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Texas State

The Independent

 Tropical storm Beryl is now charting a dangerous path towards Texas, with state officials issuing a disaster declaration for 40 counties and urging residents across the coast to evacuate.The National Hurricane Center has forecast Beryl will bring dangerous rip currents to the Gulf Coast over the weekend before likely hitting southern Texas late on Sunday. The storm is forecast to re-strengthen into a hurricane as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico and will have become a category 1 hurricane by the time it makes landfall in the US.Governor Greg Abbott warned Texans to prepare for impact: “As Texans...

Beryl live updates: Texas issues disaster declaration for 40 counties ahead of hurricane making landfall

Alabama State

ABC News

Dangerous rip currents are forecast to persist Sunday along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday, officials said.

Swimmers ordered out of the water as dangerous rip currents persist

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NewSantaAna

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

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J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

North Carolina State

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Buxton, NC

Town Talks

If you’re ready for a coastal getaway, a North Carolina destination may be the most ideal place to visit, a new report finds. That’s because Lighthouse Beach in Buxton was named one of the best beaches in the country.

This Outer Banks beach in North Carolina ranks among the nation’s best

Fox Weather

Hurricane Beryl lashed the Windward Islands on Monday as the powerful storm generated 150 mph winds. Sit back in safety and watch the violent scenes that played out.

See it: Hurricane Beryl rips apart Caribbean islands in first landfall

102.5 The Bone

If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents. Here's what you need to know about rip currents and how to stay safe: A rip current, which flows out toward the ocean, can quickly pull a swimmer away from the shore. Rip currents usually reach a speed of 1 to 2 feet per second, but some can clock in at 8 feet per second, which is faster than an Olympic swimmer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Rip currents: What to know about the dangers and how to escape

Georgia State

Walt Disney World Resort might need to prepare for its first major hurricane of the season as a new development is forming off the Atlantic coast. If you’re heading to the theme parks this week or next, be ready for flooding, power outages, and more. National Hurricane Center Tracking...

Disney World To Prepare for ‘Extremely Rare’ Tropical Hurricane Forming off of the Atlantic Coast

Surplus line carries enter Florida’s insurance market. Surplus line carriers are insurance companies that provide property insurance that other insurers don’t cover in a particular market. HB 1503, which went into effect July 1, allows surplus lines carriers to take out policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance...

Changes to Citizens Property Insurance under new Florida law will help with depopulation efforts

USA TODAY

Beryl's center was forecast to move across the Windward Islands early Monday.

Hurricane Beryl an 'extremely dangerous' Cat 4 storm as it barrels toward Caribbean

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Hurricane Beryl, a dangerous category 3 storm, was inching close to the Carribbean and prompting warnings for residents to take shelter.The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, Beryl earlier rapidly intensified into a category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 130mph. However, on Monday morning, it weakened to category 3.Beryl is expected to bring tropical storm-force winds and life-threatening storm surges to Barbados, St Vincent and Grenadine on Monday. “This is a very serious situation developing for the Windward Islands,” the National Hurricane Centre warned.“A life-threatening storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 6 to...

Life-threatening Hurricane Beryl closes in on Caribbean as strongest ever storm this early in season

Hillsborough County, FL

Pinellas County, FL

Largo, FL

Whether your plan is to leave the area entirely or go to the nearest evacuation shelter, Tampa Bay area animal services officials are encouraging pet owners to be ready for the storm. Jennifer Renner, Pinellas County Interim Director of Animal Services, said residents should have a two-week supply of food...

Preparing for hurricane evacuations with your pets in mind

Brownsville, TX

iHeartRadio

Alberto is the first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Alberto Turns Deadly As It Makes Landfall Along Gulf Coast

*This article is an update from a previous story about a 14-year-old autistic boy who went missing while on a cruise to Germany. A 14-year-old American boy, Aydin Brown, who disembarked from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany on July 4th, has been found safe and reunited with his family.

14-Year-Old American Cruise Passenger Found Safe After Missing in German Port

AccuWeather

Powerful Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula early Friday morning. The storm will then set its sights on Texas primarily in the form of flooding from rain and storm surge. Key Takeaways:. •Beryl is the strongest hurricane on record to hit portions of the Windward Islands so...

Dangerous Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico with Texas up next

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

UPI News

Two tropical storm systems, forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, could impact much of the southern United States this week to kick off what is forecast to be a "very active" hurricane season.

2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast

Boston, MA

Swansea, MA

Dianna Carney

A new family-owned and operated themed entertainment complex is coming soon to Swansea, a small town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Silver Stone Castle & Family Entertainment is set to be an exciting addition to the town of fewer than 17,000 residents.

New Family-Owned & Operated "Medieval Experience" Coming to Massachusetts Shares Sneak Peek

Hurricane Beryl, now a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, has set its sights on Jamaica after leaving at least one person dead and inflicting ruin across entire islands in the Caribbean on Monday.

Hurricane Beryl charges toward Jamaica as record-breaking Category 5 after leaving Caribbean islands in ruins

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Officials warn about dangerous rip currents this weekend from distant Beryl as it tracks towards Texas/Mexico

Since the start of summer, almost a dozen people have been killed due to rough seas and dangerous rip currents in the US. Most of those...

Officials warn about dangerous rip currents this weekend from distant Beryl as it tracks towards Texas/Mexico

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