Barbara Gagne 
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
Houston, Texas — Communities across the Gulf Coast and Deep South are preparing for days of heavy rain, flooding concerns, and strong winds as a developing tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and edges closer to tropical storm strength. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the disturbance, which has been designated Potential … Read more
Miami, Florida — A grieving South Florida mother is demanding answers after the body of her 23-year-old son was recovered from Biscayne Bay, leaving family members searching for clarity about the circumstances surrounding his death. Akim Liverpool, affectionately known as “King” by friends and loved ones, was found Sunday after he was last seen aboard … Read more
Miami, Florida — A dispute over household trash allegedly turned violent when a 78-year-old landlord attacked his tenant with a machete, leaving the victim with serious injuries and prompting criminal charges, according to Miami police. Authorities say the confrontation unfolded Wednesday evening at a residence in southwest Miami, ending with one man hospitalized and the … Read more
Houston, Texas — A Houston man has been charged with murder months after a brutal attack on a 90-year-old convenience store owner who was allegedly beaten and stabbed inside his own home during a robbery. Authorities announced that Anthony Cerda, 34, was arrested and charged in connection with the death of Francisco Chura, a longtime … Read more
Los Angeles, California — Beachgoers across Southern California are being urged to use extreme caution this week as dangerous rip currents, elevated surf, and powerful waves continue to create hazardous conditions along the coastline. Weather officials have issued multiple warnings covering large portions of the region, advising residents and visitors to stay out of the … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas — Thousands of residents in Fort Worth are being urged to boil their water after a major water main break caused pressure levels to drop below state safety requirements, leaving neighborhoods dealing with flooding, muddy roads, and service disruptions. City officials issued the precautionary boil water notice early Monday morning after a … Read more
New York City, New York — A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s after alleging that a breakfast sandwich purchased at a Manhattan restaurant left her seriously ill and caused long-term health complications. The legal complaint, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, centers on a Sausage McMuffin with Egg that the woman claims contained … Read more
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A Milwaukee woman has avoided prison time after pleading guilty in a child neglect case tied to the shooting of a 9-year-old girl who was injured while several children were left unsupervised inside an apartment. Court records show that Vanta’jah Westmoreland, 24, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty … Read more