Sheriff’s office reopens case after dog killed in viral door kick challenge

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Pamela Comme

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    DELTONA, Florida (WESH) — About a month after her front door was kicked in and her dog escaped and was killed, detectives told her no charges would be filed.

“I feel like I failed him,” Dissany Cid said. “It’s heartbreaking to hear that.”

The incident happened back in December on Tiburon Lane in Deltona. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says a group of teens was playing ding-dong ditch in the neighborhood when things escalated. Investigators say one of them kicked in the front door of Cid’s home.

Cid believes it was part of a viral door-kick challenge that the sheriff’s office has been warning residents about for months.

Cid wasn’t home at the time, but her dogs were. One of them — her Yorkie, Spookie — got out.

“If it was my door, I don’t care about my door,” Cid said. “But he didn’t deserve that. He didn’t deserve to die like that.”

Spookie ran off scared and was later found dead after being hit by a car.

Since then, Cid has been calling for justice, hoping the teens involved would be held accountable. But because her Ring doorbell camera wasn’t working at the time, evidence was limited.

Cid says detectives initially told her there would be no arrest.

“It’s devastating,” she said. “I feel like I failed him.”

But while WESH 2 was interviewing Cid, there was a sudden development.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office told WESH 2 they took a second look at the case Monday morning and are now pursuing charges against the individual they say is responsible. Officials have not yet said what charge the person will face.

We told Cid the moment we found out.

“Oh, really? Oh my gosh,” Cid said, crying. “I mean, yeah. Because he didn’t deserve to die that way.”

Her heart still heavy, Cid says she is now holding on to hope that accountability will finally bring her closure.

“I don’t want to, to ruin their lives or have them catch a felony or anything,” she added. “Just have them do community service.”

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Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Natacha Casal

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    BOKEELIA, Florida (WBBH) — A stretch of cold weather moving into Southwest Florida has farmers watching the forecast closely, worried that dropping temperatures could threaten delicate crops.

At Fruitscapes in Bokeelia, a nursery known for its tropical fruit trees, co-owner Stephen Cucura said even a brief frost could have serious consequences — especially for mangoes, which are just entering their growing season.

“Now, we’ve been hit by hurricanes for the past couple of years, and it’s decimated our crops,” Cucura said. “And the last thing we need is a cold like this coming up.”

Forecasters expect temperatures to dip into the upper 30s and low 40s over the next several nights. While those numbers are manageable, Cucura says it’s the duration of the cold — and the potential for a late-week freeze — that has him concerned.

Cucura recalls a severe cold snap about 15 years ago that wiped out mango production for an entire year.

“We had one week of solid cold temperatures where the daytime highs did not exceed 50 degrees,” he said. “On the last night of cold, it got down to 26 degrees, and that destroyed our mango crop for the entire year.”

Mango season is just beginning in Southwest Florida, and Cucura says sustained cold temperatures could make or break this year’s harvest. Forecasts currently show cooler conditions lingering for about a week.

“Yes, time is a factor,” Cucura said. “Most of the forecasts are showing low 40s, upper 30s for us, which is good. But it’s always the last night — and that’s what I’m worried about.”

For homeowners concerned about protecting their own fruit trees or gardens, Cucura recommends taking precautions ahead of freezing temperatures. He says covering plants with frost blankets and properly watering the ground can help.

“The best course of action is maybe saturate the ground around the tree the day before you’re expected to have a freeze,” he said. “Don’t go out there and water the tree. That could cause a lot more damage. Water the ground around it.”

Mangoes have been grown in Southwest Florida for nearly 100 years, making them a staple of the region’s agricultural identity. As the cold lingers, farmers say the next few nights will be critical, with just a few degrees potentially determining whether crops survive or suffer major losses.

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LMPD gets attention for series (around 100) of snarky snowstorm tweets

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Alex Suckow

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Louisville Metro Police are getting some serious attention on X (formerly Twitter).

The city got some big snow over the weekend, and during that time, while the department was active in the community, it also got active on social media.

In the last 24 hours, LMPD has tweeted around 100 times, delivering some serious sass.

They did a lot of roasting of drivers.

They did provide a few updates on road conditions and snow routes.

And they also showed some videos of officers helping stranded drivers and having a little fun in the snow.

