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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 30For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale
Bannon Island, a storied pioneer island in the middle of Polk County’s Lake Marion, is now on the market for the first time in over a hundred years. Located at 7950 Bannon Fish Camp Rd. in southeast Haines City, the 20-acre island’s first known resident was Echo Emathla Chipco,…
Repeat sex offender gets 14 years in prison for possessing lewd images of children, trying to destroy evidence
(WXIN/WTTV) — A repeat sex offender and child predator living in Indianapolis has been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison for possessing lewd images of children and trying to destroy the evidence. Jason Milano, 59, of Indianapolis, was sentenced this week to 14 years in…
Lab Test Confirmation: Fentanyl and Synthetic Marijuana Found on Paper Seized at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Lab tests confirmed that paper seized from two inmates at Mid-State Correctional Facility contained fentanyl and synthetic marijuana.
NYSP: Suspect sought for stealing cards in New Hartford
New York State Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a thief of credit and debit cards in the town of New Hartford.
Missing teen girl found safely in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — The Hancock County Sheriff's Department confirmed that a missing teen girl has been located. Police said at the time that the teen had no family in Allen County and was possibly on her way to Hancock County to reconnect with family or friends. Anyone with…
Mother turns anger over son’s death into positive project painting rocks to spread love | America 250
Nina May leaves her “Love Ripples” rocks in public places for people to discover and share her son’s memory.
Hancock County Sheriff's Department confirms missing 17-year-old girl found safe
The Hancock County Sheriff's Department asked for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old girl who deputies said was listed as a "missing/runaway juvenile."
Indy man convicted of rape, battery for sexual abuse of teen for 'multiple years'
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis man has been convicted of rape, domestic battery and several other felony charges after an investigation determined that he had beaten and sexually assaulted a minor for multiple years. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced that Russell…
Remsen Resident Leads NY Air Guard's 224th Security Forces Squadron at Rome's Eastern Air Defense Sector
A Remsen native has taken command of the New York Air Guard's 224th Security Forces Squadron at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 30From dance flyers to startup founder: Teen wins $10K investment
" ... They build evidence for what they can do to overcome the next thing."
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 30St. Pete Beach residents paying more than hotels for sewer
Commissioners agreed Tuesday to move forward with a wastewater rate overhaul.
GLP-1’s to be made available to Hoosiers through Medicaid
Governor Mike Braun announced that Indiana will allow eligible residents to access select GLP-1 medications through Medicaid via a new federal demonstration program.