Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
St. Patrick's Day Follow the latest St. Patrick's Day news stories and headlines. Get breaking news alerts when you download the ABC News App and subscribe to St. Patrick's Day notifications. 04/30/2024 - 11:09 am | View Link
Sentencing pushed for man found guilty in 2023 St. Patrick's Day murder Still no sentencing for Duval Walker, Jr.He was found guilty in March of shooting and killing Cameron Barnes during a fight at Cocktail's and Company in Marion ... 04/26/2024 - 9:33 am | View Link
Ask Billboard: Hozier, Born on St. Patrick’s Day, Has the Luck of the Irish at No. 1 Meanwhile, Jimmy Buffett and Annie Lennox were both born on Christmas Day and have hit Billboard’s holiday charts. 04/26/2024 - 3:23 am | View Link
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Jacksonville Beach Police Chief proposes safety measures after deadly St. Patrick’s Day shootings In the report, Chief Smith said the three separate shootings from St. Patrick’s Day made him “angry,” but also left him with “the unimaginable weight of command.” ... 04/22/2024 - 2:55 pm | View Link
Perhaps they just lost a spouse, or went through a traumatic health scare. Perhaps, as they’ve grown older, they’ve simply become lonely. Then someone calls bearing good news.
Over 50 elderly Americans answered the phone to such news a couple years ago, told by callers based in Broward that they had won a lottery prize of millions of dollars.
Dear Amy: My son and his fiance “James” are getting married this fall.
When my son first mentioned that they were in the planning stages, I told him that his father and I will be on a cruise from Oct. 17 to Oct. 29. At that point the couple had not yet chosen a date.
Our cruise has taken us over a year to plan and save for (I am disabled, and my husband doesn’t make a lot of money), and it is non-refundable.
Our son told us yesterday that James wants to get married on Oct.
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Saturday, May 4, is National Star Wars Day. It’s about as official as an unofficial holiday can be.
Once just a silly little pun, the wordplay on the most famous phrase in the “Star Wars” universe has, in recent years, become recognized by city and state governments throughout the United States.
“Star Wars” itself has morphed and evolved in the 47 years since George Lucas first brought his vision for a space opera to the silver screen.
Q: Ira, you were right about the Heat not prioritizing the regular season. Perhaps, last year’s amazing run from the eighth seed in the play-in tournament to making the Finals lulled Heat management and the fan base into thinking that that, yeah, it would be nice to have made it into the top six this year, but it really doesn’t matter because we have Playoff Jimmy and he will just be that X-factor again in this season’s playoffs.
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Health department closes its Broward County family planning clinic
Delays ahead? Why a West Delray landowner will take more time on plan for homes, retail, hotel
Weekend things to do: Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo, Puccini and Cassadee Pope, TV chef Aarón Sánchez at Hard Rock
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
Fresh off resigning as Palm Beach County Democratic chair, Mindy Koch files to run for School Board
At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows
Florida Supreme Court derails convicted killer’s bid for new trial
Margaritaville at Sea schedules first sailings beyond Bahamas from Port of Palm Beach
Ask Amy: New neighbors take their battle over parking spots to social media
Clemson has turned up the heat on its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference — litigation that also affects Florida State’s future in the ACC.
The Tigers are now seeking “punitive damages to Clemson for the ACC’s willful and malicious conduct,” including “slander of title.” That request is part of an amended complaint filed last month in Pickens County, South Carolina, but made public Thursday.
The Tigers, like FSU, are involved in dueling lawsuits with the ACC playing out in their respective home states plus North Carolina (where the conference is headquartered).