Southeast - Page 987

August 17, 2023

2 Florida men sentenced for roles in US Capitol attack

Two Florida men were convicted on felony charges including civil disorder, and entering and remaining in a restricted building during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol.

August 17, 2023

Democratic National Committee asks federal judges to dismiss case on Alabama party infighting

The Democratic National Committee has filed a request with a federal appeals court to dismiss a case focused on internal party conflicts within Alabama.

August 17, 2023

Mississippi woman visiting California found dead and wrapped in plastic inside Los Angeles home

A Mississippi woman was found dead and wrapped in plastic wrap by a Los Angeles mother investigating a "gas smell" in her son's room on Sunday, police said.

August 17, 2023

North Carolina bans sex change surgery for minors after GOP overrides Dem governor’s veto

North Carolina has effectively banned sex change surgeries for minors after GOP lawmakers overrode opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

August 17, 2023

Mississippi enacts statewide burn ban at state parks and lakes amid high fire risk

Amidst ongoing scorching and arid conditions, state wildlife officials in Mississippi have taken action by imposing a statewide burn ban encompassing all state parks and fishing lakes.

August 17, 2023

Ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested in Microsoft exec murder

Florida authorities said Thursday that Jared Bridegan's ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, was indicted for his murder more than year after he was murdered in Jacksonville Beach.

August 17, 2023

DeSantis removed a state attorney for going 'soft' on felons, now a felon is pushing to bring her back

A Florida felon is seeking have State Attorney Monique Worrell reinstated to prosecute his case, days after DeSantis removed her for allegedly granting lax sentences.

August 17, 2023

Parents of Florida teen who died in boating crash say report ruling out alcohol as factor is 'insulting'

A report has determined that alcohol was not a contributing factor in a 2022 boating accident off the coast of Miami, which left 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez dead.

August 17, 2023

North Carolina Republicans finalize wide-ranging elections bill

A wide-ranging GOP measure toughening voting regulations in North Carolina has been given final approval. The bill will head to Gov. Cooper who has expressed disapproval of the changes.

August 17, 2023

North Carolina Republicans give final approval to curb Democratic Gov. Cooper’s appointment powers

Republicans in North Carolina have finalized legislation to curb Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s appointment powers over several state panels such as the transportation board.