Florida Woman Faces Charges After Stepson’s Tragic Drowning in Hazardous Waste-Filled Ditch

KISSIMMEE, FL – A Florida woman has been arrested following the tragic drowning of her 5-year-old stepson in a manmade ditch that was contaminated with hazardous materials. Cheyenne Star Fite, 25, faces charges of aggravated manslaughter by child abuse after Osceola County sheriff’s deputies were called to a distressing scene at her residence earlier this month. The incident occurred on the afternoon of October 11, when emergency services rushed to a home on North Kenansville …

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Mixed Precipitation Expected to Cause Hazardous Road Conditions in Washington Region

YAKIMA, Wash. – Residents of the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for winter weather conditions as a winter weather advisory has been issued for the region. The advisory, in effect from 4 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday, warns of mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulation of a light glaze. The affected areas include Kittitas Valley, Lower Columbia Basin, and the Foothills …

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