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OCALA, Fla. (AP) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office says a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud was arrested Tuesday. Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, was arrested on charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four. Authorities came under pressure Tuesday to arrest and charge the white woman who fired through her front her door and killed a Black neighbor in a case that has put Florida's divisive stand your ground law back into the spotlight.

The women of Christ Church Cathedral will host this year’s 57th annual Strawberry Fest.   The Strawberry Fest is scheduled to take place on June 8...

The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) and Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) have partnered to bring the city of Indianapolis its first-ever party on an NBA court floor. The partnership is a tip-off for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game hosted in Indianapolis.

Purpose for My Pain will partner with several local organizations to honor those affected by gun violence to kick start this year’s National Gun...

Mayor Joe Hogsett announced three new initiatives to reduce gun violence in the city while calling on state, local and federal officials to help...

While previous generations may have been more closely connected to organized religion, many young people are finding themselves drawn to a more personal and...

The cast of “Simply Ella” presented by Genesis Theatre Company. “Simply Ella,” starring local jazz singer Sandy Lomax takes place at Footlite Musicals May 25-27....

Have you ever been put in a box? Society does it often, especially regarding Black males from particular communities. Additionally, Black men get put...

For at least 700 years, a variety of cities, towns, and prominent families have adopted the Latin phrase Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful” –...

Life by itself is a difficult task, let alone the idea of becoming a parent and now being fully responsible for another individual. This...