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- USMiami Herald
Hurricane expert Paul Hebert dies. His namesake ‘Box’ remains a forecast tool decades later
‘He was a walking encyclopedia about United States hurricanes.’
4 min read - USWPXI
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood
A kitten stuck in a storm drain was rescued overnight.
1 min read - BusinessRaleigh News and Observer
Kane Realty’s ‘trophy-class’ tower becomes a new gateway to Raleigh’s North Hills
The new 10-story office tower comes online as part of Kane Realty’s revitalized North Hills’ Main District in Midtown Raleigh. Here’s a look.
3 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
GOP consultant investigated by Miami-Dade State Attorney attacks her with text blasts
Alex Alvarado was investigated by prosecutors in Katherine Fernandez Rundle’s office looking into a sham candidate scheme.
3 min read - LifestyleRaleigh News and Observer
‘NC Inside Look’ is your all-access pass to the Triangle. Here are 5 doors we’ve opened.
Curious by nature? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at five notable Triangle locations, from a magnificent cathedral to a “trophy-class” office tower.
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Step inside the EPA’s largest campus, an anchor of NC’s Research Triangle Park
From identifying forever chemicals to replicating forest fires, the EPA does a lot across more than 1.2 million square feet in NC’s Research Triangle Park
4 min read - USThe State
Is ‘dark money’ influencing Lexington council race? County growth hinges on election
Accusations that home builders are funneling money into campaigns highlight the tensions over how Lexington County should continue to grow, as new residents pour in.
9 min read - LifestyleThe Repository
Hold the passport! Fizzlestix in Perry Twp. takes diners on Tour of Fries
It might take a while to find your favorite among Fizzlestix's 16 different varieties of french fries on the menu.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Russia jails U.S.-Russian citizen for 3.5 years for "rehabilitating Nazism"
A court in St Petersburg on Wednesday sentenced a dual U.S.-Russian national to three-and-a-half years in prison on charges of "rehabilitating" Nazism, the court's press service said. Yuri Malev was arrested last December and charged over posts in which he was alleged to have denigrated the St George's ribbon, a symbol of Russian military valour. The court service had said this showed disrespect for society and insulted the memory of the Great Patriotic War, as Russians refer to World War Two.
1 min read - PoliticsIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Dems want to beat Todd Rokita in November. Will a contested AG race hurt their chances?
Two Democrats are seeking the party's nomination for attorney general: Destiny Wells and Beth White.
8 min read - USThe Repository
'We're either growing or we're dying.' Stark County housing study shows there's a shortage
Results from a countywide housing study show that there is a shortage of housing in Stark. Here's how the county can address it.
3 min read - USThe Providence Journal
How many drive-in theaters are left in Rhode Island? And how many did there used to be?
Rhode Island's first drive-in opened in 1937.
4 min read - USWFXT
Heating up
It’s going to be mild tonight with temperatures falling to the upper 50s and low 60s. Watch for briefly heavy rain and the risk for lightning in these areas, but most of us will stay dry. The greatest concern will be heavy rain and lightning, the severe weather risk is low (but not a zero threat).
1 min read - LifestyleNaples Daily News
What's the best donut shop in Florida? 12 we love to recommend
Craving a delicious donut? Here are a dozen of the best donut shops in Florida.
11 min read - USDelmarva Now | The Daily Times
Should Wicomico eliminate executive position? Idea splits residents at hearing
Should Wicomico eliminate the executive position? The idea split residents at a Tuesday night hearing. Here's what they had to say.
6 min read - USThe Metrowest Daily News
Framingham is host to Eversource's pilot program for this form of renewable energy
Geothermal energy is a renewable energy heat source found under the surface of the Earth, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
4 min read - USMansfield News Journal
Trial involving former Springfield Township firefighter likely going forward
Matthew Wells is charged with two counts of theft in office, 10 counts of tampering with records and one count of telecommunications fraud
3 min read - USDelmarva Now | The Daily Times
Salisbury's Route 50 drawbridge to get single lane closures through June. All to know.
Salisbury's Route 50 drawbridge will see single lane closures starting today and through June. Here's all to know.
1 min read - TechnologyErie Times News
CATA busses are getting upgrades. The new ways riders can pay fares
The Crawford Area Transportation Authority will offer the new services beginning this summer.
2 min read - USThe Herald-Times
Series of thefts near Lake Lemon include trailers, boat, and lawnmower
Detective says he's close to making an arrest in the weeks-long theft case.
1 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
3 Daviess Countians among veterans hall of fame inductees
Three Daviess Countians are among the 26 individuals who will be inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation as part of its Class of 2024. Tommy Mullins, Dennis Newberry and Matt Ralph will have their names added later this year to the Veterans Hall of Fame monument at Smothers Park. “Just to be nominated for possible induction into the Hall of Fame is a great honor,” ...
3 min read - EntertainmentMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Beaver Dam's 'Sounds on 2nd' returns Friday
The Beaver Dam Tourism Commission will welcome the return of its free summer concert series — “Sounds on 2nd” — starting Friday along Second Street in downtown Beaver Dam. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. most Fridays throughout the months of June until Sept. 6, featuring “some of the region’s most talented bands and artists, many with deep local ties to the community,” according to a ...
4 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for June 5, 2024
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Kentucky State Police • Marion I. Taylor, 57, of the 2500 block of Arbor Terrace was charged Monday with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (meth), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (heroin), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine), tampering with physical ...
1 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Robbins details efforts to grow district
Daviess County Public Schools superintendent Matt Robbins gave his final “capstone” presentation to board members Tuesday, highlighting work he has done to move the district forward academically and culturally, and in terms of producing future leaders. The capstone an annual presentation, meant to show Robbins is meeting the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ Next Generation ...
