Florida Man Allegedly Locked 12-Year-Old in Sweltering Laundry Room, Denied Food and Sleep: Deputies

Florida Man Allegedly Locked 12-Year-Old in Sweltering Laundry Room, Denied Food and Sleep: Deputies

A Florida man is behind bars after investigators say he subjected a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl to months of cruel treatment inside his own home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. William Conner, 42, is now facing multiple charges, including two counts each of child abuse and child neglect. Authorities say the … Read more

Off-Duty Officer and Mother of Three Killed After Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Motorcycle: Police

Off-Duty Officer and Mother of Three Killed After Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Motorcycle: Police

A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after police say she got behind the wheel while intoxicated and crashed into a motorcycle, killing both riders instantly. Melissa Ramirez, 27, has been charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle following the deaths of 38-year-old Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside and 34-year-old Brittany … Read more

Middle Tennessee Braces for Overnight Storms as Watch Puts 1.85 Million Residents at Risk

Middle Tennessee Braces for Overnight Storms as Watch Puts 1.85 Million Residents at Risk

Nashville, Tenn. — Millions of people across Middle Tennessee are being urged to stay alert overnight as a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms threatens to bring damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning to the region before dawn breaks on Monday. The National Weather Service has placed a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 1 … Read more

Pennsylvania Braces for Dangerous Storm Threat as Forecasters Warn One Scenario Could Turn Monday Night Into a Widespread Wind Disaster

Pennsylvania Braces for Dangerous Storm Threat as Forecasters Warn One Scenario Could Turn Monday Night Into a Widespread Wind Disaster

Pittsburgh, PA — Millions across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous stretch of weather as strong to severe thunderstorms move through the region Monday afternoon and into the night, with damaging wind gusts identified as the biggest concern. Meteorologists say confidence is high that … Read more

North Georgia Braces for Dangerous Monday Morning as Storm Line Threatens 60 MPH Winds and Isolated Tornadoes

North Georgia Braces for Dangerous Monday Morning as Storm Line Threatens 60 MPH Winds and Isolated Tornadoes

Northwest Georgia residents are being urged to prepare for a rough start to the week as a powerful line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region before sunrise Monday, bringing the risk of damaging winds, frequent lightning, and even a few tornadoes. The National Weather Service says the storm system will first push … Read more

Vermont Braces for Days of Rain as Officials Warn Flooding Risk Could Peak Midweek

Vermont Braces for Days of Rain as Officials Warn Flooding Risk Could Peak Midweek

Burlington, Vt. — A stretch of unsettled weather is rolling into Vermont and northern New York this week, and officials are urging residents to prepare for slower travel, reduced visibility, and the possibility of localized flooding as the region heads toward its wettest stretch of days. The National Weather Service in Burlington says the pattern … Read more

Wisconsin Braces for Overnight Storm Threat as Officials Warn of 70 MPH Winds and Possible Tornado

Wisconsin Braces for Overnight Storm Threat as Officials Warn of 70 MPH Winds and Possible Tornado

Milwaukee, Wis. — Southern Wisconsin residents are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous stretch of overnight weather, as forecasters warn that thunderstorms moving through the region could bring destructive winds, large hail and heavy rainfall while most people are asleep. Officials say the evening should remain calm before storms begin developing and pushing … Read more

West Virginia Braces for Dangerous Overnight Storms as Flash Flood Threat Grows

West Virginia Braces for Dangerous Overnight Storms as Flash Flood Threat Grows

West Virginia is preparing for a stretch of dangerous weather as forecasters warn that damaging storms will sweep through the state starting Monday night and lasting into Tuesday evening. Officials say the threat could bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a real risk of flash flooding in several communities. The National Weather Service says isolated … Read more

Southeast Illinois Braces for Dangerous Night as Forecasters Warn Storms Could Turn Violent

Southeast Illinois Braces for Dangerous Night as Forecasters Warn Storms Could Turn Violent

Springfield, Ill. — Families across southeast Illinois are being urged to keep one eye on the sky tonight, as forecasters caution that a fast-moving line of storms could bring more than just rain — putting homes, vehicles and even lives at risk before sunrise. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until midnight for a … Read more