Polk County, FL

Waverly, FL

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Manatee County, FL

Palmetto, FL

A Florida man killed three women, including his mother, in a shooting spree before authorities tracked him down and fatally shot him. Javontee Brice killed his mother, his cousin, and the new partner of an ex-girlfriend in an hour-long shooting spree on Monday before trying to leave the state, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said. Brice had a history of burglary and domestic assault, which involved strangulation, according to Wells.

Gunman kills three women — including his own mom — in hour-long shooting spree, sheriff says

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

The Independent

 A Florida man fatally shot his mother and two other women he knew in separate locations before dying in a gunfight with deputies hundreds of miles away, a sheriff said Tuesday.Officials identified the shooter as Javontee Brice, 28. Authorities believe Brice killed the women Monday night in Manatee County, south of Tampa, and was headed to Georgia to confront an ex-girlfriend when he was stopped by deputies from Hamilton County.During the stop, Brice got out of his car firing a handgun and was fatally shot by the deputies, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said at a news conference. Hamilton...

Florida man kills mother and 2 other women before dying in gunfight with deputies, sheriff says

Florida State

Alright, Florida folks, grab your flip-flops and sunscreen, because we’re about to dive into the vibrant and quirky slang that only true Floridians understand. From gators to hurricanes, let’s explore 15 terms that scream Sunshine State!. Snowbird. Those seasonal residents who flock down from the north to escape...

15 Slang Words Only People from Florida Know

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Joel Eisenberg

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Two Major New Golden Corral Restaurants Coming to Florida

Jupiter, FL

Lawsuit alleges that grocer failed to ensure a safe environment for customers. A woman has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, alleging negligence after she slipped and fell on the grocer's premises, incurring severe injuries. As reported by Florida Record, Terusa Gray filed the complaint against the grocer in...

Woman Sues Publix for Slip and Fall Incident

Miramar, FL

L. Cane

Despite the fact that the cost of living has been steadily rising in Florida, it is still a top destination for retirees. Most know that the population in the Sunshine State is becoming more crowded, so finding the "hidden gems" that everyone isn't flocking to can be a benefit. The publication Go Banking Rates has named Miramar as one of those "hidden gems." And it might be a city that not everyone is familiar with. This article will discuss its appeal to retirees.

Florida's "City of Lakes" Has Been Called A "Hidden Gem" That's Perfect For Retirees

Jacksonville, FL

FinanceBuzz

A recent study considered more than 25 factors to determine which of America's biggest cities are the most laid-back, and one of Florida's largest cities turned out to be one of the more stressful places to live.

This Major Florida City Was Named the "Least Laid-back" In the State

Orlando, FL

An employee for SeaWorld Orlando was killed late last month. Theme parks are nothing without their employees, whether customer-facing or dealing with all aspects of business behind the scenes. It’s a devastating blow whenever any theme park loses one of these employees, but especially when it’s in circumstances as tragic as these.

SeaWorld Employee Killed: Update Given After Violent Attack

Sanford, FL

Showing little fear, Good Samaritans rushed to help a homeless man who had his arm ripped off in an alligator attack. Now, some of those who helped save his life are speaking out.Kendall Hardester and her high school friend Ismail Rainey came across the gruesome scene around 1:30 am Sunday on a path near Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida. There, a homeless man was bleeding after losing his arm in an alligator attack.Hardester told The Independent her mom instincts kicked in and she rushed to help the homeless victim.She found the man with flesh hanging loose and the bone sticking...

Mom recalls ‘feeling the bone’ as she helped a homeless man whose arm was ripped off by a gator

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

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

South Carolina State

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Akeena

Hey everyone! Have you been hearing about the shifts in popular moving destinations lately? Well, it turns out Florida, long favored for its sunny skies and tax perks, is no longer the leader of the pack when it comes to where people are choosing to move. Let’s dive into what’s happening.

Florida Dethroned as the Top Destination for Movers

Cocoa Beach, FL

New York Post

A woman was recently impaled by a runaway umbrella while sunbathing on a Florida beach, according to local officials.

Sybil Licht was visiting Cocoa Beach with her family when their rental umbrella came out of its spot in the sand and flew at the group, WESH reported, citing the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

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The umbrella pole became impaled in Licht’s leg, the authorities said.



Family of missing paddleboarder Luciano Mercenari beg for help from watch brand Garmin to access his location data

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Sunbather impaled by umbrella in freak Florida beach accident

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Avon Park, FL

Florida’s Highlands County officials have opened an investigation after a group of children discovered skeletal remains while playing inside an abandoned house. In a press release by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery occurred on Memorial Drive in Avon Park on Thursday, July 11. Upon discovering the...

Kids Find Skeletal Remains While Playing Inside Abandoned House

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Fernandina Beach, FL

A man on Florida’s coast was attacked by a shark over the weekend and is now recovering in hospital, authorities have said.It is the third shark attack in state waters over the past month. Officials from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit responding to a distress call Friday morning found the victim in critical condition aboard a boat, losing blood from a “severe” shark bite on his right forearm.The attack happened in the Amelia River near Fernandina Beach, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Jacksonville, after the victim caught the shark while fishing, according to sheriff's office public...

Another fisherman attacked by shark as Florida leads the world in bites

A deadly emission cloud is heading towards Florida and will be here for a while, alerting the entire state and prompting a National advisory that will take effect through July 14. Walt Disney World Resort guests are advised to take caution and abstain from the theme park. Alert: Major Dust...

Deadly Emission Cloud Heading to Florida, Millions Prepare To Abstain From Disney World Parks as Mass Advisory Now in Effect

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation Regarding Body Found In Lake Annie

In response to media inquiries, the PCSO Marine Unit and Polk County Fire Rescue recovered the body of an adult male from Lake Annie in the...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation Regarding Body Found In Lake Annie

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