Austin, Texas — The family of a Texas father of four has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a large pecan tree collapsed onto an outdoor dining area at a popular Austin barbecue restaurant, alleging the tragedy could have been prevented if the tree had been properly maintained. The lawsuit claims 64-year-old Kirk Foyle was … Read more
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — A relaxing evening at one of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations turned tragic after a 28-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack while vacationers watched in horror and rushed to help. The fatal incident unfolded Friday evening at Marina Vallarta Beach, near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, where … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Federal food safety officials are urging consumers in seven states to check their refrigerators after thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat pasta salad were recalled because of a labeling error that could pose a serious health risk to people with food allergies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Millions of Americans could face dangerous and potentially historic heat just days before Independence Day celebrations as a powerful heat dome expands across much of the central and eastern United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) has already placed nearly 142 million people under heat alerts, with forecasters warning that the affected … Read more
Tallahassee, Florida — Florida is introducing a new statewide emergency notification system aimed at helping law enforcement locate missing children with autism more quickly, as officials work to reduce the risks associated with wandering incidents. Beginning July 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will officially launch the Florida Spectrum Alert, a new alert … Read more
Wilton Manors, Florida — A Florida driver has been sentenced to 73 years in prison after pleading no contest in a crash that claimed the lives of three children and seriously injured three others when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a group of youngsters walking on a sidewalk. The sentencing brings a legal … Read more
Leesburg, Florida — A Florida woman is facing child neglect charges after police say she left a child she was responsible for babysitting home alone overnight, leading to a medical emergency that resulted in the child being hospitalized. According to investigators, the child eventually sought help from a neighbor during the early morning hours before … Read more
Seattle, Washington — A transgender woman has filed a civil lawsuit against grocery chain QFC and one of its security guards, alleging she was assaulted and discriminated against during a confrontation at a Seattle store. The lawsuit stems from a 2022 incident at a QFC location on Rainier Avenue South, where the plaintiff, Madison Wineka, … Read more
United States — As millions of Americans head to beaches this summer, water safety experts are reminding swimmers that one of the ocean’s greatest dangers often goes unnoticed. Unlike sharks or massive waves, rip currents are responsible for about 100 deaths each year along U.S. beaches, according to the Associated Press. The United States Lifesaving … Read more
Fayetteville, Georgia — A longtime family attraction in metro Atlanta is preparing to welcome guests for the final time after announcing it will permanently close later this summer, bringing an end to more than three decades of amusement park history at the site. Fun Spot America Atlanta confirmed that its Fayetteville location will permanently close … Read more