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Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected over the next 7-10 days, the statewide burn ban and enforcement action will continue until further notice. “Even with a burn ban in place we are continuing to see significant wildfire activity across the state because of...
Investigators are trying to determine why a Crusoe Island Road man died in his home Saturday. George Joseph Kowall III, 43, was found deceased in his home in the 2000 block of Crusoe Island Road, the sheriff’s office reported. Deputies and EMS were called at 8:10 a.m. EMS confirmed the victim’s passing, the report said. A preliminary investigation showed no signs of foul play, according to the sheriff’s...
A woman told deputies she was stabbed at a “gathering” on Old Lake Road Saturday. The victim is expected to recover, according to the sheriff’s office. Nautica Latrice Graham, 25, told deputies she was at the get-together on Old Lake Road when she was stabbed by an unidentified woman. Graham was transported by private vehicle to ADR Fire-Rescue, where she was treated before being taken to an area...