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A Colombian café founded by Edwin Lurduy after he moved to the United States as a child has grown from a single outlet into a nine-location business serving communities across Central Florida. Mecatos Bakery & Café offers Colombian coffee, empanadas, pan de bono, pastries and desserts, with Lurduy saying the business was created to share the food and culture of his childhood home. “I came from Colombia when I was nine,” he said. “I got to live a good part of my early childhood there and the food has always stuck with me.” Lurduy opened the first Mecatos café in…

A Florida judge has found former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of first-degree murder over the disappearance and presumed killing of Largo lawyer Steven Cozzi in 2023. Judge Joseph Bulone delivered the verdict in Clearwater on Wednesday, 23 September, after a bench trial lasting just over a week. Kosowski had waived his right to a jury and represented himself in court. Cozzi disappeared from the Blanchard Law office in Largo on 21 March 2023. His phone, keys and wallet were left behind while he was working on a civil case involving people Kosowski had sued over an online review and…

A Missouri mother has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, following the death of her one-month-old daughter in Kansas City. Mariah Thomas, 28, entered the plea in Jackson County on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. A first-degree murder charge was dismissed as part of the agreement, and she was denied probation. Thomas will receive credit for time already served and is due to be transferred from Jackson County custody to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Baby found dead in Kansas City home The case dates back to…

The Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc is making a four-day goodwill visit to San Francisco, where it is expected to pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge before berthing at Piers 15–17 on The Embarcadero. The three-masted training vessel is due to arrive on Wednesday, 23 September, after sailing from Acapulco as part of a 92-day North Pacific cruise. Its route has included Honolulu, Seward in Alaska and Victoria in Canada, with further stops planned in San Diego. ([sfgate.com](https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/sf-mexican-navy-tall-ship-set-to-sail-under-22445048.php)) The Cuauhtémoc, officially designated ARM Cuauhtémoc BE-01, is carrying 144 naval cadets and 137 crew members. The visit is intended to promote…

US stocks opened lower as investors monitored developments in the Iran conflict and meetings at the United Nations. The movement came as attention remained focused on international events, with market participants watching for further developments linked to Iran and discussions at the UN.

Two prisoners are accused of killing a fellow inmate during a fatal prison yard attack at Salinas Valley State Prison in California. Correctional staff saw Dillon King, 28, and Justin Learmont, 44, approach Michael Loftin, 43, in a recreation yard at about 12.50pm on Monday, 21 September, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The pair allegedly attacked Loftin with an improvised weapon before officers intervened and restrained them. The weapon was recovered at the scene. Staff called 911 and began life-saving treatment, but a prison doctor pronounced Loftin dead at 1.19pm. King and Learmont have been placed…

Nogales has recorded more rain than any other Arizona city or town during the 2026 monsoon season, with rainfall in the border community reaching slightly more than 10 inches. The total puts Nogales ahead of larger centres including Tucson and Phoenix as the summer storm season approaches its official end. Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz examined the figures for FOX 10 Phoenix as thunderstorm activity begins to ease across the state. Rainfall has been uneven across Arizona, with parts of south-eastern Arizona receiving repeated heavy downpours while other areas have seen only limited precipitation. Sierra Vista recorded about 8.66 inches during the…

The attorney for a 99-year-old Milwaukee woman who was beaten in her own home after a delayed 911 response is due to give an update on Wednesday. Chris MacGillis is expected to speak at 11am local time on September 23, although he has not disclosed what he intends to announce. His comments come after an internal investigation found that two emergency call-takers breached protocol while handling calls made during the attack. The woman, known publicly as Shirley, was assaulted by a stranger at her home on July 27. A medical-alert company contacted Milwaukee’s Department of Emergency Communications twice in the…

Anthony Albanese will warn in a significant speech that institutions established after the Second World War are no longer fit for the current security situation. The Australian prime minister is expected to argue that the post-war framework no longer meets the demands of today’s security environment, in a major intervention on foreign policy.

A Houston man has been charged after 91 storage units were allegedly burgled at separate sites along FM 3180 in Baytown, Texas, with deputies identifying and arresting a suspect within 24 hours. Rayfield Beal was located in Houston after investigators used security camera footage and automated number plate readers to trace the vehicle believed to be connected to the break-ins, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies initially identified the vehicle from footage gathered at the storage facilities. The following day, number plate reader data helped narrow the search to an area of Houston. Authorities said Beal’s vehicle was…