Florida State

Oviedo, FL

The Independent

 A Florida deputy's firearm ended up on the streets after he left it in a gas station restroom, and it was picked up and sold for $40 on CashApp.The officer entered the public restroom at a RaceTrac convenience store in Oviedo, Florida, at around 5.30pm on August 29 and took off his bulletproof vest and gun belt, according to an affidavit seen by the The Tampa Bay Times.“After leaving the RaceTrac and responding to a call for service, [the deputy] discovered his gun was missing form his gun belt, so he returned to the RaceTrac to check the restroom,” officials...

Florida cop left his gun in gas station restroom when nature called. It was then sold on CashApp for $40

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

New Jersey State

Wildwood, NJ

The Mirror US

A beachgoer was seriously injured after a careless cop ran over her in his marked cruiser, prompting onlookers to "just scream" as the victim lay in agony

Screams of panic as New Jersey sunbather laying on towel at beach run over by on-duty officer

According to VIBUS, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Nutrition Service continually refine the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide improved support to beneficiaries. These updates help adjust for inflation and other factors affecting the purchasing power of SNAP recipients. 2025 COLA Increase. Starting...

NEW SNAP changes coming soon: Food Stamps increase updates before 2025

247 Tempo

For centuries, stories of feral children have captivated the public imagination. They also provide interesting ammunition to debates regarding the […]

She Went Missing at Age 4 and Survived 38 Years Alone in the Jungle

North Carolina State

HuffPost

The former president has a habit of spewing fire-and-brimstone warnings to Americans who may not vote for him.

Things That Will Happen If Trump Is Not Elected, According To Him

Baltimore, MD

Law & Crime

A Maryland man was sentenced to 40 years for killing a woman, beating her so badly that nearly every bone in her face was broken and leaving her strangled and bloodied body behind for a middle school student arriving at school to find.
The post ‘He pummels her to death’: Man beat woman so badly that nearly every bone in her face was broken and then left her bloodied body for middle school student to find first appeared on Law & Crime.

Man beat woman so badly that nearly every bone in her face was broken and then left her bloodied body for middle school student to find

The US Sun

A SCHOOLBOY was rushed to hospital after vaping left him unable to breathe and coughing up blood.  Nathan Chesworth, 16, was studying for his GCSEs when he began suffering from a bad cough. After multiple trips to the GP, the boy, from Manchester, was given antibiotics for a chest infection. But just days after taking […]

Boy, 16, in intensive care with collapsed lung and coughing up blood ‘from puffing £3 tutti frutti vapes after school’

Georgia State

Stockbridge, GA

BIN: Black Information Network

Questions still surround the case of a Black teen who was found after she was reported missing following an intended meeting with her older boyfriend in Georgia.

Black Girl Found After Being Reported Missing Following Date With Older Man

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Darkhorse Press, four men renting an Airbnb in Gulfport have been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a shooting incident early. The arrest came after police responded to a report of gunfire at the residence, located in the 1100 block of 19th Street.

Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Shooting Incident at Gulfport Airbnb

An elderly woman in Romania was using a seven-pound rock as a doorstop for decades — which later turned out to be one of the largest known amber nuggets in the world. As Spanish newspaper El País reports, the stone is being valued at around $1.1 million, making it an exceptionally opulent way to hold open a door. Ironically, the extremely rare find was also ignored by thieves who broke into her home to steal her jewels.

Elderly Woman Never Realized Her Doorstop Was Worth More Than a Million Dollars

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 23-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, who both had warrants, were arrested following a traffic stop. On August 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a detective with the Coffee County Drug Unit was observing traffic on Hwy 21 North in the Oak Park Community when he noticed a Black GMC Pickup traveling south toward the city. The detective said he observed behavior that he believed to be an indicator of criminal behavior.

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizure in Douglas

Rankin County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Dania Beach, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

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FEMA extends direct housing program for Hurricane Ian survivors

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the state of Florida’s request to extend the federal direct housing program by six months, citing a shortage...

FEMA extends direct housing program for Hurricane Ian survivors

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