East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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The wayward stunt seemed motivated by the wrong ideas.

'The Voice' Winner Shoots Self in Attempt to 'Scare' Girlfriend: Kendji Girac Shooting Explained

Whiskey Riff

If given the choice between hitting the field for one snap in football pads against the Florida Gators' defense, or having a chance encounter on a golf course with an actual alligator in the Sunshine State, I'd take my chances on the former option. Even without pads, perhaps.

Because my goodness, I couldn't want any less part of this gator who emerged from the water with a massive fish in tow.

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Florida golf does indeed hit different. The good news is, this brave videographer who captured the gator having a feast just on the shore of the golf course was far enough...

Alligator Emerges From Florida Golf Course Pond With Big Ol’ Suckermouth Catfish In Its Jaws

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Mississippi State

The Independent

 Two friends who were expecting to spend a day together on a fishing trip ended up embarking on a fully-blown rescue mission after they spotted 38 dogs treading water in the lake.Bob Gist, 61, from Arkansas had planned on meeting up with his friend Brad Carlisle from Tennessee after they had not seen each other for some time, Gist told Fox News.The pair headed to Grenada Lake in Mississippi, and along with Jordan Chrestman, a local fishing guide, the party went out on the water to spend time fishing.After a few hours of not finding much luck with the...

Shocked fishermen rescue 38 dogs they find treading water in Mississippi lake

Louisiana State

ESPN Lafayette

Louisiana is undoubtedly distinct from other places. Living in this state and discovering its distinct customs and traditions has a certain quality. However, this implies that you have a lot of stuff to convey to guests. These are the most important things to clarify for guests visiting from out of town.

Top 10 Things Cajuns Have to Explain To Out-Of-Towners

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Kentucky State

J. Souza

"Don't post your cruise booking reservation number online!" That's the message anyone who has booked a cruise should take to heart. A Kentucky family's dream vacation aboard Carnival Cruise Line turned into a nightmare after their $15,000 cruise was unexpectedly cancelled just two days before departure.

Carnival Issues Statement After Woman's $15,000 Cruise Cancelled Over Social Media Mistake

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

South Carolina State

PetHelpful

An alligator stopped traffic at Huntington Beach Park in South Carolina as he took his time crossing the street, and he even used the crosswalk to do it! ABC News shared a video of the strolling gator on Friday, June 28th, and it's pretty cool to watch. He was in no hurry whatsoever! The video is ...Continue reading

Alligator Stops Traffic Using the Crosswalk to Cross Street in South Carolina

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

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Man found with gunshot wound Monday night, deputies say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man was found with a gunshot wound Monday night, July 1, according to...

Man found with gunshot wound Monday night, deputies say

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