Tampa, FL

Pinellas County, FL

Columbus, OH

Saint Petersburg, FL

ESPN

The Rays now have the government backing they required to build a new stadium set to open in 2028 that will keep the team in St. Petersburg for the long term.

Rays to stay put after Florida county approves new stadium deal

Florida State

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Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets:ScrapeHero.com and Franchising.com.

Two Major New Golden Corral Restaurants Coming to Florida

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Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Missouri State

Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Fox News

A shark bit a 14-year-old, visiting from Missouri, while he was in knee-deep water in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, on Wednesday, officials said.

Shark bites another teen in Florida; 4th incident in 6 days

Louisiana State

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Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2021. It has since been updated. A Florida bartender is being widely praised online after a woman shared how his keen observation and quick thinking saved her and her friend from being harassed by an aggressive stranger. The grateful customer named Trinity Allie took to Twitter to commend the St. Petersburg drink-slinger, Max Gutierrez, and reveal how he used a clever trick to check in on them discreetly when he sensed trouble. Posting a picture of Gutierrez holding out a small clipboard to her, Allie tweeted: "This man was harassing me and my friend and the bartender passed this note to me acting like it was my receipt! Legit the type of bartender everyone needs."

Bartender cleverly slips a note to save woman from a stranger 'aggressively hitting on' her

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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	The Olympic men’s basketball tournament tipped off Saturday with a dozen teams chasing gold, and it will feature some of the world’s most famous and best-paid athletes. Thirteen NBA players rank among the 20 highest-paid athletes in Paris, with golfers and tennis players filling out the rest and the cutoff at $36 million.Olympic Ad Boycotter Had No TV Spending as NBC Sales Hit Record




	You may be wondering, do these players get paid even more to represent their countries? No, the basketball players are not paid to play by the NBA, International Olympic Committee or U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee, outside...

NBA Players Get Paid to Play in the Olympics—Just Not by the USOPC

NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

New York City, NY

Miami, FL

Insider

Business Insider's reporter went to Miami and was surprised to find cheaper groceries, friendlier strangers, and more patient drivers than in NYC.

I'm a New Yorker who visited Miami for the first time. The neighborhoods, social scene, and affordability surprised me most.

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Walt Disney World Resort and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently allied the history books. However, despite this new partnership, Disney is seeking operations outside Florida. Disney Is Still Seeking Operations Outside of Florida Even Though an Alliance Has Been Formed. Walt Disney World Resort has shifted operations away from Central...

Disney Quietly Relocates Operations from Florida, Putting DeSantis Alliance in Jeopardy

Palma Ceia, FL

Riverview, FL

Brandon, FL

Gibsonton, FL

Seffner, FL

Thonotosassa, FL

Lutz, FL

Apollo Beach, FL

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Tampa Bay Rays Get County Approval for Long-Awaited Stadium


				













	The two-decade saga of finding a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays has concluded thanks to a stadium-approval vote from officials in Pinellas County.Diamond Sports...

Tampa Bay Rays Get County Approval for Long-Awaited Stadium

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