Florida State

Alabama State

Don't Waste Your Money

See which states are offering tax-free holidays this summer that include clothing, electronics, school supplies and more for students and parents.

Mark your calendars for back-to-school tax-free shopping days in these states

Ohio State

Ohio’s sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and continues through next Thursday, August 8—and it’s a little longer than usual this year. The sales tax holiday runs for ten days, offering a tax break on a wide variety of items. There's one caveat: each must be under $500 in value.

Ohio's extended sales tax holiday to run through next ten days

Maryland State

The US Sun

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season is almost here, and if you live in one of these states, shopping for school supplies may be a little cheaper this year. From the end of July through August, several states are offering tax-free weekends for select back-to-school supplies. Americans will spend around $41.5 billion this year...

School supplies will now be cheaper from today as 17 states eliminate sales tax – parents can check if theirs is on list

Virginia State

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Teach with ND

What Is a Sales Tax Holiday? [Ultimate Guide for 2024]. Imagine saving money on back-to-school supplies, clothing, and even emergency preparedness items all in one weekend. Enter the sales tax holiday—an event designed to give consumers a break on taxes for certain essential purchases.

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2024: Dates, Eligible Items, and Savings Tips

Georgia State

iHeartRadio

The fate of the chain is now up in the air.

Another Clothing Retailer Declares Bankruptcy, Could Close All Stores

A WINN Dixie shopper was dumbfounded over just how expensive her grocery bill came out to be, forcing her to ditch her cart. She claimed her $108 bill would be about half the price had she shopped at rival Walmart. Winn Dixie shopper Christy McTyre shared the shocking price discrepancy...

I left my entire cart at Winn Dixie after grocery bill came to $108 – I scanned everything but Walmart is $50 less

A Costco shopper has gone viral after successfully returning a playground set from 2008, simply because his kids grew out of it. Costco is beloved by many US customers for its low prices, food courts, and helpful staff. But, another reason why Costco is so highly regarded is because it has an excellent returns policy.

Costco shopper successfully returns $1,400 playground set from 2008 because his “kids grew up”

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

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New Jersey State

RED Lobster's path out of bankruptcy has been revealed after the chain announced its new owners. On Monday, the bankrupt seafood restaurant confirmed that RL Purchaser LLC, a new group by Fortress Credit Corporation will take over after no other bidders came forward. RL Purchaser was what is known as...

Red Lobster to exit bankruptcy – but CEO warns restaurant closures are just the start of sweeping changes for chain

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?

GOBankingRates

Dollar Tree has become a beloved shopping destination for those seeking great deals without sacrificing quality. With new arrivals hitting the shelves every month, August is shaping up to be an...

5 Best New Arrivals at Dollar Tree for Your Money in August

Missouri State

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

Oak Grove, KY

23-year-old Brianna Smith was observed to be fraudulently activating gift cards at her Walmart job On December 5th, 2023. On that day, A Walmart loss prevention officer reported that Smith had fraudulently activated $1,014.82 worth of gift cards between November 22nd, 2023, and November 24th, 2023. Officers also received video evidence showing Smith activating the cards in the report and receipts for the entire transaction. A warrant was issued for Smith’s arrest due to her involvement in the fraudulent gift card scheme. She was later found and taken into custody for property theft on July 8th, 2024.

Brianna Smith steals $1,014 worth of gift cards while working at Walmart in 2023

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

BigStore Bulletin

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Welcome to our weekly savings guide based on the deals list of Family Dollar from 07/14-07/20. We have a variety of products from home essentials to snacks, all at discounted prices. Here are some of the best deals you can grab this week.

Family Dollar Weekly Deals: Savings Guide for 07/14-07/20

Savannah, GA

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

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns July 29

Before you know it, alarm clocks will have to be set and backpacks prepped for another school year starting Aug. 12. It’s time to mark those...

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns July 29

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