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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

Alabama State

Destin, FL

The Mirror US

Lulu Gribbin, 15, was attacked in the sea off Destin, Florida, on Friday, losing part of her leg as well as a hand with Alabama teen McCray Faust, 17, also bitten on the foot in the attack

Teen lost hand and part of leg in horror shark attack during 'first trip to the beach' with mom

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

The Guardian

Police investigating after packages worth nearly 55lb (25kg) discovered on Dauphin Island, south of Mobile

Cocaine worth about $450,000 washes up on Alabama shore

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

Sanford, FL

The Independent

Showing little fear, Good Samaritans rushed to help a homeless man who had his arm ripped off in an alligator attack. Now, some of those who helped save his life are speaking out.Kendall Hardester and her high school friend Ismail Rainey came across the gruesome scene around 1:30 am Sunday on a path near Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida. There, a homeless man was bleeding after losing his arm in an alligator attack.Hardester told The Independent her mom instincts kicked in and she rushed to help the homeless victim.She found the man with flesh hanging loose and the bone sticking...

Mom recalls ‘feeling the bone’ as she helped a homeless man whose arm was ripped off by a gator

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

Indy100

A man was attacked by a monster shark in front of his poor wife in what she later described as something straight out of Jaws.Thadeus Kubinski, 69, was out for a swim with his spouse Anna in the shallow water behind their home in Florida’s Boca Ciega Bay, when he decided to jump off the dock.This seemingly innocuous decision was, ultimately, to cost him his life, authorities later confirmed.The splash from his plunge attracted a nine-foot-long bull shark that was feeding in the water, the Tampa Bay Times reported following the tragedy which occurred in August 2000.Bull sharks are notoriously...

Man eaten by monster shark in front of his own home in 'real-life Jaws' scene

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

Fernandina Beach, FL

Nassau County, FL

The Florida man 'lost a lot of blood' after hooking his line into a shark which proceeded to bite into his forearm, leaving the man in critical condition in hospital

Fisherman left fighting for his life after accidentally catching a shark

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

Pinellas County, FL

Knewz

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Florida has released body cam footage depicting the aftermath of an alligator attack that left a 41-year-old woman dead. Knewz.com has learned that the alligator responsible for the woman’s death, measuring 13 feet and 9.5 inches, was subsequently euthanized and cut open to remove the woman’s remains. […]

Horrifying Scenes Show Panic After Deadly 13-Foot Alligator Attack in Florida

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

Field & Stream

Seeing a bear in central Florida is a fairly rare occurrence. Seeing a bear fight off two alligators while crossing a river—and capturing the entire tussle on video—is, well, crazy really. And yet it happened, just this week. While paddling the St. Johns River between the High Banks...

Bear vs Alligator—Caught on Video in Florida

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

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

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

Pensacola Beach, FL

A “ghost ship” abandoned at sea washed up on a Florida beach just one week later. Here’s the full story of Lady Catherine III, the 45-foot sailboat that washed ashore earlier this week on Pensacola Beach. Michael Barlow originally pursued an 884-mile journey from Fort Pierce, Florida...

‘Ghost Ship’ Abandoned at Sea Washes Up on Florida Beach One Week Later

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Baileyton Police Dept. searching for man believed to be armed with machete

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