Florida State

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Iowa State

Des Moines, IA

(Des Moines, IA) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 passed through the Des Moines Metro during Monday night's severe weather. The peak winds with this storm were greater than 100 miles an hour, and was on the ground for about seven miles as it traveled through the area.

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado Touched Down In The Des Moines Metro

(Des Moines, IA) -- National Weather Service storm investigators will be looking at damage near Merle Hay Mall and Drake University after storms in Des Moines Monday. There were radar indicated tornado warnings in the area and one confirmed sighting. More than 12,000 people were without power after the storms.

Thousands Without Power Following Storms in Des Moines Monday

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Illinois State

Kewanee, IL

(Moline, IL) -- Henry County, Illinois has declared a local state of emergency for Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships southeast of the Quad Cities, the area seemingly hardest hit by last night's storms. National Weather Service teams will be out there to survey damage this morning. Meteorologist Ed Holicky says several...

National Weather Service Surveying Quad Cities Storm Damage

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A married couple is lucky to be alive after a dangerous photoshoot went awry. The couple, identified as Rahul Mewada, 22, and Jhanvi, 20, were taking photos while walking along the train tracks on the Gormaghat Bridge in northwest India. The area is a popular tourist location, as people flock...

Couple Forced To Jump Into 90-Foot Gorge While Taking Photos To Avoid Train

Denver, CO

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis revealed that he was placed in handcuffs and escorted off a United Airlines plane from Denver to Orange County due to an incident with a flight attendant in a statement shared on his Instagram account Monday (July 15). Davis, 51, said he was...

Pro Football Hall Of Famer Terrell Davis Taken Off Plane In Handcuffs

Miami, FL

Miami-dade County, FL

Coral Gables, FL

FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey Veltri released this statement:. This morning, the FBI conducted search and arrest operations at two locations in Miami-Dade County which are connected to an ongoing murder for hire investigation initiated in the Fall of 2023. The first operation was at 9720 Bel Aire Drive...

UPDATE: FBI Confirms Suicide Of Prominent South Florida Developer Amid Raid

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Frisco, TX

A Texas megachurch pastor stepped down after confessing to "moral failures," which has led to church leaders prohibiting congregants from discussing the incident. Tony Cammarota, who served as the pastor at the Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, for 17 years, announced his resignation on July 7, revealing that he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure" in a letter sent to congregants, which was obtained and shared by the church watchdog group watchkeep.org (h/t the New York Post).

Megachurch Pastor Steps Down Over 'Moral Failures'

Now, hackers and scammers could be looking for just your phone number. It’s called “port-out hijacking” or “SIM-swapping,” and it’s been a nightmare for those who’ve fallen victim to it. In one instance, someone received an email notification from their bank that a hacker was trying to transfer $20K from their credit card to an “unfamiliar Discover Bank account.” Once that was resolved, days later, another attempt to score $19K to that same account was attempted. In this lesser-known form of identity theft, the hackers take over your phone number, so even calls and text go directly to them…and not to you. In this type of hack, even two-factor authentication can be used against you. These scams are only going to increase, but you can still be proactive in protecting yourself by regularly changing passwords, signing out of apps that you’re not currently using, and being diligent about keeping your personal information off the internet. According to the FBI, complaints regarding “SIM-swapping” have increased 400% between 2018 and 2021 and have caused over $68 million in personal losses to the victims.

How Phone Number Theft Can Be Your Latest Scamming Nightmare

(Des Moines, IA) -- A man is dead after his body was found in the Des Moines River Saturday. Police responded Friday morning to reports of a person going under water in the Raccoon River, without reappearing. They suspended the search early Friday afternoon when they say debris and high water flow enhanced risk. Police then responded to a call Saturday evening for a report of a body in the water at the confluence of the two rivers, and they say they found a body near the SE 6th St bridge. They say early indications are that the body recovered Saturday evening, was the subject of Friday's efforts. The investigation is ongoing.

Body Found Deceased in Des Moines River Saturday

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Arlington, TX

Singer Ingrid Andress went viral Monday (July 15) night following her rendition of the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Several X users bashed the performance, including one user who called it, "the worst national anthem I've ever heard. “That...

Ingrid Andress Apologizes After Home Run Derby National Anthem Performance

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

A local gun violence prevention group is speaking out against the shooting of former President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence is saddened by the events of Saturday afternoon, saying there is no place in the political process for violence of any kind.

Local Group Speaks Out On Weekend Campaign Violence

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Florida News That Impacts You – June 28th, 2024

Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you in South Florida. Governor DeSantis signed four bills into law...

Florida News That Impacts You – June 28th, 2024

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