Four people and three dogs were killed in a mobile home fire in Plant City, Florida, which authorities have labeled an “evil” act. The fire was set intentionally, and a 25-year-old resident, Shawn Gossett, has been arrested after allegedly admitting to starting the blaze by igniting paper towels with a lighter. Fire crews responded shortly after midnight on Wednesday and extinguished the fire within 20 … Continue reading 4 people, 3 dogs killed after Florida mobile home intentionally set on fire: Sheriff

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a significant victory to Texas in its legal battle with the Biden administration over the state’s construction of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. In a split decision, the conservative court overturned a lower court’s preliminary ruling that had ordered Texas to remove the barrier. The majority opinion, written by Circuit Judge Don Willett, argued that … Continue reading Texas gets win from full appeals court in dispute with DOJ over buoys in Rio Grande

A Florida jury convicted Ashley Benefield of manslaughter for the 2020 fatal shooting of her husband, Douglas Benefield, after six hours of deliberation. The 33-year-old former ballerina, initially charged with second-degree murder, claimed she acted in self-defense during a custody battle over their young daughter, alleging domestic violence. However, prosecutors argued that the evidence did not support her claims and that she killed Douglas to … Continue reading Former ballerina convicted in Florida over shooting death of husband

Human remains were discovered at a home in the Stone Canyon Fire burn area north of Lyons, according to Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson. He confirmed one fatality related to the fire but provided no further details, citing an ongoing investigation. Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed condolences for the loss during an afternoon news conference. The wildfire, which began on Tuesday, has burned several homes, … Continue reading 1 person dead in Colorado’s Stone Canyon Fire burning near Lyons

A car fell hundreds of feet off California’s Highway 1 on Friday, killing all three people inside. The grey sedan plunged down an embankment near Devil’s Slide, about 15 miles south of San Francisco, and came to rest 300 to 400 feet down. Rescuers recovered two bodies on Friday and the third on Saturday after high tide made conditions dangerous. The victims were identified as … Continue reading Car plunges hundreds of feet off Devil’s Slide along California’s Highway 1, killing 3

Milos Radonjic, a Montenegrin nicknamed the “pirate of the unknown,” was extradited from Italy to New York City to face charges related to an international drug ring. Radonjic, 34, arrived in Brooklyn on Friday and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. He was ordered detained as a flight risk, with his next court appearance scheduled for August 26. Indicted last year, Radonjic is accused of … Continue reading A man dubbed ‘pirate of the unknown’ is extradited to US in alleged cocaine trafficking conspiracy

California’s wildfires continue to burn, with firefighters working to contain them. The Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties, the largest active fire, has become the state’s seventh-largest wildfire on record. As of Monday morning, it had burned over 360,000 acres with only 12% containment, according to Cal Fire. The fire began in Chico on Wednesday and quickly expanded into wildlands. By Saturday, it had … Continue reading As California wildfires rage on, firefighters struggle to contain massive Park Fire

Three people have been arrested, and two others are being sought for the ambush killing of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, legally known as Charles Jones. The 26-year-old was killed on June 23 when his vehicle was fired upon in a hotel car park in Tampa. Surveillance footage shows the masked attackers using two semi-automatic rifles and one pistol. The attack occurred during Foolio’s birthday weekend, … Continue reading Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Two women were killed and five others injured during a Sunday afternoon barbecue at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. during a celebratory event with hundreds in attendance when multiple shots were fired. Police Chief David Smith identified the deceased as Tyasia Manning, 25, a city employee, and Phylicia Council, 34. Various police agencies, including the Monroe County Sheriff’s … Continue reading 7 people shot, 2 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY

A six-week abortion restriction took effect in Iowa on Monday after pro-abortion groups failed to block the law in court. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has been pushing to enforce the law since its passage last year. The ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States, and the Emma Goldman Clinic attempted to block it, but the state Supreme Court allowed it to proceed. … Continue reading Iowa’s 6-week abortion restriction takes effect after state court strikes down challenge

The 38,000-acre Borel fire in Kern County has destroyed the historic mining town of Havilah. The fire, which started in Kern River canyon and spread quickly due to strong winds, ravaged Havilah on Friday night, leaving almost the entire town in ruins. Resident Sean Rains reported that nearly everything in the town was lost, though some buildings, including the town hall, were saved with the … Continue reading 38,000-acre Borel fire destroys historic Kern County mining town of Havilah

David Dutch and James Copenhaver, the two men injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, were both discharged from the hospital recently. Dutch, 57, was released from Allegheny General Hospital on July 24, while Copenhaver, 74, was discharged on July 26. Copenhaver, who suffered critical injuries at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is reported to be recovering from “life-altering” wounds. His family … Continue reading Second rallygoer injured in Trump assassination attempt is released from the hospital

The lawyer for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader now in U.S. custody, claimed Sunday that Zambada was “forcibly kidnapped” by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, rather than willingly traveling to the U.S. Zambada, who had evaded capture for decades, was arrested on Thursday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, along with Guzmán López. Frank Perez, Zambada’s … Continue reading Attorney for cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ says client was kidnapped, brought to the US

