Columbus, OH

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Anna Maria, FL

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wayne.kask

As a well-seasoned Florida traveler and a connoisseur of our beautiful coastal wonders, I get this question a lot: Is Anna Maria Island safe?. Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico, Anna Maria Island is an inviting enclave just off the western coastline of Florida.

Is Anna Maria Island Safe? Tips for a Secure Visit

Polk County, FL

CDLLife

One man is dead after an early morning pass attempt that ended in a head-on collision with a semi truck.  The accident happened on August 17th at around 3:16 a.m. on US 98 North at Earnest Road in Polk County, Florida.  According to WFLA 8, a 36-year-old motorist was driving south on US 98 when […]
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Motorist dead after pass-attempt ends in semi truck collision

Brevard County, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

The Independent

A 71-year-old Florida man is under arrest after police say he lassoed an alligator, tied it to a fence, and called 911 to report it.The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Colin on July 31 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, an hour outside of Orlando. Colin told police he arrived at a local canal with plans to capture an alligator he had spotted, according to the arrest affidavit. There, police say Colin used a white nylon rope to “lasso” the alligator. He succeeded, according to the affidavit, capturing the creature by its jaw and tying the rope to a handrail.Afterward, Colin...

Florida man arrested after lassoing an alligator, tying it to a fence and calling 911

Miami, FL

Law & Crime

After months of investigating, Florida authorities have formally charged a mother with killing her 3-year-old twins, but the counts fell short of the possible murder charges. 
The post Mother who jumped off overpass formally charged with killing her 3-year-old twins who were found in car’s backseat first appeared on Law & Crime.

Mother who jumped off overpass formally charged with killing her 3-year-old twins who were found in car's backseat

DaniLeigh apparently thought being famous could get her out of trouble -- at least, that’s what it looks like in newly released bodycam footage from her DUI hit-and-run arrest back in May 2023.

DaniLeigh DUI Arrest Bodycam Footage, 'I'm A Singer, You Can't Arrest Me!'

102.5 The Bone

Discount retailer Big Lots had said it would close 35 stores this year, but that number is much higher according to documents the company filed with the government. Big Lots told the Securities and Exchange Commission it may close up to 315 stores, but it hasn’t settled on the final count.

Big Lots to close as many as 315 locations, not 35

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Orlando, FL

Mens Journal

A Pennsylvania woman filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts claiming she suffered "permanent" injuries during a "stampede" at Disney World.

Disney Guest Sues for ‘Stampede’ Injuries at Famed Attraction

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Florida State

An anti-transgender law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis put the health of 95,000 Floridians at risk–including hundreds of Walt Disney World Resort cast members. In May of 2023, DeSantis signed Senate Bill 254. The law prohibited gender-affirming care for anyone under 18 but also placed strict restrictions on adult transgender health care. Even though a federal judge struck down the law last month, it stoked fear and disorder among tens of thousands of medical professionals and transgender Floridians.

Governor DeSantis Bans Medicine for Disney World Cast Members

Palm Bay, FL

An elementary school teacher in Florida faces child abuse and false imprisonment charges after she was accused of dragging and straddling a student with disabilities and locking her in a bathroom.
The post Florida teacher used foam mat to ‘swaddle’ student with disabilities, dragged her into bathroom as punishment: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Florida teacher used foam mat to 'swaddle' student with disabilities, dragged her into bathroom as punishment: Police

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

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

Salem, OH

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

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

NewsBreak

911 call released after domestic shooting incident

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Ave Maria neighborhood on Thursday morning after deputies say 26-year-old Hilberto Callejas rammed into a car carrying the...

911 call released after domestic shooting incident

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