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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Oviedo, FL

The Independent

 A bus driver for a daycare in Oviedo, Florida, has been arrested and accused of leaving a sleeping six-year-old girl inside a hot shuttlebus for more than an hour. Barbara Ledbetter, 49, left the girl inside a "very hot" bus on Monday for over an hour, according to Oviedo Police Department. When the child woke up, she began banging on the bus window for help, and caught the attention of a passerby. Law enforcement was alerted and the girl was rescued from the bus. The high in Oviedo on Monday was 96 degrees Fahrenheit (32 C), according to AccuWeather...

Daycare bus driver arrested after six-year-old girl in ‘very hot’ bus is discovered banging on window

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Florida State

While Florida is home to amazing experiences like the Disney and Universal theme parks, it is also home to some severe weather. Experts predicted a “potentially explosive” hurricane season in 2024 and it appears that Florida will continue to experience some rough storms. Hurricane season in Florida tends to run from June through November and it can be a tough time to visit the state. Unfortunately, as we find ourselves in the thick of hurricane season, it looks like we might be barreling toward another potential storm.

NEW Storm System Heading Toward Florida, According to the National Hurricane Center

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Brevard County, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

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

Hawaii State

When guests book a Walt Disney World Resort trip during hurricane season, they essentially roll the dice. You know that when you book during the summer months, your travel could be disrupted by a hurricane in the Atlantic. However, this year, hurricane season has been pretty quiet so far. Earlier...

Two Major Hurricanes Expected To Crush Disney Resort This Week

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

A-Z-Animals

Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and the 10th largest freshwater lake in the United States. It’s so big that, if you gaze out from the shore, you can’t see the other side. Gators are found in all of Florida’s freshwater, but nowhere more so than in Lake Okeechobee. Read on to […]

Alligator-Infested Lakes: Why Lake Okeechobee Is the Gator Capital of Florida

Dania Beach, FL

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If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

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Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

South Carolina State

Panama City Beach, FL

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

A piece of Pigeon Forge Tennessee is heading to a beach that is popular with Louisiana vacationers. Dolly Parton has announced plans to build a new dinner theater.

Dolly Parton Dinner Theater Coming to a Beach Louisiana Loves

Sarasota, FL

High School On SI

Per a report, the Florida High School Athletic Association has lifted Scottie Littles' 6-game suspension

Florida high school football coach has suspension lifted, returns to Sarasota Booker's sideline

New York Post

A Florida senior citizen was arrested after lassoing a 9-foot gator and tying it up to a handrail before bolting, authorities said. 

Robert Colin, 71, was slapped with a felony charge for illegally endangering an alligator, according to an affidavit obtained by clickorlando.com. 

He is accused of using a nylon rope to lasso the gator around its upper jaw before he tied it to a handrail above a canal in his home town of Cape Canaveral, according to sheriff’s deputies.



Tropical Storm Debby will batter Fla. at hurricane strength as it continues to grow in power



Colin bizarrely contacted deputies around 7:30 a.m. to report...

Florida man arrested for lassoing, tying up nine-foot gator: deputies

Louisiana State

Louisiana Illuminator

Forecasters are gaining more confidence that a tropical wave in the Atlantic will organize into a named storm once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. Exactly where the system, which would be named Debby, will impact the Gulf Coast is still undetermined.   In Louisiana, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is […]

Louisiana urged to stay ‘aware’ as what’s expected to become Debby heads toward Gulf

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Bringing in the holiday weekend with HOT afternoons

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Get ready for another HOT afternoon across the Big Bend and South Georgia on Thursday. Highs in the mid to upper...

Bringing in the holiday weekend with HOT afternoons

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