Some of the tweets have thousands of likes and millions of views.

The mayor was asked about the snarky tweets during his Monday news conference, and he appeared to show support:

“They take their jobs incredibly seriously. And so nobody should be confused with the clearly and obviously humorous tone of some comments that they’ve been making online, with the serious nature of their work and the seriousness which every one of our LMPD officers takes,” Mayor Craig Greenberg said.

So, will their social media continue to be “unhinged?” (as LMPD called it)

Unclear, but based on the 26,000+ votes they have on an X poll, it just might.

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Baby delivered in tractor-trailer during snowstorm

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Tom Lehman

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    SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — During this past weekend’s snowstorm in Cumberland County, EMS personnel delivered a baby in a tractor-trailer parked along a rural road near Carlisle.

It happened about 10 a.m. Sunday morning in South Middleton Township, along York Road, as some of the heaviest snow of the storm fell, according to Nathan Harig, assistant chief of administration with Cumberland Goodwill EMS.

“If Hollywood was writing this for one of those first responder shows, all the first responders that I know would be rolling their eyes at the circumstances that happened. You have a woman in labor in a tractor-trailer,” Harig said.

Harig noted that conditions along York Road on Sunday morning were much worse than they appeared 24 hours later on Monday, complicating the roadside delivery.

“It required neonatal resuscitation, which is extra care that our paramedics provide, to help a child who’s been born. So, it just seemed over the top, but, Oh, and you also have the snowplow. That had to help us, kind of with an escort to the hospital,” he said.

Cumberland County EMS staff, equipped with specialized pediatric equipment, assisted in delivering the baby, helping to warm and stimulate the newborn to breathe independently.

“We train for it, but it’s not something people encounter a lot. But when you factor in all the other things that made this rescue a challenge, it just really goes to show the preparedness that all these first responders have,” Harig said.

Cumberland Goodwill credited Citizens Fire Company No. 1 and a plow truck driver from South Middleton Township for helping them reach the hospital.

A spokesperson for UPMC said the family was not ready to share their story and did not have an update on the baby’s and mother’s conditions.

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Neighbor with a paddleboard helps rescue man who fell in while ice fishing

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Gino Recchia

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    TICHIGAN, Wisconsin (WISN) — A quiet Saturday morning on Tichigan Lake turned into a life-or-death situation after a man fell through the ice in Racine County.

The man’s calls for help were heard by nearby homeowner Michael Mossman, who has lived along Tichigan Lake for nearly two decades.

“I was in the house, and I thought I could hear somebody yelling for help. But you know I had the TV on. But anyways, I shut the TV off, listened, and I heard someone yelling for help. So I then came outside because I couldn’t see him,” Mossman said.

Mossman called 911 and grabbed a paddleboard before heading onto the ice to reach the man, who had fallen through while getting ready to fish. Neighbors recorded video showing Mossman and others using the paddleboard to help pull the man to safety.

“I proceeded out by him, and he was very coherent. And he says, I’ll be OK. I’ll be OK. And I just went out there towards him,” Mossman said.

Tichigan Fire Capt. Mike Borchardt said rescues like this highlight both the risks of winter activities and the importance of preparation.

“That’s one of the biggest things about Wisconsin and the people that live here, is that we are always willing to help other people,” Borchardt said.

Fire officials said ice conditions on Tichigan Lake can change quickly and may not always appear dangerous at first glance.

“The first and most important thing to keep in mind is that no ice is ever 100% safe. So, you always have to plan for the worst-case scenario if you’re going to go out on the ice,” Borchardt said.

In this case, the man who fell through the ice was wearing flotation gear, which helped keep his head above water until help arrived. Fire officials said simple steps like going out with someone else and carrying ice picks can help prevent a rescue from turning into a tragedy.

Mossman said this was not the first time he has helped rescue someone on the lake and wants others to take safety seriously, especially in areas known for thin ice.

“Stay off of this end, because it really changes by the day,” Mossman said.

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Woman dies after car hits her while sledding on Oklahoma City road

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Dacoda Wahpekeche

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    OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Police say a 31-year-old woman died over the weekend after she was hit by a vehicle while sledding on a street in northwest Oklahoma City.

Around 11:10 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a reported crash involving a pedestrian near Northwest 81st Street and Walker Avenue.