A major highway between California and Las Vegas was closed for 48 hours after a tractor trailer carrying hazardous materials overturned and caught fire. The California Highway Patrol announced on Sunday that all lanes of Interstate 15 were reopened after crews moved the hazardous materials container away from the roadway. The incident happened around 6 a.m. on Friday near Barstow, California, when a truck carrying … Continue reading California Highway Reopens After Lithium Battery Fire Trapped Drivers

As of 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, the Park Fire is 12% contained after burning 360,341 acres, according to Cal Fire. The fire expanded rapidly late Friday into Saturday morning due to steep terrain and high winds, advancing at a rate of four to five thousand acres per hour. This has led to evacuations in multiple Northstate counties. An initial aerial assessment indicated that … Continue reading Park Fire 12% contained after burning over 360k acres, many evacuations remain

Former President Donald Trump announced plans for another rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and injured during a recent campaign event. Trump did not specify a date but urged followers to stay tuned for details. The shooting resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries. The deceased, Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, reportedly died while protecting his family during the incident. In … Continue reading Trump says he’ll hold a rally in town where he was shot

Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl missing from Georgia since May, was found in Dover, Ohio, and a suspect has been arrested. The girl was located at a shopping center with 31-year-old Antonio Agustin, a Guatemalan citizen. Agustin allegedly traveled to Georgia to meet Gomez-Perez after she expressed unhappiness at home. The case broke when Gomez-Perez contacted her father via a new social media account, leading … Continue reading Georgia girl, 12, missing since May, found safe in Ohio; suspect arrested

Jorge Armando Contreras, a former senior director of fiscal services at Magnolia School District in California, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $16.7 million in restitution. Contreras, who managed the district’s finances, embezzled the funds over several years by depositing falsified checks into his personal account. He used the stolen money to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury … Continue reading California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say

On Friday, wildfires ravaged communities across the U.S. West and Canada. A lightning-sparked blaze in rural Idaho forced evacuations, while a human-caused fire in northern California led to the evacuation of hundreds of homes. In eastern Oregon, a pilot died in a crash while fighting one of the many wildfires burning across the region. The National Interagency Fire Center reported over 110 active fires covering … Continue reading A tanker plane crash has killed a firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread

The Park Fire, the largest wildfire in the West this summer, continued to grow rapidly on Friday morning, devastating northern California. Igniting near Chico on Wednesday, the fire has burned over 164,000 acres, larger than Chicago, and destroyed more than 130 structures. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey announced the arrest of Ronnie Stout, 42, for allegedly starting the fire by pushing his mother’s flaming … Continue reading Park Fire swells to over 164,000 acres; thousands of residents under evacuation orders

Sean P. Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, had a disciplinary record with accusations of bullying and abuse of power, CBS News reports. Girard Police Chief Wayman Meredith described Grayson as a “bully” in an incident where Grayson pressured him to call child protective services. Superior officers expressed concerns about Grayson’s integrity and behavior in audio recordings, citing misconduct … Continue reading Sean Grayson, officer charged in Sonya Massey shooting, had disciplinary record

A tragic accident occurred on July 13 when 20-year-old Grace Rohloff fell to her death while descending Yosemite’s Half Dome. Grace, an Arizona college student, was hiking with her father, Jonathan Rohloff, as part of a bucket list adventure. They were descending the cables at the summit when Grace slipped on a slick section of rock and fell down the mountain. The hike to Half … Continue reading Yosemite hiker slips on cables in Half Dome and falls to death during storm

A fire on an escalator at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8 caused significant smoke and led to the evacuation of nearly 1,000 passengers early Wednesday morning. The FDNY responded to the smoke report just after 7 a.m., finding the source to be an escalator fire. Around 960 people in Concourse C were evacuated and bused to another terminal area. Eyewitness photos and videos showed passengers gathered … Continue reading JFK Airport escalator fire leads to evacuations in Terminal 8; minor injuries reported

Yellowstone National Park has closed Biscuit Basin for the rest of the 2024 season following a hydrothermal explosion on Tuesday morning. The blast, which occurred around 10 a.m., launched steam and debris into the air but did not result in any injuries. Video footage captured visitors running from the explosion, which was caused by water rapidly turning to steam in the shallow hydrothermal system beneath … Continue reading Yellowstone closes Biscuit Basin for the season after hydrothermal explosion

An 80-year-old man in Hancock, Michigan, was critically injured after being run over by an ATV driver while putting up Trump election signs in his yard. The incident is part of what police believe was a politically motivated crime spree. The suspect, a 22-year-old man, vandalized multiple vehicles displaying pro-Trump or pro-law enforcement symbols before returning and running over the elderly man. The suspect was … Continue reading An ATV driver ran over an 80-year-old man posting Trump signs in his yard, police say