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COURT WATCH: Heavy Arraignment Docket Leads Busy Day at Kingshill
May 6, 2026
THE BIG BROIL: St. Croix Swelters Under 100°F Heat Index
May 6, 2026
Steamy Skies and Stray Storms: The May 5th Outlook
May 5, 2026
ST. CROIX COURT WATCH: Assault, Grand Larceny Charges Top Monday’s Criminal Docket
May 4, 2026
HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS
May 4, 2026
CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety
May 4, 2026
Triple-Digit Heat Indices Torment Territory as Hurricane Season Looms
May 3, 2026
Heat indices soar past 100 as afternoon storms threaten northwestern Puerto Rico
May 2, 2026
SCORCHING HEAT AND ROUGH SEAS: USVI BRACES FOR 100°F HEAT INDEX AS MAY BEGINS
May 1, 2026
Weather Outlook: St. Croix & USVI
April 30, 2026
WANTED: VIPD Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect on St. Croix
April 30, 2026
THE DAILY BURN: St. Croix Stays Dry While Puerto Rico Drenches
April 29, 2026
FLOOD & HEAT WATCH: Unsettled Weather to Bring Showers, T-Storms, and Triple-Digit Heat Indices
April 28, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: VIPD Issues Wanted Alert for St. Croix Man in Domestic Violence Case
April 27, 2026
Moisture Surge Brings Flooding Risk and Triple-Digit Heat to U.S. Virgin Islands
April 27, 2026
ST. CROIX WEATHER: Heat Risks And Isolated Storms Ahead Of A Wetter Workweek
April 26, 2026
VIPD Issues Wanted Poster For St. Croix Coconut Vendor Linked To Domestic Violence Assault
April 26, 2026
ST. CROIX FORECAST: A FINE WINDOW FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY BEFORE TROPICAL MOISTURE ARRIVES
April 25, 2026
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Kittitian-Born ‘King Dan’ Bass Dies in Hawaii at 44
April 24, 2026
Sizzling Weekend Ahead: Coastal Heat and North Shore Swells
April 24, 2026
DANGEROUS SURF: High Rip Current Risk for USVI and Puerto Rico
April 23, 2026
Weekly Weather Outlook: Tranquil Skies Give Way to Weekend Instability and Dangerous Swells
April 22, 2026
Cultural Wayfinding Skills Applied to Game Logic
April 21, 2026
Wx BRIEF: Fair Skies and Moderate Surf Risks for the Territory
April 21, 2026
STX STUDENT INNOVATION: 2026 STEM Expo to Showcase Top School Science Winners
April 20, 2026
STX WEATHER WATCH: Fair Skies Prevail, but Rip Current Risks Linger Through Midweek
April 20, 2026
Culebrinas Crest: Rio Surge Swamps PR West Coast; Flood Warnings Extended
April 19, 2026
🏖️ SAFE SURF OR BACTERIA BURDEN? THE WEEKEND BEACH ADVISORY IS IN.
April 18, 2026
The Motorist’s Survival Guide for St. Croix
April 16, 2026
Tongits Go Cash Out Shapes Smarter Play on GameZone
April 15, 2026
IN MEMORIAM: U20 ‘Dashing Eagle’ Elijah ‘Papo’ Battiste Gone Too Soon
April 15, 2026
VIPD Issues ‘Person of Interest’ Alert for Williams Delight Man
April 14, 2026
WEATHER ALERT: VIDE On High Alert As Unseasonable Deluge Threatens Monday School Schedule
April 12, 2026
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES ‘FROM CAREER TO CARNIVAL – EXPLORE, HIRE, STAY, PLAY’ CAREER FAIRS
April 12, 2026
USVI Attorney General Rhea Launches New PSA for Alcohol Responsibility Month
April 9, 2026
THE GO-DADDY GANTLET: A Timeline of Digital Attrition
April 9, 2026
Don’t Eat The Skin of A ‘Glass Onion’
April 8, 2026
COURT WATCH: HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET IN KINGSHILL
April 7, 2026
A Digital Blockade in the Eye of the Storm: Why Big Tech is Failing the U.S. Caribbean
April 6, 2026
VIDE Announces Temporary Job Openings for 2026 Summer Feeding Program
April 6, 2026
THE HUMAN TOLL: St. Croix Rallies Around Victor Cruz Jr.
March 31, 2026
U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; ‘Operation Southern Spear’ Death Toll Hits 163
March 28, 2026
Christiansted Under Fire: One Dead, Church Gutted in Back-to-Back Blazes
March 26, 2026
Former Ranger American Officer Faces New Felony Charges; Records Show History of Violence
March 26, 2026
Can Asbestos Cause Immediate Symptoms?
March 22, 2026
DPNR Beach Advisory: Most St. Croix Beaches Safe; Cruz Bay Flagged
March 21, 2026
LBJ Pump Station Offline: Wastewater Overflows in Christiansted
March 21, 2026
VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio
March 16, 2026
Building Healthier Communities Through Access to Treatment and Support 
March 14, 2026
TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT
March 14, 2026
CRIME NEWS: ST. CROIX MAN FACES WEAPONS ASSAULT CHARGE
March 9, 2026
🌿 THE HEALING POWER OF PREKESE
March 8, 2026