2 min read - USDelmarva Now | The Daily Times
Value-added agriculture, more on agenda for upcoming Maryland Ag Commission meeting
The Maryland Agricultural Commission, a 30-member group created to advise the governor and state secretary of agriculture, is set to meet on June 12.
1 min read - USFoster's Daily Democrat
Mayor Matt Gerding speaks out against hate, the 'dark side' of LGBTQ Pride Month
Openly gay Somersworth Mayor Matt Gerding shared "devastating and terrifying" comments a photo of his family received in social media.
3 min read - USFoster's Daily Democrat
Somersworth eyes housing, commercial development at old Breton's Cleaners site on river
The Somersworth City Council is considering a new plan for the redevelopment of the former Breton's Cleaners site, vacant for 20 years.
2 min read - USNaples Daily News
Now You Know: Warrior Homes receives $40K Schulze Family Foundation
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to Warrior Homes of Collier to boost the nonprofit group’s efforts to ...
3 min read - USErie Times News
Judge schedules trial in Hertel & Brown fraud case. Will any guilty pleas come first?
U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter establishes schedule after ruling on disclosure of evidence in case against Erie physical therapy business.
4 min read - USSalina Journal
Rolling Hills Zoo welcomes new male southern white rhino
The Rolling Hills Zoo announced the arrival of that Kengele, a male southern white rhino, whose name means "bell" in Swahili.
1 min read - USThe Montgomery Advertiser
Southern Poverty Law Center documents rise in extremist groups ahead of U.S. election
The report cites a rise in antigovernment conspiracies as part of an attempt to transform the U.S. "into an authoritarian state."
2 min read - USTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
Gov. Ron DeSantis received letters slamming Keith Pearson pick as St. Lucie County sheriff
Of 31 letters written in December to the governor regarding Keith Pearson being tapped as St. Lucie County sheriff, none supported the appointment.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
PPD: Pensacola man allegedly hit neighbor with tree branch and shot him when he retaliated
Surveillance found by deputies apparently showed Derrick Suell hit his neighbor with a tree branch, starting the altercation that led to a shooting.
1 min read - BusinessStar News
Global aerospace firm and data storage company to bring hundreds of jobs to Wilmington
The companies chose Wilmington because of its culture and lifestyle as well as access to higher education and close proximity to Camp Lejeune.
3 min read - OpinionPalm Beach Daily News
A felon in the White House? After Trump’s conviction, voters must reflect on their values.
Editorial: Ask what’s important to you in a leader’s character, what kind of world you’d like your children and grandchildren to inherit.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
NCIS investigating death of Pace soldier found onboard NAS Norfolk in Virginia
The U.S. Navy announced they found Sonar Technician Timothy Sanders' body on the boat pier side of the navy base.
1 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Hear straight from experts on what to expect, and how to best prepare for hurricane season
The Wednesday night discussion will include guidance on evacuations, power outages, changes to the "cone of probability" and forecasts for flooding.
3 min read - USPalm Beach Post
After an 11-month delay, FAU is rebooting its search for a new president
Florida Atlantic University’s leaders moved Tuesday to relaunch their long-stalled search for a new president.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Bulletin
Check out these Norwich attractions that will be free for Connecticut Open House Day
Five attractions in Norwich will offer free admission on Saturday, June 8 as part of Connecticut Open House Day. See what they will offer.
2 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Columbia ceremony to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
The U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation will host a D-Day ceremony Thursday that will honor one of the few remaining Boone County World War II veterans.
1 min read - USPalm Beach Post
Uber driver's death in February crash leads to DUI manslaughter charge for West Palm man
German Barreto died in a Feb. 4 crash on Military Trail near Delray Beach. Investigators say the other car was traveling at nearly 100 mph.
2 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Pensacola mobile home park residents say safety, maintenance fall, while rent just goes up
Residents of Oakstead Mobile Home Park have concerns ranging from holes in their units big enough for wild animals, to armed men roaming the property.
4 min read - USAsheville Citizen-Times
Suspended Blue Ridge Community College police trainers to appear before NC standards board
Suspended police trainers from a halted Henderson County community college program are set to appear before a state certification board.
3 min read - PoliticsTallahassee Democrat
Florida Gov. DeSantis stands by to help Donald Trump vote – if needed
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Trump would be an "easy case" for restoration if the former president loses the right to vote.
3 min read - USNaples Daily News
Hunger in SWFL: Homebuilder helps to keep families fed over the long summer
How does meal kit packing work at Harry Chapin Food Bank? Charity distributed $61 million worth of food in 2022.
3 min read - USWSOC
Governor Roy Cooper approves summer meal program
Organizers said SUN Bucks are issued like debit cards to eligible families, with each receiving $120 per child for food assistance.
1 min read - OpinionTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
No shocker: Records show DeSantis' staff planned Keith Pearson's appointment well in advance
It's unbelievable to suggest Keith Pearson's selection as St. Lucie sheriff wasn't politically choreographed. The governor's records show that.
6 min read - USChambersburg Public Opinion
'The Grouch' and friend arrested after shooting at vehicle near Chambersburg, police say
From a car with "The Grouch" on its windshield, Joshua Kershner shot a vehicle with a BB gun at US 11/Pa. 997 near Chambersburg, PSP say.
2 min read - OpinionThe Register-Mail
Many Paths: It's time for a new food festival in Galesburg. Here are my ideas
Joe Hicks believes it is time for a new food festival in Galesburg. Here are three ideas he has. What food festival would you like to see in the area?
3 min read - USThe Metrowest Daily News
Natick ninth graders have state's winning script to warn against distracted driving
Two Natick High School ninth graders have produced a public service announcement on distracted driving that will appear as a television commercial.
4 min read