Officials share updates after Fort Stewart shooting

Five soldiers have been shot during an active shooter incident at Georgia's Fort Stewart. Authorities announced on Facebook that Fort Stewart Commander Colonel William "Gabe" Weaver had issued a lockdown for the base and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Shortly before 2 p.m., the area was given the all-clear. Army officials say there is no active threat to the community at this time.

Orange County ratifies ICE addendum 5-2

Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.

Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant. 

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia speaks in Orlando

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a press gaggle regarding local government audits on Tuesday morning in Orlando. During the event, the CFO discussed the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.

Texas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled state

Texas House Republicans on Monday voted 85-6 to authorize the House sergeant-at-arms and related officers to track down and civilly arrest Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts. Meanwhile, Democrats in other states are talking about retaliation.