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Wounded Oregon Teacher Says She Was Shot Before She Could Act, Contradicting Early Police Account

Wednesday, October 21

Becky Drury, a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, released a statement Wednesday describing what she remembers from last Thursday’s shooting. According to Drury, she ran toward the disturbance, saw the shooter, and was hit at close range while trying to... Read More.

13-Year-Old Charged in Texas Teacher Shooting: What the Case Means for Gun Safety at Home

Wednesday, October 21

A 13-year-old boy in Lubbock, Texas is facing aggravated assault and evidence tampering charges after teacher Kelly Matthews was shot outside Highland Middle School just before noon on September 25th. According to police, the boy admitted to the shooting and told his father he... Read More.

North Port Development Director Resigns as Data Center Debate Turns Personal

Wednesday, October 21

North Port Development Services Director Alaina Ray submitted her resignation on October 15, with her final day set for November 13. City Manager Jerome Fletcher says threats and harassment drove the decision, describing social media as a “nameless mob” that goes after people in... Read More.

Louisiana Deputy Wades Neck-Deep Into Pond to Save 8-Year-Old with Autism

Wednesday, October 21

An 8-year-old nonverbal girl with autism is home with her family this week after a Lafayette Parish sheriff’s deputy went into a pond in full uniform to pull her out. Cpl. Jared Havard was responding to a missing-child call in unincorporated Carencro, Louisiana, on... Read More.

Wrongful-Death Suit Claims Greg Biffle Cut Corners on Flight Crew Before Fatal Statesville Crash

Wednesday, October 21

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed Friday in Iredell County is alleging that NASCAR driver Greg Biffle hired an unqualified flight crew to cut costs before the December 2025 plane crash in Statesville that killed seven people, including Biffle and his longtime friend and personal assistant,... Read More.

East Tampa Shooting Suspect Was Released From Prison in May, Had Active Warrant

Wednesday, October 21

Hillsborough County deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 1:49 p.m. Monday in the roadway leading into the Netpark business complex near the 6200 block of East Hillsborough Avenue. According to investigators, a man fired at two people as they ran away, and... Read More.

Titans Cut Jordan Elliott After Parking Lot Gun Incident; Coach Saleh Asks the Question Everyone Skipped

Wednesday, October 21

The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott on Tuesday, days after he retrieved a gun from his car in the team parking lot following a practice altercation with offensive tackle JC Latham. Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed the details Wednesday, saying the incident... Read More.

FDA Issues Highest-Risk Warning for Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Sold in Florida After 13 E. coli Illnesses

Wednesday, October 21

The FDA has classified a recall of Graziers raw milk cheese, made by California-based Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, as Class I, its most serious warning level, following a multistate E. coli outbreak. The recall covers Monterey Jack, jalapeño jack, medium cheddar and sharp cheddar,... Read More.

Trump’s $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief: What It Means for Farm Costs, Ethanol, and Your Grocery Bill

Wednesday, October 21

President Trump announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program at a Monday rally in Park City, Kansas. The USDA will issue one-time payments to farmers to offset diesel costs during harvest season, and Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins said the goal is to bring... Read More.

Dogs Inc. Opens Lakewood Ranch Visitor Center With Guide Dog Demos and Puppy Raiser Info

Wednesday, October 21

A new visitor center from Dogs Inc. opens in Lakewood Ranch this weekend, giving Suncoast residents a free, hands-on look at how guide and service dogs are trained. The grand opening is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5815 Lakewood... Read More.

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Wounded Oregon Teacher Says She Was Shot Before She Could Act, Contradicting Early Police Account

13-Year-Old Charged in Texas Teacher Shooting: What the Case Means for Gun Safety at Home

North Port Development Director Resigns as Data Center Debate Turns Personal

Louisiana Deputy Wades Neck-Deep Into Pond to Save 8-Year-Old with Autism

Wrongful-Death Suit Claims Greg Biffle Cut Corners on Flight Crew Before Fatal Statesville Crash

East Tampa Shooting Suspect Was Released From Prison in May, Had Active Warrant

Titans Cut Jordan Elliott After Parking Lot Gun Incident; Coach Saleh Asks the Question Everyone Skipped

FDA Issues Highest-Risk Warning for Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Sold in Florida After 13 E. coli Illnesses

Trump’s $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief: What It Means for Farm Costs, Ethanol, and Your Grocery Bill

Dogs Inc. Opens Lakewood Ranch Visitor Center With Guide Dog Demos and Puppy Raiser Info

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