Leader of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Charged with Conspiring to Smuggle Firearms from the United States in the Middle District of Florida

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Leader of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Charged with Conspiring to Smuggle Firearms from the United States in the Middle District of Florida

Tampa, Florida – The United States Attorney, Roger B. Handberg, has revealed an indictment that charges Shem Wayne Alexander, a 35-year-old individual from Port of Spain, Trinidad, with conspiracy to commit unlawful export smuggling and conspiracy to traffic firearms. If found guilty, Alexander could face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. In line with … Read more

Proposed Arizona law aims to strengthen penalties for assault cases

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Proposed Arizona law aims to strengthen penalties for assault cases

A new law, named after a murdered East Valley teenager, is being proposed to streamline the process for filing charges in specific assault cases and to increase the severity of penalties. House Bill 2611, also known as “Preston’s Law,” honors the memory of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who tragically lost his life after a brutal … Read more

Refugees’ US-bound flights canceled

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Refugees' US-bound flights canceled

According to a memo from the State Department to resettlement partners obtained by CNN, refugees who had gone through a lengthy and challenging process to travel to the United States have had their flights canceled. The memo, which follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee admissions, highlights the immediate impact of his actions. … Read more

Complete road closures on US 60 in Pinal County due to rock blasting

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Complete road closures on US 60 in Pinal County due to rock blasting

Travelers heading to Globe or Show Low may have to consider taking a different route, as the Arizona Department of Transportation is currently carrying out construction projects on U.S. 60 in Miami, Arizona. Road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, due to preparations for two significant construction projects. … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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