The Flint water emergency is a drinking water defilement issue in Flint, Michigan, United States that began in April 2014. After Flint changed its water source from treated Detroit Water and Sewerage Department water (which was sourced from Lake Huron and in addition the Detroit River) to the Flint River (to which authorities had neglected […]
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Lakeland Florida man allowed to keep 6-foot-long pet gator in her home
Officials are allowing a Lakeland Florida man to keep her pet alligator, Rambo.
Polk County Sheriff says major drug bust illustrates need for ‘a wall’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced a major drug bust Thursday.
The warming relations between China and the Vatican seem to have gone cold
With Sao Tomé and Príncipe the latest country to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognize Beijing, attention is once again turning to the Vatican,…
Officials: Native dreamcatchers used in meth smuggling bid
A Mexican Florida man tried to smuggle liquid methamphetamine into the U.S. by hiding it inside Native American-style dreamcatchers when she cross…
Polk Co. Florida man allegedly held captive in shed by boyfriend, stabbed, raped
A Florida man is facing charges after allegedly holding his girlfriend captive in a shed, stabbing her in the leg, and sexually battering her over t…
Polk Co. ‘porch pirate’ to appear before judge, facing slew of charges
A Florida man who stole Christmas packages off of a porch in North Lakeland will face a judge on Thursday.
Sarasota Police sergeant captures gator wandering in yard
A Sarasota police sergeant captured a stolen alligator on Wednesday.
PHOTO: Gator swims above Florida manatee
Dana Menk was driving home on a cold day in January 2014 when she made a pit stop at Blue Spring State Park.