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The Ithaca Voice
Published September 06Weather: Seasonable with showers mid week
Relatively placid conditions are on tap for the rest of your holiday weekend and start of the week ahead. Other than a cold front with rain showers and a few […]
FlaglerLive
Published September 06Florida Is Forcing Textbook Publishers to Remove Climate Change Content
Florida education officials asked science textbook publishers to remove words like "climate change" and references to coal plants as "polluting," either watered down or eliminating content about the climate crisis, an investigation found. These revelations come as the state is…
The Florida Star
Published September 06Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken
BLACKPRESSUSA—Young Black men are often taught to carry pain without showing it. But silence is not strength, and changing that lesson could save lives. The post Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star…
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 06Elliott's Point, Northwest neighborhood traffic study workshops set for Sept. 22
The City of Fort Walton Beach and consultant partner Kimley-Horn will hold Community Workshops for two recent traffic studies that were begun in March 2026 for the Northwest and Elliott's Point neighborhoods.
The Florida Star
Published September 06You Had Me at Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love…
The Florida Star
Published September 06IN MEMORIAM: Dolly Parton Dead at 80 — How She Built a Legacy of Love and Earned Her Place in Black Culture
Dolly Parton’s legacy reaches far beyond country music. From writing the song that Whitney Houston transformed into a global anthem to supporting Black communities, championing literacy and turning her success into opportunities for others, Parton showed that love is most…
Niagara Action
Published September 06Witness Reports Bomb Going Off Outside North Tonawanda Hospital
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 10:52pm after reports of a disturbance at Degraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller told dispatch that there was a large flash and explosion near the emergency side…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 06Spirit Halloween Casts Its Spell on Clermont with a Frightfully Fun New Store
Spirit Halloween -Clermont has officially opened its doors at 1325 Sandy Grove Avenue, in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods location, transforming the space into a seasonal wonderland of spooky sights, sounds, and surprises. From the moment visitors step inside, they are greeted…
Niagara Action
Published September 06Child Calls Dad for Help, Says Intoxicated Mother Threatened to Beat Him in Niagara County
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 7:15pm for a welfare check after reports of a domestic incident on Caledonia Street in Lockport. The 911 caller and child’s father contacted dispatch and said that his young son contacted…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 06Good Samaritan, Troy police rescue child from Hudson River
A child is safe and uninjured after being pulled from the Hudson River by a Good Samaritan.
Niagara Action
Published September 06Man Repeatedly Slams Head into Steering Wheel, Loses Consciousness at Niagara Falls Home Depot
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 1:29pm on September 5th after reports of a medical emergency at Home Depot in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a male was inside of his car banging his head on the steering…
The Suffolk Times
Published September 06Teen in pool tragedy identified as Mattituck senior Gavyn Drago as grieving family sets funeral services
The Mattituck teen who died Friday after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool has been identified as Gavyn Drago, a Mattituck High school senior. “The Mattituck-Cutchogue community is in mourning over the tragic loss of high school senior Gavyn Drago,” the…