🏎️ Safety Corner: Why ‘Island Slicks’ are a Death Trap
March 7, 2026
Traffic Stop Near Main Street Nets Illegal Firearm and Narcotics
March 7, 2026
‘American Psycho’ Killer Ryan Branch Sentenced
March 6, 2026
Be On The Lookout (BOLO): Leslie D. Bradshaw
March 6, 2026
ST. CROIX BEACH WATER QUALITY REMAINS ‘UNKNOWN’ THIS WEEKEND
March 6, 2026
The Old Man Without The Sea (Sans Lightning In A Bottle)
March 6, 2026
TITLE: FROM COPENHAGEN TO CRISLER: Michigan Lands 7-Foot-3 Danish Giant with Deep Ties to V.I. History
March 5, 2026
ROTTEN EGGS & RECORD BREAKERS: DPNR Warns of 1.7 Million Ton Sargassum Tidal Wave for 2026
March 5, 2026
BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Thomas
March 5, 2026
ST. CROIX COURT DIGEST: Morning Sessions – March 5, 2026 ⚖️
March 5, 2026
VIFP Editorial: The Gateway Paradox
March 4, 2026
STT man arrested after tire wrench assault ⚖️
March 4, 2026
VIPD APPREHENDS SUSPECT IN NOVEMBER SUNNY ISLE SHOOTING ⚖️
March 4, 2026
COURT WATCH: Superior Court Criminal Docket, March 4, 2026 ⚖️
March 4, 2026
The Secret Beneath the Sand: Why ‘Galge Bugten’ is a Time Capsule
March 4, 2026
History Unearthed: Stunning ‘Chaney’ Discovery at Gallows Bay
March 3, 2026
Traffic Stop Near Vendors Plaza Leads to Felony Gun Arrest ⚖️
March 2, 2026
Robbery Arrest at Estate Castle Coakley Business ⚖️
March 2, 2026
THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME
March 1, 2026
CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?
February 28, 2026
GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI
February 28, 2026
Kingshill Court Report: Advice of Rights & Sentencings for Feb. 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
John Abramson IV Arrested for Frederiksted Shootout
February 27, 2026
Advice of Rights Held for First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder Suspect
February 26, 2026
Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar
February 26, 2026
BEYOND THE ADVISORY: Tourists and Residents Report Severe Infections After Swimming at Princess Condo Row; Is the DPNR Reporting Lagging Behind the Bacteria?
February 25, 2026
DUELING DEAD PEOPLE’S ESTATES: Hawking Family Slams ‘Epstein File’ Insinuations Fueled by St. Thomas Data Blunders
February 25, 2026
ST. CROIX ‘MOVING PRO’ FACES ASSAULT CHARGES IN SUPERIOR COURT
February 25, 2026
GEORGIA MAN NABBED AT ST. THOMAS AIRPORT AFTER ALLEGEDLY SCALDING WIFE WITH HOT IRON AT SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT
February 24, 2026
White-Collar Reckoning: Understanding the Charges Against Brett “Mac” McClafferty
February 23, 2026
BREAKING: St. Thomas Man Arrested After High-Stakes Traffic Stop
February 23, 2026
Parenting While Healing: How Virtual Outpatient Support Fits Busy Schedules
February 23, 2026
St. Thomas Restaurateur Arrested in Massive $888K Fraud Probe
February 22, 2026
SCOOP: U.S. Navy Scuttles St. Croix Port Visits; USS Iwo Jima Group Abandons Frederiksted Schedule
February 18, 2026
John asked Grok one question in 3 parts about Alexander Hamilton, JFK and RFK
February 16, 2026
RAISING THE BAR (AND THE ROOF) AT AUREO DIAZ HEIGHTS
February 13, 2026
EDITORIAL: THE HIGH COST OF DISLOYALTY – 5 YEARS FOR THE COMMISSIONER WHO SOLD OUT THE USVI
February 13, 2026
ST. THOMAS STUNNED: Scott Free Shooting Marks District’s First Homicide Of 2026
February 12, 2026
CHAIN REACTION: COKI POINT ROBBERY IGNITES DEADLY GUN BATTLE
February 11, 2026
CRUISE NEWS: “Ruff Start” Initiative Welcomes Adventure of the Seas to Frederiksted
February 11, 2026
SEISMIC UPDATE: 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Caribbean Sea South of Isla de Mona
February 10, 2026
RAM-RAID AT TUTU PARK: Thieves Use SUV as Battering Ram to Loot One Communications
February 10, 2026
One Communications Announces Temporary St. Thomas Store Closure Following Security Incident
February 10, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT: ‘Glitch’ Leaves West End in the Dark; One Communications Blames Billing System Gremlins
February 10, 2026
The ‘Love Apple’ Returns: Mike Allgeier Spots the First Otaheite Apples of the Season
February 10, 2026
WAPA to St. John: “Good News, The Sea Cable is Fine. Bad News, We Still Have to Turn the Power Off.”
February 10, 2026
Governor Bryan Tightens VIPD Rules; WAPA Apologizes for St. John Blackout
February 9, 2026
ECU Rounds Up St. Thomas Man in Massive Identity Theft, Vehicle Fraud Scheme
February 9, 2026
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COURT WATCH: Heavy Arraignment Docket Leads Busy Day at Kingshill

