Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

Mississippi State

Orlando, FL

An employee for SeaWorld Orlando was killed late last month. Theme parks are nothing without their employees, whether customer-facing or dealing with all aspects of business behind the scenes. It’s a devastating blow whenever any theme park loses one of these employees, but especially when it’s in circumstances as tragic as these.

SeaWorld Employee Killed: Update Given After Violent Attack

Tennessee State

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fox Business

A Florida man has been arrested after he went on a late-night junk food and cigarette splurge inside a closed Walgreens after purposely locking himself into a restroom, police say.

Florida man waits 5 hours in Walgreens restroom before going on after-hours junk food raid: police

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

Florida State

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Joel Eisenberg

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Two Major New Golden Corral Restaurants Coming to Florida

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

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

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

Georgia State

Manatee County, FL

Bradenton, FL

ABC News

A man is dead after allegedly gunning down his mother, his cousin and an ex-girlfriend's new partner in three separate shootings in Florida Monday night.

'Killing spree': Man guns down 3 women in separate shootings within 1 hour

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Hollywood, FL

CBS Miami

MIAMI -  A South Florida mom is facing child neglect charges after being accused of leaving her child inside a hot car in Hollywood.  Police said Anastasiya Motalava, 34, left her child in a hot vehicle at a Walmart parking lot in the 300 block of S. State Road 7 on July 14. Authorities said that when officers arrived, Fire Rescue was on scene and had assisted the child out of the car. "The investigation revealed that the vehicle was not running, and the window was slightly cracked while the child was inside," police said.Police said Motalava was observed on surveillance cameras shopping inside Walmart for more than 30 minutes while the child was inside of the vehicle. Motalava was is facing a charge of Child Neglect.  


Mom accused of leaving child in hot car at Hollywood Walmart

North Carolina State

Town Talks

When you're pulled over by police in North Carolina, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities, both as a driver and a passenger. Here’s a breakdown of what the law says about interactions with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Can police question passengers when pulling over a driver in North Carolina? What you need to know

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

California State

Business Insider

Disney's proposed $1 billion Lake Nona campus in Orlando was canceled after about 200 workers had relocated from California.

Disney sued by 2 workers after it asked them to relocate from California to Florida to work at a $1 billion campus, which it later canceled

New Orleans, LA

Christopher Oatts Sr. was awoken by his phone while sleeping in his Florida home late last month. He didn't recognize the number, so he ignored it. Then, they called again, and again. "I picked it up, and it was the hospital wanting to know if I was the next of...

Father of two, SeaWorld employee killed on Bourbon Street: 'They took a good one'

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

Memphis, TN

Desoto County, MS

Walls, MS

July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

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?

Palatka, FL

Gary Smith

The KFC restaurant at 409 S State Rd 19 in Palatka, Florida, received a routine food inspection on July 11, revealing more than a handful of violations that require further review. The inspection, conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, identified 6 total violations, including 1 high priority and 5 basic infractions.

KFC restaurant in Palatka, Florida, cited for 6 violations in Putnam County; follow-up needed

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

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Early release Wednesdays changed to once a month in Alachua County schools

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County schools are limiting their early release Wednesdays to the third Wednesday of each month for the 2024-25 school year. This...

Early release Wednesdays changed to once a month in Alachua County schools

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