Florida State

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

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

Lakewood Ranch, FL

A Florida ballerina is on trial for murder after prosecutors say she brutally executed her wealthy GOP donor husband because she wanted to be a single mom to their young daughter. 

Ashley Benefield, 32, admits she killed 59-year-old Douglas Benefield in the middle of a contentious custody battle in September 2020 — but she contends that she feared for her life following years of abuse.  

“She was in fear for her life when she was forced to shoot him,” Benefield’s attorney Neil Taylor told the jurors during opening statements Tuesday. 



Prosecutors say Doug was shot while facing away from his...

Prosecutors say ballerina executed wealthy GOP donor husband because she wanted to be a single mom — she says it was self-defense

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

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

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

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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

Walls, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written With A.I. assistance. On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 3:50 PM, a shoplifting incident occurred at 6521 Highway 161, prompting the Walls Police Department to seek public assistance in identifying the individuals involved.

Shoplifting Incident in Walls Calls for Community to be Aware

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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Florida Senate District 7 Republican primary debate: James vs. Leek vs. Shoar

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Commitment 2024 primary debate series continues with the Republican primary race for Florida's Senate District 7. This debate features Gerald James, Tom...

Florida Senate District 7 Republican primary debate: James vs. Leek vs. Shoar

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