The South Bay Union School District (SBUSD), which had to make the tough choice of whether to close three of its eleven elementary schools, was able to save two on Wednesday, at least for the time being. Board members unanimously changed Superintendent Jose Espinoza’s plan to close Berry, Central, and Sunnyslope primary schools over the…
A puppy abandoned during Hurricane Milton in 2024 served as the inspiration for one of the measures that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed into law to combat animal abuse. “Trooper’s Law” and “Dexter’s Law,” the legislation, were signed in a ceremony held at a South Florida dog rescue center on Wednesday. Retaining and leaving a…
After thwarting such initiatives when serving as governor, Andrew Cuomo is flip flopping once more, this time with a left-leaning proposal to raise the minimum wage in New York City. In front of a boisterous group of labor union members, Cuomo, the leading candidate in the Democratic mayoral primary, unveiled the campaign idea Wednesday, claiming…
On Wednesday, school officials in San Francisco abruptly changed their minds about a plan that would have allowed students to skip assignments, skip class, and retake tests. As soon as the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) introduced the experimental “Grading for Equity” program on Tuesday, parents and politicians alike, including SF Mayor Daniel Lurie,…
Even though their 9-year-old daughter has a rare condition, the Prattville family is persevering. As Libby Barrett and her family face a difficult journey ahead, the community is banding together to support them. Libby and I initially met in 2023. When she was eight years old, she spent her entire birthday budget on materials for…
According to deputies, a 12-year-old girl from Florida is recuperating after being stabbed by a lady who attempted to conceal her body before fleeing in her car. The youngster was found Monday afternoon by onlookers in the Cecil Webb Wildlife Management Area, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. They stated she needed urgent medical…
A new initiative was started by Tampa police to interact directly and individually with the community. Known as “Signal 87 Summits,” they convened for the first time. Sometimes a citizen will call Tampa police first, regardless of the problem or query. “The gist of it is that we go to a lot of community meetings…
This spring, a bear with a sweet appetite paid an unexpected visit to an ice cream business in North Lake Tahoe. Cinnamon, the furry invader, entered Tahoe Time Ice Cream in Kings Beach and devoured a three-gallon tub of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. The owner of the store, Beth Moxley, captured the aftermath…
After Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) permitted many English Bulldogs to stay in outside kennels during extremely hot weather, local animal rescue officials voiced concerns about the wellbeing of a number of the dogs. Paw Paws Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary owner Michele Higham questioned why ACPS chose to leave 13 dogs at a…
Teens from New York who saw that the family’s garage was on fire and helped save a father and his two kids are being praised as heroes for their actions on their way home from junior prom. “Your house is on fire! Your house is on fire!.” On May 17, a 17-year-old named Aiden Kane…
