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December 28, 2023

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones becomes latest victim of ‘swatting’ incident: ‘I will not be intimidated’

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has become the latest victim of a swatting incident, expanding the list of lawmakers who have been targeted.

December 28, 2023

Georgia lawmaker appointed to judgeship, triggering special election for House seat

Georgia state lawmaker Rep. Barry Fleming has been appointed as a superior court judge in Columbia County. A special election will be required to fill Fleming's House seat.

December 28, 2023

Homeowner says new Florida bill that would close squatting loophole can ‘return some fairness’ to the system

Homeowner Patti Peeples said she is "grateful" for the new Florida bill that would allow landlords to remove squatters and file civil charges against them.

December 28, 2023

Lawmaker proposes casino complex in northern Virginia amid statewide gambling expansion

A Virginia senator has plans to reintroduce legislation allowing the county to hold a referendum on constructing a casino, convention center, concert hall and hotel.

December 28, 2023

Juvenile sperm whale 'in poor health' euthanized after stranding on North Carolina beach

A juvenile sperm whale was euthanized after stranding on a North Carolina beach near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Wednesday, according to marine mammal officials.

December 28, 2023

Helicopter crash near Miami leaves 1 dead, woman rescued from canal

What caused a helicopter to crash in a canal near Miami Wednesday afternoon is under investigation after one man died and one woman is expected to survive.

December 28, 2023

Congress should free states to fix welfare. One state proves it can be done

For nearly 25 years, one state has integrated federal workforce development and safety net programs, with an innovative model that quickly moves people from welfare to work.

December 28, 2023

Massachusetts trial for man in 1988 case of 11-year-old's murder stalls as jury deadlocks

The trial of a 76-year-old Alabama man accused of the 1988 killing of 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay in Massachusetts has ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury.

December 27, 2023

Memphis Zoo names newly hatched endangered penguin chick after 'Lord of the Rings' character

An African black-footed penguin was born at Memphis Zoo in October. The chick belonging to the endangered species was named after a "Lord of the Rings" character.

December 27, 2023

Florida man killed in Christmas morning hit-and-run hours after being best man in dad's wedding

Melbourne Police are searching for the person responsible for hitting and killing Andrew Sofranko with their car on Christmas morning hours after his dad's Florida destination wedding.