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A fatal crash occurred in Polk County, North Carolina, when a truck ran off the road, hit a tree, caught fire, and resulted in the deaths of the driver and passenger, with authorities working to identify the victims.
A child in Polk County, North Carolina, who visited South Carolina during a measles outbreak, tested positive for measles. The child, unvaccinated, has recovered, and health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent further cases. This is North Carolina's second measles case in 2025, linked to the South Carolina outbreak.
A confirmed case of measles has been reported in an infant in Polk County, Iowa, who recently traveled to an area with ongoing measles spread. The child was too young to be vaccinated, and no public exposure sites have been identified. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of measles, which can cause serious complications, especially in young children.
Five people were injured in a two-car crash in Polk County, Iowa, where one vehicle flipped and submerged in water; the incident is under investigation, and traffic on East University Avenue is temporarily closed.
A Florida pre-med student, Emmanuel Espinoza, concealed a knife behind his back as he approached his mother's front door before stabbing her over 70 times. He had been listening to music and charged in to carry out the brutal attack. Espinoza confessed to wanting to kill his mother for years and finally followed through, even continuing to stab her as she tried to get up. He then called 911 and confessed to the murder. He has been charged with first-degree murder, and the community mourns the loss of his mother, Elvia Espinoza, a beloved second-grade teacher.
Elvia Espinoza, a beloved second-grade teacher at Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary in Polk County, Florida, was tragically stabbed to death by her son, Emmanuel Espinoza, who has been charged with first-degree murder. The school district is providing grief counseling for students and staff, and all Polk County students have access to free telehealth services.
A 21-year-old University of Florida pre-med student, Emmanuel Espinoza, has been charged with first-degree murder after stabbing his mother, Elvia Espinoza, to death in Polk County, Florida, because "she got on my nerves," according to authorities. Emmanuel drove from Gainesville to Frostproof for a family event and confessed to the slaying after calling 911. The sheriff described the event as a "horrible" and "inexplicable" murder, and stated that the victim, a second grade teacher, was loved by the community.
A 21-year-old University of Florida pre-med student, Emmanuel Espinoza, has been arrested for fatally stabbing his mother, Elvia Espinoza, at her Frostproof home. He confessed to wanting to kill her for years and rated their relationship an 8 out of 10. Elvia was a beloved second-grade teacher. Emmanuel has been charged with first-degree murder.
The mother of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in a river after she was last seen with a family friend now expected to be charged with her murder, posted a heartbreaking message about feeling like she had "failed" her daughter. Cassie Matthews, the mother, defended herself against rumors and criticized those spreading falsehoods, while expressing her anguish over the loss of her daughter. The man last seen with Audrii, Don McDougal, is expected to face a charge of capital murder, and had a criminal history involving another young girl more than a decade ago.
The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing from Livingston, Texas, was discovered in the Trinity River near US 59. An AMBER Alert was issued for her on Feb. 15, and a person of interest, Don Steven McDougal, was arrested on an unrelated charge. Authorities are preparing an arrest warrant for McDougal for capital murder, as he was linked to the case through his vehicle and proximity to the victim's home. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and her body is being sent for examination.
11-year-old Audrii Cunningham went missing after not getting on her school bus in Livingston, Texas. Don Steven McDougal, a person of interest in the case, was arrested on unrelated charges. Investigators are seeking information about McDougal's 2003 dark blue Chevrolet Suburban and are offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Audrii's disappearance.
Texas officials believe Steven McDougal, a person of interest with a criminal history, was the last person to see 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham before her disappearance on Feb. 15. McDougal, arrested on unrelated charges, lived in a camper behind Audrii's residence and had reportedly babysat her. An Amber Alert was issued, and a backpack believed to be Audrii's was found near Livingston Dam. Authorities are seeking video footage and offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the case.
Police in Texas are searching for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who disappeared after failing to catch her bus to school. A man, Don Steven McDougal, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and is considered a person of interest in the case. Authorities believe his car, a dark blue 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, may be connected to the disappearance. A backpack thought to belong to Audrii was found near her home, and an Amber Alert has been issued as the search continues.
Three Afghan refugees, including the pilot, died in a small plane crash in Polk County, Oregon. The crash occurred during heavy fog, causing a power outage and a small brush fire. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
Three people have been confirmed dead in a single-engine plane crash near Independence, Oregon, resulting in downed power lines, a small brush fire, and power outages. The investigation is being led by Independence Police and the FAA.