Elberta, AL

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Panama City, FL

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A recent state inspection has led to the temporary closure of a Mission Barbecue location in Panama City, Florida. The establishment, known for its slow-cooked meats and variety of barbecue styles, faced significant issues that required immediate attention.

A recent state inspection has led to the closure of a BBQ restaurant in Florida

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Louisiana State

Pensacola, FL

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

This will be another great reason for Louisiana families to head to this popular beach vacation destination.

Florida Beach Town Loved by Louisiana Tourists Getting 'Facelift'

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

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

An IHOP restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $40,000 to a former employee who was forced to work on Sundays in 2021, against his religious beliefs. The settlement was announced on August 6 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had filed a lawsuit on the employee’s behalf.

North Carolina Eatery to pay $40,000 to Christian cook it fired after he asked for Sundays off

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

A transgender woman won the Democratic nomination for a Florida House seat on Tuesday night. Ashley Brundage, the founder and president of Empowering Differences. She won more than 81 percent of the vote in Florida House District 65’s Democratic Primary, which means she will now advance to face incumbent Republican Florida Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman in November. There, she will have a fighting chance in a district where a majority of voters favored President Joe Biden in 2020 over Republican former President Donald Trump. The district swung red in 2022 as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a landslide re-election and enacted an anti-LGBTQ agenda.

A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Colorado State

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Find everything you need to make informed decisions this election season, plus so much more. Hungry travelers can now enjoy the return of Jacksonville International Airport’s top-grossing restaurant. As of Wednesday, a renovated and expanded Chili’s is open after 18 months of work. “This was not a simple...

Expanded Chili’s opens at Jacksonville airport

Saint Augustine, FL

Hear about travel to Northeast Florida as the Amateur Traveler talks to Angie Orth from Angie Away about her hometown and the area around it. Angie says, “So many reasons. People come to Florida for a lot of different reasons. Mostly theme parks, maybe swamps, alligators, Miami. Those are the things when I meet people around the world that they think Florida is about. Everybody thinks I either live in Miami, in some kind of penthouse, or like at Disney World, in a castle of some sort.”

Travel to Northeastern Florida – Jacksonville, Amelia Island and St Augustine – Episode 909

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Sensor Easy has announced that, following successful local deployments and its participation in the gBeta Gulf Coast program, it is expanding across the U.S. It now offers a starter kit with two temperature sensors and a gateway for monitoring refrigeration in food and other industries. The system includes real-time alerts with its app, remote access and monthly reports. Its sensors have a battery life of up to 10 years, and the app is designed to be intuitive and customizable.

Sensor Easy Grows, Offers Starter Kit

Auburn, AL

After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...

Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State Seminoles On SI

The Seminoles are keeping a key member of the athletic department in Tallahassee longterm

Report: Florida State Athletic Director Extended Through 2028 At $1M+ Annually

Georgia State

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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The Highland Group Awarded Elberta Bank Renovation Project

The Highland Group has announced it was awarded a new renovation project for the historic Centennial...

The Highland Group Awarded Elberta Bank Renovation Project

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