Norman, OK

Columbus, OH

Construction work is physically draining. It means being exposed to the weather as well as potentially dangerous conditions, like great heights and moving traffic. It shouldn’t be thankless work as well. In my experience, however, many construction companies would benefit from making a more active effort to show appreciation...

Best Practices for Showing Appreciation to Construction Workers

Florida State

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If you’re following the business world, you might have noticed some tough news coming from Florida’s trucking industry. Recently, three trucking firms from the Sunshine State have opted for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they navigate ongoing struggles. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a closer look.

Florida Trucking Companies File for Chapter 11 Amid Industry Challenges

New Jersey State

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be a busy weather weekend. We have Tropical Depression 4 which is about to move off the coast of Western Cuba. Once it does so tonight, it will strengthen to Tropical Storm Debbie and head north northwestward offshore of the West Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings and Hurricane Watches have been posted from Flamingo Key to Appalachacola Florida and over time, additional watches and warnings will be going up for inland areas of North Florida as well as Coastal Georgia and the Carolinas.

Florida & Carolinas about to get hit by a tropical storm or hurricane, Severe weather Georgia to NY

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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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

As defined, a duty to warn is a concept that arises in the law of torts in several circumstances, indicating that a party will be held liable for bodily injuries and/or property damage caused to another, where the party had the opportunity to warn the other of a hazard and failed to do so.

Contractors Duty to Warn in Construction

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

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

The US Sun

A WOMAN is forced to pay thousands after losing a lawsuit against her HOA over a Ring doorbell.  The woman claimed that she’s been living on the edge ever since she lost a lawsuit with her HOA, resulting in her owing them $73,000.  Teywonia Byrd, a resident of Fat City Condos in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]

My HOA fined me $100 a day over my door’s Ring camera – they argue it’s about privacy and now I owe $73,000

Kentucky State

Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

An accurate, detailed cost estimate can take a long time and is labor-intensive. But its significance cannot be overstated. In order to plan projects and allocate budgets, project owners use cost estimates to determine scope and feasibility. For contractors, these estimates help decide whether to bid on a project. Estimating is among the toughest tasks in construction. But it is also the most crucial. It is commonly determined whether a bid will be successful or not by how accurate the estimates are and how closely they correspond to the actual project costs.

Construction Estimating Methods for General Contractors

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Small Business Trends

With grants of up to $50,000 up for grabs, apply as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance at winning one of the many offerings.

In the News: Up to $50,000 in Grants for Your Small Business

New York State

New York's first set of rebates are part of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which is available to lower- and middle-income homeowners. A handful of states should soon use federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to offer homeowners rebates to make energy-efficiency upgrades to their properties, CNBC reported.

Several states set to provide millions in rebates to homeowners by September: 'A milestone'

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Maryland State

Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring, Md. salutes its own: Olympic icon Dominique Dawes. Joined by loved ones, including her four children and fans, Silver Spring, Md. native Dominique Dawes was recently honored for her contributions to the sport of gymnastics, her community and to the nation. On Tuesday, July 23, the three-time Olympian...

Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Washington, OK

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Purcell, OK

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Local venders discuss Norman’s Gray Street construction, potential negative impact on business

The City of Norman announced Thursday that construction to convert Gray Street into a two-way street will begin on Aug. 5. According to a press release,...

Local venders discuss Norman’s Gray Street construction, potential negative impact on business

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