Polk County, FL

New Jersey State

Public transportation is a necessary tool for commuters who do not have access to a car. But there are several risks to taking public transportation – like the bus – and those risks are increasing daily. That was made apparent after an incident occurred on a public bus...

Bus Driver Attacks Passenger for Spitting on Him in Shocking Video

Orlando, FL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has issued a massive alert that will impact thousands of Walt Disney World Resort vacations. As of 4:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the Orlando International Airport has issued a TOTAL GROUND STOP for all flights due to severe, dangerous weather. Dangerous Situation to Impact Orlando Airport,...

All Flights Grounded as Dangerous Situation Unfolds in Orlando, Disney World Guests on Alert

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A street in Downtown Jacksonville soon could be renamed to honor the late Ben Frazier, founder of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville. City Council will consider a bill that would rename Confederate Street as Frazier Place, a recognition of Frazier’s tenacious efforts to eliminate Confederate monuments.

Downtown street could be renamed to honor Ben Frazier

Florida State

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West Palm Beach, FL

L. Cane

There are many reasons that Floridians may want to fly out of Florida - for business, for pleasure, or to visit family and friends. Whatever the reason, there will be some new flight offerings in the coming months, as well as a couple of deep discounts that could theoretically make flying cheaper than driving. Let's have a look:

New Budget Flights To And From FL & A Promotion For Existing Flights Starting At $19

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Oklahoma State

Tampa, FL

New York Post

A Southwest Airlines passenger believed she was about to die when she witnessed her flight flying dangerously close to Old Tampa Bay waters, miles away from the airport. 

Nancy Allen was aboard Southwest Flight 425 from Columbus, Ohio to Tampa, Florida on July 14 when the plane dropped to below 200 feet over the water near the Courtney Campell Causeway. 

“I think the thing that I first saw that really concerned me was how close to the water we were. I didn’t know at the time that we were flying necessarily east, but I knew that Tampa Bay was way...

Southwest passenger describes flying 150 feet over Florida waters after pilot calmly blames ‘gusty winds’

Travel + Leisure

Travelers now have even more winter getaway options.

This Airline Just Launched $52 Flights To Jamaica, Cancun, and More

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Georgia State

Washington, DC

Just plane stalkerish.

A creepy guy followed a Georgia mother and daughter into an airport bathroom in Washington, DC, then onto a Delta flight without a valid boarding pass — prompting crew members to kick him off the plane and delaying takeoff, authorities said.

Lauren Benton noticed a disturbed man trailing her family — including her two children, ages 6 and 9 — near their gate at Washington Dulles International Airport as they prepared to fly home Aug. 2, she told USA Today.

“My heart sunk down into my stomach,” Benton said. “With our children we were trying to create the perception that...

Creep follows mom and daughter into airport bathroom and then Delta flight without valid boarding pass, causing delays

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Wisconsin State

The US Sun

A COUPLE went from thinking living out of a bus was outlandish to raising their newborn baby in one – a bus conversion is next. All it took was one bad at work to get their life on the road in motion. Mariajosé and Chase, a husband and wife duo that abandoned the typical nine-to-five […]

I thought it was ‘weird’ to live in a bus – but after a test run we didn’t want to go back to reality and sold our house

North Carolina State

Fox News

Unexpected turbulence eon an American Airlines flight hospitalized four flight attendants, the airline said this week.

American Airlines flight attendants injured during turbulence on Florida flight

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

10 Tampa Bay

NewsBreak

Some parents give Polk County schools a poor grade as frustration over late buses grows

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Some parents give Polk County schools a poor grade as frustration over late buses grows

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