South Carolina Drunk Driver Detained In December Had Been Deported Three Times: Affidavit

Last week, a South Carolina grand jury indicted an illegal immigrant with a significant criminal record in the United States. The indictment came after the individual was arrested for driving under the influence in December and subsequently re-entered the country without authorization. Sergio Ixtepan-Toto, a 36-year-old man, was taken into custody on December 6, 2024, … Read more

School closures and openings in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia due to winter storm

Some school districts in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are starting to announce their reopening dates following the recent winter storm. If your school district is not listed below, it has already resumed normal operations. If you want to learn more about school closures in Florida, you can visit the Department of Education’s website for … Read more

World Relief Reacts to Temporary Pause of Foreign Aid by Executive Order

World Relief Reacts to Temporary Pause of Foreign Aid by Executive Order

(Baltimore, MD) January 23, 2025 – President Donald Trump took action on Monday by issuing an executive order to temporarily pause the distribution of foreign development assistance funds. This decision will provide an opportunity for the new administration to thoroughly review and assess all these funds. World Relief acknowledges the new administration’s power and duty … Read more

Kentucky man brought to tears after winning $859K Instant Win prize

In a historic announcement, officials have declared that an Eastern Kentucky man has emerged as the winner of the largest online Instant Play prize in the history of the Kentucky Lottery. “This marks the first time a Kentucky player has claimed the Mega Money Jackpot, a linked Progressive jackpot pool that is funded by multiple … Read more

Arizona’s Republican education leader opposes Trump’s directive to arrest undocumented immigrants in public schools

Arizona's Republican education leader opposes Trump's directive to arrest undocumented immigrants in public schools

The top education official in the state of Arizona opposes a recent directive from the Trump administration that allows immigration officials to target individuals who are not in the country legally, even if they are in schools. Tom Horne, the official in question, expressed concerns that parents might be afraid to send their children to … Read more

Leader of Texas medical school steps down following investigation into unauthorized use of bodies

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This article is a part of an investigative series called “Dealing the Dead,” which explores the utilization of unclaimed bodies for medical research. The president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center has announced his resignation, following an NBC News investigation that exposed the center’s failure to inform families prior to utilizing their … Read more

Teenager sustains serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in San Tan Valley

Teenager sustains serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in San Tan Valley

A car struck a teenager while they were crossing the street in San Tan Valley on Wednesday morning. The teenager is currently in the hospital, according to AZFamily. Limited information is available regarding the crash. Emergency personnel received a call around 6:30 a.m. reporting a collision between a car and a pedestrian near Johnson Ranch … Read more

Apache Junction Police arrest 14 individuals in operation aimed at alleged child predators

Sentences Handed Down for Tucson Men Who Planned to Travel to the Middle East and Join ISIS

Police in Apache Junction, Arizona, announced that 14 individuals have been apprehended following a collaborative operation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation aimed to identify and apprehend individuals who were allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors. The operation, which occurred on January 10 and 11, involved the participation of Apache Junction … Read more

Sheriff’s department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

AZ Luminaria predicts that the sheriff's department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been facing numerous controversies, including deaths at the jail, sexual assault allegations within the department, and the political maneuverings of Sheriff Chris Nanos. As a result, it is anticipated that the department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million this year. According to a county memo dated January … Read more