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Florida’s state freshwater fish just got a makeover. Instead of being considered a largemouth bass, it is now the Florida bass. The largemouth bass is the most popular game fish in North America and has now been found to be different in Florida waters. A recent study published by...

Largemouth bass no longer. The fish now bears Florida’s name

Houston, TX

Larry Brown Sports

Former NFL running back Cierre Wood on Tuesday was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter La’Rayah Davis. In April, Wood pleaded guilty to both second-degree murder and felony child abuse after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Wood was sentenced to life in prison for the murder charge...
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Former NFL running back sentenced to life for murder charge

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New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?

Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters

Beachgoers have been warned to take care after an increase in incidents involving weever fish on the Lincolnshire coast. National Coastwatch Mablethorpe said five people had been stung in recent days. Spokesperson Malcolm Drewery said: “If you stand on one, it’s very, very painful.”. The charity recommended wearing...

Weever fish warning after people stung in resort

Amarillo, TX

Law & Crime

"Defendant Amarillo ISD discriminated against Jaxson solely on the basis of his disability by refusing to administer rescue medication as is required by his 504 Action Plan."
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14-year-old died after nearly 20-minute seizure where high school employees 'refused to administer the rescue medication,' parents' lawsuit alleges

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We Go Fishing

A recent study is causing anglers and wildlife officials some confusion. Yale University conducted a study that determined a genetic difference between largemouth bass and what is now being called "Florida bass". In response to this study, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has declared bass found in Florida's waterways "Florida bass". The American Fisheries Society has agreed to the distinction between the species.

Controversy over Newly Identified 'Florida Bass' Species

Maine State

Kenansville, NC

Fox News

Wild Florida Gator Park in Kenansville, Florida, welcomed an albino alligator after a successful breeding program with the tiny reptile's parents. The animal is "exceptionally rare."

Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

Massachusetts State

New Castle, NH

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

South Carolina State

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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

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

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

San Antonio, TX

After a very stormy night in San Antonio, SA Animal Care Services staff arrived early to work only to find a mysterious green tarp in their parking lot. Immediately concerned, they approached the tarp to investigate. When they lifted the soaking wet tarp and saw what was hiding beneath it, their hearts sank a little bit.

Shelter Workers Discover An Unusual Tarp In A Parking Lot, Then Learn A Heartbreaking Secret

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Alaska State

An updated preliminary estimate of Alaska’s 2024 statewide commercial salmon harvest rose from 59.7 million to 75.5 million fish as of Aug. 12, but still lags behind the Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecast of 135.7 million fish by season’s end. ADF&G’s forecast for commercial harvesters had...

Statewide Commercial Harvest of Alaska Salmon Reaches 75.5M Fish

On April 7, 2024, Art Weston, fishing with Captain Kirk Kirkland at Sam Rayburn Lake, landed an impressive 85.28-kilogram (188-pound) alligator gar. This catch set the IGFA Men’s 2-kg (4 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. After recording the weight on his certified scale, Art safely released the fish. This record-breaking gar surpassed the previous record by over 60 pounds!

Art Weston Sets New World Record for Alligator Gar

An environmentalist has urged anglers to respect nature after finding a dead kingfisher tangled in fishing line. James Elliott, known to his social media followers as The Canoe River Cleaner, said he came across it while cleaning the River Freshney in Grimsby. He said: "It’s tragic as the kingfisher was...

Dead kingfisher prompts plea to anglers

Port Canaveral, FL

BroBible

One of the things that’s most addicting about fishing is the unknown. Leaving your house in the morning, you never know if you’re about to have the best day of fishing of your life (or the worst) but you know for certain that if you don’t go fishing there’s zero chance of making lifetime memories, […]
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Father And Son Fishing Duo Hook Up To Extremely Rare 12ft Sawfish And 7ft Lemon Shark At Same Time

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches Enhanced 'Texas Hunt & Fish' App for Outdoor Aficionados

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is set to freshen up the outdoor digital scene for its nature enthusiasts. On Aug. 15, the department will release...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches Enhanced 'Texas Hunt & Fish' App for Outdoor Aficionados

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