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August 20

Illegal trucker ‘deported himself to California,' lawmaker says, revealing systemic crisis in transportation

Florida Congressman Brian Mast links fatal truck crash by illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh to systemic problems with CDL licensing and immigration enforcement.

August 20

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

August 20

DeSantis: State line won't protect criminal illegals; sends 'Chuck Norris' deputy to nab fugitive trucker

Gov. DeSantis dispatched a deputy to apprehend a fugitive illegal alien who fled to California after a fatal Florida Turnpike crash that killed three motorists.

August 20

Family torn as Georgia teen accused of killing parents denied bond in emotional hearing

A Georgia judge has denied bond for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, who is accused of killing her parents, citing flight risk and potential witness intimidation concerns.

August 20

Illegal immigrant trucker accused of killing three people failed English, road sign tests: DOT

Harjinder Singh was charged with three counts of vehicle homicide after his jackknifed truck allegedly caused a deadly crash in Florida.

August 20

Florida tragedy shows why Trump’s trucking license crackdown is needed

Deadly Florida truck accident exposes broken CDL licensing system as President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy push for stricter driver requirements.

August 20

MTG calls for property tax abolition, derides health insurance as 'giant scam'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia called for the elimination of property taxes and sounded the alarm about health insurance and the healthcare system

August 20

From ‘homicide capital’ to safer streets? Memphis area sees policing push

Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers are tackling drugs, guns and reckless driving in Memphis, a city dubbed America's "homicide capital" by FBI Director Kash Patel.

August 20

Florida man credits faith after cross pendant saves him from point-blank gunshot

A 20-year-old Florida man survived being shot point-blank in the chest after his gold cross pendant deflected the bullet and potentially saved his life.

August 20

Nicaraguan man illegally in US facing 'enhanced' charges after drunken hit-and-run: sheriff

A Nicaraguan man in the U.S. illegally was arrested in Polk County, Florida, after driving drunk, crashing into someone's fence and fleeing the scene.