One time is a fluke, twice is coincidence, and three times is a pattern. I think the quote is originally attributed to Ian Fleming, although I’m most familiar with it coming from Chris Berman of “SportsCenter.” It popped into my head when reviewing some of my recent data from Daytona.

Why was I slow? Let’s see what the data says.

The story highlights Larry Dixon Jr.'s unique venture in drag racing that offers adrenaline-seeking participants a ride in a two-seat Top Fuel dragster. Jimmy Scott, a veteran drag racer, took this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, facilitated by his wife’s support. After previously not qualifying for the five-second club as a driver, Scott experienced the thrill first-hand, clocking a jaw-dropping 253 mph in just 3.40 seconds. This adventure symbolizes not only personal fulfillment for Scott but also showcases Dixon's impact on the drag racing community by making dreams accessible to veterans and enthusiasts alike.

Dixon Grants Drag Racing Dream Ride to Veteran Jimmy Scott

Lake Mary, FL

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Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Skyline performance paired with vintage looks: This 1973 Datsun 240Z has been repowered with an RB25DET from the R32-chassis Nissan Skyline GTS25. The body now sports giant Pandem Z fender flares–hard to miss them–while other upgrades include Wilwood brakes, 17-inch Toyo R888R tires and a Flaming River steering rack. Gauges are by Auto Meter, while the battery comes from Optima.

You Need This: Wide-body, Skyline-powered Datsun 240Z

Motor1.com

The Pagani Utopia offers a feature its predecessor, the Huayra, did not: An optional seven-speed gated manual transmission. So far, it's turned out to be far more popular than the single-clutch automated gearbox. “At the moment, we have over 70 percent of clients who have opted for the manual gearbox,"...

Pagani Says 70 Percent of Utopias Sold Have Manual Transmissions

These days, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the most powerful they have ever been. With its current selection of models having a horsepower range of 87 HP to 150 HP, it is fair to assume that Harley has dispelled the notion that they are "too slow." But it hasn't always been this way. Throughout Harley-Davidson's 120+ years as a company, there have been many motorcycles that were not generating fairly low peak HP numbers. Some were fairly common Sportster models, while others were lesser-known collaborations with other manufacturers. Below is a list of some of the least powerful motorcycles in Harley-Davidson's entire history.

10 Least Powerful Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

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

Cooking With Maryann

I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

An LS Swapped squarebody GM truck is nothing new, even if this one is a 3/4 ton Suburban. But when you have a very simple, stock bottom end 6.0 in it that makes 800 at the tire then even this 4600 lb beast is going to haul ass. It’s been 10.30s in the quarter and that’s hauling ass for sure. So what the hell could this thing actually need you ask? It’s got an air to air intercooler in it that isn’t very efficient and an air to water will make a huge difference in power level and how happy the combo is. So that’s what is going down, and to properly test it there has to be a lot of burnouts and pulls in order to look at the data. It’s all for science.

Better Burnouts Through Science! Finnegan Helps A Friend Make Cooler Air, And More Power, In A 10 Second Suburban Burnout Machine

Well before the NSX, Honda had a beautiful wedge-shaped concept called the HP-X—the brand's first modern concept car. Designed by Pininfarina, the HP-X debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show and previewed a radical, ultra-aerodynamic sports car. The HP-X had a 2.0-liter V-6 engine derived from Honda's Formula 2...

Honda Revived Its Forgotten Wedge-Shaped Supercar Concept

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Monterey, CA

A numbers-matching, pristine muscle car is undoubtedly a collector’s dream, but for those seeking a more visceral and aggressive driving experience, a custom-built machine holds an undeniable allure. This Chevy Camaro is a testament to that philosophy, a brute force masterpiece sculpted with an eye towards post-apocalyptic dominance. Born...

The Ultimate 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod: A Custom-Built, 1,000 Horsepower Beast Ready for Auction in Monterey

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SCCA President Mike Cobb on recent ProSolo burnouts

Photography Credit: Eric Peache (background) It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it: SCCA President Mike Cobb critiquing burnouts from a recent ProSolo. And...

SCCA President Mike Cobb on recent ProSolo burnouts

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