Officers learned that a vehicle traveling south on Walker Avenue was pulling a sled with a rope. Police said that rope broke at Northwest 82nd Street, which caused the woman on the sled to stop in the road.

Another vehicle then struck the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Oklahoma City Police Department identified the victim as Makayla Mitchell.

A drug recognition officer evaluated both drivers, and police said both showed signs of impairment. Blood draws were completed at the scene, and both drivers were arrested.

The two suspects were booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on second-degree murder and aggravated DUI. KOCO 5 has not released the suspects’ names because they have not been charged.

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University of Michigan students mourn death of classmate found in freezing temperatures

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Darren Cunningham

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    ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WXYZ) — Students at the University of Michigan are mourning the death of 19-year-old Lucas Mattson. His body was found on Cambridge Road near Washtenaw Avenue in the freezing temperatures on Saturday.

“It’s undeniably a tragedy,” sophomore Blake Becker said.

Sophomore Riley Maczik told 7 News Detroit, “I was really upset about it. A lot of my friends were at the same venue that Lucas was at, so it’s really sad to see that that could literally happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are (or) where you’re at.”

Sophomore Matthew Like said, “We have sense of community, even with people you don’t know at the university. So to see anyone, even if you don’t know them personally from your community pass like that, it’s tragic.”

Ann Arbor police said Mattson was last seen walking on Hill Street around 1 a.m. on Friday after leaving a party at Delta Chi fraternity. According to investigators, he didn’t have on a coat in the frigid temperatures and wasn’t reported missing until about 15 hours later.

The search began and Mattson’s body was found at 12:05 p.m. on Saturday on Cambridge. He was located around the corner from Delta Chi.

Police said it appears he died of exposure to the frigid temperatures, but they’re working to learn an exact cause of death. An autopsy was scheduled to take place Monday.

“It’s just really heartbreaking,” Maczik said.

The University of Michigan said Mattson was not a member of Delta Chi nor was he a pledge of the fraternity, but he was a guest at the party.

In that same letter to the campus community, university President Domenico Grasso said: “We must let the investigators complete their work and refrain from speculation until the facts are known.”

He went on to say he’s instructed the “vice president for student life and executive director of public safety and security to retrace the events that occurred this weekend. We want to better understand what transpired and identify possible steps to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.”

Maczik said, “We always need to hold each other accountable. Make sure you never leave anywhere alone. Like it’s unsafe no matter where you’re at and just make sure you’re always there for your friends and talk to somebody when they need anything.”

The university has counselors on hand for anyone who needs support.

7 News Detroit spoke with Mattson’s grandmother who was too distraught to do an interview. We learned he was an engineering student from Alaska.

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Couple steps in to provide warmth for Corpus Christi’s most vulnerable

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Adam Beam

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    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — For the past decade, Rev. Rico Ricarte and his wife have traveled across the Coastal Bend to help people in need. Ricarte says his work is driven by experience: he has been in their position before.

“I do this because at one point in my life I was homeless. I understand where they come from,” Ricarte told KRIS 6 News. “I understand the needs that they need. I understand that it’s not all about their lifestyle as drug addicts is, it’s more of their captivity and we do this because God has called us to do this.”

Ricarte and his are independent, but do their work as the Tribe of Levi.

“His word in Proverbs 19:17 says, He who gives to the poor man lends to the Lord and we, we give to the poor man, we’re lending to the Lord and we do it because Christ did it for us first.”

Riding along with Ricarte and his wife, Betty, Monday morning was spent on Corpus Christi’s Westside amid freezing and below freezing temperatures. The team of two spent the early hours finding anyone in need of coats, beanies, warm blankets and a warm meal.

“So that’s one of the reasons we do it, because we love what we do, and God’s called us into this ministry to go feed the homeless, feed his people, ministry, and we, and we do this from Beeville to Victoria all the way to Monterrey, Mexico.” Ricarte continued, “We travel anywhere the Lord will send us.”

Ricarte adds they are always looking for more volunteers and donations to assist with monthly travels every first Saturday.

Ricarte can be contacted via social media at Rico Ricarte on Facebook, as well as their group Proverb 19:17. Additionally, he can be contacted on Instagram at blueoyster22671 or his cellphone number 361-542-8994.

