Florida may have escaped hurricane landfalls in 2025, but meteorologists caution that the quiet season should not be mistaken for a lasting pattern. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis noted last week in Crystal River that neither Florida nor the continental U.S. saw a hurricane impact this season. While the Atlantic season doesn’t officially end until Nov. … Read more
Authorities say a member of the Miami-based “Any Body Killer” (ABK) gang has been arrested for scamming an elderly Florida Keys man out of almost $20,000. Sheldon Adams Vandyke, 26, was taken into custody at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after returning from Belize on a warrant issued by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Vandyke is … Read more
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick posted bond Tuesday after surrendering to federal authorities in downtown Miami. She is facing a 15-count federal indictment accusing her of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and routing the money through a family business and her political campaign. The congresswoman appeared briefly in court, wearing handcuffs as she acknowledged the charges. … Read more
A winter storm is closing in on northern Michigan, and parts of the western Upper Peninsula could see nearly 2 feet of snow — or even more — by Friday, Nov. 28, according to the National Weather Service. Winter storm warnings and advisories are active and moving east across the UP and northern Lower Peninsula. … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday that he has reached a proposed settlement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) as part of the state’s effort to push back against rising electricity costs nationwide. Under the agreement, residential customers will see their monthly bills rise by less than $5. EKPC also agreed … Read more
A Tampa man was arrested after officers said he set his own home on fire and fired shots at a neighbor’s house. Officers responded to the 2500 block of W Union St. on Monday after reports that someone had set their own home on fire. The suspect, Wali Clanton, 50, was arrested, and officers recovered … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning in Washington Shores. Officers responded to the neighborhood at 3400 Columbia St. around 10:16 p.m. on Sunday. Police said a 42-year-old man had an apparent gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead. Officers used a tow … Read more
A 5-year-old child died after a pickup truck struck them in Algoma Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the crash on the 9100 block of Lady Lauren Drive around 10:30 a.m. Investigators reported that the child was in the road when the truck hit them. The child … Read more
Mark Pappas, the beloved founder of Pappas Restaurants and a fixture in Maryland’s dining scene for more than half a century, has died at 93. The restaurant’s social media page shared that he passed away peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in 1932 in Velvendos, a small town in northern … Read more
Did you know Ice Castle’s Arctic Insulation Package is made for Minnesota’s cold winters? As it gets colder, many people go to the state’s lakes for ice fishing. They’re looking for walleye, northern pike, crappies, and bluegills. Minnesota’s ice fishing season can last months. This makes both old and new anglers excited for winter. Many … Read more