‘We’re all heartbroken’: Polk Co. mother mourns 5-year-old daughter killed by accused drunk driver

Deputies said Madeline Nichols was killed in a crash Friday. A driver faces several DUI charges. LAKELAND, Fla. — Madeline Nichols of Lake Wales was excited to start kindergarten in the fall.  At just 5 years old, her mother Jacqueline Nichols said she touched the lives of those around her.  She loved getting ice cream … Read more

Uvalde shooting survivors’ families sue UPS, FedEx for shipping weapon used by gunman at Robb Elementary

The legal case claims the companies shipped an enhanced trigger system that allowed the gunman to convert a firearm into a fully automatic or semi-automatic weapon. UVALDE, Texas — Another lawsuit has been filed by families of survivors in Uvalde, and this time they are going after two package shipping companies for mailing the weapon … Read more

These three SA-area school districts are increasing pay for teachers this school year

San Antonio ISD, Northside ISD and North East ISD have released their plans for the fall semester. SAN ANTONIO — School’s out for summer, but some districts are already planning for fall, especially when it comes to pay. The latest is San Antonio ISD. The district’s board of trustees approved raises for its staff Monday … Read more

Uvalde Police Department appoints new mental health, family violence investigator

SAN ANTONIO – The Uvalde Police Department has created a new position dedicated to mental health and family violence investigations as part of its Guardian Initiative. Det. Corp. Jessica Zamora, who has more than seven years of experience in law enforcement, has been appointed to serve as the new Mental Health/Family Violence Police Investigator for … Read more