Lexington, KY

A three-race stakes card at Ellis Park Aug. 3 was marred by tragedy when the popular, 15-time-winning mare Ova Charged broke down in the stretch while racing in the Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes. The Louisiana-bred speedster, who had become a fan favorite for brilliant speed and wins across numerous stakes, fell approaching the sixteenth pole of the 5 1/2-furlong turf race, leaving observers, both on-track and off, heartbroken.

Ellis Park Stakes Action Marred by Tragedy

Saratoga Springs, NY

Not This Time will be well represented at Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, Aug. 5-6, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The boutique sale will feature 13 offerings by the great son of Giant's Causeway, with two standing out. Hip 11 is a half sister to the late Louisiana-bred phenom Ova Charged ,...

Not This Time Has Filly Power in The Saratoga Sale

South Carolina State

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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

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Equestrian star Isabell Werth has been advocating at the Paris Olympics for better horse welfare. But even she bristled when attention kept shifting from the competition to suspended riders. In the wake of the Charlotte Dujardin video scandal that dominated coverage of the sport ahead of...

Equestrian star Werth urges better horse welfare but bristles at questions over a suspended rider

Florida State

Savannah, GA

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Make no mistake folks we are dealing with a potentially dangerous situation with Debby. This tropical storm is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend. This is one of the key messages from the National Hurricane Center advisory. "Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of northern Florida through Friday morning. Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning will likely result in areas of.

Debby's catastrophic "drownpours" North Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina 15 to 20 inches+

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Sarasota, FL

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Uncovering Florida

As Tropical Storm Debby made landfall yesterday, she unleashed heavy rain and flooding across several areas in Central Florida. Today, first responders and cleanup teams are assessing the damage, revealing the extent of the aftermath. One of the many affected areas is Sarasota, where significant flooding has been observed.

Flooding Ravages Sarasota: Dramatic Photos Unveil Devastation

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Virginia State

Suffolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

EQUUS reports that an unvaccinated Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, was euthanized after he tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). On July 9, the horse developed clinical symptoms, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. On July 12, the horse tested positive for EEE.

A Suffolk, Virginia horse was euthanized after testing positive for EEE

UPI News

Trainer Bob Baffert had the favorite in two top weekend races a continent apart and came away happy in one, disappointed in the other.

Bob Baffert stars go 1-for-2 in top weekend races that may shape Breeders' Cup

Del Mar, CA

In every one of Adare Manor 's nine previous wins, she either set or prompted the pace, but in the Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes presented by Oak Tree Racing Association Aug. 3 at Del Mar, she proved she doesn't require everything to go her own way. Instead, she overcame traffic trouble and triumphed over a very tough shipper in Scylla to get the victory.

Adare Manor Repeats in Clement Hirsch Stakes, Punches Ticket to Breeders' Cup Distaff

New York City, NY

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

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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It was the second day of a 155-mile race through China when a small dog decided to befriend ultramarathoner Dion Leonard. That friendship would prove to change Leonard's life, he tells Inside Edition Digital.

Ultramarathon Runner Who Rescued Dog Who Trailed Him During Desert Race Says Pup Has Changed His Life

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–Here is what's next at Saratoga Race Course. The 6-year-old gelding is the best long-distance dirt horse in the country, and, on Sunday, he'll attempt to prove it again when he runs in the $150,000 listed Birdstone Stakes at the Spa. If you want to see it, get to Saratoga early. The Birdstone is race No. 2 and has a scheduled post time of 1:44 p.m. A field of five is entered in the 1 3/4-mile Birdstone and Next is the overwhelming 1-9 favorite on the morning line.

Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Next Up for Next: Going for Back-to-Back Wins In Spa's Birdstone

Louisiana Jess (Vekoma) ran to the odds and picked up not only his first stakes win but also became Vekoma's first black-type winner Saturday night at Evangeline Downs. One of five runners to come into this state-bred restricted D. S. Shine Young Futurity off a victory–his being June 14 at Churchill Downs in an auction price-restricted maiden special–the Bret Calhoun-trainee was the heavy 1-5 favorite by the time the gates opened and he did not disappoint his backers.

Vekoma's Louisiana Jess Becomes Sire's First Stakes Winner

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

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

Maysville, GA

Tanner English’s incredible run since joining Coltman Farms Racing continued in a big way on Saturday night at Duck River Raceway Park. English, piloting the No. 96 Longhorn Chassis for the team based in Maysville, Georgia, banked $20,000 for winning the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series Deep Fried 75 Saturday evening.

Tanner English and Coltman Farms Racing Win Deep Fried 75 at Duck River Raceway Park

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

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The All-American Futurity is the Last Title this Equine Talent Needs to Become a Million Dollar Race Horse

Not all champions showcase their potential at the start of their training. Hezgotthelook Z, a 2022 model, has dominated every race he enters, but his trainer,...

The All-American Futurity is the Last Title this Equine Talent Needs to Become a Million Dollar Race Horse

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