Florida State

Columbus, OH

Missouri State

Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Fox News

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

Hawaii State

Panama City Beach, FL

These two dine and dashers at a Panama City Beach, Florida restaurant made a critical error after their dinner. In a hurry to escape the bill, they forgot to grab her purse. In a video posted by TikTok user @missyp711 you can see as the couple returned to the restaurant, demanding her purse, while the man desperately tries to calm her. The incident reportedly went down at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Panama City Beach. You can hear the hostess announcing a party of 14 that their table is ready, but the person recording the incident put off dinner until this scene played out with a “can I wait a minute?” Lucky for us.

Florida Dine And Dashers Busted After Leaving Purse Behind

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

Orlando, FL

USA TODAY

Rakim Akbari, a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, was found deceased in a body of water after being reported missing from a resort near Disney.

Body of autistic 3-year-old boy found after he went missing from resort near Disney

A new law imposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went into effect on Monday, and it impacts Walt Disney World Resort guests. On July 1, almost 200 laws passed during the previous Florida legislative session took effect. Among the onslaught of legislation signed by DeSantis came numerous policies that potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort, including bans on intentional balloon releases, lab-grown meat, and legally forced water or breaks for hourly employees.

Ron DeSantis Imposes $158 Fee on Disney World Guests

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

Mississippi State

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Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

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News in the retail world—Rite Aid is closing a massive 400 stores following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last October. Initially, when the pharmacy chain announced its bankruptcy, it planned to close 143 locations. But that number has ballooned, and now more than 520 stores are set to shut their doors. That’s a huge chunk, making up about a quarter of Rite Aid’s total stores!

Retailer closing hundreds of stores after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October and data breach

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'

Clarke County, MS

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

Now that the dust has settled on the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, it appears as if the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is here to stay. The Florida Legislature initially created the CFTOD on February 27, 2023, as the replacement for the...

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Garbage Cans Arrive at Disney World

South Carolina State

Cocoa Beach, FL

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

Tens of millions of people travel to Central Florida every year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. While many of them choose to drive to save a little bit of money, millions more take to the skies out of either choice or necessity. They typically fly into the Orlando...

The CHEAPEST Way to Get From the Orlando Airport to Disney World

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

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

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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

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

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Central Florida vote-by-mail ballot requests inch up, officials say, but still lower than 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is holding an election on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The deadline to register to vote, or to update your voter registration is Monday....

Central Florida vote-by-mail ballot requests inch up, officials say, but still lower than 2022

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