Hillsborough County, FL

Pinellas County, FL

Columbus, OH

Syracuse, NY

Cortland, N.Y. - Two Syracuse men were arrested after a traffic stop on 81 in Cortland County. State Police say Sunday night around 9, Troopers Pulled over 25 year old Kenneth Williams and 22 year old Kyrell Robinson because they had no tail lights on. The two provided conflicting stories...

State Police Arrest Two Syracuse Men For Drug Possession On 81 In Cortland

Georgia State

Jonesboro, GA

Months after abruptly closing more than 50 locations around the U.S., popular seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is closing nearly two dozen additional restaurants around the country, including another right here in Georgia. Red Lobster recently announced it will close an additional 23 of its restaurants across 15 states at...

Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Another Location In Georgia

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

Bartow, FL

A Florida death row inmate, convicted of a 1997 mass killing at a manufacturing facility, died on Thursday before an execution date could be set. Nelson Serrano, who had been diagnosed with a terminal condition, spent his final days confined to a wheelchair and suffering from severe health issues. Conviction...

Florida death row inmate dies before execution amid terminal illness

These people should have to pay extra if you ask me. Their thrill ride came with BONUS thrills . . . Footage from Six Flags Mexico is going viral after a bunch of people got stuck on a ride almost 250 feet up . . . in the middle of a huge STORM.

A Six Flags Ride Broke Down and Left People Dangling During A Storm

Utah State

Sarasota, FL

New York Post

The new school year got off to a catastrophic start for a young Florida girl who was accidentally run over by her mother’s SUV during morning drop-off, officials said.

The 12-year-old girl was struck at around 7:45 a.m. after she dropped her backpack, and some of her belongings rolled under her mom’s Lincoln Navigator outside Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Florida, Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson told ABC Action News. 

Unbeknownst to her mother, the preteen crawled under the SUV on her hands and knees to gather her things when her mother began to drive away.

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms shocks fans...

Florida girl, 12, critically injured after mom accidentally runs her over on first day of school: reports

Okaloosa County, FL

Crestview, FL

Law & Crime

The defendant's roommate came home to discover that her expensive pet jumping spider – along with the spider's enclosure – was missing.
The post Florida woman arrested after she allegedly admits to drowning her roommate’s pet spider ‘in Ginger Ale’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Florida woman arrested after she allegedly admits to drowning her roommate's pet spider 'in Ginger Ale'

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

A Summit County Sheriff's deputy is being lauded for his efforts in helping to save a man's life. The sheriff's office says that Deputy Ruggles responded to a scene on I-77 Southbound near Lauby Road Sunday morning where a 78-year-old Canal Fulton man was found unresponsive. Deputy Ruggles and an...

Summit County Sheriff's Deputy Helps Save Man's Life

Tenants are being evicted for too many 911 calls. The Justice Department wants that to stop. L.A. impounded his goats… now he’s at war with animal services. Are you sure your house is worth that much? Ozempic maker defends high U.S. price: It’s helping reduce the cost of obesity.

BHS - 7A – My Goats Have Been Impounded | High Price of Obesity

A highly organized Colombian gang stole $1.4 million in cash and jewels after breaking into several "high-end" Florida homes. Three men and one woman slipped over the border as they raided the Polk County area of Florida in a string of attacks on wealthy middle-class homes and businesses. Sheriff Grady...

Colombian gang ransacking homes in Florida with clever disguise as cops issue warning

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Tampa, FL

Riverview, FL

USA TODAY

Kim Chambliss and Val Delacruz had just returned home from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with $3,300 in winnings when they were ambushed.

A Florida couple won $3,300 at the casino. Two men then followed them home and shot them.

Jersey Shore, PA

A man was reportedly injured by a possible shark bite while swimming at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventnor on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m., according to the Ventnor City Beach Patrol. The man, who is in his 30s, was in the water when his hand was injured. He was promptly bandaged and taken to the hospital for treatment, where he received stitches. He is expected to recover fully.

Possible Shark Attack Injures Man on Jersey Shore

Grand Rapids, MI

West Michigan schools are scheduling early dismissal or are cancelling classes for Tuesday due to expected extreme heat. Grand Rapids Public Schools is cancelling classes for Tuesday. Grandville Calvin Christian Schools will dismiss the middle and high school students at 11:30 a.m. Portage Public Schools will dismiss several schools without...

Area schools planning early dismissal or cancelling school Tuesday

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

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.

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

Stoneham, MA

STONEHAM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The summer has been extended by a week for public school students in Stoneham. That's due to construction work delays at the new high school. The first day of school was originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, but it has now been pushed out...

Stoneham Students Get Extended Summer Due To School Construction Delays

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Once-a-Week Watering Rule Stays for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas

BROOKSVILLE, FL -- Residents of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties will need to stay on a once-a-week lawn watering schedule for now. The board that runs...

Once-a-Week Watering Rule Stays for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas

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