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Mid-July is typically the hottest time of the year, but several regions in the U.S. will experience a brief respite from the heat in the coming days.

Why temperatures will temporarily drop in much of the US next week

Florida State

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Chicago, IL

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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?

The system we have been monitoring gained a bit of strength and became a tropical depression late last night. Tropical Depression 4 will emerge over the Florida Straits on Saturday and travel over the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The track has shifted westward, with a more pronounced curve which keeps it over the warm waters a bit longer and gives it more time to become stronger. It also delayed its landfall, and it is now expected to make landfall early on Monday morning in the Big Bend region, as a strong tropical storm or category 1 hurricane. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Big Bend. This means hurricane conditions will start within the next 48 hours. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Southwest Florida through the Tampa Bay area to Inglis.

Tropical Depression 4: Track shifts, more time over water, stronger before reaching Florida

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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

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Humidity levels have been creeping higher since Saturday and we are going to be back in the soup for today as well as the week ahead. We will also be dealing with a series of waves moving around the Bermuda high. It is building into the Southeastern US. A southwest flow aloft is bringing up ripples in the flow. It will not be raining all the time but there will be some downpours and a few heavier thunderstorms to deal with during the week ahead.

Very warm humid conditions with waves of heavy rain next 5 days across the Eastern & Southern US

NBC News

A front that moved past Cuba overnight has strengthened Saturday into Tropical Storm Debby as it aimed its impacts at the west coast of Florida, impacts that could be hurricane-like, federal forecasters said. Since Friday, the front developed from a potential tropical cyclone to a tropical depression, and it continues...

Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Debby and aims at Florida's Gulf Coast

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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Fox Weather

The scorching heat is expected to continue through the end of an already sweltering summer, according to NOAA’s latest climate forecast for August 2024.

Unrelenting heat to keep US sweating during final month of summer

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Another hot and dry week next week

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