Columbus, OH

Ocala, FL

NBC News

A white woman with a history of harassing children and using racial slurs was convicted of manslaughter on Friday in the fatal shooting of a Black neighbor last year in Ocala, Florida. Susan Louise Lorincz, 60, killed Ajike “AJ” Owens with a single shot from a .380-caliber handgun as Owens...

Susan Lorincz, white Florida woman who fatally shot Black neighbor, found guilty of manslaughter

Orlando, FL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has issued a massive alert that will impact thousands of Walt Disney World Resort vacations. As of 4:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the Orlando International Airport has issued a TOTAL GROUND STOP for all flights due to severe, dangerous weather. Dangerous Situation to Impact Orlando Airport,...

All Flights Grounded as Dangerous Situation Unfolds in Orlando, Disney World Guests on Alert

Police in Florida are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who shot and killed a Black transgender woman in an Orlando parking lot last month. Monique Brooks, 49, was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound outside a Burlington Coat Factory around 3:50 a.m. on July 19, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. She was taken to a local hospital, where she later was pronounced dead.

Black trans woman Monique Brooks shot and killed in Florida parking lot

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Lake County, FL

Groveland, FL

A White woman who falsely accused four Black men of rape in the Jim Crow-era South in 1949 has died at the age of 92.

White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92

Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Cleveland, OH

The Independent

 An Ohio mom and her boyfriend have been arrested after her 6-year-old son was attacked by a pit bull while being restrained with handcuffs as a form of “corporal punishment,” police said. Angelina Williams, 27, of Cleveland and her boyfriend, Taylor Marvin-Brown, have been arrested on separate charges of endangering children and obstructing justice, after police responded to a 911 call in the early evening of August 17 that a pit bull had “bitten a 6-year-old child on the neck and ear.” Upon arrival, officials found the child in “serious condition,” and he was quickly flown to the hospital....

Mom, boyfriend handcuffed 6-year-old boy as ‘corporal punishment’ before he was attacked by pit bull, cops say

Fort Myers, FL

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In the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s retail scene, Publix is updating its footprint once again. The long-standing Publix at 6900 Daniels Parkway, located in the Daniels Crossing shopping plaza in Fort Myers, has recently begun its transition from an old favorite to a new, modern format.

A Publix That’s Been Around for 3 Decades Is Getting Torn Down for a New-Format Store in Florida

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

ABC News

Opening arguments took place on Tuesday morning in the trial of Susan Lorincz, who is charged for fatally shooting her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens through a closed door.

Trial begins in case of Florida woman charged in fatal shooting of neighbor

Coffee County, GA

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

Sarasota, FL

Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

Florida State

Florida, with its die-hard fans and haters, continues to be one of the preferred vacation spots and retirement destinations in America. According to U-Haul’s growth index, Florida experienced the second-largest number of customers seeking one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023 for the third year in a row. I was among...

20 Best and Worst Things About Florida, According to Floridians

West Palm Beach, FL

“Theoretically Speaking with Theo Dorsey” will move from the 5pm hour to 2-4pm where he will be followed by “Russo & Rizzo” from 4-6pm. Co-host Colin Russo, son of SiriusXM and MLB Network host Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, had been working for Good Karma’s “ESPN 100.5” WTLX Madison WI while attending the University of Wisconsin where he graduated in May. Michael Rizzo joins WUUB from Advanced Media Partners “Sports Radio 101.1” WZPN Peoria where he served co-host on the Jim Mattison Show. His father, Tony Rizzo hosts at Good Karma’s “ESPN Cleveland” 850 WKNR and his grandfather Jack Reynolds was a local Cleveland and professional wrestling personality. ESPN Radio national programming will air in other local dayparts.

ESPN West Palm Sets New Lineup Including Son Of Mad Dog

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

Georgia State

The Current GA

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers are having second thoughts about switching the University System of Georgia from a quarter to a semester system back in 1999. A state House study committee will begin meeting soon to take a fresh look at whether both the university system and the Technical College System of Georgia – which moved to semesters in 2011 – should switch back to quarters.

State lawmakers mulling switch of university system to quarters

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Saint Augustine, FL

Hear about travel to Northeast Florida as the Amateur Traveler talks to Angie Orth from Angie Away about her hometown and the area around it. Angie says, “So many reasons. People come to Florida for a lot of different reasons. Mostly theme parks, maybe swamps, alligators, Miami. Those are the things when I meet people around the world that they think Florida is about. Everybody thinks I either live in Miami, in some kind of penthouse, or like at Disney World, in a castle of some sort.”

Travel to Northeastern Florida – Jacksonville, Amelia Island and St Augustine – Episode 909

Gainesville, FL

247Sports

The Florida Gators went into the 2025 recruiting cycle with the wide receiver position circled as an important area for the coaching staff. Heading into the day, the Gators held commitments from a pair of pass catchers, and added a third to the haul when Miami (Fla.) Central three-star wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery picked UF over a handful of other finalists.

Drive clocked going 133 mph in a 70 mph zone

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