Boy Drowns, DC Metro Emergency Meeting, Assaults on W&OD Trail: News Nearby

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• Boy Drowns in Florida, Identified as Centreville Teen: Police
• Woman Kicks, Claws and Attempts to Bite Deputies: Stafford Sheriff's Office
• DC Metro Board to Holds Emergency Meeting

Second Assault Attempt on W&OD Trail

Officers are investigating the attempted assault of a jogger on the W&OD Bike Trail Thursday morning, according to Leesburg Police. It is the second recent assault attempt on the W&OD, with another alleged incident last week in Sterling reportedly involving two unidentified subjects.

Police advise users of the trail to always stay alert and be aware of your surroundings (don't wear earphones) and walk, run or bike with a partner or group. >>> Read more.

Record-Breaking Year of D.C. Visitors, Money Spent by Tourists

Washington, D.C., had a banner tourism year in 2015, shattering records for both the number of visitors to the District as well as dollars spent.

According to Destination DC, 21.3 million people visited D.C. last year, which is up 5 percent from 2015. Those tourists spent a whopping $7.1 billion during their stays, up 4.1 percent from the previous year. >>> Read more.

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