Lightning strikes a junction in Araruama while resident warns about storm; VIDEO
A lightning strike was captured on video hitting a busy junction in Araruama, Brazil, just as a local resident was warning about the imminent storm and risk of electric discharges.
Araruama Pediatric Urgent Care Unit has part of the roof destroyed after heavy rain
The Pediatric Urgent Care Unit in Araruama, Brazil, suffered roof damage due to heavy rains, prompting temporary patient transfers and immediate repairs.
Confrontation Between Police and Suspects Ends with Rifle Seizure in Araruama
A confrontation between police officers and armed suspects in Araruama resulted in the seizure of a rifle, but no arrests were made.
Man arrested in Araruama suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl
A man has been arrested in Araruama, Brazil, on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl, following a police investigation into the case.
Alligator appears in Araruama Lagoon and surprises residents of Arraial do Cabo
A yellow-bellied alligator was found in Araruama Lagoon, alarming local residents in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, leading to its rescue by environmental teams.
Prosecutor shoots at dog after it charges at his daughter in Araruama
In Araruama, Brazil, a prosecutor fired at a dog in an attempt to protect his daughter, but no injuries occurred.
Woman dies after rollover and car gets stuck in post in Araruama; video
A 29-year-old woman died in a severe rollover accident on RJ-106 in Araruama, Brazil, with her car becoming lodged in a utility pole.
Child is hit by stray bullet while playing tag on street in Araruama
An 11-year-old boy was struck by a stray bullet while playing tag in Araruama, Brazil, and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Araruama sets up special traffic scheme and health reinforcement; city expects 100,000 tourists for Carnival
Araruama, Brazil, is preparing for over 100,000 tourists during Carnival by implementing special traffic and health measures.
20-year-old dies after rollover on RJ-106 in Araruama
A 20-year-old driver named Vitor Kogler died in a car rollover accident on RJ-106 in Araruama, Brazil.
20-year-old driver seriously injured after rollover on RJ-106 in Araruama
A 20-year-old driver was seriously injured following a rollover accident on RJ-106 in Araruama, Brazil.
Physiotherapist arrested suspected of selling and applying weight loss medications in Araruama
A physiotherapist in Araruama, Brazil, was arrested for illegally selling and administering weight loss medications without proper authorization.
Fugitive for torturing children in São Paulo is arrested in Araruama
A fugitive from São Paulo, sentenced for torturing children, was apprehended in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, following a coordinated effort between security forces from two states and tips from a hotline.
Car crashes into store and destroys display in the center of Araruama
A car crashed into a store in the center of Araruama, Brazil, on Monday night, destroying the display and damaging goods and part of the building's structure.
17-year-old dies after rollover on RJ-102 in Araruama
Seventeen-year-old Matheus da Silva Carvalho died after the vehicle he was a passenger in rolled over on RJ-102 in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro.