Jackson County, MO

A particularly ambitious extreme athlete had the encounter of a lifetime partway across a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a small rowing boat. clip shared by Tom Waddington on Instagram, a massive group of whales surrounded his boat and followed him for hours. "Wow, that is so cool," he...

Man Rowing Across Ocean Suddenly Realizes He's Surrounded by Over 1,000 Whales

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Massachusetts State

A couple lobster fishing off the coast of Massachusetts spotted five enormous sharks surrounding their boat — all frighteningly larger than the vessel itself. Check out the video here.

5 giant sharks surrounding couple’s boat off Massachusetts coast

Illinois State

Long Grove, IL

USA TODAY

After the jet ski hit the boat, the girls were knocked unconscious and thrown into the water, authorities said. The victims were 13 and 16 years old.

2 teens on jet ski died after crashing into boat at 'high rate of speed' on Illinois lake

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

The men had consumed the unidentified contents of some bottles found floating off the coast of Sri Lanka. According to reports, the fishermen - who had been part of a crew of six that had set sail from Tangalle Fisheries Harbor back at the start of June on a trip spanning several days - came across a number of mysterious bottles in the sea around 320 nautical miles off the coast of Sri Lanka.

5 fishermen die after drinking contents of mystery bottles found at sea

Whiskey Riff

You just never know what you might pull from the depths or see while you are around the water. All rivers, streams and lakes support an abundance of fish and wildlife, getting out there fishing is one of the best ways to have cool experiences and encounters with these things.

Catching cool fish is just one of the things that makes fishing great. Really it’s the only way for most people to get close to wild fish.

Rainbow trout a favorite across North America, primarily located in many western watersheds, but they've become a popular sport fish to stock lakes with as...

Fisherman Catches Strange Rainbow Trout With Extra Long Fins

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Colorado State

Denver, CO

National Weather Force

Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

Florida State

New York Post

A 45-foot “ghost ship” that was abandoned by its Texas owner during a life-or-death storm washed ashore the Florida panhandle nearly 20 days later – leaving the owner with a financial headache. 

Michael Barlow, 39, and a friend were heading home from the Sunshine State when they were rescued by the US Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico after crossing paths with Hurricane Alberto, according to NBC News.

The $80,000 boat was badly damaged in the storm, the report said. 

As Barlow called for help, he was left with a choice.



Florida treasure hunters amazed by discovery in 300-year-old shipwrecks: ‘You...

45-foot ‘Ghost ship’ abandoned during Gulf of Mexico rescue washes up on Florida beach almost 20 days later

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

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Making one of the common mistakes or fails could cost you big time with your boat. 
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5 Boat Fails New Owners Make Could Be Expensive and Disastrous

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

An amazing survival story comes from the southeast coastal waters of Japan where a Chinese woman survived days adrift at sea clinging to an inflatable intertube. Reported missing last Monday by her friends, the unnamed Chinese national was swimming with friends on a beach in the city of Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Adrift for Days in an Inflatable Tube, Woman Rescued Off Coast of Japan by Passing Sailors

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Key West, FL

The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — A group of more than a hundred Haitian migrants arrived in a sailboat off the lower Florida Keys on early morning Wednesday, local and federal officials said. The boat arrived about 100 yards (91 meters) away from a condominium in Key West at 4:00 a.m., and shortly after that law enforcement officers arrived to the scene, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. Most of the 118 migrants were male, but the group also included women and children, the Sheriff’s Office said.

More than a hundred Haitian migrants arrived in a sailboat off the Florida Keys

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Everyone accounted for after sailboat flips, sinks at Lake Jacomo in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — The Lee's Summit Underwater Rescue & Recovery team rescued occupants...

Everyone accounted for after sailboat flips, sinks at Lake Jacomo in Jackson County

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