Palm Coast, FL

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A woman was arrested last week after allegedly participating in a shoplifting game at a Walmart in Palm Coast, Florida. According to an FCSO News Release, on Monday, March 25, deputies responded to a report of a possible shoplifter at Walmart. Witnesses reported seeing 30-year-old Amber McCann leaving the store without showing her receipt for items in her cart, which raised suspicion.

Woman arrested for shoplifting and drug trafficking

Three Rivers, MI

The Bendr Daily

Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Florida State

Orlando, FL

L. Cane

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

Jupiter, FL

iSkyCreations - News & Media

By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) MIAMI, FL. – Joseph Toro, a substance abuse facility owner, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) of over $4 million to finance his extravagant lifestyle. Toro, 39, of Jupiter, Florida, operated Reawakenings Wellness Center (RWC) and submitted fraudulent insurance claims for substance abuse treatment that was never provided to patients, including FEHBP beneficiaries. Using personal identifying information of former RWC patients, Toro obtained nearly $4.2 million in proceeds from the FEHBP through the submission of fake claims.

Substance Abuse Facility Owner Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $4M Fraud

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

Automatic Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent, Enhancing Financial Security for Beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the fairness and equity of its overpayment policies by announcing a reduction in the default withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries.

Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Beneficiaries

New Britain, CT

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

There is something so satisfying about fresh baked bread, it can make all the difference in the experience of so many dishes, especially when a mix-up could potentially make you sick or worse. This recall was initiated after it was discovered during an audit at least one employee used the wrong ingredient on the bread. Food allergies are overreactions by the immune system and can be serious, many people with allergies of course attempt to avoid the ingredients that give them issues and sometimes it simply is not possible because you didnt know.

Popular Bread Recalled Potential Risk Of Serious Reaction

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Jacksonville man who spent more than 44 years in prison is suing over his wrongful arrest. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in a store robbery in 1975 and sentenced to life in prison, a crime he always insisted he did not commit. He was paroled in 2020 at age 79.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant policy change that will standardize the treatment of rental subsidies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants and recipients across the nation. Starting September 30, 2024, a uniform rule concerning "business arrangements" for rent payments will be applied, expanding a previously limited exception to all states.

SSI Rental Subsidy Expansion Nationwide by September 2024

Victorville, CA

Pain In The Pass

VICTORVILLE, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A Victorville street is closed Thursday morning after a semi crash from southbound Interstate 15, landed onto Amargosa Road, officials said. (Photo above is credit by.

Semi Tractor-Trailer Hauling Pallets of Protein Powder Crashes from I-15 onto Amargosa Rd

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

Texas State

Austin, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

Immigration policy at protests at the University of Texas at Austin aren't the only controversies in the Lone Star State at the moment. Thirsty? Lawmakers in Austin are. Texas farmers and ranchers are demanding that Mexico honor obligations to provide water for the U.S.

Texas lawmakers plead with Biden admin to demand Mexico turn on tap for water delivery

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

On the morning of April 13, a victim had her purse stolen from her vehicle parked at the Central Bark Dog Park , according to the Irvine Police Department . It is unknown how the suspects got into the car. This woman is suspected of using the victim’s credit card at a nearby Apple store to make over $1,500 in purchases.

Three suspect’s stole a woman’s purse while she was at an Irvine dog park

Anaheim, CA

Last week, three people were arrested after they used fraudulent Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase 64 containers of baby formula, according to the Irvine Police Department .

Three women were arrested on burglary and I.D. theft charges after using fraudulent EBT cards in Irvine

All these cats are available for adoption right now from shelters around the Kansas City area. Adopting a cat is a win-win. You give a sweet little animal a good life, and they give you a good life in return, along with a litter box full of nuggets of love.

Cats galore: Five adoptable Kansas City cats that begging for your attention

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

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Long lines, frustration grow as Cuba runs short of cash

HAVANA — Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATM, but when it...

Long lines, frustration grow as Cuba runs short of cash

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