Feb. 19—TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Quandarius “Chanel” Johnson twirled a gold-colored crown that glinted with light streaming in from a nearby window. It’s a symbol to remind her of her strength. After all, “I’m a Leo,” Johnson said. She keeps the crown hanging on her bedpost. Johnson, a Black transgender woman, lives in a safe house […]
A 239-foot (72-meter) boat was sunk off the coast of northwest Florida to create a habitat for marine life. Video by Robert Renfrow shows the vessel going down, with dive footage showing the wreck. “The vessel … joins hundreds of other artificial reefs already deployed off the shores of northwest Florida and will serve as […]
A new report ranked Durham the 7th best city in the United States for Gen Z to have a chance at homeownership, but local housing experts aren’t quite as bullish on the area’s affordability. Point2Homes, a media company that produces real estate trend reports and studies, said Durham is among the “Gen Z homebuying havens.” […]
GRAND HAVEN — The Grand Haven Board of Light and Power fired its general manager Thursday, saying allegations of discrimination and harassment he leveled against a board member were baseless, while the conclusion of a whistleblower investigation draws near. It was the latest move in a years-long series of cross-allegations involving GHBLP General Manager Dave Walters, […]
OTTAWA COUNTY — Michael Zitta, an attorney from Grand Haven, is the first to throw his hat in the ring for Ottawa County’s next probate court judge. Zitta’s announcement Tuesday, Jan. 16, comes after Judge Mark Feyen announced earlier this month he’s not seeking re-election in November. More: Probate Judge Mark Feyen will retire at […]
Jan. 15—Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri and Jasper County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, or CASA, received large grants last week. Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri received $58,662 and Jasper County CASA received $24,834 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Children’s Trust Fund. The grants are part of the Facility […]
A 27-year-old Winter Haven woman died Wednesday night when her car was hit head-on by a semi truck that crossed the center line. The driver of the semi faces DUI-related charges. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Chelsea Darwin, 27, was driving north on Spirit Lake Road when a semi, driven south by Moyses Ramirez, […]
Jan. 6—A Schuylkill Haven man faces strangulation and assault charges stemming from a domestic altercation early Jan. 1. Michael J. Yurkonis, 31, of the 100 block of Paxson Avenue was charged by borough Patrolman Preston V. Gehring. Gehring said he was dispatched to the home around 12:30 a.m. and met the victim, who had a […]
For 50 years, the Dome Arena in Henrietta was the quintessential multipurpose venue, hosting everything from rock concerts and sporting competitions to RV shows and high school graduation ceremonies. Now it has one purpose, and that purpose is pickleball. In November, after months of work, the Dome was rechristened the ROC Dome Pickleball Club, with […]