Three people arrested following armed robbery during drug deal in Florida
FLORIDA — Three people have been arrested following an armed robbery that occurred during a reported drug deal in Lake City, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff’s officials said deputies responded to a home in Lake City during the early morning hours of last Thursday after a male victim reported that his girlfriend’s cellphone and marijuana were taken at gunpoint. The...
One person arrested following drug bust in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A wanted man was arrested Tuesday in Bowling Green on drug-related charges, according to police.The Bowling Green Police Department said officers observed 32-year-old Jon Moss pulling into the T Mart parking lot on Adams Street. Police confirmed through dispatch that Moss had an active arrest warrant.Officers made contact with Moss and took him into custody without incident, according to a uniform...
Two people indicted for trafficking fentanyl in Florida
FLORIDA — A man and a woman from Pensacola have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fentanyl trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin.Federal prosecutors said Ke Anthony Javon Blackmon, 29, and Averee Kathryn Savage, 27, both of Pensacola, are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or...
Two Florida schools announce early dismissal following credible threat
FLORIDA — Students at Port St. Joe High School and Port St. Joe Elementary School were released early Tuesday following what school officials described as a credible threat.According to Jim Norton, superintendent of Gulf County Schools, an active situation developed at both schools after a credible threat was made against a specific individual. Norton said all students are safe and no one was harmed.The Gulf County...
Ohio State Board of Education superintendent announces resignation
OHIO — The Ohio State Board of Education is preparing to fill a key leadership role following the announced resignation of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Craft.According to the Board, Craft informed members during its January meeting that he intends to resign from his position no later than July 31. Craft has served as Ohio’s 40th state superintendent since 2023.Craft’s career...
Two people dead, two deputies injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people were killed and two police officers were injured during a shooting Wednesday morning in Gainesville, according to local authorities.The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said two officers with the Gainesville Police Department suffered non-life-threatening injuries during an incident in the 1300 block of East University Avenue.Officials said officers were called to reports of shots fired around 8 a.m. at Imeca...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Tuesday night in Titusville.According to the Titusville Police Department, the shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Maxwell Street. Officers responding to the scene found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.Police said officers immediately began life-saving measures before the woman was transported to...
Thousands without power in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — More than 5,000 customers were without electricity Wednesday morning following a power outage in Jefferson Parish.According to the outage map from Entergy, approximately 5,300 customers lost power around 9:30 a.m. in the Old Metairie area.Utility officials have not yet identified the cause of the outage. No estimated restoration time was immediately available.Entergy crews were monitoring the situation as...
One person dead, one wanted following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 22-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening in a shooting in Conyers, and police are searching for a suspect, authorities said.Officers with the Conyers Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Forest Villa Drive NW, where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was later identified as Kaleb King, 22. He was pronounced dead...
One person injured after SUV crashes into school bus in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One person was injured Wednesday morning in a crash involving a school bus on Barker Ten Mile Road in Robeson County, according to authorities.First Sgt. S.B. Lewis said an SUV crashed into the rear of a school bus that was transporting six students to Saint Paul’s High School. Officials said the students and the bus driver were...
