Barbara Gagne 
A California man will spend decades in prison after shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head while she hid in a laundry room with their toddler son during a break-in at her home. Jeffery Kendall, 39, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of 30-year-old Brittany Ligdis. A jury convicted him … Read more
A Michigan mother says she buried her son without all of his body parts — after first responders allegedly left large portions of his brain, skull, and scalp scattered at the crash scene and discarded some remains in a common garbage bin. Jessica Ostrowski filed a federal lawsuit after discovering what happened following the July … Read more
Multiple parents in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania raised alarms in March after noticing injuries and disturbing behavior changes in their children. Their complaints led police to launch a formal investigation into Little Lambs Daycare — and what they found resulted in criminal charges and the facility’s permanent closure. Who Is Accused Daniel Patrick Riley, 47, an … Read more
A line of severe storms is tracking southeast overnight, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado to a corridor stretching from Columbus, Ohio through Charleston, West Virginia and down into Knoxville, Tennessee. The primary threat window runs through approximately 1 AM ET. Areas at Risk Tonight Forecasters have flagged a stretch … Read more
A Slight Risk of severe weather, Level 2 out of 5, has been issued for parts of the Northern Plains on Monday, August 3. Fargo, North Dakota sits at the center of the threat zone, with Sioux Falls and Rapid City also in the path of potentially dangerous storms. Who Is Most at Risk The … Read more
A speakeasy tucked away in East Nashville has earned a spot among the top 38 bars in the entire country. The Fox, located on Gallatin Pike, is being praised as both a neighborhood hideaway and a polished cocktail destination. Hard to Find, Worth the Search The bar is intentionally tricky to locate — hidden in … Read more
One of Los Angeles’ most beloved taquerias is heading to Las Vegas. Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized spot from Highland Park, will open its first-ever location outside Southern California on August 15 at Durango Casino & Resort. What to Expect on Opening Day The new location opens inside the Eat Your Heart Out food hall at … Read more
Tucked inside a strip mall in Longwood, Florida, Pickles NY Deli has quietly built one of the most loyal customer bases in Central Florida. With over 1,300 Google reviews and a 4.4-star rating, this neighborhood deli is doing something right — and locals have noticed. What Makes It Special The moment you walk in, subway … Read more
A beloved dining spot in Palm Beach County has served its last plate. The Golden Corral Buffet & Grill located at 389 Winchester Park Blvd. in Boynton Beach permanently closed its doors on July 26 after more than two decades of service. Why Did It Close? Representatives say the closure came down to two main … Read more
Whataburger is officially returning to Orlando. The Texas-based burger chain has announced that its new location at 12305 East Colonial Drive will open to the public on August 6, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week with both dine-in and drive-thru service. Free Whataburger for a Year — Here’s How to Get It … Read more