Pinellas County, FL

Largo, FL

The Independent

 Newly released law enforcement body camera footage shows the moments after a nearly 14-foot-long alligator killed a 41-year-old Florida woman in September.The footage, obtained from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by Fox 13, shows first responders arrive at a roadside canal in Largo, Florida, and fatally shoot the gator with a rifle.A bystander, Jamarcus Bullard, was the first to discover the grim scene, alerting law enforcement when he saw a gator with what he believed were body parts in its mouth. "I noticed it had a body in its mouth, like a lower torso, so once...

Shocking footage shows moments after a gator ate a 41-year-old woman in Florida

Florida State

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed yet another controversial bill into law, this time allowing Floridians to shoot black bears. As one might expect, environmental groups are not at all happy about this latest move from the far-right politician. Ron DeSantis: Tough on Crime, Tougher on the First Amendment. Throughout his...

Ron DeSantis Makes It Legal for Floridians To Open Fire on Bears

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

Jacksonville, FL

Shreveport Magazine

Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the young teen, later identified as 16-year-old EIi, was taken into custody and later charged with murder and other charges in connection with the death of 38-year-old EuIaIia. Police officials said the boy shot the woman in the head while she was holding her 1-year-old baby. Luckily, the little baby was not harmed. The 38-year-old mom was suffering from life-threatening injuries when officers arrived on scene.

Mom dies while holding her 1-year-old baby after daughter’s ex-boyfrend approached her while standing on the front porch of her home only to shoot her in the head

The southern half of the Florida Peninsula is about to get a deluge that many would think is beneficial for the drought, but it can bring more problems because… the ground is so dry. When the ground is so dry, and high amounts of rain falls, the ground cannot...

The southern half of Florida is on high flood alert as it prepares for a deluge

Tallahassee, FL

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If you’re a fan of Chick-fil-A in Tallahassee, you might have noticed a bit of a shakeup at the North Monroe location. That’s right, the beloved spot is closing down—but don't worry, it’s just temporary. The closure kicked off last Thursday as the team gears up for a major facelift, both inside and out. The good news? They're set to reopen by fall, so the separation won’t be too long.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Chain Closes Unexpectedly

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

Fort Myers, FL

WHYI Y100

The absolute best hospital in Florida revealed below!

9 Florida Hospitals Named Among The 'Best Hospitals' In The US

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Two Major New Golden Corral Restaurants Coming to Florida

Georgia State

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

South Carolina State

Cocoa Beach, FL

Fox News

Florida police say that a woman visiting Cocoa Beach was recently impaled by a beach umbrella. The umbrella dislodged from the sand and fell into the woman's leg.

Woman impaled by umbrella while sunbathing at Florida beach: police

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

Gainesville, FL

3 Florida Cities Named Among The 'Top 100 Places To Live In The US'

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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

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

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Manatee County, FL

Bradenton, FL

The suspect allegedly started his killing spree with his own mother in Florida before making his way to the Georgia state line, killing additional women connected to him along the way. A Florida man had police scrambling and the public frightened as a rare BOLO ("Be on the Lookout") call...

Man Kills Three Women During Hours-Long Police Hunt, Gunned Down with Fourth in Car: Police

New Jersey State

Fernandina Beach, FL

USA TODAY

Edward Kang, a New Jersey man, flew to Florida to confront and assault a fellow video gamer with a hammer, sheriff's deputies said.

New Jersey man flew to Florida to kill fellow gamer after online dispute, police say

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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All lanes reopen after crash on I-95 in St. Lucie County

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-95 in St....

All lanes reopen after crash on I-95 in St. Lucie County

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