Baltimore, MD

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A Dime Saved

Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

Atlanta, GA

The FBI searched property management company Cortland Management’s headquarters in Atlanta in an unannounced search on Wednesday, May 22, according to several reports, as part of a multifamily rent price-fixing investigation. National apartment developer Cortland Management’s Atlanta office was searched by the FBI under a limited search warrant, a...

FBI Searches Property Management Company in Rent Price-Fixing Investigation

Baton Rouge, LA

GOBankingRates

The southern part of the United States is known for a lot of things that make it a desirable location to live -- many of the states enjoy nice weather, a slower pace of life and lower costs of living compared to their northern neighbors.

5 Most Expensive Southern Cities With High Crime Rates

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

South Carolina State

Florida State

L. Cane

There is no doubt that during the pandemic and in the years that followed, Florida was repeatedly a top move-in spot for those wanting to relocate. Florida doesn't have a state income tax, had reasonably-priced housing, and great weather.

Florida No Longer First On List Of The Most Popular States For Move-Ins, Per Recent Study

USA TODAY

The U.S. Marshals Operation has found 200 missing children, including 173 endangered runaways in a nationwide operation May 20-June 24.

US Marshals Service finds 200 missing children in nationwide operation

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

New Jersey State

The Motley Fool

Discover which states have the highest gas taxes and how it affects your wallet. Find out if your state makes the list.

10 States With the Highest Gas Tax

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

New York City, NY

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, unveiled the 2023-2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year's list evaluated the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' retirement expectations, including housing affordability, health care, desirability, and overall happiness – resulting in four new areas in the top five.

The Best Places to Retire in the United States in 2024 (Hint: It's Not Florida)

Georgia State

Daily Mail

Many Americans are moving from large coastal cities to smaller towns, with states like California losing significant populations. Cities and towns across the US are offering financial incentives

How seven US cities are offering residents up to $50,000 to move there

Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The Current GA

Georgia is opting out of a federal program that would give families extra money to feed their kids this summer. The so-called Summer EBT program is an extension of the Pandemic EBT program model, which had near national enrollment and ended last year.

Georgia’s opting out of a federal food program this summer. Here’s what’s available for kids in need

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Los Angeles, CA

Five people were arrested in Los Angeles for their involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $15 million through sham hospice companies. Petros Fichidzhyan, 43, Juan Carlos Esparza, 32, and Karpis Srapyan, 34, allegedly operated and owned sham hospice companies that were purportedly owned by foreign nationals, the Justice Department said June 7.

5 arrested for $15M Medicare fraud, money laundering scheme

The Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that some Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 drugs available through Medicare Part B. Under the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Rebate Program, some people with Medicare will pay less for some...

HHS announces cost savings for 64 prescription drugs

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ATF announces up to $5,000 reward for information on firearm burglary

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on July 2 announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to...

ATF announces up to $5,000 reward for information on firearm burglary

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