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Fire destroys garage in West Newbury

Fire destroys garage in West Newbury

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WEST NEWBURY — Firefighters from several communities battled a garage fire Sunday morning on Church Street. No one was reported injured but the two-alarm fire destroyed the detached…

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Argonaut keeping Cleveland waters safe during summer

Argonaut keeping Cleveland waters safe during summer

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CLEVELAND — Summer is here, which means more people are heading to the water to keep cool. While enjoying water activities, it’s important to always have an extra set…

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1 killed in Windham crash

1 killed in Windham crash

June 15, 2026June 20, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WINDHAM — A person died after being ejected from a car during a crash on North Lowell Road late Sunday morning, officials said. Police arrived to find a…

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Drone hive and new pilots fuel expansion for St. Petersburg Police Department

Drone hive and new pilots fuel expansion for St. Petersburg Police Department

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new class of pilots hopes to elevate the St. Petersburg Police Department’s drone program. This week, the department hosted another round of training…

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Could a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The immediate past president of the Shore Acres Civic Association, Kevin Batdorf, has pitched lawmakers on a big idea to install a retractable wall at…

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Neighbors concerned about gas station traffic on St. Petersburg street

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Neighbors in a St. Petersburg neighborhood say drivers are speeding down their residential street to get to and from a gas station and that…

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Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew

February 23, 2026February 24, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PALMETTO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors. What You…

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Shelter opens in Delaware as winter returns

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

DELAWARE, Ohio — While warmer temperatures made a brief appearance last week, winter has returned to Ohio with cold and snow.  In Delaware, A Place of Warmth at…

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DNA breakthrough cracks 35-year-old murder cold case

February 22, 2026February 23, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 35-year-old murder case in Charlotte is no longer considered cold after investigators announced an arrest made possible by advances in DNA technology that did…

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Hillsborough County Public Defender brings free legal help directly to community

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind event, the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office offered free legal help and additional resources in Tampa. The initiative is called PD…

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Secret Service: armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday…

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St. Petersburg police chief says programs have kept youth crime down

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg had the lowest number of homicides in nearly…

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Secret Service: armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as another vehicle was exiting before…

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Durham police use new tech to solve 2022 killing of Navy veteran

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

The suspect in a 2022 Durham murder case was sentenced to life in prison without parole, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Thursday in a news release, making it…

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Police in N.C. investigate two cases of suspected political violence

February 20, 2026February 22, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Two police departments in North Carolina are investigating two separate incidents with political ties, as early voting for the primary elections is underway.  What…

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Salisbury officals, firefighters respond to staffing worries

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

SALISBURY, N.C. — A Salisbury firefighter said staffing shortages are straining crews and contributing to increased overtime for workers, while city leaders said they take staffing concerns seriously…

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Rural Ohio fire departments to receive $593,000

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

OHIO — Fire departments in rural areas will receive a total of $593,000 for 95 projects, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry announced Thursday.…

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Flash bang explosive set off near early voting site in N.C., police say

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

An explosive, described as a “flash bang” by police, was set off near an early voting site in Aberdeen, North Carolina, Wednesday afternoon, officials said.  Witnesses told police…

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Two residents displaced from house fire on Drumlin Road

February 17, 2026February 19, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

IPSWICH — A fire damaged a 2-½ story home on Drumlin Road in Ipswich on Monday night. At 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, the Ipswich Fire Department…

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Polk County urges public to follow burn ban amid brush fire uptick

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County leaders are urging the public to follow its countywide burn ban after experiencing a recent uptick in brush fires.  The burn ban went into…

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