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A Michigan woman has been found guilty of first-degree murder for orchestrating the killing of her children’s father. A jury convicted 37-year-old Sayon Florence Thursday after 2 hours of deliberation, finding she arranged for Vincent Buckles to be shot and killed at his home in January of ’25. Prosecutors say Florence wanted full custody of her kids and recruited a codefendant to carry out the killing. She was also convicted of arson, home invasion and felony firearm use, and is scheduled to be sentenced November 2nd.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police say a missing 78-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease has been found safe. Sharon Jean Schultz was last seen walking near 13th Street and White Street at about 6:30 p.m. on September 22nd. Police had asked the public for help finding her, describing her as 157 pounds with blue eyes, wearing dark pants and a dark sweater. Investigators say she was also spotted on camera before she was located. Anyone with questions can call the Port Huron Police Department.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Washington Township officials in Sanilac County are preparing to take the Hi-Way Drive-In to court after a music festival went on at the property this summer without the township’s approval. The township board voted 4 to 0 on September 8th, to let its attorney pursue whatever legal action is needed to enforce local zoning rules. The drive-in had asked for a special land use permit, but the township planning committee turned it down in July, and the festival was held anyway.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Nearly 200 Sarnia apartments have a new landlord. Skyline Apartment REIT sold three buildings on September 10TH, covering 187 rental units. Those include Patricia Apartments and Regal Tower on Colborne Road, and Bryn Mawr Apartments on Berkshire Road. That equals about 3 per cent of the private apartments counted in Sarnia in ’21. Skyline did not name the buyer or the price. The company bought the buildings in 2014. It has now sold 265 Sarnia apartments since June of ’25.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

If you missed the back to school rush, Port Huron families still have a shot at free backpacks. Blue Water Community Action is giving away backpacks stocked with supplies, from preschool through high school, to kids who still need one. Just stop by the office on Lapeer Road, Monday through Thursday, seven-thirty to five. Bring proof of St. Clair County residency, and your child must be with you to receive a backpack. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait!

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron Township officials have hit pause on data center construction, giving themselves time to write new rules for the massive facilities. The township board unanimously passed a temporary moratorium this week, blocking any new applications for data centers and other high-demand power users. Officials say no applications are currently on file, but they want regulations in place covering noise, lighting and safety concerns before any company comes knocking. The pause could last up to a year, or until permanent zoning rules take effect.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet