America Today Staff 
Authorities are investigating after a man was discovered dead inside a parked patrol car outside the Azusa Police Department in Azusa. Police said the body was found early Thursday morning in the back seat of a vehicle that was not in active service. According to officials, the patrol car had been taken out of use … Read more
Marine experts are warning that shark sightings could increase along Southern California beaches this year following unusually warm ocean conditions. According to Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, coastal waters in the region serve as a nursery for juvenile great white sharks. Many of these sharks are remaining … Read more
A 79-year-old man from Hialeah has been arrested for allegedly posing as a certified public accountant and defrauding businesses of more than $500,000, according to authorities. Police identified the suspect as Francisco Marrero, who now faces multiple charges, including organized fraud, grand theft, practicing accounting without a license and money laundering. A judge set his … Read more
A tragic school bus crash in Tennessee has left two students dead and multiple others injured during a field trip on Friday, authorities confirmed. The bus was transporting students and staff from Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville to an event in Jackson when the collision occurred around midday on Highway 70 in Carroll County. According … Read more
April offers a variety of celestial events for stargazers in Kentucky, including a full “pink” moon, a meteor shower and a potentially bright comet. The full moon, commonly known as the “pink moon,” will reach peak illumination at 10:12 p.m. EDT on April 1. Despite its name, the moon will not appear pink. The term … Read more
Officials in Kentucky are warning that key treatment-based court programs could be eliminated if a proposed state budget moves forward without changes. The judicial branch says funding outlined in House Bill 504 may significantly reduce resources for court operations over the next two fiscal years. According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, the plan … Read more
A police helicopter played a key role in the arrest of suspects linked to a home invasion and assault in Flint, authorities said. According to the Michigan State Police, the incident unfolded on March 25 when a trooper monitoring from the air spotted a gray SUV driving recklessly near Saginaw Street and Carpenter Road. While … Read more
A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to flee while carrying a stolen handgun in North Branch. Authorities identified the suspect as Dylan Blackmer of Mayville. According to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 12:39 p.m. on March 26 to reports of a suspicious individual at an apartment … Read more
Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are actively searching for a suspect following an early morning shooting that left a woman injured. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday near Eastern Avenue and Logan Street. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had been shot. According to authorities, the victim was taken … Read more
A Texas man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after admitting to horrific crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of children he was trusted to care for. 80-Year Federal Sentence Handed Down According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 41-year-old Kevin Duane Pridemore received a total sentence of 80 years (960 months) in federal … Read more