Month: February 2025

By Dacia Johnson Click here for updates on this story     ST. CLOUD, Florida (WESH) — A Central Florida dad has been arrested in the 2024 drowning death of his infant daughter, an arrest warrant from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says. Joshua Ruiz-Martinez, 32, is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after deputies say he left the

By Taj Simmons Click here for updates on this story     ANDERSON, Indiana (WRTV) — Anderson University students will learn a lot in textbooks and classes, but they may have learned some of their most important lessons through ordinary conversations with senior citizens. Residents of the Primrose Retirement Community dropped by the university Tuesday morning to

By Shawanda Jones Click here for updates on this story     INDEPENDENCE, Louisiana (WDSU) — Caitlyn Rainey, 27, and Mitchell Rainey, 33, a married couple and both officers with the Independence Police Department, were arrested last week by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. They are charged with malfeasance in office and obstruction of justice in connection

By Tara Morgan Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — A fresh start today in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood for a woman who thought her life was over. Victoria Miranda Velazquez was severely injured after she was hit head-on in August 2023 by a driver being chased by Parma police. More than

By Aubry Killion Click here for updates on this story     NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Heather Foster, a bartender at The Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans, received a $2,000 tip from Post Malone during the Super Bowl. However, she said that at first, the payment processing company Square wouldn’t process the full tip. After her story

By Bryan Hofmann Click here for updates on this story     INGLESIDE, Texas (KRIS) — At 77, Diane Brady is a Marine Corps veteran whose life and home are filled with warmth, strength, and a deep sense of gratitude. A teacher, a veteran, and a woman who has faced life’s challenges head-on, Brady radiates positivity and

By Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WTVF) — Valentine’s is fast approaching, and one couple in Nashville is offering up a date night like no other in town. It’s a story about finding that special someone. “I need a large popcorn and two large Pepsis, good buddy!” a voice shouted

By Patsy Montesinos Click here for updates on this story     BELLE MEADE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Thousands of Valentine’s cards filled with love and support were crafted Tuesday night to uplift Antioch High School students and staff. With markers, stickers, and paper, community members came together to create loving messages for the students. “Have a good

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 11, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston has long been a beacon of artistic expression, a vibrant city where culture thrives on the rich diversity of its people. Once again, the City of Houston is proving its commitment to fostering the arts by

By Kelsey Jones Click here for updates on this story     WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia (WTKR) — February is often celebrated as the month of love, but it’s also recognized as American Heart Month, to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 11, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Every February, we pause to reflect, celebrate, and uplift the powerful legacy of African Americans who have shaped our nation’s past, present, and future. Black History Month isn’t just about the icons in history books—it’s about the

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 11, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine proudly celebrates one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 2025 NAACP Houston Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Black-Tie Gala. This prestigious gathering, set to take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at

By Erin Miller Click here for updates on this story     VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (WTKR) — 10-year-old Major Metzger recently learned how brave he is. He was on a ski vacation with his family in Central Virginia when his 6-year-old friend, Bryce Rader, slipped out of the chair lift. “The ski just hit him twice and

By Tia Maggio Click here for updates on this story     RINCON, Georgia (WJCL) — Major developments could soon be underway in the Southeast as Kinder Morgan, a private energy company, proposes a $3 billion natural gas expansion project called the South System Expansion 4 Project. The project, which would deliver over a billion cubic feet

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 12, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — As we step into Black History Month 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) proudly celebrates the trailblazers who have ignited progress, shattered barriers, and shaped the world we live in today. This is more than a

By Jonathan Hunter Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WMAR) — David Alima is the founder of The Charmery, the Baltimore based ice cream shop. He still feels for the people impacted by the LA wildfires. “Watching the news, and seeing the devastation that was happening in LA with the wildfires, and wanted

By Ajay Patel Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN COUNTY, Kentucky (WLEX) — “I love Frosty the snowman. You see Frosty the Snowman on TV. He’s running, he’s having fun. He’s got snow arms, snow legs, and he’s having fun. Let me try to build this,” said John Horton. A man who comes

By Erica Mokay Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Elementary school students at Ave Maria Academy and Mary Queen of Apostles School are collecting Valentine’s Day cards and have the goal of getting them from all 50 states. The first graders at Ave Maria Academy in Bethel Park only need a

By Frank Sulkowski Click here for updates on this story     THUNDERBOLT, Georgia (WJCL) — He’s been around the track since he was in diapers and he was revving engines not long after that. Thunderbolt’s Broughton Boatright may have just turned 16, but he’s pro behind the wheel. “I drove a car in a field for

By Emily Young Click here for updates on this story     CAPE CORAL, Florida (WFTX) — A veteran nurse accused of neglecting a vulnerable infant admitted she showed “poor judgment,” as court records reveal new details about the case—including a texting exchange between the child’s parents and the nurse before authorities got involved. Kelly Rita Perrigo,

By Heather Leigh Click here for updates on this story     CLEARWATER, Florida (WFTS) — If you live with or take care of someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you know interactions with strangers in public can be a challenge. It’s why Empath Healthhas attempted to tackle that with cards caregivers can hand out to people

By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — A Mississippi Lottery player from Petal has won $10 million, marking the largest lottery prize in the state’s history. The winning ticket, purchased at Petal Food Mart, matched all five Double Play white balls plus the Double Play Powerball in Monday

By Kelly O’Brien Click here for updates on this story     HAMPTON, New Hampton (WMUR) — A pilot is OK after a small plane crashed while attempting to land at Hampton Airfield on Tuesday morning. The plane crashed around 10:10 a.m. near Reddington Landing. The deputy fire chief said the pilot was landing when he clipped

By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story     AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) — The Goodwill in Augusta has reopened after employees discovered hand grenades in a box that was donated to the store. Morgan Sewall, a spokesperson for Goodwill Northern New England, said that box contained possible military grenades and mortars, so the store