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Hollywood, FL

Prince William County, VA

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Newport News, VA

The Quick Historian

WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Authorities have apprehended a 28-year-old man following the discovery of the body of a missing 30-year-old mother last week. The Prince William County Police Department issued a news release stating that on Thursday, March 21, just before 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 12200 block of Stevenson Court for a missing persons inquiry. A family member had reported Taty’ana Cooks missing after she failed to collect her child from day care, prompting immediate concern.

Man arrested after his ex is found dead in garbage truck

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Everett, WA

In Everett, Washington, a mother has been apprehended on suspicion of murder following the discovery of her young son's lifeless body on the side of the freeway last week. According to the Everett Police Department, the family of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia reported him missing on Wednesday, March 27, citing "suspicious circumstances." Prompted by concerns for the boy's safety, law enforcement, in collaboration with the FBI and other agencies, launched an extensive search effort.

Mother arrested after 4-year-old son found dead alongside road

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

The elaborate scheme involved falsifying accounts receivable to secure and misuse a substantial line of credit. In a significant legal development, Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct New Jersey-based company Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a $17 million loss to a bank. This confession was made before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation led by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Former Employee Guilty of $17M Bank Fraud

Iowa State

Virginia State

Houston, TX

Margaret Minnicks

A man accused of serial bigamy posed as a pastor at small Black churches around the country, was sentenced to three years in prison after he was found to have had at least 10 wives whom he married for financial gain, according to the Christian Post.

Man posed as a pastor in small Black churches had at least 10 wives, including one in Virginia

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

Last week, three people were arrested after they used fraudulent Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase 64 containers of baby formula, according to the Irvine Police Department .

Three women were arrested on burglary and I.D. theft charges after using fraudulent EBT cards in Irvine

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Investigation launched into claims of financial mismanagement, sexual assault cover-up Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has accepted the responsibility of investigating accusations against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard regarding the alleged misuse of public funds and a purported cover-up of sexual assault claims.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Probe Alleged Misconduct by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Passaic County, NJ

NEWARK, NJ -Lorenzo Bowden, 39, entered his guilty plea in Newark federal court before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz, acknowledging his role in a conspiracy to obstruct justice. The case centers on an incident from January 22, 2021, at the Passaic County Jail, where a pretrial detainee was assaulted after a confrontational act against another officer.

Correctional Officer Guilty: Obstructing Justice in Assault Case

On Tuesday night, patrol officers contacted two people in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, according to the Irvine Police Department . During the investigation, officers found drug paraphernalia, a pepper ball gun , 800 fentanyl pills, and a large amount of methamphetamine.

Irvine police officers arrested a man who had drugs and a weapon in a car parked at a Walmart

Westminster, CA

On March 20, 2024, at about 5:56 AM, officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 14800 block of Cordoba Place about a male forcing entry into a residence where three adult women were asleep in their bedrooms, according to the Westminster Police Dept .

A man broke into a house with three sleeping women in Westminster and demanded to be fed

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

Homicide Detectives are attempting to locate Roxanne Briseno of Santa Ana who is wanted as a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in November 2019. Roxanne is known to frequent hotels in the Orange County Area and believed to reside in the City of Santa Ana.

The SAPD is searching for a woman who may have witnessed a homicide

While a lady was shopping at Home Goods, her wallet and credit cards were stolen from her purse on February 17, according to the Irvine Police Department . This real life Romeo is suspected of using the victim’s credit card to buy gift cards, flowers, and water in a nearby City.

Man wanted for stealing credit cards in Irvine and using them to buy cards and flowers

Placentia, CA

This past weekend, police officer Irvine and K9 officer Enzo conducted a traffic enforcement stop of a vehicle for an equipment violation, according to the Placentia Police Department .

A traffic stop in Placentia led to the seizure of 24 kilos of cocaine with the help of a K9 police dog

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a man entered the U.S. Bank on Barranca Parkway in Irvine and demanded money from a bank teller, according to the Irvine Police Department . The suspect entered the bank and demanded $18,000.00 from the bank teller using a note. The teller gave the suspect the money from the drawer, totaling $446.00. The suspect ran out of the bank and fled the area in a newer model white Toyota Sienna.

The Irvine Police are searching for a man in his 40’s who robbed a U.S. Bank

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Miami Date Nite

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A Day at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida (Part 1)

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Welcome to the Diplomat Beach Resort! Located at 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida, it’s 10 mins away from the Fort Lauderdale Airport and 30 mins from the Miami International Airport.

The Diplomat Beach Resort is the largest hotel in Broward County, with more than 1000 guest rooms, two Penthouse suites, 515 king rooms, 2 luxury pools, The Dip & Slide Waterpark for kids and several dining options.

Food and bar options include the Counter Point Cafe, The Canteen, Playa, The Hotel Bar and Diplomat Prime. Personally, I’m excited for the reopening of their Monkitail restaurant. Monkitail is a high-end Japanese restaurant from Philadelphia-based chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson featuring izakaya, shareable small plates, as well as specialty cocktails and sake. The projected reopening date is late November or December 2021. 

Share this video with your friends! Follow me for more South Florida videos and stay tuned for Part 2 of my Diplomat Beach Resort Series!

A Day at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida (Part 1)

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