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Brundidge chief, others bilked federal rental program, DOJ claims

BRUNDIDGE, Ala. (WTVY) - Brundidge Police Chief Samuel Green, his wife, and another person face allegations they used a federal program to commit fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed the 20-count indictment following the arrests of Green, his wife Sharon Jones, and acquaintance Shemillia Levera Fenn on Thursday. DOJ...

Brundidge, AL · 2025-03-13

USA TODAY

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Violent prisoner who escaped nearly 4 decades years ago caught in Florida

Jorge Milla-Valdes had criminal history under another name including robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in Monroe County.

Lee County, FL · 2025-03-13

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Alabama Weather Alert: Severe Storms, Large Hail Possible Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM

Birmingham, AL – Severe storms are expected across central Alabama on Thursday, bringing a risk of large hail and damaging winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Level 1 risk for severe storms, with potential impacts across multiple cities, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery. According to the...

Birmingham, AL · 2025-03-12

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‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address the problem. A Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill (SB 184) that would require cities and...

Florida · 2025-03-11

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‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – During a news conference in Winter Haven on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes in the state. In Florida, the sales tax rate on business rent has fallen from 5.5% down to 2% over the past couple of years. This tax is applied to places that are leased for commercial purposes, which can include warehouses, office spaces, and even convention centers.

Florida · 2025-03-11

AL.com

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21-year-old indicted in Birmingham shooting that killed 4 men

A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old man who was the driver in a Birmingham drive-by shooting that killed four longtime friends. Lamarion Tykese Charlie, of Birmingham, is charged in the Feb. 16, 2024, shooting deaths of Talton “TJ” Tait, 36, Cortez Ray, 32, Terrell Edwards, 38, and Kevin McGhee, 38.

Birmingham, AL · 2025-03-12

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Alabama school district faces state takeover amid financial, academic struggles

The Alabama State Board of Education is set to vote Thursday on whether to approve State Superintendent Eric Mackey’s recommendation to intervene into Dallas County Schools, a rural district facing years of financial and academic struggles and declining enrollment. If approved, Dallas County would become the third school district...

Dallas County, AL · 2025-03-12

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6 Big Lots stores reportedly to remain open in Alabama

There have been several updates over the last few months about the future of Big Lots including the most recent list of closures and stores up for sale. The company declared bankruptcy in 2024, announcing all of its stores were to close. But now, there’s some hope for Big Lots shoppers.

Alabama · 2025-03-11

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Woman hits another in head with glass bottle, fires shots into several cars, Mobile police say

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In this edition of the FOX10 News Fugitive Files, the Mobile Police Department is needs your help tracking down a suspect wanted for multiple crimes. MPD says that 23-year-old Raven Curtis hit a woman in the head with a glass bottle at the Broad Street Food Mart on Feb. 15.

Mobile, AL · 2025-03-12

AL.com

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Which 2 Alabama cities made Southern Living’s list of the South’s best?

Southern Living has released this year’s list of “The South’s Best Cities,” and two Alabama cities are among those included -- but which two, and where do they rank?. This list, which is part of Southern Living’s annual South’s Best awards, ranks the South’s cities based on readers' voting, and while Charleston, S.C., took the top spot for the ninth consecutive year, two Alabama cities also garnered a spot.

Alabama · 2025-03-12

AL.com

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Alabama faces 3 rounds of severe storms this weekend: Where and when you need to watch

The National Weather Service is warning Alabamians that they could be in for three rounds of severe storms starting on Thursday. Forecasters think the risk for severe weather could climb each day, culminating on Saturday, when widespread severe storms and tornadoes (some of them strong ones) will be possible statewide.

Alabama · 2025-03-12

AL.com

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Alabama high school grad arrested in Caleb Wilson’s Louisiana HBCU fraternity hazing death

An Alabama high school graduate is among three suspects charged in connection with the off-campus hazing death of a student from a historically Black Louisiana university. Kyle Thurman, 25, was arrested Monday in Port Allen, Louisiana by the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Apprehension Team and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, police said Tuesday.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2025-03-12

Alabama Reflector

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House approves enhanced penalties for immigrants convicted of felonies against minors

The Alabama House of Representatives passed two immigration-related bills Thursday. HB 3, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollingers Island, enhances penalties for people without legal status when they are charged with a felony where the victim is a minor. It passed 76-3, with 24 abstentions. Brown said the legislation was inspired by the Laken Riley […]

Alabama · 2025-03-11

AL.com

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Will Ainsworth reveals what Tommy Tuberville running for governor of Alabama would mean for his political future

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who is considering a run for governor next year, said Tuesday that Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s decision on whether to enter the race will not affect his plans. “Senator Tuberville, he’s done a good job,” Ainsworth said. “But that doesn’t have any impact on my...

Alabama · 2025-03-11

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UPDATE: No foul play suspected in Chunchula death investigation

UPDATE (5:40 p.m.): News 5 is continuing to learn more about a body found Wednesday in Chunchula. Mobile County Sheriff’s Office officials said the woman whose body was found died of natural causes. PREVIOUS REPORTING CHUNCHULA, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Sheriff’s Office officials have confirmed that a body has been found inside of a […]

Chunchula, AL · 2025-03-12