America Today Staff 
A man from Bay City has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading no contest to sexually abusing a minor over several years, in a case a judge described as a severe betrayal of trust. Lengthy Prison Sentence Handed Down Michael D. Black, 37, was sentenced by Manvel Trice III in Saginaw County to … Read more
An investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department into suspected financial exploitation has widened, with authorities urging more potential victims to come forward after multiple complaints surfaced. Police say the case, which initially began as a probe into stolen vehicle parts, now centers around 24-year-old Cartaveion Demarcus Holmon, also known as “Tank.” Investigators allege Holmon … Read more
ENCINO, Calif. — A 70-year-old man was hospitalized after a fire broke out inside an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Encino on Friday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fire Reported Late Friday Night Emergency crews responded to the 17000 block of Martha Street at approximately 9:49 p.m. after receiving reports of a … Read more
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands Unified School District has announced enhanced campus security measures following a troubling incident in which a middle school student was discovered carrying a loaded firearm on school grounds. The incident occurred in March at Moore Middle School and has since raised serious concerns among parents and the local community about … Read more
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday evening, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire near Southwest 282nd Street and 125th Avenue around 6 p.m., where they discovered a teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — A major undercover operation targeting online predators has led to the arrest of 15 individuals, including a teenager, in connection with alleged attempts to solicit minors for sex, authorities confirmed. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the arrests were part of a two-day sting known as “Operation Wrong Turn,” conducted … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Financial concerns within Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) have intensified after two finance department employees were placed on paid administrative leave as multiple investigations continue into long-standing accounting issues. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced Thursday that discrepancies in financial practices—some dating back as far as 2008—have raised serious questions about the district’s fiscal … Read more
Years after receiving millions in opioid settlement funds, leaders in Lexington are still divided over how the money should be used — highlighting the challenge of balancing urgency with long-term planning in addressing the opioid crisis. Millions Available — But No Final Plan The city was awarded $9 million in late 2022, now grown to nearly … Read more
A jury in Ann Arbor delivered a swift verdict Friday, finding Ricky McCain, 57, guilty in the 2023 killing of community activist Jude Walton. The decision came after just 90 minutes of deliberation, following a week-long trial that detailed the brutal circumstances surrounding Walton’s death. Charges and Conviction McCain was convicted on multiple serious charges, … Read more
A 61-year-old man will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced for the fatal shooting of his former partner in Saline. Barry Garza was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Amber Jo Thomas, 40. A Crime Despite Attempts to Escape Family … Read more