Florida State

A kayaker found himself at the center of a dramatic wildlife encounter when a bear swam past him in Florida’s St. Johns River. The already unusual sight took an even stranger turn as the bear collided with a large alligator. Unexpected Encounter. Tyler Futrell, the kayaker, managed to capture...

Bear Defends Against Alligators in Florida River Confrontation

We recently prepared a comprehensive report of the 15 Safest Cities To Live in Florida. In this free report, we have discussed each city in detail. Click here to see the free report. With a population of over 22.6 million residents as of 2023, Florida, known as the Sunshine State,...

The Safest City To Live in Florida

Cocoa Beach, FL

New York Post

A woman was recently impaled by a runaway umbrella while sunbathing on a Florida beach, according to local officials.

Sybil Licht was visiting Cocoa Beach with her family when their rental umbrella came out of its spot in the sand and flew at the group, WESH reported, citing the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

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The umbrella pole became impaled in Licht’s leg, the authorities said.



Family of missing paddleboarder Luciano Mercenari beg for help from watch brand Garmin to access his location data

First responders had to use bolt cutters to remove the...

Sunbather impaled by umbrella in freak Florida beach accident

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

Lee County, FL

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Three options to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach pier were on the table for the Lee County Board of Commissioners to consider on Tuesday. They wound up going with a longer, wider pier and putting an additional $11.6 million into the structure. The new pier will cost a total of $17.1 million and take 5 years to complete.

The Inside Scoop on The New Fort Myers Beach Pier

Boston, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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 Florida Legislature passed HB 1365 earlier this year, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed it. The bill essentially criminalized homelessness by making it illegal to sleep on public property throughout the state. When Governor DeSantis signed the law, he claimed that it would restore “law and order” in the...

The Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Punishing Disney World Cast Members

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the entire Florida government would be shut down for an extended period. Millions of Floridians will be impacted, sending shockwaves reaching the Walt Disney World Resort parks. Here’s what you need to know. Ron DeSantis to Close down Florida Government for More “Freedom’...

DeSantis Announces Florida Government Closure as Disney World Parks Brace for Impact

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

South Carolina State

Beaufort, SC

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Everybody knows that Beaufort’s sea islands are among the best and Travel + Leisure magazine wants to be sure that absolutely everybody knows that Beaufort, SC is near the top of the list; so much that the popular magazine has put our little coastal town on its newly published short list of 10 Best Beach Towns in South Carolina.

Beaufort, Hilton Head named among Top Beach Towns in S.C. by Travel + Leisure

Louisiana State

Daily Mail

Buc-ee's convenience store has quietly backtracked its plans to open their largest store in Florida.

Angry Floridians feel 'betrayed' as Buc-ee's backtracks over plans for world's biggest store

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

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

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Seattle, WA

Pierce County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Health officials have suspended the license of Pierce County massage therapist Lukela Los Banos, the Washington Department of Health reported on Thursday. Los Banos allegedly placed suction cups on the back of a patient's legs on Sep. 23, 2023, and left the cups on their skin for around 40 minutes, the DOH reports. He allegedly tightened the cups three times, injuring the patient’s skin, according to the department.

Massage Therapist Suspended: Injury During Treatment

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Between the surf, sun, and sand, it’s no wonder that many of us find ourselves frequently dreaming about the beach. Whether you live in a landlocked locale or simply haven’t made it to the shore for a while, the beach is undoubtedly a restorative place to kick back and relax or have some family fun. And one state with some of the most amazing beaches around is South Carolina.

These 15 Beaches in South Carolina Are Truly Magical

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Dune renourishment project to begin to save Flagler County beaches

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A dune and beach renourishment project is underway where the Army Corp of Engineers will dredge and restore three miles of dunes...

Dune renourishment project to begin to save Flagler County beaches

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