Durham-area taxpayers face a spike in refund scams as April 15 nears. Scammers use texts, emails and AI voice calls to steal refunds and identities.

Ebony Austin pleaded no contest to six counts tied to a Chicago-to-Green Bay trafficking probe; sentencing is set for June 23, 2026.

A passerby alerted worshippers as flames climbed into the ceiling at Grace International Church on Friday; crews from multiple departments brought the blaze under control.

New Jersey detectives say an American Express account takeover was traced to a Buford man arrested in Gwinnett County. Authorities say the fraud exposed more than $70,000.

A federal jury in Springfield convicted Ahmaad Jarvis on fentanyl and meth charges after a traffic stop that reportedly turned up about 10 pounds of meth and 400 grams of fentanyl.

A Lillington man was arrested this week in connection with a June 21, 2025 house‑party shooting that killed one woman and injured two, authorities say.

Family testimony and an outside viewing of the wreckage marked the latest day in the manslaughter trial of former Missouri City officer Blademir Viveros. Closing arguments are set to begin Monday.

A jury cleared 16-year-old Cy-Miar Amari Woods of homicide in the 2023 Stowe Township death of Michael Dean; other charges were dismissed and a co-defendant remains charged.

A planned teen meet‑up at White Marsh turned chaotic, leading to arrests and a county warning to parents as malls step up youth‑escort rules.

After 19 years behind bars, Emel McDowell was cleared. He sat down with FOX 5 NY to talk about the toll—and he's still pressing for state compensation.

A Fulton County deputy was arrested after authorities say he used a marked patrol car to burglarize a Buckhead apartment and tried to sell stolen items online. The case remains under investigation.

A fatal crash on Blanding Boulevard at Collins Road closed all southbound lanes Friday evening. Officials say Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and details remain limited.

A man in his late 30s died after his motorcycle collided with a car at a South Side intersection; police say the driver believed the intersection was clear.