ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After a grueling 12-year ordeal, the fate of convicted murderer Bessman Okafor will be decided by a judge on Monday, marking a pivotal moment for the families of his victims who have sought justice for over a decade. “He’s put a life sentence on our entire family,” said Rafael Zaldivar, father … Read more
Three Alabama men tragically drowned on Friday evening after being caught in a rip current shortly after arriving at Panama City Beach, Florida. The men, identified as Harold Denzel Hunter, 25, Jemonda Ray, 24, and Marius Richardson, 24, had just checked into their rental and decided to go for a swim. They were quickly swept … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including Cobb County, due to extreme heat and potential thunderstorms on Sunday, June 23. With temperatures soaring, residents should brace for a heat index around or above 100 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially dangerous. The sweltering conditions are expected to … Read more
Macon, GA (WGXA) – A heroic act turned tragic on Friday afternoon when a man drowned while saving several children at the Ocmulgee River Riverwalk. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon Bibb County Fire Department, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene following reports of a possible drowning. The emergency call was … Read more
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) – Bibb County authorities are investigating a second tragic drowning within 24 hours on the Ocmulgee River in Macon. The latest victim, identified as 18-year-old Eddren Chester, was pulled from the water this evening at Amerson River Park. Find the source at wgxa According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s … Read more
Christina Hunger, a 26-year-old speech-language pathologist from San Diego, California, has made waves by teaching her Catahoula/Blue Heeler mix puppy, Stella, to communicate using a soundboard typically used by children with speech disabilities. Hunger, inspired by her work with young children who use adaptive communication devices, wondered if dogs could also be taught to express … Read more
DEL MAR, Calif. — The kickoff to summer turned chaotic for visitors heading to the San Diego County Fair on the Juneteenth federal holiday, as traffic snarls and overcrowding led to significant delays. Attendees reported enduring three to four-hour journeys just to reach the fairgrounds, prompting organizers to halt ticket sales and issue parking alerts. … Read more
A task force in New York has successfully closed several illegal marijuana dispensaries operating across the state. The crackdown, part of ongoing efforts to regulate the cannabis market, targeted unlicensed storefronts selling marijuana products without authorization. Find the source at news10 Authorities from the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies executed search … Read more
A devastating wave of seven overdose deaths struck the communities of Tonawanda, Lackawanna, and Buffalo on Monday, shocking Erie County. According to the Erie County Department of Health, the fatalities are believed to be linked to an exceptionally potent form of fentanyl, underscoring the ongoing opioid crisis in the region. Initial findings from the Erie … Read more
A chilling video obtained by NewsChannel 13 has captured the harrowing moments leading up to a plane crash near a neighborhood in Colonie. The footage shows the aircraft, shortly before impact, descending with its wings seemingly tilted to the right. The plane disappears behind trees before a devastating explosion sends thick, black smoke into the … Read more