Florida State

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Columbus, OH

CBS News

Hurricane Debby brought more than powerful winds and storm surge to Florida — packages of cocaine worth more than $1 million also made landfall, officials said, marking the latest in a string of recent discoveries of drugs along Florida shores.Debby, which slammed into the state as a Category 1 hurricane but has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, washed the drugs ashore in the Florida Keys, U.S. Border Patrol acting chief patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II wrote on social media."Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys," Briggs wrote, posting two...

Hurricane Debby blows cocaine worth $1 million onto Florida beach

USA TODAY

Images from Florida showed crashing waves along Florida's beach, cars attempting to navigate flooded streets and damage from Debby.

Hurricane Debby: Photos show destruction, flooding in Florida caused by Category 1 storm

Sarasota, FL

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Uncovering Florida

As Tropical Storm Debby made landfall yesterday, she unleashed heavy rain and flooding across several areas in Central Florida. Today, first responders and cleanup teams are assessing the damage, revealing the extent of the aftermath. One of the many affected areas is Sarasota, where significant flooding has been observed.

Flooding Ravages Sarasota: Dramatic Photos Unveil Devastation

Orange County, FL

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Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Los Angeles, CA

Michigan State

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - Miss Michigan Alma Cooper was crowned Miss USA 2024 over the weekend following a controversial year for the pageant.The 22-year-old U.S. Army officer from Okemos was named at the 73rd pageant on Sunday in Los Angeles, California. Cooper succeeds Savannah Gankiewicz from Hawaii, who inherited Miss USA 2023 after Noelia Voight withdrew from her role earlier this year, urging people to prioritize their mental health.  Cooper will compete in the Miss Universe competition in November. Connor Perry from Kentucky and Danika Christopherson from Oklahoma were named first and second runners-up, respectively.Cooper is a West Point graduate, a Knight-Hennessy scholar and is working toward her master's degree in data science at Stanford University, according to her Instagram page. Her title win comes 14 years after Rima Fakih became the last Miss USA winner from Michigan.NBA legend Magic Johnson commended Cooper on social media, saying "You've made all of us Michiganders proud and represented the Afro-Latina community admirably!"


Miss Michigan Alma Cooper crowned Miss USA 2024

New York City, NY

The decade-old question about how a dead six-month-old female black bear cub ended up in New York City's iconic Central Park beneath an old bicycle has been answered. Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Sunday confessed that he was behind the incident after a fact-checker from The New Yorker called him to verify the story.In a video he posted on X, Kennedy said he had come across the bear in the morning when he was going falconing; a woman in a van in front of him hit and killed the bear. "So, I pulled over and I picked up the...

RFK Jr. admits putting dead bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago

Argyle, TX

iHeartRadio

Another megachurch pastor has stepped down from his position, citing 'inappropriate, and hurtful actions.'

Another Megachurch Pastor Steps Down Amid 'Inappropriate Actions'

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II tells CBS News that Hurricane Debby could unleash as much as 30 inches of rain in some areas in the coming days – an amount in many areas that "means obliteration," Johnson said, adding, "It is forecast to be a historic event for Savannah."

Hurricane Debby rainfall "means obliteration" for some parts of Savannah, Georgia, mayor says

Kamala Harris clinches Democratic presidential nomination; Study examines how sharks are being impacted by a changing ecosystem.

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New Jersey State

Lehigh County, PA

Haddon Township, NJ

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A New Jersey man could face up to 128 years in prison after he was charged with the death of a student pilot in Lehigh County in 2022, the United States Attorney's Office said on Monday.Philip Everton McPherson II, 36, of Haddon Township, New Jersey, was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate in a 2022 plane crash. In September 2022, McPherson took off as the pilot-in-command of a Piper-28-140 aircraft from Queen City Airport in Allentown with a student pilot. Shortly after taking off, the U.S....

New Jersey man charged in death of student pilot in Lehigh County in 2022, officials say

NBC News

Tropical Storm Debby has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its anticipated landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday, U.S. forecasters said late Sunday. The storm's maximum winds had increased to 75 mph at 11 p.m. ET, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane was about 65...

Debby strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, expected to make landfall in Florida

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Authorities killed on Monday a large crocodile thought responsible for Australia's second fatal attack in a month.The latest victim was a 40-year-old man from New South Wales state who had been fishing on Saturday while on vacation with his wife and children, traveling through Queensland state with a trailer, according to police. Government conservation officer Daniel Guymer said the man fell into the Annan River south of Cooktown. His body has not been recovered.Cooktown resident Bart Harrison said the steep bank had collapsed underneath the victim's feet, sending him more than 20 feet into the river which is renowned as...

Crocodile believed responsible for killing man on vacation with family

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

Dallas, TX

CBS DFW

NORTH TEXAS — If you're not hungry yet, you soon will be: DFW Restaurant Week is here!DFW Restaurant Week is an opportunity to taste the culinary delights of amazing North Texas chefs while serving local non-profits with some much-deserved donations.The campaign is an expanded selection of prix-fixe menu dining options that include lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and Signature Experience dinners at restaurants in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties.DFW Restaurant Week has raised nearly $12 million in donations for its charity partners over the past 27 years. It is North Texas' largest culinary event and the nation's second longest-running restaurant week campaign, according to the website.    This year's charity partners include the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, a Tarrant County non-profit that invests in children's well-being through evidence-based programs in child development, mental health, and family support.  Approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal will be donated to NTFB in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area.    For a full list of the restaurants participating, click here.


DFW Restaurant Week is back for its 28th year

Hurricane Debby makes landfall, bringing heavy rain, wind and storm surge to Florida's Gulf Coast. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris may pick a running mate as soon as Monday, as a new poll shows her gaining ground against former President Donald Trump. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Eye Opener: Hurricane Debby makes landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast

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