Frank Mooney
On Thursday, May 29, Homeland Security Investigations (under ICE), the Florida Highway Patrol, and other Florida and federal law enforcement organizations conducted immigration raids in Tallahassee. In one of Florida’s greatest immigration raids, more than 100 persons were held at a student housing development building site described as “a short walk from Doak Campbell Stadium” … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Defense Intelligence Agency’s information technology specialist was charged on Thursday with attempting to convey sensitive material to a representative of a foreign country, the Justice Department announced. Prosecutors say Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was caught at a place where he had planned to transfer critical documents with someone he … Read more
Recent reports suggest that $2,000 stimulus payments may be on their way to taxpayers. The rumors come amid the high cost of living that many Americans are already experiencing. In light of this, a $2,000 stimulus package might help citizens cover their rising monthly critical expenses. Here’s all we know about the $2,000 payment and … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered the next phase of the 2024/2025 tax season. With the filing deadline for taxes passed last month, many taxpayers may now expect to get their refunds. Generally, if you miss the deadline to file your taxes without requesting an extension, you will be penalized with interest and penalty. … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how much money you could receive when you retire or if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you’ve probably learned that Social Security isn’t as straightforward as it appears at first glance. It is true that millions of people in the United States get it on a monthly basis, but each check … Read more
Las Vegas — According to records, a gunman shot an innocent bystander while chasing a stolen car along a Las Vegas freeway. Two young males, King Johnson-Jackson and Jonathan Santoyo, 18, face charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the May 3 occurrences, according to records. That day, someone noticed what she thought was a … Read more
A North Carolina woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 16-month-old infant at a daycare center. Alexandra Coffey, 29, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of the girl. Officers from the Lenoir Police Department were dispatched to Creative Beginnings just before 3 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in response to … Read more
BOSTON — As part of a settlement with a lady who claims to be one of the subjects’ ancestors, Harvard University will hand over 175-year-old images thought to be the first to be taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum dedicated to African American history. The photos of Tamara Lanier’s great-great-great-grandfather Renty, whom … Read more
Portland, Oregon — An Estacada man was arrested on Saturday and charged with trafficking 270 pounds of methamphetamine. Anthony Berrera, 29, faces charges of possessing methamphetamine and cocaine with the intent to distribute after allegedly transporting the substances from Southern California to Oregon, according to the US Department of Justice. Barrera rented a car, drove … Read more
A powerful storm that swept through the Austin area on Wednesday evening caused extensive damage and left thousands without power. According to the Austin Energy website, the storm damaged electrical equipment and broke tree limbs, leaving over 60,000 customers without power as of 10 p.m. According to the utility’s website, there is no expected date … Read more