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Augusta Conducts Informative Session on SPLOST 9 and FLOST Initiatives

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Newsroom) – On Tuesday, Augusta city officials held an informative session for residents to discuss the upcoming Special Purpose Local Option Sales...

Richmond Hill Council Member Criticizes Airport Authority’s Economic Viability: Calls for Reevaluation

During a city council workshop in Richmond Hill, Georgia, local officials deliberated on the future of the airport authority, following a delayed decision on...

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Did You Know You Could Be Fined for Blocking an Intersection in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know!

ORLANDO, Fla. – In an effort to enhance road safety and driver awareness, News 6's traffic safety expert, Trooper Steve, takes on viewer questions...

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Warm Weather Signals Earlier Tick Season Peak, Warns University of Illinois Expert

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A professor from the University of Illinois has noted that the peak of tick season might arrive earlier than usual...

Civil Rights Advocates Push for Special Session on Georgia Voting Legislation

ATLANTA – In a significant move, a coalition of civil rights and voting advocacy groups is urging Governor Brian Kemp to call a special...

Heatwave Intensifies: Summerlike Temperatures and Hazardous Beach Conditions Hit Coastal Areas

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is experiencing a spell of calm weather with temperatures gradually climbing as the week progresses. While the inland forecast...

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Trump Reveals Plans for Major Military Complex Beneath New White House Ballroom

(The Hill) — Late Sunday, President Donald Trump revealed that a "massive complex" is being constructed by the U.S. military beneath the newly established...

Yellow Cap Mystery Solved: What a Yellow-Topped Coca-Cola Bottle Really Means for Consumers

(NEXSTAR) – If you spot Coke bottles with yellow caps at certain stores across the nation, don't be puzzled; it's not due to a...

25-Year-Old Woman Injured in Danville Shooting Over the Weekend

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Danville Police Department was called to investigate a shooting that resulted in a woman being injured....

Montgomery County Community Mourns: Parents Share Heart-Wrenching Accounts of Fatal School Bus Tragedy

The community of Montgomery County is currently in a state of mourning following a tragic accident involving a school bus that claimed the lives...
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Unraveling the Mystery: Missing California Banker’s Remains Discovered Twice Over Two Decades

In a mysterious turn of events along the Northern California coastline, partial remains of a 59-year-old banker who disappeared in 1999 have been discovered...

Washington County Arrests Second Suspect in Deadly Hit-and-Run Case

UPDATE, March 30, 5:41 AM – In a collaborative effort with the Georgia State Patrol, the Washington County Sheriff's Office successfully apprehended Derrion Daquan...

Illini Set to Face UConn in Thrilling Final Four Showdown

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WCIA) – The Illinois men's basketball team now has clarity on whom they'll face in the Final Four showdown. The Fighting Illini are...

Spain Shuts Airspace to US Military Jets Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

MADRID – In a significant move, Spain has prohibited U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict from flying through its airspace, as confirmed...
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Legendary Actor James Tolkan, Star of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future,’ Passes Away: A Tribute to His Iconic Roles

James Tolkan, the versatile actor celebrated for his roles as both a no-nonsense naval officer in "Top Gun" and a stern high school vice...

Iran Issues Fiery Warning: US Ground Troops Face Dire Threat

Video above: Iran-backed Houthis joining the ongoing conflict could further jeopardize international maritime trade | AP Explains ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — An Iranian senior official...

Gibson City Association Secures Grants for Historic Building Preservation

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) – In a collaborative effort to support rural communities, the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Ford County Farm Bureau have...

Urgent: Mandatory Evacuations in Hernando County as Massive Brush Fire Threatens Homes

HERNANDO COUNTY — On Sunday evening, firefighters mandated an evacuation in response to a significant brush fire in Hernando County. The blaze, as reported by...
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