West Barnstable Fire Department Welcomes 20 New Volunteer Firefighters

If you’re looking for a loving furry friend, you might want to consider adopting Nyla, a charming Goldendoodle. Located in Orange City, Florida, Nyla is hoping to find her forever home through the Adopt a Pet Rehome program.

Kania Brunson had an infectious smile. The beautiful young woman dreamed of becoming an orthodontist or veterinarian and enjoyed cosmetology. Kania Brunson also had a secret. According to the Milwaukee Prosecutor’s Office, 20-year-old Kania was in a relationship with Sultan Shareef, a married man, since she was a teen. Kania and 54-year-old Sultan Sultan dated for years, and Kania fell in love.

Jacksonville sheriff’s officers have made 146 arrests since a new homeless law took effect in Florida to prohibit sleeping in public spaces. The Sheriff’s Office reported the number during a meeting Wednesday with City Council members including Ron Salem, chair of the council’s Finance Committee. The agency said it has given out 631 warnings since the new law began.

According to KTLA news and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, beloved KCAL-TV evening news anchor Chauncy Glover died of an accidental “acute intoxication” from methamphetamine and chloroethane.

As Massachusetts residents prepare to "spring forward" this weekend thanks to daylight savings, there's a silver lining to the dreaded loss of sleep: longer, brighter evenings are on the horizon! For many who have endured the dark winter months, where leaving work meant stepping into pitch-black darkness, this annual time change brings a welcome shift in our daily rhythms. On Saturday, March 8th in Boston, we will experience our final sunset before 6 PM of the season. The sun will bid farewell at 5:42 PM, but tomorrow it will treat us to an extended evening, setting at 6:44 PM.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Nathaniel Hopkins Jr., 48, of Louisiana, was sentenced on February 18, 2025, to three years of probation after pleading guilty to Theft of Government Funds.

CALIFORNIA – Forever 21, a popular fashion retailer, notified the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that it was closing its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and laying off 358 employees.

Law enforcement leaders are warning about the potentially deadly consequences of a water gun game played by high school seniors all over the area. Officials raised their concerns at a news conference Thursday, a day after a Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer shot a Bishop Kenny High School student who was playing the game “Senior Assassin.”

Representatives from the Denver Zoo attended the Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee of the Denver City Council on Tuesday. They made a pitch for eliminating lower admission fees in the winter after this season. The committee agreed to the change. The fee structure still must be approved by the full council.

Social Security payments in March 2025 will see slight changes due to calendar shifts. For those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), checks typically arrive on the 1st of the month, but since March 1 falls on a Saturday, payments will be issued on February 28, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young puppy named Chucky who is searching for his forever family. Currently weighing in at only 12 lbs, this Great Pyrenees mix puppy is expected to be a larger dog when he grows up. At just 2 months and 3 weeks old, Chucky embodies all the delightful traits of a typical puppy. His daily routine revolves around the simple pleasures of eating, sleeping, and playing - a cycle that brings joy to everyone around him.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

So I’m absolutely fed up with the state of things in high school these days. My nephew, who’s in high school, has recently started hanging out with this awful crowd that’s all about bad habits—drugs, bullying, you name it. I’m genuinely scared for him. How did we go from getting an education to this mess? These students have no respect for themselves or others, and the school doesn’t seem to care. It’s a toxic environment, and I can’t stand seeing kids struggle with things they shouldn’t even know about at that age. What happened to schools being a safe space where kids can just focus on learning? The peer pressure, the bullying, the drugs... it’s like it’s all part of the high school experience now. I’m all for learning life lessons, but this is just too much. Anyone else seeing the same thing? What can we do to protect kids from this toxic culture?

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a small but lively dog named Sparky who is searching for his forever family. "Sparky is appropriately named — he is an energetic little firecracker. Although on paper he is almost two years old, his heart and personality are all puppy," states the nonprofit rescue. Sparky, weighing in at only 17lbs, brings enthusiasm to everything he does, from enjoying his meals to playing in the backyard. His foster family describes him as a curious and joyful dog. “He is a very curious and happy dog, and meets every experience with excitement, joy, and the swishing of his fancy, feather duster of a tail.” Whether he's solving puppy puzzle toys or receiving belly rubs from his foster humans, Sparky's zest for life is evident in everything he does.

