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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you in South Florida. Today is the start of Florida’s annual Python Challenge. The challenge got underway at midnight and runs through 5 pm on the 18th. $30,000 in prizes are available this year to winners in various categories as part of the state’s ongoing effort to rid the Everglades of invasive Burmese pythons. Over 600 python hunters are participating in this year’s challenge.

Florida News That Impacts You – August 9th, 2024

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Maurnice Declue, the teenager who was captured on camera beating a fellow student and went viral earlier this year, was sentenced to court-supervised probation

Teen who 'beat' Kaylee Gain in brutal school fight released on court supervision

Monroe Township, NJ

An Ohio father read from the Bible, told his children he loved them, and called his own father – cryptically telling him that his eldest boy would be “the hardest one” – before he murdered his three young sons in a horror attack at the family home.

Ohio dad read from the Bible and told his three young sons they were the ‘best boys ever’. Then he killed them

Calling it Disconnect to Reconnect, starting on the first day of school Monday, all Broward County public school students will not be allowed to use their cell phones and smart watches from the first to last bell of the day, including lunch. "They may have them in their possession. We're...

Broward Schools To Institute New Wireless Device Policy Monday

Jacksonville, FL

Chattanooga Daily News

Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 19-year-old woman, later identified as EmiIy, was arrested and later charged with aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she reportedly arrived at her ex-boyfrlend’s house only to stab his new girIfriend in the chest, seriously injuring her.

Woman arrived at man’s home, with whom she had on-and-off relationship, only to critically injure his girIfriend while he went to tell his mom ‘not to worry because he had the situation under control’

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Boston, MA

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A North End restaurant closed its doors this week after more than 30 years of business. Dolce Vita Ristorante on Hanover Street served up authentic Italian dishes like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lasagna, linguini with clams, and veal marsala, all while celebrating the life popularized by the 1960 Federico Fellini movie of the same name.

Dolce Vita Restaurant In North End Closes Its Doors After 34 Years

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

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

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Cape Girardeau, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic J. Maple and Grace Senne Wilson House is at 344 North Ellis Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This two and a half story home was built in 1903-1904. On July 7, 2015, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home is privately owned.

Built in 1903-1904: the J. Maple and Grace Senne Wilson House in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Escambia County, FL

Law & Crime

Florida deputy Christopher Turney was fired over accusations that he and his wife have been physically and mentally abusing their young children.
The post Florida deputy’s kids say they were beaten, kept out of school, and told ‘saving up’ money was required to get them toothbrushes: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Florida deputy's kids say they were beaten, kept out of school, and told 'saving up' money was required to get them toothbrushes: Police

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Tupelo Police Department has arrested Maleka K. Burns, 28, of Corinth, in connection with felony shoplifting charges. According to the Tupelo Police Department, Burns was apprehended on July 24, 2024, following the service of two Lee County Circuit Court capias warrants.

Tupelo Police Department Makes Felony Shoplifting Arrest

Colorado State

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

New York City, NY

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

How do you feel about ironing? Ryan Seacrest shared in today's hack there's a trick that will cut your ironing time in half!. Put aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. Place it so the foil is under your clothes but not touching your clothes. The foil reflects the heat on the other side of your clothes and acts like a second iron.

This Ironing Hack Is Genius and Will Save You So Much Time

There is still a good amount of work that needs to be done at that broken GE Verona – Vineyard Wind turbine. Less than eight percent of the blade remained. It has been rotated so that no more of it breaks away. Crews are now removing debris from the...

Turnbine Cleanup Continues

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Back to School w/New Laws in Florida & Debby Not a Downer for Florida

Back to School w/New Laws in Florida & Debby Not a Downer for Florida’s Insurance Industry – Top 3 Takeaways – August 12th, 2024. Back to...

Back to School w/New Laws in Florida & Debby Not a Downer for Florida

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