Clay County

Gary Edward Glowacz, a Florida man, has been charged with second-degree murder and armed burglary regarding the 1987 death of Melissa Ellison. Glowacz allegedly confessed to authorities after contacting them himself, describing details of the crime scene that were never publicly released before his arrest. Detectives found these descriptions matched evidence documented at the Jacksonville home.

Kimberly Faith Christy is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after emailing authorities offering to turn herself in. The charges include first-degree criminal sexual conduct and using a minor in a sexual performance, with evidence provided via a QR code leading to videos and photos.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is testing herbicide-spraying drones to combat invasive kudzu vines in hard-to-reach areas. A year-long project treated 93 acres across eight sites, reducing dense kudzu growth and enabling native plants and wildlife to return.

Hundreds of Amtrak passengers were stranded for nearly 24 hours in Florida due to wildfires near the tracks, causing overflowing bathrooms, limited updates, and disrupted travel. Amtrak offered refunds and travel vouchers to affected passengers on Train 98, part of the Silver Meteor route.