Columbus, OH

New York State

I’m a born and bred Texan, and many of my major career highlights have taken place in the Lone Star State. But whenever people ask me about my favorite place to fish I tell them it’s upstate New York. Since the first time I came here early in my career, I’ve looked forward to the journey north each summer. Fishing was great back then, but surprisingly on most of the lakes and rivers in the region it somehow continues to get better.

Empire state of mind

Louisiana State

Florida State

Whiskey Riff

Meanwhile in Florida...

Alligators have that beastly reputation, but few get this big.

These things are literally prehistoric, being around for centuries. These apex predators are adaptable and able to survive through all sorts of conditions. Alligators can get massive too, reaching over 1,000-pounds at their most and measuring over 15 feet long in some cases.

These things have one of the most powerful bites in the whole world, which can reach of 2,000 pounds per square inch. On top of that they can sprint at speeds of 35 miles per hours for a short distance, but far enough to capture prey with their death bite.

Naturally, a massive one isn’t the thing you want to see trotting through your yard or neighborhood. But that’s what folks who live in Florida and Louisiana, and a few other places, have to deal with on a regular basis. And there’s not much you can do about it.

This massive gator is seen walking through a neighborhood as everyone watches in awe and disbelief that they have to look out for something so huge. The gator doesn’t even look real as it walks along.

I would be keeping my pets close to home...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwguv38ATk

Massive Gator Walks Through Florida Front Yard

Chicago, IL

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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?

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

A fisherman was nearly killed in a marlin attack when a fish somehow jumped onto his group’s boat during a day out at the Gulf of Mexico. The @fairhope_fishing_company TikTok account posted the video of the terrifying ordeal that nearly resulted in a fisherman’s death. As a group attempted to catch the big prize, the fish jumped onto the boat and came directly at the man, resulting in a horrifying marlin attack that was nearly fatal.

VIDEO: Fisherman Was Nearly Killed By A Marlin When It Jumped Onto His Boat During Frightening Attack

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Last weekend, a boater in Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge came across a swarm of alligators, but he wasn’t deterred. Marty Welch recorded the moment his boat ran into a huge herd of gators on the way to Billy’s Lake. Instead of turning around, Welch decided to slowly pass through.

Boater Runs Into Swarm of Alligators, Passes Through Anyway

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Orleans, MA

The taxman always gets his share.

Or in this case, he gets the whole thing. Fishermen are always having to keep an eye out for the "taxman," which is what experienced fishers call sharks that lurk behind and around their boats, waiting to steal away their hard-earned catches. It's a really shallow thing to do, but you can't really blame the sharks in the sea for getting an easy meal.

In this clip from 2019 out of Orleans, Massachusetts, it appears that a family had gone out on an excursion with Columbia Sportfishing when the striped bass they had hooked quickly turned...

Great White Shark Rockets Out Of Water To Steal Striped Bass From Fisherman, Almost Flops Right Into The Boat

We are obsessed with creating the most lively baits for every body of water. The New LiveTarget Freestyle Frog 2.0 is another bait that will continue to “Match the Hatch®”, while challenging the status quo in manufacturing techniques – all the while, being a bait that will “catch ‘em”.

LiveTarget Introduces The Ferrari of Frogs

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Pompano Beach, FL

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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

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

Big bass are perpetually in search of an easy meal, and a shad often fits this role perfectly. This predator-prey dynamic is a timeless pursuit that the all-new LIVETARGET Shad redefines through innovative lure development combining unmatched realism with exceptional functionality. Employing state-of-the-art Injected Core Technology (ICT), the LIVETARGET Shad...

LIVETARGET RELEASES NEW SHAD THAT SWIMS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Hurricane Debby came ashore Monday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida and was expected to creep across the state toward Northeast Florida. The storm hit near Steinhatchee, north of Cedar Key and 70 miles west of Gainesville.

Hurricane Debby makes landfall; Jax expects deluge

When hunting dangerous game, it doesn’t matter how many shots are fired—what matters is that you finish what you started. If you mess up on a dangerous animal, bad things can happen. Thanks to all the stuff we’ve read and seen on videos, it seems that if you shoot a Cape buffalo poorly, a charge is almost certain, right? Yes, it does happen, and not all charges can be stopped.

Just Keep Shooting!

Georgia State

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

TS Debby: Find updates for your county here

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Clayton, NY

Cape Vincent, NY

Barb Elliott, the New York B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Director and smallmouth bass “fizzing” expert will be giving free fish care training to the public for three days prior to the Humminbird Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River held Aug. 15-18. Elliott will provide instruction on fish handling, basic livewell management and barotrauma relief (fizzing).

Free fish care training available to public kicks off week of Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River activities

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Looking to finish the season strong

Every tournament matters, but these next two are the complete determination of my year. I’m sitting right outside the Classic cut, but not much out of...

Looking to finish the season strong

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