Boca Raton, FL

Columbus, OH

Pinellas County, FL

Largo, FL

The Independent

 Newly released law enforcement body camera footage shows the moments after a nearly 14-foot-long alligator killed a 41-year-old Florida woman in September.The footage, obtained from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by Fox 13, shows first responders arrive at a roadside canal in Largo, Florida, and fatally shoot the gator with a rifle.A bystander, Jamarcus Bullard, was the first to discover the grim scene, alerting law enforcement when he saw a gator with what he believed were body parts in its mouth. "I noticed it had a body in its mouth, like a lower torso, so once...

Shocking footage shows moments after a gator ate a 41-year-old woman in Florida

Alabama State

Panama City Beach, FL

The Mirror US

Shortly after reaching a beach in the Florida Panhandle, three men from Alabama went for an evening swim and tragically perished in a rip current

Three Alabama men caught in Florida rip current die one day after couple drowns on vacation

Florida State

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A Piece of Travel

Are you just about to retire, or have you done so recently? Congratulations! If you think there's no better place to enjoy your golden years than in a state full of sun, sand, and fellow retirees, these are some of the top places to retire in Florida.

6 Ideal Florida Cities for Retirement

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Guardian

Police investigating after packages worth nearly 55lb (25kg) discovered on Dauphin Island, south of Mobile

Cocaine worth about $450,000 washes up on Alabama shore

New Jersey State

Morris County, NJ

Mendham, NJ

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit received recognition from the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association (NJHIA) for their outstanding work on the Baby Mary cold case. The award was presented at the 29th Annual Advanced Homicide Conference at Princeton University on June 13, 2024.

Major Crimes Unit  Honored for Solving Baby Mary Cold Case

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

South Carolina State

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Akeena

Hey everyone! Have you been hearing about the shifts in popular moving destinations lately? Well, it turns out Florida, long favored for its sunny skies and tax perks, is no longer the leader of the pack when it comes to where people are choosing to move. Let’s dive into what’s happening.

Florida Dethroned as the Top Destination for Movers

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Myrtle Beach, SC

Straight Arrow News SANcom

In the wake of a tragic incident at Myrtle Beach, a South Carolina lawmaker is proposing a ban on large police vehicles to patrol beaches.

South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the entire Florida government would be shut down for an extended period. Millions of Floridians will be impacted, sending shockwaves reaching the Walt Disney World Resort parks. Here’s what you need to know. Ron DeSantis to Close down Florida Government for More “Freedom’...

DeSantis Announces Florida Government Closure as Disney World Parks Brace for Impact

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Louisiana State

Daily Mail

Buc-ee's convenience store has quietly backtracked its plans to open their largest store in Florida.

Angry Floridians feel 'betrayed' as Buc-ee's backtracks over plans for world's biggest store

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Deerfield Beach, FL

Pompano Beach, FL

Delray Beach, FL

NewsBreak

Did you apply for My Safe Florida Home? Here's what's next

Patience appeared to be the name of the game Monday for people applying to My Safe Florida Home (MSFH). \"I feel like I got lucky and...

Patience appeared to be the name of the game Monday for people applying to My Safe Florida Home (MSFH). "I feel like I got lucky and...

Did you apply for My Safe Florida Home? Here's what's next

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