18-year-old arrested after displaying gun at Florida mall
FLORIDA — An 18-year-old man was arrested Saturday after displaying a firearm at Town Center at Boca Raton, sparking panic among shoppers and workers during the busy holiday season.Police and fire rescue responded around 2:30 p.m. to reports of a fight and possible gunshots in the mall’s food court, spokeswoman Jessica Desire said. Officers on the scene approached Santos...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A pedestrian was killed Monday morning in Greenville County, authorities said.The Greenville County Coroner’s Office reported that multiple 911 calls came in around 6:30 a.m. reporting a person struck in the 3400 block of Wade Hampton Boulevard. First responders arrived to find the individual dead at the scene.The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the pedestrian was...
16-year-old dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 16-year-old girl from Union County died in a weekend crash, according to local officials.The Union County Coroner’s Office said the wreck happened around 9 p.m. Sunday. The victim, Skyy Edwards of Carlisle, was pronounced dead at the scene.The South Carolina Highway Patrol said Edwards was driving on Highway 72 when her vehicle left the roadway,...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A motorcyclist died Monday morning after a four-vehicle crash on US-1 in Melbourne, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. just north of Post Road. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.No other injuries have been reported.Northbound lanes of US-1 remain blocked in the area,...
One person dead following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A shooting early Monday morning left one man dead and another injured, according to the Melbourne Police Department.Officers responded shortly after 6 a.m. to the Summerset Apartments near Croton and Lake Washington roads after receiving reports of a “suspicious incident.” As they arrived, police said they heard gunshots nearby.Two adult men were found in front of an...
Two people dead after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — Two pedestrians were killed Sunday evening after being hit by a vehicle on the southbound side of I-475 in Maumee.The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m., according to a press release from authorities. Investigators said a 19-year-old driver was traveling south when the vehicle struck two people, ages 29 and 30, who were walking on the left...
One person dead following stabbing, shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Akron police are investigating the killing of a 44-year-old woman found dead early Saturday morning.According to the Summit County Medical Examiner, first responders were called around 2:10 a.m. to the area of Miles Avenue for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found Rebecca Lee Guthrie lying on the living room floor.Officials said Guthrie had been...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lottery ticket worth $500,000 was sold in Ohio for Sunday night’s Lucky4Life drawing, state lottery officials said.According to the Ohio Lottery, one player matched five of the five winning numbers—3, 8, 13, 17, and 18—earning the half-million-dollar prize. The Luckyball number was 17.The winning ticket was purchased at the Acme Fresh Market in Akron. No one...
Man steals Christmas tree off porch in Ohio
OHIO — A Springfield woman says her Christmas tree was stolen from her front porch in the middle of the day.The woman shared security footage on social media showing a man walking onto her porch and removing the tree around 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 30.She said the thief took the tree but left its legs behind.Local authorities have...
Snowplow involved in vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio recorded its first snowplow-related crash of the season less than a month into winter weather, state transportation officials said.The crash occurred Friday, Nov. 28, in Cuyahoga County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. No injuries were reported.In a Monday, Dec. 1, social media post, the department reminded drivers to use caution around plows. “If keeping...
