New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University This story has been updated. A suspect has been apprehended after reportedly being shot by responding officers during a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee that has resulted in at least two deaths and multiple other injuries. Click here for a new, updated story - Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University The incident happened around noon Thursday, April 17, at one of the busiest places on campus, in the area of the student union.  "Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take…
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion The man accused of firebombing Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept has been hospitalized for a medical event, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, remains under Pennsylvania State Police supervision while receiving treatment at an area hospital. Officials said the medical episode was unrelated to the fire or his arrest. Balmer will be arraigned at Dauphin County Prison once he is cleared for release, state police said. A surveillance video captured Balmer climbing over a wall onto the Governor’s Residen…
Arsonist Sets PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s Residence On Fire Arsonist Sets PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s Residence On Fire
Arsonist Sets PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s Residence On Fire Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their residence as an arsonist set the governor’s residence ablaze while they slept overnight.  The blaze broke out at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in North Front Street in the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement they has confirmed that the fire was a deliberate act of arson. The alleged arsonist has since been identified and arrested, click here to read our full report.  The Shapiro family was located in a different part of the mansion and was safely evacuated…
School Bus Catches Fire With Students On Board In Maryland (DEVELOPING) School Bus Catches Fire With Students On Board In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
School Bus Catches Fire With Students On Board In Maryland (Developing) A school bus carrying 15 elementary school students went up in flames Tuesday afternoon in Prince George’s County — but, no one was hurt, fire officials said. Firefighters with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to Twilight Drive and Covenant Gardens Court in Landover around 4:39 p.m. on April 1 for a reported school bus fire, according to officials. The fire was extinguished quickly, and no injuries were reported. The bus was identified as Bus #6041 from Thomas G. Pullen Elementary School, and all 15 students on board were safely evacuated. A new bus was dispatched …
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Washington, DC, will soon join Waymo's growing list of cities offering fully autonomous taxi rides. Waymo announced it'll launch its driverless ride-hailing service in the nation's capital in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The self-driving taxi rides are expected to begin in 2026. The rollout of Waymo One, the company's paid robotaxi app, follows a return to the capital earlier in 2025, when the company began laying the groundwork for expansion. Human-operated Waymo vehicles are already on DC streets collecting feedback and learning the area's driving patterns. Owned by Goog…
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall A transmission defect in more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles could cause the front wheels to lock up while driving, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall affects about 90,081 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro models equipped with a 10-speed transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. According to NHTSA, internal transmission damage could lead to sudden wheel lock-up, creating a serious hazard for drivers. To fix the issue, GM will install transmission control module monitoring…
Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says
Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women. The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland
Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Maryland A serial sex offender who repeatedly preyed on women riding public transit in Maryland and DC is now behind bars for good after a determined victim caught him in the act, officials said. Kokouvi Apetoh, 45, of Silver Spring, was sentenced to 26 years and 231 days in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and admitting to violating his probation in a previous metrobus groping case, according to Montgomery County prosecutors. Authorities say Apetoh, a registered sex offender, was a repeat predator who systematically targeted unsuspecting women on their daily commu…
$700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say $700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say
$700K Lost In Massive Garage Fire At Maryland Home, Officials Say A devastating fire tore through a large attached garage in Maryland, destroying $700,000 worth of property, officials said. The blaze erupted shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, at a single-family home on Sennett Road, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire investigators said the fire started on a workbench inside the 40' x 80' garage, where several electronic appliances and lithium-ion batteries were stored. By the time more than two dozen firefighters from the Denton Volunteer Fire Company brought the fire under control 40 minutes later, the garage had been complete…
Murder Suspect Who Left Victim For Dead In Harford County Roadway Captured: Police Murder Suspect Who Left Victim For Dead In Harford County Roadway Captured: Police
Murder Suspect Who Left Victim For Dead In Harford County Roadway Captured: Police A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Travis Davis, whose body was found lying in a Harford County roadway last month, authorities announced. Trevor Taylor, 34, was taken into custody following an investigation into the Jan. 23 homicide on Washington Street, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, officers were called to the corner of Washington and Dorsey streets for a welfare check after a report of a person lying in the road.  When they arrived, they found Davis suffering from gunshot woun…