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WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Polk County community is mourning the tragic death of 26-year-old Deshawn Smith, who was killed Monday morning in a devastating crash involving a Polk County school bus, a car and a Jeep. Two people were killed in the crash — a 10th-grade girl who attended Winter Haven High School and…

MORGAN HILL, Calif. — A home on Vintage Lane — where three little hearts lived, laughed, and felt their mother’s love — is now the center of an unthinkable tragedy. The Morgan Hill community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Jasmyne Garcia, a mother of three, who was allegedly killed by her husband, Roy Anthony…

PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN GUAYAMA AFTER BEING STRUCK BY CAR – VICTIM IDENTIFIED AS ROMAN D. CASH EAST ST. LOUIS, IL — A car crashed and caught fire early Tuesday on the Eads Bridge, killing a 42-year-old man and shutting down the historic bridge in both directions. Calvin Dye Sr., coroner for St. Clair County, said…

APEX, NC — The Apex community is mourning the sudden loss of 35-year-old William Young, a sanitation worker whose life was tragically cut short in a workplace accident in Apex, North Carolina, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. According to authorities, the victim was identified as 35-year-old William Young, an employee of the sanitation company. He…

PAPILLION, NE — A bright light that inspired an entire football community has gone out far too soon. Liam Settles, a 13-year-old from Papillion, Nebraska and devoted Nebraska Huskers superfan, has passed away following a courageous battle with pediatric brain cancer. Liam was diagnosed in 2024 with a high-grade glioma, an aggressive form of pediatric…

ERIE, PA — The Erie community is mourning the reported passing of Justin Carpenter, with family, friends, and loved ones sharing tributes following news of his death. According to reports circulating, Justin Carpenter of Erie has passed away. While details surrounding his obituary and funeral arrangements are still being shared by family, the news has…

MILWAUKEE, WI — A Wisconsin community is mourning an unimaginable loss after a father of four collapsed and died while running his first half marathon. The runner has been identified as John Meise, 36, of Waukesha, who died on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after collapsing during the Milwaukee Lakefront Half Marathon. According to WISN, Meise…

GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico — A 52-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along the shoulder of the Dulce Sueño bypass in Guayama, Puerto Rico, police said. The victim was identified as Lisa Yanet León Álvarez, 52, of Guayama. According to investigators, the tragic crash occurred on the Dulce Sueño bypass…

HARRISBURG, PA — A family is now facing the heartbreaking reality of losing 18-year-old Ariana McCullough-McIntyre of Swatara Township, whose life ended after a shooting in Harrisburg shortly after midnight Monday. According to authorities, police responded to reports of gunfire in Harrisburg just after midnight on Monday morning. When officers arrived, they found 18-year-old Ariana…

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A routine Monday morning turned into a nightmare for Winter Haven. A multi-vehicle traffic collision involving a school bus carrying nearly 40 passengers resulted in two fatalities, and left several others hospitalized Monday morning in Polk County, Florida. The school bus tragedy in Winter Haven left a student and another driver…