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CNN meteorologist Elisa Raffa reports on the impact of Hurricane Debby as the Category 1 storm makes landfall in Florida.

See what Florida coast looks like as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

Georgia State

Moultrie, GA

The Independent

 Hurrcane Debby thrashed thrashed parts of Florida on Monday after making landfall and bringing risks of flooding, dangerous storm surge and power ourages. The National Hurricane Center announced at around 7am that Debby had made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida, with winds of 80 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. The deadly winds ultimately led to the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy in Levy County after a tree fell on a mobile home and the death of a semi-truck driver in Hillsborough County after the truck veered off into...

Tropical storm Debby live updates: Five killed after storm makes landfall in Florida as hurricane

AccuWeather

If Debby stalls along the Southeast coast this week, there could be dire implications for locations in Georgia and the Carolinas in term of flooding and storm surge. As Hurricane Debby advances across the far eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Florida landfall threat looms, AccuWeather hurricane experts continue to look ahead at what impacts Debby may bring in the coming days.

Debby to impact Georgia, Carolinas with life-threatening flooding and storm surge this week

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NewsNinja

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Birmingham, AL

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Valrico, FL

Akeena

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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

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?

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

WEKU

Kentucky is not one of the states the Food and Drug Administration says Boars Head products potentially carrying listeria was sold in. However, it borders four states where the deli meats were recalled.

FDA listeria recall in four states bordering Kentucky; Fayette health department offers advice

Yazoo County, MS

Mississippi News Group

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A shocking incident has led to the arrest of two individuals on charges of statutory rape, as reported by the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. According to Sheriff Jeremy McCoy, the incident unfolded following a call received by Yazoo County deputies on July 5 at approximately 6:20 a.m. The call indicated that a 13-year-old girl was in a vehicle with a 20-year-old man. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and encountered both individuals along with the girl's parents.

Former Deputy of Yazoo County Charged with Rape of a 13-year-old

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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

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

Space.com

NOAA satellites in orbit have recorded nearly real-time views of Hurricane Debby as it makes landfall in Florida on Aug. 5, 2024.

Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida as satellites watch from space (video)

A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?

Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

The Hill

Hurricane and tropical storm watches have been issued for parts of Florida as a storm system bringing rain, coastal flooding and high winds moves toward the Sunshine State’s western coast. Forecasters have predicted that the tropical depression, currently above Cuba, will build intensity by late Saturday, turning into a...

Florida braces for Tropical Storm Debby, likely to hit Sunday

Hurricane Debby made landfall Monday morning causing major power outages and flooding throughout the Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

Hurricane Debby made landfall in southeast U.S., causing flooding and power outages

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