on a highway. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More On Hector Serrano Jr.’s Alleged Actions Toward His 10-Year-Old Daughter According to WESH, Osceola County Sheriff [...]
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Florida Father Charged After Allegedly Throwing His 10-Year-Old Daughter Out Of Vehicle & Abandoning Her On Highway

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Tampa, FL

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Uncovering Florida

Last night, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) successfully responded to a request for assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), apprehending ten individuals during a coordinated street takeover event in Tampa, according to their press release sent out this afternoon. This criminal event was endangering the safety of the local community.

Juveniles Among 10 Arrested in Major Tampa Street Takeover Bust

New Jersey State

Monroe Township, NJ

Three Florida residents have been arrested in connection to an apparent acid attack on a New Jersey woman who suffered burns to more than 35% of her body, according to a Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office press release obtained by CNN affiliate KYW.

Florida trio charged in apparent acid attack that left a New Jersey woman with burns to a third of her body, prosecutors say

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

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Panama City, FL

L. Cane

Floridians with a craving for fried chicken have plenty of options. And where you choose may depend on what you are looking for. Those who want waffle fries may opt for Chick-fil-A. If mashed potatoes and gravy are important, you might choose KFC. And those who want creole flavors may choose Popeye's. However, a Popeyes location in Panama City was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.

Florida Popeyes Shut Down After A State Inspection

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Keep the umbrella handy this weekend because aside from the typical afternoon thunderstorms we are expecting some parts of Florida to be impacted by impulses of extra moisture that will aid additional showers and thunderstorms. These rains and storms could come in the morning for some and even overnight. There...

Florida's Labor Day Weekend forecast and beyond, more rain

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Chicago, IL

The US Sun

A FUGITIVE who has evaded law enforcement officials since escaping custody two months ago has been arrested at a restaurant near the site hosting the Democratic National Convention. The shirtless criminal wanted for armed robbery and attempted murder charges in Mississippi was involved in an overnight standoff with Chicago police less than a mile from […]

Escaped inmate Joshua Zimmerman arrested near DNC after dodging cops by ‘posing as restaurant worker’ for over 70 days

Chesterfield County, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that a Chesterfield special needs student was found with drugs belonging to an elementary teacher on Thursday, August 29. Mary Horton was arrested at Hopkins Elementary School after an officer with the Chesterfield County Police Department responded to a report of “what appeared to be methamphetamine” in her possession."

A special needs student found drugs belonging to an elementary teacher in Chesterfield County

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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

Three families who were joined through tragedy grieved differently on Monday – the first anniversary of the afternoon when a shooting rampage targeted Black people at a Jacksonville dollar store.

New lawsuits and a scholarship: Families reflect one year after Dollar General shooting

CDLLife

A truck driver who rammed his semi truck into a gentleman’s club after getting kicked out notified a friend he was about to be arrested before driving his rig, texts show.  Details about the Tuesday Incident at the Emperors Gentlemen’s Club in Tampa, Florida were released on Thursday, August 15th.  According to Tampa Bay Times, […]
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Driver who rammed into club planned on going to jail, texts show

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Clearwater Braces for Traffic Snarls as Road Closures Loom Due to Water Main Break and Improvements

Clearwater residents should expect longer commutes as road closures lead to detours around the city. A busted water main and roadwork are the main culprits behind...

Clearwater Braces for Traffic Snarls as Road Closures Loom Due to Water Main Break and Improvements

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