Florida school to close restrooms due to increase in students vaping
FLORIDA — The Brevard County School Board says it is seeing a steady increase in the number of students bringing vape devices to school and using them on campus.In response, the board voted last week to implement specific disciplinary measures that also incorporate educational resources aimed at addressing the issue.At Melbourne High School, the principal has announced additional steps to curb vaping....
I-90 in Ohio shut down following vehicle crash
OHIO — Motorists traveling west on Interstate 90 Monday afternoon are advised to expect significant delays just beyond Interstate 71 due to a crash that shut down all lanes.The Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed the closure around 4 p.m. As of 5:15 p.m., the crash had not yet been cleared.According to ODOT’s OHGO traffic website, crews were on scene working to...
One person injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — One person was hospitalized Monday afternoon following a shooting in the Winton Hills neighborhood.According to the Cincinnati Police Department, the shooting occurred around 2:39 p.m. in the 4900 block of Winneste Avenue.Police said the victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound and later confirmed the location where the shooting took place. Authorities believe the...
Ohio high school evacuated following bomb threat
OHIO — Wadsworth High School was evacuated Monday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported.Superintendent Andy Hill said school resource officers and administrators became aware of the threat involving the high school at approximately 1:45 p.m. Students and staff were immediately evacuated from the building as officials worked with the Wadsworth Police Department.Hill said that while school officials and police...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were arrested in Cincinnati after authorities said they were found with illegal firearms and methamphetamine pills during a traffic stop.According to the office of Mike DeWine, the arrests were part of a violent crime reduction initiative involving the Cincinnati Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Officials said the incident occurred Feb. 27 when law enforcement officers stopped a...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A local woman is celebrating a big lottery win after purchasing a scratch-off ticket in Akron.According to the Ohio Lottery, the Akron resident bought a $20 Bonus Play Millions Scratch-Off ticket and won the game’s top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years, totaling $1 million.The winner selected the cash option of $500,000. After 26.75% in state...
Body found in Oklahoma, investigation underway
OKLAHOMA — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Monday morning along a highway in Colbert.According to Colbert Police, officers were dispatched around 6:30 a.m. to a report of a person lying on the shoulder of southbound U.S. 69/75 near Exit 2. Responding officers pronounced the individual dead at the scene.The southbound lanes of the highway were temporarily...
Three people dead following vehicle crash in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — Three people were killed in a head-on crash late Sunday night in Ocean County, New Jersey.The collision occurred around 11:50 p.m. in Plumsted Township. According to investigators, a Ford Bronco traveling northbound on Pinehurst Road crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a Toyota Sienna head-on.The driver of the Toyota and two passengers inside the vehicle...
Two people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The Washington Police Department has arrested two individuals following a firearm and drug investigation conducted last week.According to the department, the arrests occurred Feb. 28 on West 11th Street near Trade Street as part of an active investigation involving firearms and narcotics.Larry Jakato Ebron Jr., 20, of Washington, was charged with felony possession of cocaine, carrying a concealed...
Traffic safety checkpoints planned for part of Kentucky this month
KENTUCKY — The Glasgow Police Department announced it will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the city from March 6 through March 31.According to the department, checkpoints will be set up at various locations, including Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road.During the enforcement period, officers will focus on violations related to driving under the influence of...
