America Today Staff 
Officials in Florida have scheduled the execution of a man convicted in a decades-old rape and murder case, as the state continues a series of capital punishment actions in 2026. Execution Warrant Signed Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for James Ernest Hitchcock, 69, setting his execution for May 7 by lethal injection, according … Read more
A driver in Miami suffered serious injuries after managing to escape a vehicle that caught fire following a crash early Tuesday, authorities said. Crash and Fire Response According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews responded just before 3 a.m. to reports of a single-vehicle crash near Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest 54th Street. Officials said the vehicle … Read more
Residents across South Florida can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers Tuesday, with wetter conditions likely to return later in the week. Tuesday Forecast: Warm, Breezy, and Isolated Showers The day began with mild temperatures and passing showers moving in with onshore winds. Afternoon highs are expected to reach around 80°F (27°C), with … Read more
A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Nashville has been found dead in Kentucky, according to state authorities. Body Discovered in Lyon County Kentucky State Police said the body of Darrion Young, 37, was discovered Monday afternoon along the bank of the Cumberland River in Lyon County. Authorities were called around 2 p.m. … Read more
Russell Coleman is urging a judge to dismiss a decades-old lawsuit that has effectively paused executions in Kentucky, marking a major step in his effort to reinstate the death penalty in the state. Background of the Case The lawsuit was originally filed by death row inmate Ralph Baze, who was sentenced to death more than … Read more
Authorities are investigating a serious head-on collision in Hampton Township that left two drivers with severe injuries on Monday afternoon. Crash Details According to police, the accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. on March 30 along Center Avenue (M-25), between North Callahan and North Farley roads. Investigators say a Ford Escape traveling east crossed the center … Read more
Jury selection is underway in Saginaw for the trial of Donsha G. Wesby-Whitley, who is accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old during a gun sale that prosecutors say turned into a planned robbery. Details of the 2024 Fatal Shooting The case stems from the April 2024 , killing of Tyreion L. Thomas. Authorities allege that … Read more
A shooting at an elementary school playground in Kaufman County left an 11-year-old injured, with another child of the same age now in custody, according to authorities. Incident at School Playground Police from the Crandall Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Opal Smith Elementary School. When officers arrived, … Read more
An election investigation in Riverside County has been paused after legal disputes between local and state officials intensified. Investigation Put on Hold Chad Bianco announced that his probe into alleged irregularities in the Proposition 50 special election has been temporarily suspended. He attributed the delay to what he described as “politically motivated lawsuits.” Ballot Seizure … Read more
A deadly multi-vehicle crash in Ontario left at least two people dead and several others injured early Monday, prompting a major emergency response and traffic disruptions. Crash Details and Emergency Response According to the Ontario Fire Department, the collision occurred shortly before midnight on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 Freeway between Euclid Avenue and … Read more