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer KINGSHILL — While the St. Croix sun beats down outside, the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands is seeing a surge…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

THE BIG BROIL: St. Croix Swelters Under 100°F Heat Index

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX – If you felt like you were dragging through wet cement this morning, you weren't alone. Despite the National…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Steamy Skies and Stray Storms: The May 5th Outlook

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer The Big Picture: Sizzle and Sprinkles It’s going to be a classic tropical "mixed bag" today. We have a bit of…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 5, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Crime News St. Croix News

ST. CROIX COURT WATCH: Assault, Grand Larceny Charges Top Monday’s Criminal Docket

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — The wheels of justice turned early Monday morning in Kingshill as two men appeared before Honorable Judge Yolan…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a week of sweltering conditions as a warm airmass…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO — A chilling wave of teacher arrests across the Lone Star State has ignited a fierce national debate over…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
Kugler says Fed has made good progress on achieving mandates
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Kugler says Fed has made good progress on achieving mandates

NEW YORK — Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler said today the central bank has made considerable progress in working to achieve its job and inflation goals, while stopping short of…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2024
Police officers find ‘baby girl’ pet snake missing for 2 months at a Chili’s
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Police officers find ‘baby girl’ pet snake missing for 2 months at a Chili’s

The Shallotte (North Carolina) Police Department removed the ball python from the lot and helped reunite the pet with its owner Hide your appetizers; the snakes are trying to get…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2024
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
Posted inBreaking News Military News National News

Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2024
Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids
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Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son, Esai Reed, in early November were: “Mom, come get me.” But after U.S. aviation authorities on Tuesday blocked…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2024
When to catch the last supermoon of the year
Posted inBreaking News Education News International News

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — Better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one. This will be the year’s fourth and final supermoon, looking bigger and…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024
2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina

YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) — Two more monkeys have been returned to the South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, authorities said Tuesday. Only 11 of the 43 Rhesus macaques…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024
Hurricane Sara could form by Friday. NHC tracking possible Florida impacts
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hurricane Sara could form by Friday. NHC tracking possible Florida impacts

KINGSTON — A broad area of low pressure over the central Caribbean Sea has an 80% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the National Hurricane Center…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024
Trump plans squad to fire the generals he hates
Posted inBlack History News Breaking News Military News

Trump plans squad to fire the generals he hates

WEST PALM BEACH — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is looking at ways to make good on his promise to purge the military of “woke” generals—including a draft executive order…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024
FAA bans U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gunfire hit Spirit, JetBlue, American
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

FAA bans U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gunfire hit Spirit, JetBlue, American

MIAMI — All U.S. airlines and other commercial operators have been banned from flying into Haiti for at least 30 days, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday. The announcements came…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024
Internet searches for how to move abroad up by more than 1,000% after US election result
Posted inBreaking News National News Tourism News

Internet searches for how to move abroad up by more than 1,000% after US election result

U.S. searches for "move to Canada" increased by 1,270% in the 24 hours after the polls closed on the East Coast on Tuesday, according to Google data. Google searches for…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2024

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