Houston just saw a notable addition to its transit leadership, as Angel Ponce, director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, has officially joined the METRO Board of Directors – a move lauded for bringing hard-won experience and advocacy for the disabled right into the heart of city governance. The Houston Mayor’s Office announced that City Council unanimously gave the green light to Mayor John Whitmire’s appointment, signaling a unanimous recognition of the value of lived experience and inclusivity in public service and transportation planning. Ponce’s resume overflows with over 15 years of dedication to the causes that hit...

An Onslow County resident has been charged with insurance fraud, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Alexis Camrey Washington Thompson, 29, was arrested after she reportedly claimed her renter’s insurance for items she reported as stolen, but were in fact sold by her. Commissioner Mike Causey’s office detailed that the alleged fraudulent activity took place on June 1, with the arrest following last Wednesday. Thompson, whose address is listed as 196 Rock Hill Road, Maple Hill, is said to have deceived Markel American Insurance Co., claiming a break-in at her residence led to the loss of her personal...

An arrest report reveals harrowing details of the Halloween night mass shooting in downtown Orlando, where Jaylen Edgar, a 17-year-old, is accused of killing two individuals and injuring others amidst the crowded festivities. According to WFTV , witnesses and police describe a chaotic scene where Edgar, after firing the first fatal shot on Orange Avenue near Central Boulevard, fled east on Central, then north onto Court Street before shooting again at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Washington Street. This second moment of violence fatally injured one more victim and resulted in additional gunshot wounds to others. During the chaos,...

Jacksonville witnessed a rather significant celebration as Carnival Cruise Line marked two full decades of sailing from Jaxport. A prominent moment of the ceremony, as News4Jax reported, was a tribute to the military service, including the presence of Jackson, a service dog sponsored by Carnival in partnership with K9s for Warriors, an organization contributing support dogs to veterans. In his remarks during the event, Carnival’s David Candib pointed out, “Carnival Elation is the perfect backdrop for this celebration because we’re elated to recognize the true success of this 20-year partnership.” These words come off as both a reflection of and...

As confirmed by the National Weather Service, residents across the Columbus and Cincinnati areas can look forward to a tranquil weather pattern. In a statement by the National Weather Service , dry conditions and above-normal temperatures are expected to hold steady through Saturday, a respite welcomed by communities alongside the Great Lakes region. The quiet spell, however, may not last into the week’s end as forecasts suggest changes on the horizon. “The next chance for rain will arrive Saturday night into Sunday as an area of low pressure tracks through the region,” the National Weather Service statement outlined, heralding a shift...

A man in his 50s was shot yesterday morning in Hyde Park, prompting a police investigation into the violent altercation. According to a press release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department , the shooting was reported at around 10:15 a.m. in the 4100 block of N. 22nd St., where officers found the victim with a graze wound and blunt force trauma to his face. The victim was quickly transported to the hospital and is currently listed in critical but unstable condition. Police are actively to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting. As of now, the suspect,...

The weather picture for Miami, Florida, is looking up, with a forecast pointing to more sun and less gust. Today’s conditions will be “mostly sunny, with a high near 84,” and an “east wind 9 to 11 mph.” The pleasant weather is set to persevere into the night, maintaining “partly cloudy” skies with a low around 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service . The wind, courtesy of Rafael now in the Gulf of Mexico, is still making its presence felt, albeit less so than in previous days. “While not as gusty, you’ll still notice winds gusting above 20...

As the citizens of St. Louis, MO start their day with a temperature reading of 45°F, the local National Weather Service anticipates a shift in the weather pattern. According to the latest NWS forecast, the day will remain partly sunny with an expected high near 61 degrees, calm winds gradually shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. With a humidity level holding steady at 83%, and the dewpoint at 40°F, there’s a feeling of crispness in the air that foreshadows the seasonal change enveloping the city. For those looking ahead at evening plans, the Weather Service suggests it will be...

It’s the end of the road for This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q’s Panola Road location. The eatery, a staple for BBQ and seafood lovers in the metro Atlanta area, is set to close its doors, pushed out by a state-orchestrated road improvement plan. According to a social media announcement that FOX 5 Atlanta reported on, the restaurant is a casualty of a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project aimed at redesigning the I-20/Panola Road interchange for better traffic flow and safety. Despite their hopes to prolong operations until December 7, the closure is on the books for Monday....

In an age where cyber threats loom large, the University of Maryland teamed up with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland to shoulder the burden of educating leaders on cybersecurity. A conference was held to address the dramatic spike in data breaches, which in 2023 left over 343 million individuals as cybercrime victims. According to statistics from Forbes Advisor cited during the event, there has been a 72 percent global increase in data breaches. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office , the gathering, soaked with a sense of urgency to fend off these rising cyber threats, featured...