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A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was found on a beach in the Florida Keys by tourists, authorities revealed this week, marking yet another discovery of the drug on the state's shores.The package, which was found by guests of the Islands of Islamorada resort late Sunday morning, was turned over to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as is standard procedure, according to a statement from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities did not specify how much the drugs weighed.The sheriff's office also released a photo of the cocaine, showing a package wrapped and taped with a picture...

Cocaine bricks wash up on Florida beach — yet again

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

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

Severe storms take aim at parts of the Plains and Midwest again on Thursday. This system will bring the threat of hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Stay weather-aware.

Wind, Hail Threat For Plains, Midwest Thursday

San Francisco International Airport, the second worst U.S. airport for weather delays, boasts the world’s first therapy pig along with bunny Alex the Great and other furry friends. Florida’s Orlando International airport and many others around the country have similar programs. The animals are available at certain times for travelers to interact with, easing travel stress and anxiety over flying.

Meet The Cutest Airport Therapy Animals

Science may give you the perfect excuse to enjoy a frozen treat. Watch this video to learn what researchers discovered about the benefits of drinking a slushy when you’re feeling hot.

Slushy Science: Why They Are The Best On A Hot Day

Typhoon Shanshan is slowly moving toward Japan but its heavy rain has already triggered a devastating landslide. Watch this video for the full story and what’s to come with this cyclone.

Typhoon Triggers Landslide, Buries Family In Japan

Minnesota State

While severe thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of people across the Twin Cities metro area, this stunning moment of beauty was captured during the scary weather.

Twin Cities See Dazzling Lightning-Rainbow Combo

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.

Hawaii State

Hone has weakened to a tropical storm as it continues its westward trek away from the Big Island. The storm dropped more than a foot of rain in some spots. Find out what could bring more rain to Hawaii.

Potential Rainmakers On Horizon As Hone Moves Away

The Atlantic is beginning to awaken with a disturbance approaching the Caribbean over the next week. It will have to fight dry air and possibly some terrain in order to develop further.

Atlantic Awakening? Formation Possible

Researchers have found a way to make clothes cooling to the body. It’s one of many efforts to make clothing a tool against extreme heat, which is intensifying due to climate change. This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees This Substance Can Cool The Body By 8 Degrees.

This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees

Atlantic Awakening? Watching Two Areas In Tropics

New York State

Severe storms slice through New York Wednesday evening when damaging wind gusts and hail are a concern. At least a significantly cooler air mass rolls in behind the front. Here’s what you can expect.

NY Cooldown Comes At A Price: Storms Wednesday

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'

The seasons are battling it out over the eastern half of the U.S. with summer throwing its punch this week. Fall will fight back starting this weekend as temperatures start to cool off.

East Rides Temperature Roller Coaster; Relief Next

Sarasota County, FL

Sea turtle nests along parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County beaches, took a hit from a recent storm. We talked to an expert from Mote Marine Lab about what this means. Take a look.

Record Baby Manatees Found Dead In Florida

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