Early this morning, an attempted robbery occurred at Oakland University, targeting a female student on the second floor of Oakview Hall. The university’s police are calling for any information related to the incident, which involved five men wearing ski masks who approached the student at approximately 12:30 a.m. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the suspects engaged...
A Seminole soccer coach was arrested on Tuesday and is facing allegations of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor, according to Pinellas County authorities. Joel Avitia, a 42-year-old man, is accused of using his position of trust to engage in inappropriate conduct with an underage female. Details provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office...
The saga of Lamor Whitehead, once known as the “Bling Bishop” for his lavish lifestyle and flamboyant jewelry, has come to a seeming close with his sentencing to nine years in federal prison. Whitehead, a Brooklyn pastor, faced justice for a string of frauds, including swindling a single mom out of her life savings. U.S....
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is accepting nominations for its prestigious Human Rights Hall of Fame, aimed at recognizing individuals committed to the advancement of civil rights and social justice within the county. As reported by Montgomery County’s official press release, nominations for the 2024 Class will be accepted until the closing...
Residents and the general public in North Union Township are urged to avoid the Woodview Terrace area as police respond to an active incident this morning. According to WPXI, Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed the situation as “extremely active,” with troopers initially called to the scene at 8:07 a.m. The circumstances requiring the public to...
A man operating a motor scooter met a fatal end in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood yesterday when he collided with a traffic light, a parked car, and a school bus, reported FOX 29 news. The crash transpired around 1:30 p.m. at the confluence of West Nedro Avenue and North 2nd Street. Per authorities, the scooter rider, a...
Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to increase in San Diego and spread southward today, with forecasters warning of strong gusts and dry conditions that heighten fire risks through Friday morning. According to National Weather San Diego, we’re bracing for a noticeable drop in humidity and much cooler temperatures inland, with today’s highs ranging from...
After serving the community for three-quarters of a century, the iconic Sawtelle Tempura House has shut its doors permanently. According to an Eater LA report, the closure came on October 29, 2024. The small, cherished Japanese bento establishment had been a fixture in Sawtelle since 1949, enduring changes in ownership, evolving tastes, and the relentless...
Minnesota’s foray into autonomous public transportation, the goMARTI pilot program, is wrapping up an 18-month trial of self-driving shuttle vans meant to ferry locals and tourists around a 17-square-mile area in Itasca County and Grand Rapids—free of charge. Originating in the fall of 2022, goMARTI, short for Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative, leveraged a fleet...
A burglary targeting a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony has resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man, the office confirmed. Occurring in the early hours of a Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale, the break-in led to the theft of several items, including firearm magazines and a handcuff key, as well...