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Jacksonville Resident Sentenced to Two Years for Illegal Firearm Possession, Faces Deportation After Prison Term
In federal court, Edgar Diaz Aquino, a 20-year-old Jacksonville resident originally from Honduras, has been sentenced to two years behind bars for unlawful firearm possession as an undocumented immigrant, an event triggering consideration of both criminal justice and immigration policies; this ruling comes from U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard. according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, Aquino's guilty plea on March 28, 2024, led to his sentencing, with subsequent deportation orders following his prison term.
Peach Hill Capital acquires Georgetown Crossing community for $25.6 million
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Peach Hill Capital, in a joint venture with RK2 Property Group, has acquired Georgetown Crossing for $25.6 million. Georgetown Crossing, which will be rebranded as Georgetown Oaks, is a 168-unit Class B garden-style multifamily community built in 1994 and located in Georgetown, 13 miles south of downtown Savannah. It is one […]
‘Needs to be Further Investigation’: Family Attorney Says Relative of White 11-Year-Old Who Allegedly Drowned Missing Georgia Black Boy Helped with Search While Knowing He Was Already Dead
Deputies charged a woman with lying to police during the death investigation of a young Black boy in southeast Georgia after her son was accused […] ‘Needs to be Further Investigation’: Family Attorney Says Relative of White 11-Year-Old Who Allegedly Drowned Missing Georgia Black Boy Helped with Search While Knowing He Was Already Dead
City of Screven to enforce property cleanliness ordinance
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Screven in Wayne County wants residents to know that a new ordinance will be enforced at the beginning of August. The City of Screven says beginning August 1st, the ordinance referring to property cleanliness will take effect. According to a post on...
Man arrested in Georgia after "suspicious death" in Flagler Beach, police say
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. — The Flagler Beach Police Department said a person of interest in a suspicious death that occurred in the city on Thursday has been arrested in Georgia. Flagler Beach police have been investigating the death of 66-year-old Sally Byrd since Thursday. They say the cause of her death has not yet been determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.
We found hundreds of silver coins in the ocean – it’s from a ship ‘broken to bits’ that sank in 1715 during a hurricane
A GROUP of treasure hunters has discovered hundreds of silver coins in the ocean from a long-lost ship. The discovery made by the Florida-based team is one of the most significant so far this year. In May, while diving off the coast near Brevard County on the east side of...
Lower Atlantic region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
87.7% of Georgia Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape—a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major public health concern across large portions of the United States. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation such as swimming. ...
Georgia's unemployment rate ticks up slightly in June
(The Center Square) — Georgia's June unemployment rate inched up slightly but remains below the national unemployment rate, according to new numbers that state labor officials released on Thursday. June's unemployment rate of 3.3% was up from May's revised 3.2% rate but below the national rate of 4.1%. Numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor show the state's unemployment rate has hovered in the 3% range since late 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic eased. ...
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations Into Georgia Market
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. Lindenmeyr Munroe announces plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia...
House Ag Vice Chair Addresses Peanut Growers
Many of his Republican colleagues are in Milwaukee this week for the convention, but Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia put peanut growers and his family ahead of attending his party’s big party. “It’s not that I don’t want to be there, it’s that I have a six year old...
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
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