Polk County, FL

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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

Tennessee State

Chattanooga, TN

TravelNoire

Chattanooga is Tennessee’s Cinderella when it comes to food. It’s often overlooked by two other cities, Nashville and Memphis. Thanks to Black-owned restaurant owners, there’s so much flavor packed in Tennessee’s fourth-largest city. Here are the best Black-owned restaurants in Chattanooga. Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant. Consistently...

Black-Owned Restaurants In Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

Tennessee dental office staff caught mocking cancer patient’s journal, sparking outrage and investigation. A Tennessee dental office has come under fire after a video surfaced showing staff members mocking a cancer patient’s journal. The employees of Premier Dental Group of Knoxville were seen reading aloud and laughing at the patient’s personal thoughts about various treatment options and concerns, according to KVUE.

Tennessee: Dental office staff caught on video mocking cancer patient’s journal | Watch

Pigeon Forge, TN

While Dollywood regains momentum following its sudden closure earlier this week, new information has surfaced regarding gross illegal activity related to the popular theme park. Dollywood’s Troubled Week. Just an hour after welcoming guests on July 17, Dollywood had to temporarily shut down due to a water main break....

Dollywood Jeopardy: Dolly Parton Cuts Ties With Company After Gross Illegal Activity Uncovered

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Collegedale, TN

Law & Crime

A girl died in a hot car after her father forgot to leave her with the babysitter earlier this week, Volunteer State authorities say. In a bleak twist of fate, two other children were in the same car, at the same time, earlier that day — not forgotten and, now, still alive.

‘Her body temperature at the hospital was 105.8’: Infant girl dies in hot car after father allegedly forgot to leave her with babysitter – while he dropped 2 other kids off

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Memphis, TN

Kimberly Philbrick was listed as the notary who signed off on an allegedly fraudulent loan with Lisa Marie Presley’s name, but Philbrick says her signature was forged.

Florida woman who helped save Graceland from auction says she’s also a victim

Cocke County, TN

TooFab

Georgia firefighters Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander, who'd dated until 2023, were found deceased nearly 300 miles from where they'd disappeared, with their deaths the result of an alleged murder-suicide.

Autopsy Reveals Contents of Suicide Note After Apparent Murder-Suicide of Missing Firefighters: Report

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Brentwood, TN

Whiskey Riff

Last week, a real estate listing by Interluxe, a luxury home auction company, stated that a house (and land) was for sale in Brentwood, Tennessee with ties to country music star Kenny Chesney. Well, apparently that’s not exactly close to the truth…. The massive home is listed for $3.5...

“I’ve Never Been Inside Any Part Of It” — Kenny Chesney “Sickened” By Deceptive Real Estate Listing Claiming He Owned A Cabin On The Property

Lenoir City, TN

Widow of Soldier Charged with His Murder Five Years After His Death. Five years after the tragic death of Jacob Bishop, a. Army National Guard soldier, his widow, and her distant cousin have been arrested and charged with his murder. Bishop was found bound and shot multiple times in his Lenoir City home on October 1, 2019, shortly after returning from overseas duty.

Tennessee: Soldier’s widow charged in gruesome murder 5 years after he was found bound and shot

Rabun County, GA

Now Habersham

The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a missing elderly man from Rabun County. According to Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Mark Gerrells, Vaughn Callenback was last seen on July 5 in Rabun County. A missing persons report was filed by a family member on July 13.

Search continues for missing elderly man

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

PopCulture

The two-time Grammy nominee scored hits with songs like 'Born a Woman' and 'Single Girl.'

'60s Singer Dies Surrounded by Family in Tennessee: Sandy Posey Was 80

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

NewsBreak

School Resource Deputy involved in Highway 58 head-on collision

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy was involved...

School Resource Deputy involved in Highway 58 head-on collision

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