Florida State

Panama City, FL

Pensacola Beach, FL

The Lady Catherine washed ashore battered and empty. Eerie photos helped solve her mystery. Her owner has launched a rescue effort. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A 45-foot “mystery ship” washed ashore in the Florida Panhandle...

'Ghost Ship' Washes Up In Florida After Floating Alone For Weeks

Alabama State

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

Hurricane Beryl has lashed Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula after wreaking havoc across the Caribbean, causing at least 10 deaths. It made landfall as a category-two hurricane early on Friday, bringing winds of up to 175km/h (108mph). It was later downgraded to a tropical storm, but is expected to re-intensify over...

Mexico's coast battered by Hurricane Beryl

South Carolina State

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Phil Norman

In a surprising turn of events, Delta Apparel, a name synonymous with beach vibes and laid-back lifestyle gear, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Known for its popular Salt Life brand that features everything from T-shirts to board shorts ideal for surfers and beach lovers, the company is now navigating through some seriously choppy financial waters.

An unexpected apparel retail company has filed for bankruptcy

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

Spanning hundreds of miles along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find some of Florida’s world-famous beaches that welcome over 140 million tourists each year and attract residents to plant roots in the southern state. With its sunny climate, endless activities, and no state tax, Florida is a desirable destination to live, but Yawar Charlie, a senior real estate agent, director of Aaron Kirman Group’s estates division and a cast member of CNBC’s “Listing Impossible” warns to think twice before buying property. “When it comes to real estate, not every sunny spot in the Sunshine State is a wise investment,” he told us.

5 Worst Florida Cities To Buy Property in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Agents

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

New Smyrna Beach tops the list, not only because of its probability of being impacted by a hurricane, but also because of the high likelihood of shark attacks. Florida’s beaches are undoubtedly beautiful, but many of them are also extremely dangerous, according to a new study by Simmrin Law.

These 10 Florida beaches are the most dangerous in the US

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

L. Cane

There is no doubt that during the pandemic and in the years that followed, Florida was repeatedly a top move-in spot for those wanting to relocate. Florida doesn't have a state income tax, had reasonably-priced housing, and great weather.

Florida No Longer First On List Of The Most Popular States For Move-Ins, Per Recent Study

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2024 and Florida’s population is projected to reach 22.9 million in April, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their...

Love Florida? 24 Pros and Cons of Living There From a Former Florida Resident

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Thomasville’s Old Cemetery dates to at least 1842, based on burial dates, and is a microcosm of 19th century funerary art, ranging from exceptional vernacular memorials to grand marble obelisks and monuments. It is said to be the oldest cemetery in Thomas County, incorrectly, but it may be the oldest in Thomasville proper. The deed […]

The Old Cemetery, Circa 1842, Thomasville

Douglas, GA

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

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Gas prices spiked across Florida, and Beryl could raise them even more

Gas prices spiked to a nearly two-month high last week before settling back down a bit on Sunday. According to AAA, drivers across the state are...

Gas prices spiked across Florida, and Beryl could raise them even more

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