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March 16

Woman crushed to death under St. Patrick's Day parade float in front of crowds of spectators

Kentucky woman dies after being dragged under float during Louisville St. Patrick's Day parade. Joan Pannuti, 50, reportedly fell when foot became caught.

March 16

Overturning an outlandish Supreme Court ruling is the only way to fix education

Tennessee House Bill 793 advances with 15-9 committee vote requiring public schools to verify student immigration status and report enrollment data to state.

March 15

Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

A Florida woman accused in a fatal hit-and-run was seen laughing during a court hearing as the judge read charges for an 8-year-old boy's death in the Winter Haven crash incident.

March 15

Florida woman charged in fatal hit-and-run appears in court

Victoria Ashton Johnson faces multiple charges after prosecutors say she fled a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. (WTVT)

March 15

Spring break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions

Spring break destinations implement new safety rules as travel season approaches. Panama City Beach introduces overnight closures while other cities adjust policies.

March 14

Players Championship delays gate opening amid manhunt for double murder suspect near golf course

A dramatic manhunt for accused double murder suspect Christian Barrios led police through TPC Sawgrass before his capture Saturday morning, delaying The Players Championship.

March 14

Teens accused of plotting twisted 'blood ritual' school killing giggle in cruiser about glam shot

Lois Lippert and Isabelle Valdez were charged as adults after allegedly plotting a “blood ritual" killing at their Florida high school before another student tipped off authorities.

March 14

Virginia Dems send sweeping gun ban to Spanberger as West Virginia weighs expanding machine-gun access

Virginia Democrats advance sweeping assault weapons ban while West Virginia Republicans propose allowing machine gun ownership, highlighting sharp divide.

March 13

Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases

VP JD Vance claims economy improving in North Carolina campaign visit, touts rising home purchases and falling rents while campaigning for GOP candidates.

March 13

12-year-old dies days after violent school bus fight caught on video in Atlanta suburb

Tragic fight in Villa Rica, Georgia, leaves 12-year-old Jada West dead after reportedly suffering seizures and cardiac arrest following the incident.