Purestock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- A 10-year-old girl in Orlando, Florida, pried open an alligator's mouth to free her leg after the animal clamped down on her left knee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said.The girl was swimming Saturday afternoon in a designated swim area of Lake Mary Jane, in water that was about two feet deep and 10 feet from shore, when an 8-foot-9-inch-long alligator bit her.She was able to […]
Purestock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- A 10-year-old girl in Orlando, Florida, pried open an alligator's mouth to free her leg after the animal clamped down on her left knee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said.The girl was swimming Saturday afternoon in a designated swim area of Lake Mary Jane, in water that was about two feet deep and 10 feet from shore, when an 8-foot-9-inch-long alligator bit her.She was able to […]
More than 250 Democrats in Iowa’s largest county gathered tonight, commiserating about recent losses, but urging one another to “lean forward” to 2018 and beyond. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was the event’s keynote speaker. She told Radio Iowa heading in that Democrats “can’t forget the middle of the country.” “We need people who are speaking out […]Powered by WPeMatico
iStock/Thinkstock(BALCH SPRINGS, Texas) -- A recently-dismissed Texas police officer who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy turned himself into authorities Friday night, just hours after a warrant for his arrest was issued.Roy Oliver turned himself in at the Parker County Jail in Weatherford, about 95 miles west of Dallas, reported ABC affiliate WFAA-TV.He was later released after posting bail at the jail. His bond had been set at $300,000, WFAA-TV reported.Balch […]
iStock/Thinkstock(BOSTON) -- Two doctors were found dead Friday night in a penthouse at a luxury apartment building in Boston where a suspect was shot after a violent struggle and an exchange of gunfire with officers, according to police.Officers responded to a 911 call about a gunman at the Macallen Building in South Boston on Friday around 8:38 p.m. ET. Upon arrival, the officers entered the building and saw a male […]
iStock/Thinkstock(BALCH SPRINGS, Texas) -- A recently-dismissed Texas police officer who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy turned himself into authorities Friday night, just hours after a warrant for his arrest was issued.Roy Oliver turned himself in at the Parker County Jail in Weatherford, about 95 miles west of Dallas, reported ABC affiliate WFAA-TV.He was later released after posting bail at the jail. His bond had been set at $300,000, WFAA-TV reported.Balch […]
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge(ST. GEORGE, Ga.) -- Mandatory evacuations were issued in parts of Charlton County, Georgia, on Saturday as fire officials continue to battle a massive wildfire in the southern part of the state. The West Mims fire, burning in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, is 12 percent contained and has blazed through more than 118,000 acres for about a month, according to officials. Dry conditions have helped fuel the […]
Chad Flucas II(NORFOLK, Va.) -- One Virginia mother and daughter will have a lot to celebrate this Mother's Day.Karen Hunter and her youngest daughter Latrice will both graduate this month, obtaining bachelor's degrees from colleges in Virginia.The moment is a long time coming for Karen Hunter, 53, who will be getting her degree in sociology from Norfolk State University Saturday. The mother of two dropped out of school during her […]
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Janith Goedde celebrated her 60th anniversary in style -- by wearing her vintage 1957 wedding gown.The glowing great-grandmother tried it on again after a long day of anniversary celebrations with her husband, Joe Goedde, and 62 members of their family.My grandma is 80, she just celebrated 60 years with her man, AND she fits in her wedding dress. #Goals pic.twitter.com/QcEiAVBEho— Alison Goedde (@AliRenae) May 1, 2017 The […]
