Broward County, FL

CBS Miami

MIAMI - The Broward County School Board passed tighter restrictions for cellphone by students on Tuesday afternoon.According to the school district, restrictions on cellphone use were already a part of the Student Code of Conduct. On Tuesday, the board approved changes to some of the language. For example, instead of putting the phone on silent, it must now be on airplane mode.  Additionally, it must remain as such from the opening bell to the closing bell, instead of allowed use during lunch and in between classes.The superintendent plans to meet with principals to figure out how this policy will be implemented on each campus for the upcoming school year. 


Broward County School Board passes cellphone ban for students

Georgia State

Jupiter, FL

Lawsuit alleges that grocer failed to ensure a safe environment for customers. A woman has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, alleging negligence after she slipped and fell on the grocer's premises, incurring severe injuries. As reported by Florida Record, Terusa Gray filed the complaint against the grocer in...

Woman Sues Publix for Slip and Fall Incident

Florida State

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Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:ScrapeHero.com and Franchising.com.

Two Major New Golden Corral Restaurants Coming to Florida

New York City, NY

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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

Lady Lake, FL

New York Post

He had no common cents.

A man got hit with a felony robbery charge after trying to withdraw a penny from a Central Florida bank, according to reports.

Michael Fleming allegedly went into a Chase branch in Lady Lake, Fla., on June 29 and passed a withdrawal slip for 1 cent to a bank teller, according to Fox 35 Orlando. 

Alleged bank robber had young child with during crime: FBI



When the teller told Fleming he couldn’t withdraw a penny, he said, “So you want me to say the other word?” police said.

Man who robbed bank, fought cops and hid cash and drugs in his rectum had been released from prison day before

Afraid the situation could turn violent, the teller called cops.

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Fleming, whose address is listed in Summerfield, Fla., was taken into custody. Deputies said they had probable cause to believe he violated robbery laws though their conversation with him was kept out of the report. No other details of his conversation with the teller were made public.

Fleming was booked and held on a $5,000 bond, according to online jail records.

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Florida man tries to withdraw 1 cent from bank, gets hit with robbery charge

Developer Sergio Pino ended his life as the FBI was planning to arrest him for allegedly ordering the failed murder (not once, but twice) of his estranged wife. His death leaves his widow, Tatiana Pino the sole owner of Century Homebuilders Group, the largest Hispanic-owned homebuilder in the country that has completed more than 16,000 homes since its inception.

The Weekly Dirt: A shocking end to developer Sergio Pino’s legacy

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?

Polk County, FL

Winter Haven, FL

A 19-year-old Florida man, Henry Maynard, was fatally shot by a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy after a bizarre and tragic sequence of events triggered by a melted Almond Joy candy bar. Maynard’s grandmother had brought him the candy bar but found him asleep, leaving it on his laptop. When...

Florida man runs over grandmother over melted candy bar, shot dead by police

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Florida's Governor Implements New Legislation Affecting Disney World Visitors. A new law imposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took effect on Monday, significantly impacting Walt Disney World Resort guests. On July 1, nearly 200 laws passed during the previous Florida legislative session came into effect. Among the numerous policies signed by DeSantis are several that potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort, including:

Governor DeSantis Imposes $158 Charge on Disney World Guests

Miami Beach, FL

Bodycam video shows police fatally shoot Darien Young holding women at knifepoint in Miami Beach. Local 10 News exclusively obtained body camera video Tuesday showing a man holding a store employee and a young girl at knifepoint just before he was shot and killed by Miami Beach police at a Victoria’s Secret store last year.

Video Released of Miami Beach Police Fatally Shooting Darien Young

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

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Pembroke Pines, FL

PEMBROKE PINES - Hundreds of residents at the Heron Pond condominium complex in Pembroke Pines are stunned after being informed that they have a month to leave their homes. This comes after engineers deemed all 19 buildings in the complex unsafe. Danger. Unsafe. Violation. Those are just some of the words on signs posted on every unit's door at the complex at 8400 SW 1st Street. "Today they came and they said you have to go," said Kemely. She and her mother have lived there for two years. Kemely said she was sleeping Wednesday morning when she heard a commotion...

Residents of Pemboke Pines condo community stunned by evacuation notice

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

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

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

Gainesville, FL

The Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

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

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Broward school board makes initial payment of $32 million to charters after debt debacle

The Broward County school district this month made an initial payment of nearly $32 million to charter schools after it was determined that...

Broward school board makes initial payment of $32 million to charters after debt debacle

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