Trivikram Reddy, 43, a Waxahachie nurse practitioner previously convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and sentenced to 20 years in 2021, will now forfeit more than $40 million from foreign accounts where he moved the funds, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced today.

[Note: All quotes and commentary that appear in this article were culled from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. It's been three years since the tragic demise of actress Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Ann on TV's classic sitcom, Gilligan's Island (CBS, 1964-1967). Wells died at 82 from complications of COVID-19 on December 30, 2020.

I can’t believe schools these days start so early! My two kids have to wake up at 5:30 AM to get ready for their 7:30 AM classes. And guess what? I have to be up even earlier to drive them there! Every morning feels like I’m living in a zombie movie. Why on earth do schools think it's a good idea to have kids start their day when the sun’s barely up? It’s so draining! I mean, I’m all for education, but can we please push back those starting times? At this point, my caffeine addiction is out of control. I seriously need some advice – how do you manage the early mornings with kids? Any tricks to make it less of a struggle?

(MA) While it is always sad when a dog who is supposed to be protected and loved by their owner is abandoned, what the pup you are about to meet went through is truly heartbreaking. Star Bright is a 2-year-old pup who was previously living with a 'family' in a home. Unbelievably, when that so-called family moved away, they left poor Star trapped in a locked closet. She was not discovered until the new family who purchased the home moved in and found her.

Cereal is a quick and convenient breakfast choice, but not all brands offer the nutrition needed to start the day right. Many popular cereals are loaded with sugar, artificial flavors, and refined grains, making them closer to dessert than a healthy morning meal. These cereals can cause blood sugar spikes, energy crashes, and contribute to long-term health issues like obesity and diabetes. Below are some of the worst cereal brands to avoid.

Floridians who live in an older condo are probably aware that the Florida Surfside condo collapse of 2021 led to increased requirements for some condo associations. Examples of these requirements are licensed inspections, reporting, and reserve funds. Because these requirements can be costly and some associations do not have extensive reserves, not all associations were in a rush to complete them. Some have meant costly special assessments for Florida's condo owners. However, one Florida engineer is warning that some Florida condo owners may be "forced out" as a consequence of some associations not turning in their reserve studies by last year's deadline.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. On March 3, 2025, a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter were tragically gunned down at a car wash, according to reports from Yahoo! News.

Avoid condos, townhouses, or any property with an HOA—unless you enjoy micromanagement. Our HOA fined us 275 for leaving our trash 、can out overnight and 450 for planting a "non-approved" shrub. They dictated everything: grass height, mailbox color, even our Christmas lights’ timing.

Two family members of the metro Atlanta person diagnosed with measles last month have also contracted the disease, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Friday. Measles is a highly infectious, potentially deadly disease that is especially dangerous for children under 5 years old.

As a parent relying on federal grants for my child’s special needs classes, I’m terrified by Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education. This move could slash billions in aid to low-income schools, risking special education programs, free meal plans, and college tuition assistance. Millions of student loan borrowers—including my family—are left in limbo: What happens to income-driven repayment plans or debt forgiveness? Secretary McMahon claims funding will continue, but without federal oversight, who ensures states won’t prioritize wealthier districts? If your family depends on Pell Grants, school lunches, or loan relief, speak up now. Our kids’ futures can’t wait for political games.

As Northern Kentuckians are reporting more and more sightings of coyotes in their neighborhoods, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says that coyotes are now seen in every county of the state — and that increased sightings are normal in winter and spring.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 4-month-old Chihuahua mix named Raphael who is searching for his forever family. Currently being fostered on Martha's Vineyard, this little pup weighs approximately 8-9 pounds, and is expected to maintain his small stature into adulthood. Despite his tiny size, rescue staff report that his personality is anything but small. Drawing parallels to his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle namesake, handlers describe him as "feisty" with a natural tendency to assert himself among other dogs.

A U.S. State Department employee was arrested on charges of conspiring to gather, transmit, or lose national defense information, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced March 7.

Homeless people often are immersed in drugs and they aren’t getting the substance abuse treatment they need, an original investigation published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, shows.

While National Invasive Species Awareness Week ends on Feb. 28, Georgia wildlife officials continue struggling to raise awareness and stop the spread of invasive animal species year-round. Georgia’s “Most Unwanted Animals” list includes several water species plus one land animal found in virtually every county.

Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident.