Chris Anderson

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Chris Anderson |Karissa Waddick

• Rescue units responding to a submerged truck in a Venice, Florida, canal encountered two large alligators. • The alligators prevented initial rescue swimmers from reaching the vehicle. • Florida Fish and Wildlife officials removed the alligators, allowing divers to recover a deceased male from the vehicle. Efforts to rescue a teenager who drove off a bridge and plunged into a murky canal in southwest Florida were hampered by two dangerous obstacles: a pair of large alligators.

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Chris Anderson |Gabriela Szymanowska

Former New College of Florida spokesperson Frederick Piccolo Jr. could have three misdemeanor charges for exposure of sexual organs in Sarasota County elevated to third-degree felonies, according to state attorney Ed Brodsky. Brodsky said Friday that enhancing the charges is under consideration by his office. If that were to occur, Piccolo would be facing a total of five felonies, including two in Manatee County. Each count is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Mar 25, 2025 | actionnews5.com | Alexis Means |Sarah McRitchie |Chris Anderson

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio found the body of missing 13-year-old Keimani Latigue on Monday. Her father, who was initially charged with abduction, is now charged with murder. Toledo police said they found a body during the investigation into the 13-year-old girl’s disappearance. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office confirmed the body found on the second floor of an abandoned Miami Street house is that of the teen. Keimani was reported missing last week.

Jan 13, 2025 | 247sports.com | Chris Anderson

The non-conference slate in college hoops is over and the Big 12 Conference teams faced off against each other for the first time.... at least as far as conference records go. Now is as good a time as any to take an overview of the league, recap what has happened so far, and then put up our Actually Accomplished Rankings. Without further ado.... The Best Week - HoustonThe Cougars didn't just go 2-0. A few teams did that. No, Houston dominated both games.

Nov 15, 2024 | actionnews5.com | Tim Darnell |Chris Anderson

ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - In a case that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over immigration during the 2024 election, the bench trial for the suspect in the murder of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus begins Friday. Jose Ibarra, 26, is the suspect who illegally entered the U.S. from Venezuela charged in the Feb. 22, 2024, death of Laken Hope Riley.