Fort Lauderdale, Florida — West Marine, one of the nation’s best-known boating and fishing supply retailers, is preparing to close dozens of stores across the United States as it works through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring aimed at stabilizing its finances and continuing operations. The Florida-based company announced that 59 retail locations in 23 states … Read more
St. Joseph County, Indiana — A man accused in a deadly shooting is facing multiple felony charges after investigators tracked him to a nearby apartment complex and recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the attack. Authorities say the suspect, identified as Ford, was located approximately two miles from the scene of the … Read more
Los Angeles, California — Southern California residents can expect a noticeable change in weather this week as cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover move into the region following several days of warm and sunny conditions. Forecasters say a midweek cooldown is underway, bringing back the familiar June Gloom pattern, which typically features cloudy mornings followed … Read more
Lexington, South Carolina — Police are continuing their search for a South Carolina woman who disappeared after leaving a gym last week, releasing new photographs and surveillance details in hopes that someone may recognize her movements and help investigators locate her. Elena Katherine Moore, 39, has not been seen since Thursday evening after leaving a … Read more
San Diego, California — Prosecutors have filed a second murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant teenage ex-girlfriend after the couple’s newborn child died from injuries linked to the attack. The case centers on the death of 17-year-old Jariah Edwards, who was allegedly shot while visiting San Diego with family members. … Read more
Detroit, Michigan — Thousands of people are expected to gather along the Detroit River on June 22 as the city prepares for the return of one of its most anticipated annual traditions, the Ford Fireworks. Celebrating its 68th year, the event is being presented by The Parade Company in partnership with Ford Motor Company. Organizers … Read more
Miami, Florida — South Florida residents are being urged to prepare for another day of intense summer heat as meteorologists warn that feels-like temperatures could climb as high as 110 degrees on Thursday, creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region. The heat threat comes amid a prolonged stretch of above-normal temperatures that has already pushed … Read more
Gulf Coast Region — Residents across the Gulf Coast are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous stretch of weather as a tropical system moves inland, bringing the threat of flooding rain, severe thunderstorms, coastal flooding, and hazardous beach conditions. Forecasters say Thursday is shaping up to be the most significant weather day of … Read more
Oakland, California — A growing legal dispute between an independent professional baseball team and a neighboring property owner is drawing attention in Oakland, where allegations of broken windows, roof damage, and flying baseballs have led to a lawsuit seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation. The lawsuit, filed in Alameda County, accuses the Oakland … Read more
Polk County, Florida — Health and animal control officials are warning residents about the dangers of interacting with stray animals after a cat that attacked multiple people and a puppy in a Florida neighborhood tested positive for rabies. The alarming series of attacks unfolded during the first week of June in the Glen Road area … Read more