Florida State

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

Missouri State

Daytona Beach Shores, FL

A shark bit a 14-year-old, visiting from Missouri, while he was in knee-deep water in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, on Wednesday, officials said.

Shark bites another teen in Florida; 4th incident in 6 days

CBS News

A shark bit a Florida teenager on the leg during a lifeguard training camp Monday morning, officials said.The attack occurred near the Ponce Inlet lifeguard tower shortly before noon, Volusia County Beach Safety officials said. The 14-year-old boy had been practicing water entries when he landed on a shark. The boy dove onto a blacktip shark, which witnesses said was 4 to 5 feet long, CBS affiliate WKMG reported.The teen's injuries weren't considered life-threatening, officials said. He was taken by his parents to get stitches.Monday's attack comes just days after two separate bite incidents in nearby New Smyrna Beach. A...

14-year-old bitten by shark during lifeguard training camp in Florida

A trip to Florida is always a good idea, no matter where you’re headed. From the Southern charm of the Panhandle to the international flavor of South Florida and every place in between, this state offers so much more than theme parks and sandy shores (although both are reasons to visit). I was born and raised in Florida and have traveled a good deal around the state. These tips apply to any destination and will hopefully help you break outside of the usual tourist attractions and have the sun-filled vacation of your dreams.

8 Things To Know Before Your First Florida Vacation, According To A Native Floridian

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

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

Clarke County, MS

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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

Louisiana State

Destin, FL

ESPN Lafayette

Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....

Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Alright, Florida folks, grab your flip-flops and sunscreen, because we’re about to dive into the vibrant and quirky slang that only true Floridians understand. From gators to hurricanes, let’s explore 15 terms that scream Sunshine State!. Snowbird. Those seasonal residents who flock down from the north to escape...

15 Slang Words Only People from Florida Know

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

Jacksonville, FL

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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?

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Georgia State

FinanceBuzz

If you love the idea of spending retirement somewhere warm but aren’t sure if Florida is the right place, check out these retirement destination alternatives.

15 Places To Retire That Are Just Like Florida (But Aren’t in Florida)

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

NewsBreak

FWC offers safety tips as alligators become more active across Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation is offering safety tips as warmer weather enters the area, alligators become much more active. With...

FWC offers safety tips as alligators become more active across Florida

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