Florida State

Deland, FL

An old term from Northumberland, England, “sea-piner” is what locals there used to call a cold, rainless wind blowing inland from the sea for several days. The “sea” part is self-explanatory; “piner,” meanwhile, comes from “pine,” meaning to dry or desiccate. A marked characteristic of an area beset by sea-piners is that vegetation in it grows slowly.

Weather Words: 'Sea-Piner'

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

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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

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Manhattan, NY

These mysterious ants have been doing it their way in Manhattan since 2011. Scientists only recently discovered what they are and where they came from. And they could be headed your way.

Mysterious ‘ManhattAnts’ Could Be Your New Neighbors

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

The city of Juneau is seeing unprecedented glacial flooding, leaving the community in a desperate race to recover and 14 billion gallons of melting glacier water with nowhere else to go.

Rising Waters, Rising Fears In Alaska

“Blashy,” an adjective that dates back to at least 1700, means extremely rainy, gusty or splashy. A sailor might describe a long, soaking rain as a “very blashy day.”

Weather Words: 'Blashy'

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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

Hurricane Ernesto targets Bermuda Friday with high winds and flooding rains. The storm also creates high surf and dangerous rip currents along the U.S. East Coast. Here’s what you need to know.

Hurricane Ernesto Brings Beach Danger To US

A “moonwake” is the line of reflected light that the moon casts over the surface of a body of water. The term has a nautical connotation due to the way the line of moonlight resembles the wake of a ship. If you’re a long time reader of Morning Brief, you may remember another slightly more Poetic-with-a-capital-p term that means the same thing, which is “moonglade.”

Weather Words: 'Moonwake'

Long after Hurricane Debby had moved on, the storm’s devastation was just getting started in many neighborhoods along Georgia’s coast. Watch the video to learn why and to hear from a volunteer who’s helped rescue dozens of people.

Debby Long Gone But Floods Linger On GA Coast

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

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Friday, August 16th

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who died at 81 in 2007, found mainstream fame in three hit TV shows: Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS, 1968-1971), and Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993). However, she initially declined participation in of those landmark series. What follows is what happened.

'Bewitched' Actress Alice Ghostley Refused "2nd Mrs. Kravitz" Role After Friend Alice Pearce Died

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In the world of astrology, certain dates align with celestial energies that lean toward the fruition of dreams. Today is one such day. The energy brings with it an essence of positivity, offering a powerful blend of heavenly influences that can bring longings into existence. For three zodiac signs in particular, this is especially true. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the stars are aligning in your favor more so than the rest of us. Here's how these signs can take advantage of this powerful energy and make their dreams begin to come true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 16, 2024

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Backyard debris burns can quickly turn into wildfires. Here are some safety tips in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com for more information and wildfire prevention tips.

How To Safely Burn Debris In Your Backyard

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record

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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record

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