Florida State

Deland, FL

Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

An old term from Northumberland, England, “sea-piner” is what locals there used to call a cold, rainless wind blowing inland from the sea for several days. The “sea” part is self-explanatory; “piner,” meanwhile, comes from “pine,” meaning to dry or desiccate. A marked characteristic of an area beset by sea-piners is that vegetation in it grows slowly.

Weather Words: 'Sea-Piner'

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Manhattan, NY

These mysterious ants have been doing it their way in Manhattan since 2011. Scientists only recently discovered what they are and where they came from. And they could be headed your way.

Mysterious ‘ManhattAnts’ Could Be Your New Neighbors

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

The city of Juneau is seeing unprecedented glacial flooding, leaving the community in a desperate race to recover and 14 billion gallons of melting glacier water with nowhere else to go.

Rising Waters, Rising Fears In Alaska

“Blashy,” an adjective that dates back to at least 1700, means extremely rainy, gusty or splashy. A sailor might describe a long, soaking rain as a “very blashy day.”

Weather Words: 'Blashy'

Devra Lee

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Horoscope of the Day, Friday, August 16th

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

A “moonwake” is the line of reflected light that the moon casts over the surface of a body of water. The term has a nautical connotation due to the way the line of moonlight resembles the wake of a ship. If you’re a long time reader of Morning Brief, you may remember another slightly more Poetic-with-a-capital-p term that means the same thing, which is “moonglade.”

Weather Words: 'Moonwake'

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Backyard debris burns can quickly turn into wildfires. Here are some safety tips in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com for more information and wildfire prevention tips.

How To Safely Burn Debris In Your Backyard

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

As Hurricane Ernesto approaches Bermuda, strong winds, dangerous surge & flooding are likely. Beachgoers beware of dangerous rip currents through this weekend along the U.S. east coast. Here’s what you need to know.

Weekend Beach Dangers From Hurricane Ernesto

Wednesday, August 14: Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are currently grappling with severe weather conditions marked by heavy rainfall, leading to significant disruptions and hazards across both states. Himachal Pradesh has been severely affected by heavy rainfall since Sunday, August 11, leading to widespread devastation across the state. Landslides and flash...

Heavy Rains to Continue Pounding Himachal and Uttarakhand This Week; IMD Issues Alerts

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Hurricane Beryl’s historic rapid intensification into the earliest Atlantic Category 5 on record was fueled by human-caused climate change warming the ocean, a new analysis found.

Hurricane Beryl And Climate Change's Role

Lake Helen, FL

De Leon Springs, FL

Orange City, FL

Deltona, FL

Debary, FL

Daytona Beach, FL

Paisley, FL

Pierson, FL

Osteen, FL

Sanford, FL

Eustis, FL

Port Orange, FL

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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record

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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record

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