State treasury to start approaching people with unclaimed property directly
“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for Massachusetts residents to reclaim money that rightfully belongs to them." “Find Mass Money” may soon be finding, or contacting, you. Through its new Claim Mass Money program, the Massachusetts State Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division will soon contact residents...
Massachusetts cancer survivor hits big State Lottery prize, plans on putting winnings toward both...
It is heartwarming to see someone hit it big on a Massachusetts State Lottery game who can really use the money. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Mark King of Lynn is the winner of a $189,342 prize on a $20 bet while playing “Wheel of Bonuses,” an online-only eInstant game available through Mass Lottery Online.
Delaware County education board spent hundreds of thousands on travel and meals, audit says
An audit of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit found hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel and meals and a failure to follow basic bookkeeping.
Four Maryland Residents Accused of Stealing from Homes Damaged by Fires
Four Maryland men have been charged in connection with a series of burglaries targeting fire-damaged homes in Fairfax County, Virginia, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Police said five burglaries occurred at four unoccupied residences between November 2025 and July 2026. Stolen items included firearms, cash, jewelry, electronics, purses,...
New D.C. sports website makes big move
Another publication is trying to fill the void left in Washington, D.C. sports coverage following the Washington Post‘s decision to shutter its sports desk earlier this year. Marc Bluestein, a longtime D.C.-based sports marketer, is teaming up with Washington Commanders play-by-play voice Bram Weinstein to launch The District Standard, a subscription-based sports website that will feature…
Richmond mental health professional accused of $49 million in Medicaid fraud
A Richmond mental health professional is accused of defrauding Virginia Medicaid for $49 million by falsely claiming her facility provided services to people in crisis.
Scammers targeting elderly busted after trying to trick veteran PBSO detective
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two alleged scammers posing as bank employees tried to steal thousands from a veteran PBSO detective — but he turned the tables and helped get them arrested. The scamming duo is accused of posing as bank employees and trying to steal thousands...
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina Says Hunger Need Now Tops Its...
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says demand has exceeded pandemic-era levels, with nearly 630,000 people facing food insecurity amid SNAP changes and rising grocery costs.
Florida surgeon performs robotic surgery on patient 35 miles away
ORLANDO, Fla. (WWSB) - A Florida surgeon operated on a patient Sunday while more than 30 miles away, using robotic surgical instruments. The 66-year-old patient walked into Advent Health Mineola outside of Orlando. His surgeon, Dr. Vipul Patel, was at Advent Health Celebration in Kissimmee and performed the surgery remotely. The patient needed surgery to have his prostate removed. Patel controlled the robotic surgical instruments from 35 miles away.
24 indicted for Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking conspiracy in Middle TN
The U.S. Department of Justice said the investigation led to the seizure of approximately 500 kilograms of meth, 20 kilograms of fentanyl, 60 kilograms of cocaine, more than $375,000 in cash, multiple firearms, and five vehicles.
