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Chesapeake Utilities Unit Sells 49% Stake in Florida Gas Pipeline Project to NextEra Energy Resources

Chesapeake Utilities Unit Sells 49% Stake in Florida Gas Pipeline Project to NextEra Energy Resources

Chesapeake Utilities Unit Sells 49% Stake in Florida Gas Pipeline Project to NextEra Energy Resources
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Enrollment drop hits another Florida school district, hiring halted

Enrollment drop hits another Florida school district, hiring halted

The Palm Beach County school district lost almost 7,000 students over the last year, according to district data. Now it's putting hiring on hold.
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Clearfield County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Fentanyl Death

Clearfield County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Fentanyl Death

James Gill, a 41-year-old drug dealer from Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 84 months (seven years) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. This sentencing is in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred in February 2021. According to the Department of Justice, Gill pleaded guilty in March to charges related to providing fentanyl to the victim. His co-defendant, Mandi Litzinger, was convicted by a federal jury last month and is awaiting her sentencing. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to prosecute individuals involved in drug distribution leading to overdose deaths.
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More new places head to Clematis, which enjoys another rebirth

More new places head to Clematis, which enjoys another rebirth

West Palm's Clematis Street started in 1894 with a grocery store and post office. It's changed a lot through the years, constantly reinventing itself.
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How a paintbrush and a lot of caring aids community policing | Opinion

How a paintbrush and a lot of caring aids community policing | Opinion

Public safety isn't built during emergencies. It's built when residents have the chance to know the people behind the badge.
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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Attacking Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati Home

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Attacking Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati Home

William D. DeFoor, a 26-year-old Ohio man, has pleaded guilty in federal court to vandalizing the Cincinnati home of Vice President JD Vance with a hammer. The incident occurred around midnight on January 5, 2026, while Vice President Vance and his family were not at the residence, having recently returned to Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service agents observed DeFoor running along the front fence of the protected residence. He then attempted to break the driver's side window of an unmarked federal law enforcement vehicle with a hammer and subsequently smashed panels of large historic glass windows at the front of the house. The damage included approximately $28,000 worth of federally owned enhanced security hardware. DeFoor was apprehended by Secret Service agents and Cincinnati police after attempting to flee. Federal charges for such acts are punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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Suspect Shot Multiple Times by Fresno Police Officers After Firing at Them

Suspect Shot Multiple Times by Fresno Police Officers After Firing at Them

A suspect was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot multiple times by Fresno police officers early Tuesday morning. The incident began when officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation reporting a single gunshot near Huntington and Orchard avenues. According to Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto, officers located the suspect, identified as 42-year-old David Rascon, who was on parole and had a history of assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. When officers attempted to contact him, Rascon fled while armed. Chief Casto stated that Rascon then fired at the officers, prompting them to return fire and shoot him multiple times. The officers involved were not injured. Rascon was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for surgery. Detectives are investigating the scene, and the department has body camera footage of the incident. This marks the second officer-involved shooting for Fresno police this year.
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Representative Donalds Advocates for Removal of Local Officials Refusing ICE Cooperation Amidst TPS Debate

Representative Donalds Advocates for Removal of Local Officials Refusing ICE Cooperation Amidst TPS Debate

U.S. Representative Donalds has stated his intention to remove local officials who decline to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This declaration comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding immigration in South Florida, a region significantly impacted by the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans in the area have lost their TPS, a humanitarian measure that previously allowed them to work and shielded them from deportation. Donalds attributes the current situation to Democrats, asserting that they transformed a temporary program into a permanent one. However, a House bill aimed at extending TPS for Haitians, which passed in April, garnered support from ten Republican representatives, including Miami's Mario Diaz-Balart, Carlos Gimenez, and Maria Elvira Salazar, indicating a bipartisan aspect to the issue despite Donalds's claims.
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Chicago City Leaders Announce Labor Day Safety Plans Following Violent Weekend

Chicago City Leaders Announce Labor Day Safety Plans Following Violent Weekend

Following a weekend marked by significant violence, Chicago city leaders have unveiled their safety strategies for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The announcement comes after a period where three individuals were killed and 39 others sustained injuries from various incidents. The city's proactive measures aim to prevent a recurrence of such violence during the holiday period. Details of the safety plans were shared on Tuesday, indicating a swift response from authorities to address public safety concerns. The initiative reflects an effort to enhance security and maintain order across the city, particularly in areas that experienced heightened criminal activity over the preceding weekend. The plans are expected to involve increased law enforcement presence and community engagement to ensure a safer environment for residents and visitors during the holiday.
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U.S. Department of Justice Corrects Claims on Chinese Spy Platform Targeting Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Justice Corrects Claims on Chinese Spy Platform Targeting Government Agencies

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a correction regarding its previous statements about a Chinese spy platform identified as QTFY. Initially, the Department had implied that U.S. government entities, specifically the U.S. Senate, NASA, and the Federal Reserve, had been successfully compromised by this operation. However, the revised claims now clarify that these institutions were targets of the Chinese spy platform, rather than confirmed victims of successful hacks. This adjustment follows a domain seizure operation that had previously led to the initial, broader assertions of compromise. The correction refines the understanding of the scope and success of the QTFY operation against critical U.S. government infrastructure.
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Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Redmond Crosswalk, Police Issue Public Safety Reminder

Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Redmond Crosswalk, Police Issue Public Safety Reminder

A man was arrested in Redmond, Washington, on Thursday after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his vehicle into a crosswalk. According to the Redmond Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at approximately 6:30 p.m. at 148th Avenue NE and NE 87th Street. Upon contact with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The man's blood alcohol content was reportedly more than twice the legal limit. Images released by the police show damage to the underside of the vehicle, consistent with driving over a median, and a pedestrian sign on the ground, suggesting it was knocked over during the incident. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The Redmond Police Department utilized this incident to issue a public safety message, urging individuals to plan for safe transportation alternatives if they intend to consume alcohol or any impairing substances.
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Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting

Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting

A man was shot and killed late Sunday night at an apartment complex located on Bruton Road in Dallas's Pleasant Grove neighborhood. Dallas Police Department officers responded to the scene just before 11 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the location. Investigators, utilizing information provided by witnesses and data from Flock cameras, were able to quickly track down a suspect. The individual was subsequently apprehended at a gas station situated on East Ledbetter Drive, near Interstate 35E. As of now, authorities have not released the identities of either the deceased victim or the arrested suspect. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the police have not disclosed any further details regarding the circumstances leading to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement works to piece together the events of that night.