Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tucson, AZ

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There is no shortage of eating options around Tucson. You can find traditional, upscale, fusions, and nearly anything else you might have a craving for. With so many restaurants coming and going it keeps the city’s health inspectors busy to stay on top of the annual inspections that need to be performed every year. During the most recent round of inspections, one particular location was hit with seven violations. This is after being visited a month earlier by the health inspector.

Local Restaurant Hit With 7 Health Violations

Florida State

Orlando, FL

L. Cane

There's arguably much to like about eating at a buffet restaurant. You don't have to choose just one item, you get to try many different things, and if you are going to embrace "all you can eat," then a buffet can be economical.

Large Buffet Chain Is Reportedly Closing Another Florida Store To Make Way For New Development

Virginia State

Ruther Glen, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Dreams do come true. According to WTVR CBS 6, a woman from Ruther Glen, Virginia had dreamed for a long time of being a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Rita Armstead's dream came true when she appeared this week as a contestant on an episode of the iconic television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes.

Ruther Glen woman won a refrigerator on 'The Price Is Right'

Ocala, FL

Some Floridians may tell you that there is nowhere in Florida that is considered to be "affordable" anymore. After all, inflation in some areas of Florida has seen some of the highest rates in the nation.

Florida's "Most Affordable" Place To Live Has Also Been Called Its Most "Unhealthy"

Inverness, FL

Longtime, local restaurants are arguably vital to Florida's communities. They give residents a way to support their neighbors and a place to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

FL Family-Owned Restaurant That Allegedly Closed to "Make Way" For A Large Chain Finally Reopens

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Safety concerns rise for Chicago taxi drivers amid increasing violent incidents. A 41-year-old male cab driver was hospitalized after being attacked and stabbed in the head by an enraged passenger. The assault occurred during an early Friday morning ride when the unidentified woman became agitated, physically assaulting the driver. When he attempted to fend her off, the woman brandished a sharp object, stabbing the driver in the head before fleeing the scene. The injured cab driver was taken to Northwestern Hospital and is in stable condition.

Chicago Cab Driver Stabbed in Head in Shocking Attack on Magnificent Mile

Washington State

West Plains, MO

RANGE

RANGE continues to report on PFAS in West Plains groundwater. If you have information you would like to share about this topic, we’d love to hear from you at team@rangemedia.co.

Poisoning the wells

Chicago's Mayor Johnson intensifies enforcement efforts to decrease migrant Influx as winter challenges loom. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago has initiated legal proceedings against what they term as "rogue buses" responsible for transporting migrants. This enforcement action is part of a broader strategy by the city to intensify efforts in managing the surge of new arrivals, proving to be one of the mayor's most complex challenges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Starts Suing  Operators of  'Rogue Buses' Bringing  Migrants to Chicago

New Jersey State

Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Bayaud Enterprises and St. Francis Center are the latest non-profits set to win multi-million contracts to provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. A contract with Bayaud for $2.1 million through June 2024 will be discussed Monday at the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council. Bayaud would provide services to homeless guests staying at the former Radisson, 4849 Bannock. The contract requires Bayaud:

Denver homeless hotel contracts for $5.2M considered for Bayaud, St. Francis

Following Governor's call to stop construction, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office released statement blaming state for the projects failures. Following the abrupt halt of plans to establish a migrant base camp in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, despite Governor Pritzker's office issuing a statement providing insights into the decision, Mayor Johnson released a response suggesting a shift of responsibility towards the state for the setbacks.

IL Governor Responds Sternly as Chicago Mayor Blames State for Brighton Park Migrant Site Fiasco

Illinois State

Gov. Pritzker cancels Mayor Johnson's plans to build winter tent camp for Chicago migrants, due to risk of contaminants at former industrial site. Amidst the surge of over 24,000 migrants arriving in Chicago since August, Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration ditches plans for a temporary winter camp, citing contamination risks at the proposed site. Despite efforts, hundreds of asylum-seekers await shelter, some camping on sidewalks outside police stations.

Illinois Governor Steps In, Scraps Chicago Mayor's Controversial Migrant Camp Plan Due to Toxic Land

Cincinnati, OH

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Senior tight end Joe Royer (84) catches the ball for a touchdown during the Ohio State Spring Game Saturday. Ohio State Scarlet team won 34-26. Credit: Katie Good | For the Lantern.

Football: Royer becomes 14th Buckeye to enter transfer portal

Hollywood, FL

Pompano Beach, FL

NewsBreak

International Swimming Hall of Fame complex to get $190 million makeover

A pricey project is coming to Fort Lauderdale's International Swimming Hall of Fame complex. The ISHOF announced Thursday that the City of Fort Lauderdale has approved...

International Swimming Hall of Fame complex to get $190 million makeover

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