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Florida State Workers Get Labor Day Off, But Pay Raises Stay On Hold

Monday, September 7

While many Floridians enjoy a long weekend for Labor Day, state employees are heading back to work this week with the same paychecks they had last year. The Florida House declined to pass an across-the-board pay raise for state workers during the last session.... Read More.

Manatee County DUI Patrol Results in Six Arrests and Two Street Racing Busts

Monday, September 7

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol joined forces Friday night for a DUI saturation patrol that pulled eight drivers off the road. Six were arrested for driving under the influence, and two more went to jail for street racing. The operation... Read More.

Beloved Biology Professor Dies After Boat Accident in Arkansas Lake: What We Know

Monday, September 7

A tragic accident on Beaver Lake in Arkansas has claimed the life of Alla Barry, a 74-year-old biology professor at Missouri Southern State University. Barry was swimming near War Eagle Marina on Friday when she was struck by a boat. The Arkansas Game and... Read More.

Homeland Security Agent Arrested on Rape and Sodomy Charges: What We Know So Far

Monday, September 7

A federal agent is behind bars tonight after surrendering to authorities in Baldwin County, Alabama. Kent Blacklidge, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, faces multiple counts of rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse. He turned himself in on September 5 and is being held... Read More.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Removed from Gulf Cove Family’s Yard: What to Do If You Spot One

Monday, September 7

A Gulf Cove family got quite the surprise Saturday morning when they stepped outside to do yard work. Paul Tremblay and his son Brandon found a large Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake coiled up in their front yard. They immediately called the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office,... Read More.

Retired Firefighter Carves Swords To Wipe Out School Lunch Debt, One Child At A Time

Monday, September 7

A retired Missouri firefighter named Chris Monroe is proving that retirement can be a second act of service. Monroe, who spent his career fighting fires, now spends up to 25 hours per hand-carved wooden sword. He gives each sword to a child, and in... Read More.

Frito-Lay Worker Killed by Stray Bullet While Stocking Shelves at Nashville Sam’s Club

Sunday, September 6

A routine workday turned tragic in Nashville when 55-year-old Paris Carlock was fatally shot while stocking chips inside a Sam’s Club. Police say the bullet that killed him came from an argument that started at Lavo Lounge, a bar down the street from the... Read More.

$11 Million Settlement After Army Hospital Birth Leaves Soldier’s Child with Permanent Brain Injury

Sunday, September 6

The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit involving Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. The case stems from a September 11, 2021 delivery where medical staff allegedly failed to respond to hours of fetal distress. The... Read More.

RNC Makes History in Dallas While Nation Marks 25 Years Since 9/11: What to Watch This Week

Sunday, September 6

This week is shaping up to be one of the most consequential of the year. In Dallas, the Republican National Committee is holding its first-ever midterm convention. That’s a historic move. Traditionally, conventions only happen during presidential election years. But with control of Congress... Read More.

Man Dies After Car Collides With Pack of Wild Hogs in Oklahoma: What Florida Drivers Should Know

Saturday, September 5

A terrible accident in Stephens County, Oklahoma has captured national attention. Roger Gregory Cummings, 63, died after his vehicle collided with a group of about ten wild hogs. The crash, which occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, sent his car off the roadway... Read More.

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Florida State Workers Get Labor Day Off, But Pay Raises Stay On Hold

Manatee County DUI Patrol Results in Six Arrests and Two Street Racing Busts

Beloved Biology Professor Dies After Boat Accident in Arkansas Lake: What We Know

Homeland Security Agent Arrested on Rape and Sodomy Charges: What We Know So Far

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Removed from Gulf Cove Family’s Yard: What to Do If You Spot One

Retired Firefighter Carves Swords To Wipe Out School Lunch Debt, One Child At A Time

Frito-Lay Worker Killed by Stray Bullet While Stocking Shelves at Nashville Sam’s Club

$11 Million Settlement After Army Hospital Birth Leaves Soldier’s Child with Permanent Brain Injury

RNC Makes History in Dallas While Nation Marks 25 Years Since 9/11: What to Watch This Week

Man Dies After Car Collides With Pack of Wild Hogs in Oklahoma: What Florida Drivers Should Know

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