South Dakota State

Lincoln County, SD

Florida State

Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

USA TODAY

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most of the state ahead of what could be the first major storm of the hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasters say strengthening storm is aimed at Florida

While Florida is home to amazing experiences like the Disney and Universal theme parks, it is also home to some severe weather. Experts predicted a “potentially explosive” hurricane season in 2024 and it appears that Florida will continue to experience some rough storms. Hurricane season in Florida tends to run from June through November and it can be a tough time to visit the state. Unfortunately, as we find ourselves in the thick of hurricane season, it looks like we might be barreling toward another potential storm.

NEW Storm System Heading Toward Florida, According to the National Hurricane Center

A disturbance located in the northern Caribbean islands is likely to organize into a tropical depression or storm. That could happen by this weekend or early next week in the eastern Gulf or near Florida. Florida will likely see an increase in rainfall this weekend into early next week, regardless...

National Hurricane Center Tracking Potential For A Tropical Storm To Form In Gulf Or Near Florida

Colorado State

Arizona State

According to Newsweek, The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flash flood warnings for regions within the Four Corners area as monsoonal thunderstorms intensify. The warnings apply to portions of southwestern Colorado, northwestern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and northeastern Arizona, where heavy rainfall is anticipated through Friday. This increases the risk of localized flash flooding, particularly in areas with burn scars—lands previously scorched by wildfires.

Four Corners Faces Flash Flood Risks as Monsoons Intensify, Warns NWS

North Carolina State

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Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

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

Not only do tropical storms like this one leave thousands of people without power, but the pollution of waterways often has longer-term ripple effects. Tropical Storm Debby is hardly the first weather event with intense rainfall in North Carolina — yet the state remains woefully underprepared, leaving millions of people at risk.

Storm highlights major threat inundating cities in the American South: 'This is not over'

Hawaii State

Impacts from a tropical system Tropical Storm Hone are likely in the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, with heavy rain and large surf expected. A tropical storm watch and a flood watch have been issued for the Big Island. Tropical Storm Hone formed Thursday afternoon and is expected to maintain tropical...

Hone Heads to Hawaii - Tropical Storm Watch Issued For the Big Island

Jacksonville, FL

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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

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

With 300 miles of sandy shoreline, North Carolina claims seventh on a list of states with the most coastline and number two when you winnow that list down to just the east coast. Beaches on the Outer Banks and in the Wilmington area get plenty of attention, but they’re far from the only place in the state to spend time on the water. From the tranquil Topsail area to the impressive Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s seashore is a treasure trove of beautiful places. Stunning sunset views, wild horses galloping through the salty spray, and majestic sand dunes rising into the clear blue sky—every scene is more spectacular than the last. Here are eight of the most beautiful places on North Carolina’s unforgettable coast.

The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The North Carolina Coast

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

South Carolina State

Travel + Leisure

From coastal towns to charming cities, these are eight of the best places to retire in South Carolina.

8 Best Places to Retire in South Carolina

Adventure On SI

Hurricane Debby caused a lot of damage in the Carolinas, but the devastation is not over for people in the area and further north.

Hurricane Debby Devastates Carolinas, More Damage Potentially Coming

The Atlantic hurricane season might be quiet for now, but the same can’t be said in the Pacific, where Tropical Storm Hone is threatening to deliver a weekend blow to Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Hone threatens Hawaii with fire and floods

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

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Several theme parks across the country closed this week as a powerful and deadly storm made its way through the East Coast of the United States. Theme Parks Close Their Doors as Deadly Storm Ravages Through East Coast. Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to strike South Carolina early Thursday before...

Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

(Undated) -- Swimming is not recommended this weekend at more than a dozen state park beaches. Beed’s Lake Beach (Hampton, Franklin County, IA)*. Clear Lake Beach (Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, IA)*. Crandall's Beach (Big Spirit Lake, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, IA)*. Lake Ahquabi Beach (Indianola, Warren County, IA)*

Swimming Advisories Posted At 12 Iowa State Park Beaches Due to E.coli

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FEMA teams on the ground in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Tuesday that they are sending teams to four counties impacted by flooding to...

FEMA teams on the ground in South Dakota

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