Mountain View, CA

Georgia State

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Winder, GA

New York Post

WINDER, Georgia — Colt Gray, the baby-face Georgia school shooting suspect who is charged with murdering two classmates and two teachers, grew up in a broken and neglectful home, which police and child services visited on a regular basis, a former neighbor and landlord tell The Post.

His mother, Marcee, 43, has a lengthy rap sheet with drug and domestic violence arrests. And his father Colin, 54, allegedly bought his troubled son an AR-15 rifle for Christmas — and now faces charges of his own for supplying the weapon used in the shooting.

Lauren Vickers, who lived next-door to the Grays in...

Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s broken homelife: A mom with multiple drug arrests and a dad who gave him an AR-15 for Christmas

BGR.com

An ecologist captured rare footage of a wombat emerging from its burrow. These extremely rare mammals are some of Australia’s hardest to find, as only 400 are left in the world, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy shared in a news release.
Ecologist Andy Howe found the video of the creature as he scrolled through over 100 hours of footage captured by wildlife cameras stationed around the Richard Underwood Nature Refuge. The northern hairy-nosed wombat is also the largest burrowing marsupial found worldwide. These mammals can reach up to three feet in length and can weigh up to 60 pounds.
The rare video of...

Ultra-rare animal caught on camera is one of only 400 left in the world

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Upworthy

A Florida teacher has been fired for giving her students zeros for missing assignments.Diane Tirado has been a teacher for years. Most recently, she was an eighth-grade history teacher at Westgate K-8 School in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Diane recently gave her students two weeks to complete an Explorer notebook project, but several students simply didn't hand it in. Since there was zero work done, Diane gave them zeros.She got fired for it.The elementary school has a rule called the “no zero policy." The lowest possible grade that teachers can give students is a 50, even if they don't turn anything in.

Florida teacher fired for giving zeros to students who didn't turn in their work

Polk County, FL

Eagle Lake, FL

Lakeland Gazette 

“After searching throughout the night, Marine Unit deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located Aaron Tillman, deceased, at about 5:12 this morning, in an area of Lake McLeod that was about 13-feet deep. Please continue to keep his family and friends in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office has located Aaron Tillman deceased

Florida State

According to VIBUS, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, distributes benefits on a monthly schedule that varies by state. In states such as Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, SNAP recipients may receive their benefits as early as September 1. However, in states like Florida and Texas, payments might not be issued until later in the month.

SNAP Recipients: $202 Food Stamps Sent on the 28th – Find Out How to Claim

Fort Lauderdale, FL

NewsRadio WFLA

The Downtowner has been around more than 30 years

Historic Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Closing

Doral, FL

InsideEdition

Surveillance video from inside the apartment complex shows the boy wandering around the complex by himself for hours on June 27. It also shows mom Jessica Renteria exiting the apartment where she and her son were staying shortly after 10 a.m. that day.

Florida Boy, 3, Found Sleeping Outside After Being Left Home Alone While His Mom Got Plastic Surgery: Police

Colorado State

Officials have urged consumers to 'destroy' this product immediately!

Popular Snack Recalled Across Florida Likely Contains 'Mold Pieces'

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

Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL

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For those who love the charm of a classic diner with generous portions of comfort food, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea offers some delightful options. Whether it's Lester's or Peter Pan, these spots are local favorites. But if you were planning to visit the beloved Diner By The Sea, you might be in for a surprise. This popular ocean-view diner was recently forced to close its doors temporarily following a state inspection that uncovered some concerning issues.

Over 40 rodent droppings, improper food thawing and a stop-sale order issued to Diner in Florida

Alabama State

Wide Open Country

William Bryan was a 70-year-old man from Alabama who suddenly began suffering from lower left abdominal pain. Per USA Today, Bryan went to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Florida for a splenectomy as it was discovered he had an enlarged spleen. The Bryan family's attorney, Joe Zarzaur, said that Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky persuaded Bryan and his wife, Beverly, to have the procedure done there instead of Alabama, their home state.

Florida Doctor Accidentally Removes Wrong Organ From Patient, Causing Immediate Death

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

CBS Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE - A grandmother is stunned after her grandson, Rondel McDonald is arrested. "He would always tell me grandma, I'm making you proud," said Jennie Francois. McDonald is charged with kidnapping a teenage girl in Fort Lauderdale at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her. He's also accused of trying to kidnap two others. "That's not Rondel.  Everybody that know Rondel know that's not Rondel, something was wrong I don't know what," his grandfather Garford Francois said. McDonald is facing a total of 12 charges for the three cases; investigators say he confessed to each of them. In all three cases, he's accused of driving...

Charges against grandson shock family; victims recount harrowing encounters

PopCrush

It's back-to-school time here in the states, which means new routines and new core memories for the kids as they put the backpacks on and stroll into their classrooms nationwide. Not only is every school different in their teaching stylings, so is every teacher. Some teachers discipline kids in effective...

Florida Teacher Arrested for What She Did to a Kid in Her Classroom

Naples, FL

Law & Crime

A Florida woman was arrested last week after following a couple home in her car while she was drunk, crashing into their mailbox, and then parking on their lawn, police in the Sunshine State say. The woman just so happens to be the mayor of Naples – a medium-sized city...

‘I am not the mayor’: Florida mayor arrested for DUI after allegedly blowing twice the legal limit, following couple home, crashing into their mailbox, and parking on their lawn

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

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

Coral Gables, FL

Popular Florida Eatery Crowned 'Best Mexican Restaurant' In The State

Melbourne, FL

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Deerfield Beach, FL

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of students and staff from Summerset Key Academy Middle/High School on Wednesday morning.

South Florida School Evacuated Following Bomb Threat On Wednesday

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Florida man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from bank accounts in Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Broward County man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from multiple Palm Beach County residents. Samuel S. Charles, 23,...

Florida man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from bank accounts in Palm Beach County

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