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City of Santa Barbara hopes to strengthen tenants’ eviction rights, but Just Cause Ordinance still needs work — News-Press Fort Myers
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City of Santa Barbara hopes to strengthen tenants’ eviction rights, but Just Cause Ordinance still needs work

Santa Barbara city officials proposed 11 changes to the city’s Just Cause Ordinance, which would restrict landlords from evicting tenants without specific legal reasons, at a Tuesday night meeting. The city’s Just Cause Ordinance passed in 2019 and has been amended over the years. Now, it’s been...

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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) — Three people are dead after two helicopters crashed into each other Thursday afternoon near an Oregon airport, officials said.Crash location and road closureThe Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. near Lafayette Highway...

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Youth sports coach sentenced for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl he coached — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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Youth sports coach sentenced for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl he coached

PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now/Gray News) - A youth sports coach has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he coached.Aydan Trueblood was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault in August, according to the Peoria County...

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Elderly woman, two dogs involved in crash on Highway 101 in Carpinteria — News-Press Fort Myers
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Elderly woman, two dogs involved in crash on Highway 101 in Carpinteria

An elderly woman and her two small dogs were involved in a vehicle turnover crash on northbound Highway 101, north of Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria on Thursday afternoon. The woman sustained minor injuries, but her dogs were okay, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Nestor Delgado on...

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Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A man is expected to spend two decades behind bars for shooting a woman in the head after a verbal argument in an apartment parking lot in 2023.This week, Bernard “Berney” Garvin Jr., 35, was found guilty of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the...

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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say

(Gray News) - A 71-year-old New Jersey woman went for a walk more than three weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.Belinda Prentice was last seen about 6 p.m. Oct. 5 near Bamburgh Court off New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue in Franklin Township, a press release said.Her granddaughter, Sienna...

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Sarasota Police highlight license plate reader technology amid scrutiny — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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Sarasota Police highlight license plate reader technology amid scrutiny

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Automated license plate readers have become an increasingly controversial tool for law enforcement, raising questions about privacy and how the technology is used.The Sarasota Police Department says the technology is helping officers develop leads, locate suspects and solve...

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79-year-old man killed after collision with fire truck — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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79-year-old man killed after collision with fire truck

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck.Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the fire truck was...

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Will rain spook your Halloween plans? — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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Will rain spook your Halloween plans?

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — Halloween is almost here, and while the Suncoast won’t be seeing any spooky cold temperatures (sorry, vampires), a few showers could crash the party during the afternoon and early evening!Saturday morning will start warm and humid — basically, it’ll feel like you’re already...

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Baby dies after 15-year-old girl gives birth at elementary school, reports say — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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Baby dies after 15-year-old girl gives birth at elementary school, reports say

CHICAGO — Authorities are reportedly investigating the death of a baby after a teen girl gave birth at an elementary school in the Chicago area on Wednesday.Chicago police shared that a 15-year-old girl gave birth at Aldridge Elementary School on East 131st Street, but the baby was pronounced dead...

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16-year-old killed in tractor crash with semi-truck, officials say — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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16-year-old killed in tractor crash with semi-truck, officials say

AUDUBON, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A teen is dead after being thrown from a tractor in a crash with a semi-truck.Iowa State Patrol said it happened Sunday night on Highway 71, just south of Audubon. A crash report said a semi-truck hit the back of the trailer that the tractor was pulling.Tatum...

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Athletes of the Week | Oct. 30 | Cape Coral Seahawk MAKAYLA HILL & Ida Baker Bulldog PAYTRELL COLEMAN — Cape Coral Breeze
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Athletes of the Week | Oct. 30 | Cape Coral Seahawk MAKAYLA HILL & Ida Baker Bulldog PAYTRELL COLEMAN

Elderly woman, two dogs involved in crash on Highway 101 in Carpinteria — News-Press Fort Myers
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Elderly woman, two dogs involved in crash on Highway 101 in Carpinteria

71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say

The Moon is ‘ghosting’ us on Halloween! — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL
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The Moon is ‘ghosting’ us on Halloween!

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