Florida State

(Precision Vaccinations News) — Throughout 2024, Cuba has been grappling with an outbreak of Oropouche Fever. And now, its western neighbor, the United States, has started to report cases related to travelers from Cuba. The Florida Department of Health (FDH) has recently reported 11 Oropouche Fever cases. As of...

11 Oropouche Fever Cases Diagnosed in Florida

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

Hawaii State

With the exception of bears, there is perhaps no creature that gets more press when it attacks humans than sharks. We have weeks dedicated to them on television, movie franchises where each sequel is worse than the last, and countless social media videos giving sharks more attention than they probably ever wanted. For beachgoers in Hawaii, it's always at the back of their mind, even if shark attacks are ultimately rare. But it may be a little more in mind in Maui, where there are more attacks than anywhere else in Hawaii.

The Popular Island With The Most Shark Attacks In All Of Hawaii

Some 130 dead manatee calves were found in Florida as of Aug. 23. Scientists say it's likely related to a mass die-off of adults that peaked three years ago. But it's not all bad news. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather...

More Baby Manatees Are Being Found Dead In Florida Than Ever Before

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.

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

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

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

Miami, FL

After more than 20 years of reviewing citizen complaints of police misconduct, the City of Miami’s Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) faces imminent closure. The independent oversight board, made up of 13 volunteer panelists and an office of professional staff, was informed this week by the city’s administration that it would no longer be funded. Without funding, the CIP will cease to exist at the end of September.

Two decades of civilian police oversight in Miami is coming to an end

Uncovering Florida

Is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) trying to limit attendance at the public meetings regarding its proposed changes to Florida’s state parks in a push to make more money off of them? There has been a great deal of controversy after the FDEP’s announcement earlier this week about its 2024 to 2025 ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’, which aims to add amenities like resort-style hotels, pickleball courts, and golf courses to Florida’s state parks.

Controversial New Florida State Park Initiative All About The Money?

CBS News

Hurricane Debby brought more than powerful winds and storm surge to Florida — packages of cocaine worth more than $1 million also made landfall, officials said, marking the latest in a string of recent discoveries of drugs along Florida shores.Debby, which slammed into the state as a Category 1 hurricane but has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, washed the drugs ashore in the Florida Keys, U.S. Border Patrol acting chief patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II wrote on social media."Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys," Briggs wrote, posting two...

Hurricane Debby blows cocaine worth $1 million onto Florida beach

Fort Myers, FL

Known as the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is the kind of destination that does it all. Yearning to explore a vibrant metropolitan? Fort Myers’s downtown has plenty to see, do, and eat—and did we mention it’s also situated on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River? Seeking a beach vacation where you can enjoy some R&R in the company of sand, sun, and surf? Fort Myers Beach has all you need. And if you want to venture down a road slightly less traveled, nearby Sanibel Island and Captiva Island offer even more room to roam. After sustaining heavy damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, Fort Myers, and its surrounding communities, have recovered nicely and are more than ready to welcome visitors to experience the magic of the City of Palms. These are the 20 best things to do in Fort Myers Florida.

The 20 Best Things To Do In Fort Myers, Florida

Colorado State

Destin, FL

Insider

Southern families have long loved lower-key beaches along the Gulf Coast. Now people from across the country are spending millions on 30A real estate.

A stretch of Florida beaches has soared from a lesser-known gem to 'the Hamptons of the South'

Clewiston, FL

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Akeena

A Subway location in Clewiston, Florida, was recently forced to close its doors temporarily following a state inspection that uncovered several health violations. The sandwich shop, located at 940 W Sugarland Hwy Unit 15, underwent an inspection on August 7, 2024, conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The findings led to an immediate, albeit temporary, shutdown of the restaurant.

Florida Subway Restaurant Closed Due to State Inspection Findings

Julie Gaeta

It was 8:30 at night — it seemed like my husband’s work hours were stretching longer and longer. Taking in a long, deep breath I bit the inside of my cheek. Frustrated with his ongoing lack of presence, I pulled out my phone to call him, wanting to know why he still wasn’t home.

The Lie He Hid From Me (and Our 9 Children) For Over A Year

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the ever-shifting cosmic landscape, certain zodiac signs are currently receiving powerful messages from the universe. We hope you’re ready to find out more about how that could influence their paths in profound ways. These three signs are in a unique position to fully harness the universe’s guidance as well as completely align their actions with their deeper truths. Follow along to learn more about what signs will be impacted by these cosmic signals right now.

3 Zodiac Signs Receiving Signs From the Cosmos Right Now | September 1, 2024

NewsNinja

A vegetarian Chipotle customer said a worker added meat to her bowl—despite her asking for no protein—and refused to remake the order. Her video sparked outrage in the comments section and amassed over 190,000 views before it was removed from the platform.

‘I don’t eat meat: Woman says Chipotle worker refused to remake her bowl after putting meat in it.

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

The City of Miami’s civilian police watchdog group has taken the city to court to maintain its existence in the face of dissolution. The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) has asked a Miami-Dade Circuit judge to issue an injunction which would force the City to continue funding the panel for the next fiscal year until the parties resolve their dispute in court.

Civilian police watchdog group sues the city of Miami to stay in existence

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

Tampa, FL

A University of South Florida Board of Trustees committee is recommending up to a 30% pay raise for school president Rhea Law. The Governance Committee approved amendments to her contract Tuesday that would increase her base pay from $655,000 to $825,000 per year. It’s an attempt to match the pay...

USF president Rhea Law may be getting a sizeable raise in base salary

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Lee County Mosquito Control shares how to avoid dengue fever amid rise in cases

As mosquito season keeps buzzing away, so do serious illnesses like dengue fever, which has affected nearly three hundred Floridians this year alone. Jenifer McBride, communications...

Lee County Mosquito Control shares how to avoid dengue fever amid rise in cases

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