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Big Masters bar owner killed in shooting

CHRISTIANSTED — The owner of a St. Croix nightclub was shot and killed on Friday night, police said. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at around 9:49 p.m. on Friday…

John McCarthy July 1, 2024

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Social Security to simplify disability evaluation process

When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social…

John McCarthy June 27, 2024

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Body of missing diver found in Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED — Search teams combing the Frederiksted coast for a diver who went missing Monday morning found the man's body late last night. Craig "Tygah" Todman was positively identified by a family…

John McCarthy June 25, 2024

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Dense cloud of Saharan dust sets in

SAN JUAN — A dense Saharan Air Layer will move across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. It will occupy our islands for at least three consecutive days, starting from today…

John McCarthy June 25, 2024

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2 dead, 2 injured after 4 men shot while playing dominoes in Frangipani: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police have named the two people who died after a shooting that took place while men were playing dominoes in Frangipani on Wednesday night, authorities said. The 911…

John McCarthy June 20, 2024

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Social Security’s commitment to the LQBTQI+ community

June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQI+ community and celebrate diversity,love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell…

John McCarthy June 20, 2024

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Help police find missing 6’4″ man on St. Croix

FREDERIIKSTED — Police need your help to find a man who has been missing on St. Croix for 10 days. Jordan Miguel Griman, 30, of Oklahoma, was last seen on…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024

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Woman who forged dead mother’s signature on real estate sales contract gets fraud charge after $42K payday

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman who forged her dead mother's signature to a real estate document in order to reap a $42,000 windfall was arrested on fraud-related charges. Lydia…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024

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What to know about this week’s massive heatwave and how to stay safe

SAN JUAN —A variable day expected today. In the morning, heat indices could reach 111 degrees across coastal sectors of the island, where an excessive heat warning is in effect…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024

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VING joins U.S. Army North, FEMA as it preps for ‘unprecedented’ hurricane season

SAN ANTONIO — Ahead of what will likely be an active hurricane season, U.S. Army North trains to support civilian federal agencies in timely and effective disaster response. More than…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024