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Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By Drew Bishop

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    PADRE ISLAND, Texas (KRIS) — Volunteers and wildlife officials are working around the clock to rescue cold-stunned sea turtles along the Texas coast as water temperatures in the Laguna Madre have plummeted.

On Monday afternoon, volunteers combing the beaches of Padre Island National Seashore found a sea turtle in need of immediate help and warmth. The turtle was discovered about 100 yards down the shore of the Bird Island Basin Campground.

“He needs immediate help,” a volunteer said upon finding the distressed turtle.

Once the rescue team confirmed the turtle was still alive, they transported it to a rehabilitation center to tag the animal and begin the warming process.

State, local, and federal agencies are coordinating the rescue efforts. At the Briscoe King Pavilion, one of many local rehab sites, representatives from the Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries, and Nueces County Coastal Parks were caring for two other cold-stunned turtles found near the canals and off Highway 361.

“We’re looking to see if they have any movement in their eyes… to see if they have any movement in their flippers,” said Cynthia Rubio, a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

After confirming a turtle is alive, the rehabilitation team sends it to one of three facilities: the Texas State Aquarium, the Texas Sealife Center, or the Amos Rehabilitation Keep.

“They’ll be dry docked…. and the next day they’ll see if they pass a swimming test and if they do they’ll be able to swim in the water,” Rubio said.

The recovery process can be relatively quick under the right conditions.

“If the weather warms up in the next couple days… they can be released in a few days out in the gulf waters,” Rubio said.

Wildlife experts are urging anyone who encounters a cold-stunned sea turtle not to touch it, but to immediately call 1-866-TURTLE-5. By reporting these sightings, beachgoers could help save a shelled swimmer.

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Battle brews over access to Thornton State Beach along San Mateo County coast

CNN Newsource on January 27, 2026

By John Ramos

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Beaches along the San Mateo County coast are a favorite visiting spot for Bay Area residents.

But one beach in Daly City has had much of its access cut off by a man who claims to own the property above and has erected a chain link fence to keep people out.

“It’s just beautiful, you know? Scenic trails and beach, and so a lot of folks–dog walkers, hikers, bikers, everybody is accessing this area,” said Annie Ellicott, who has made it her mission to protect and preserve the bluffs overlooking Thornton State Beach in Daly City.

It is a place of wind-swept, unspoiled beauty. Or, at least it was.

“So, this is the fence that has been put up over the last couple of weeks by the individual living in that trailer,” Ellicott said, walking along the 8-foot-high fence that went up, seemingly overnight.

“Because he has blocked off the entrance to this particular part of the path–which is again not on his property–at both the southern end and at this end, nobody can actually come from the vista down the path to access this trail. And this is the only trail down to the beach,” she added.

The beach’s parking lot is virtually cut off from access, with a handwritten “DO NOT TRESSPASS” sign. But that’s mild compared to the sign that was first put up, with a drawing of a pistol and warning that the property owner has a 9mm gun and “TRESSPASORS WILL BE SHOT!!”

The neighbors said the police made him take that one down, but the message is clear.

Zachary Leyden owns the Ocean View Stables on the north side of the fence. His trail rides used to access the trail down to the beach.

“This is the last part that they put up, which blocked us out of the whole thing. At first, they were being very cooperative saying, ‘No, the horses can ride on it.’ But when they put the last piece on it, they said, ‘Never mind, they can’t.’ So, like, wow…alright,” said Leyden. “He’s got a plan, I’m not sure what the plan is and he seems to be the kind that will bulldoze anybody who’s not aligned with the plan.”

That includes San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, who lives near the beach. He has written a letter of objection to the California Coastal Commission, demanding the access be restored.

There is still some question about whether the man in the trailer actually owns the property. And there are concerns that first responders have lost vehicular access to the beach because of the fence.

“We’re going to fight really hard on this,” said Canepa. “We are working in concert with the City of Daly City. He has not sought permits from the City of Daly City for that fencing. And I firmly believe, in terms of access, he’s in violation of the law.

That’s yet to be determined, especially since technically Thornton Beach has been “closed” for years by the state, meaning there are no ranger patrols to the area. But people have still been arriving to take in the beauty, and that’s something the Coastal Commission has worked to protect in the past.

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