Riverside County, CA

Polk County, FL

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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

24/7 Wall St.

Alvin York is a decorated American soldier who served in World War I. He’s most known for storming a German machine gun nest during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on his own. Facing a wave of gun fire, the skilled marksman killed more than two dozen enemy combatants and forced them to surrender. 24/7 Wall St. Insights […]
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The American War Hero Who Stormed a Machine Gun Nest and Saved Dozens of Lives

Los Angeles, CA

USA TODAY

Fort Irwin National Training Center officials said U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty.

Army searching for missing soldier who did not report to Southern California base

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

Military Times

Wounds and mustard gas could not stop Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Orlando Petty in 1918, but they may have caught up with him in 1932.

Mustard gas, no mask: This WWI corpsman somehow survived Belleau Wood

Oklahoma State

Missouri State

The Independent

 Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars.The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals. New units in Oklahoma and Missouri will train as many as 4,000 recruits every year.Army leaders are optimistic they will hit their target of 55,000 recruits this year and say the influx of new soldiers forced them to increase the...

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment, officials announced on Wednesday. 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

Fort Meade, MD

The Army’s home for intelligence and cyber operations will welcome its first female garrison commander in a change-of-command ceremony next week. Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th garrison commander of Fort Meade, Maryland, when she takes command from Col. Michael Sapp on Aug. 6. Gore recently served as...

Army’s second-largest post to have its first female commander

South Carolina State

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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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Military.com

New education courses that will be required for enlisted airmen to become noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers have been fully rolled out across the Air Force, the service announced last week.Following nine months of testing, the Air Force's new "Foundations" classes are "fully operational," the service said in a press release. The courses are part of an effort announced last year to beef up airmen's training before they attend an enlisted professional military education, known as PME, at places such as Airman Leadership School, the Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy."Some airmen go five or six years...

Air Force's New Courses Hope to Close 'Developmental Gap' Before Airmen Become NCOs

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

War History Online

Before he became a mainstay of the American Western, Lee Marvin saw combat in the Pacific Theater with the US Marine Corps.

Before He Was Hollywood's Tough Guy, Lee Marvin Was Fighting in the Pacific Theater with the US Marine Corps

Gilbert, AZ

Chris Fulton was recently deployed to the Middle East for almost a year.

Army dad surprises daughters at school assembly in emotional reunion

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

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

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

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

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

On the evening of September 11, 2012, militants launched an attack on the United States State Department’s compound in Benghazi, Libya. The conflict spread to the nearby CIA annex and continued into the following day, tragically claiming the lives of four Americans. Among the fallen was Glen Doherty, a former US Navy SEAL, who valiantly gave his life in defense of American principles.

CIA Contractor and Retired US Navy SEAL Glen Doherty’s Last Stand in Benghazi

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Riverside County Program Awards High School Diplomas to Veterans Who Served Abroad

The Riverside County Office of Education is honoring veterans of foreign wars who left high...

Riverside County Program Awards High School Diplomas to Veterans Who Served Abroad

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