85 Dogs Rescued From Suspected Florida Puppy Mill as Local Shelter Struggles to Find Space for New Arrivals
Groveland, Florida — Authorities rescued 85 dogs and 11 horses from a Lake County property where deputies say the animals…
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Tropical Waves Are Moving Toward the Caribbean, But a Major Atmospheric Threat Could Keep Storms From Developing
TAMPA, Fla. — The Atlantic is entering a period when tropical activity typically begins to increase, but unfavorable atmospheric conditions…
Brooklyn Teen Shot in the Head and Killed Outside East New York Business as Loved Ones Gather to Play Gospel Music
Brooklyn, New York — A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head and killed Wednesday evening in East New York,…
Historic New Jersey Fire Department Dissolved After 118 Years as Mayor Raises Safety Concerns and Residents Fight Back
Keasbey, New Jersey — A historic fire department that served its community for more than a century has officially been…
Florida Couple Bought a 45-Acre Swamp to Stop Development, Now Hundreds of Wood Storks Call It Home
Tallahassee, Florida — What began as an effort by one couple to prevent a piece of natural land from being…
Restaurant Roof Suddenly Collapses During Lunch, Injuring 4 Elderly Women in Honolulu: One Rushed to Hospital
Honolulu, Hawaii — A routine lunch turned into a frightening emergency Tuesday when part of the roof at a Honolulu…
Tennessee Mom Allegedly Left 1-Year-Old in Hot Car for Hours After Getting ‘Extremely Intoxicated’
Tennessee — A birthday celebration allegedly turned into a dangerous situation for a 1-year-old after police say the child’s 20-year-old…
Minneapolis Police Discover Third Body in Three Days Near Stone Arch Bridge as Questions Mount Over String of Deaths
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Police are investigating after a third body was discovered somewhere in the city within just three days,…
29-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Brooklyn After Pickup Truck Hits Her and Runs Her Over
Brooklyn, New York — A 29-year-old cyclist was killed in a devastating early-morning hit-and-run after a pickup truck slammed into…
Oak Ridge Gets a Major Healthcare Boost as Atrium Health Opens New Urgent Care Clinic With 7-Day Walk-In Services
OAK RIDGE, N.C. — Residents in Oak Ridge and nearby communities now have a new option for urgent medical care…