DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. WJHG/WECP — A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Mississippi man after authorities received a FLOCK alert on a stolen vehicle. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the alert was triggered for a 2024 Red Ford Bronco traveling on 331 South, just south of DeFuniak Springs city limits. DeFuniak …
Sen. Laphonza Butler highlighted the potential historic shift in representation in the U.S. Senate with the possible election of U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. If both are elected, the number of Black women senators would double from two to four. Butler expressed her enthusiasm for the prospect, emphasizing …
Steven L. Hanks, 70, has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for the 1980 murder of his neighbor, Mary Robin Walter, marking the resolution of Kansas’ oldest cold case. Walter, 23, was shot multiple times in her Great Bend trailer home on January 24, 1980. Despite early suspicions surrounding Hanks, the case …
Chris LaCivita’s social media comments about Ted Cruz’s Senate race reflect ongoing tensions and dynamics within Republican politics. LaCivita’s criticism of Cruz’s campaign comes amid a tight race between Cruz and Democrat Colin Allred. Cruz’s slight lead, along with Trump’s yet-to-be-announced endorsement, adds to the intrigue of this race. LaCivita’s remarks, which suggested a need …
The concerns from Donald Trump’s allies about Laura Loomer reflect growing tensions within the GOP regarding the influence of controversial figures on Trump’s campaign. Loomer’s recent racist comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and her history of spreading conspiracy theories have sparked fears that her association with Trump could harm his appeal in crucial battleground …
The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey highlights a notable rise in the share of income that renters in several states are allocating toward housing costs, with Georgia seeing a 6% increase from 2022 to 2023. Similarly, Arizona experienced a 6.5% increase, and Florida led with an 8.2% rise. Nationally, …
Virginia Pridefest is set to make a vibrant return to Richmond on Saturday, September 14, with 8News proudly serving as a media sponsor. As the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the Commonwealth, the event promises to be more than just a party; it’s a vital gathering where attendees can feel seen and supported in a safe …
Federal prosecutors are pushing for an 18-year prison sentence for Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 36, who admitted to plotting to attack power stations in Baltimore as part of a white supremacist scheme aimed at destabilizing the government. Clendaniel’s mother, Lanette, has expressed her belief in her daughter’s eventual redemption despite her Neo-Nazi beliefs. In recorded phone …
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz made a notable appearance in Wausau on Friday as part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s A New Way Forward tour. This visit marked the campaign’s first stop in central Wisconsin since Walz and Kamala Harris became the presidential ticket. The event, held at Whitewater Music Hall, drew …
A federal grand jury in Albuquerque has indicted five individuals Micah Maestas, Dominic Ramirez, Daniel Garcia, and Jesus and Oscar Salmeron for trafficking firearms through social media platforms like Instagram and Telegram. The indictment reveals that the suspects advertised and sold firearms, including machinegun handgun converters, over several months in 2024. They are also accused …