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Myrtle Beach, SC

Columbus, OH

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Jim O’Rear

Move over, Cocaine Bear. Here come cocaine sharks. Scientists think crazed and hungry sharks could be feasting on bales of hallucinatory drugs dumped off the Florida coast. While sharks on cocaine sounds like a clumsy Jaws-Scarface crossover, some researchers say the idea may not be as wacky as it sounds. In Florida, sharks in a diverse assemblage swim along a major drug-smuggling throughway, which potentially exposes the toothy predators to floating bundles of narcotics. “This is the only place in the world where a shark could come into contact with such massive doses of cocaine,” says Tom Hird, a marine biologist and broadcaster based in England.

"Cocaine Sharks" May Be Prowling The Florida Coast!

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Panama City Beach, FL

Travel + Leisure

Panama City Beach is home to the world's largest population of bottlenose dolphins, a shipwreck trail for scuba divers, and, of course, beautiful beaches. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.

This Florida Town Is Perfect for Retirees and Families — With 300+ Days of Sunshine a Year and Some of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

Daytona Beach, FL

L. Cane

Florida has many well-known beaches such as Miami Beach, Clearwater Beach, And Siesta Key. However, none of these beaches actually have the nickname "America's most famous beach." But the beach that does, Daytona Beach, was just named one of America's top 10 boomtowns in a recent study.

Florida's "Most Famous Beach" Town Was Recently Named One Of America's Top Boomtowns Of 2024

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

South Carolina State

Hilton Head Island, SC

Fox News

Stanley Kotowski, a Massachusetts man who vanished from a family vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina, can be seen leaving his family's rental unit barefoot on Aug. 16.

Massachusetts man missing from South Carolina vacation seen leaving Hilton Head rental in new video

Kentucky State

Pinehurst, NC

Town Talks

Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Saint Petersburg, FL

Beach towns are a dime a dozen across Florida. You can sink your toes into the soft sands of Daytona Beach, join the shoreline parties of Miami, or marvel at the million-dollar mansions lining Destin's coastline, just to name a few options. Southwest of Tampa, across Old Tampa Bay, sits St. Petersburg, a particularly popular beach town that combines a rich and vibrant culture with the expected flare of a tourism hotspot. For as nice as St. Pete can be, it can also get crowded, and finding parking to enjoy the pier or any stretch of golden sands can be problematic.

Visit This Underrated Beach Town Surrounded By Some Of Florida's Busiest For An Uncrowded Escape

Miami, FL

FamilyVacationist

Any cruise that requires you to fly in (or heck, even drive several hours) to your home port warrants an overnight stay. Trust me on this one: Flight delays and other unexpected hiccups—especially when traveling with kids—happen no matter how Type A you are of a planner. Besides, when you cruise from Florida, do you really need an excuse to extend your time in the sunshine?

A South Florida-based mom and cruise expert’s 5 favorite hotels to stay in before sailing from Miami

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

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Just imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore and stepping out onto your own private balcony to take a breath of the salty sea air. Even more, you have direct access to both the Atlantic Ocean beach and even pools right outside your doorstep. This dream can become a reality at this beautiful oceanfront unit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Located within the popular Compass Cove Resort, this unique stay offers an unforgettable beach vacation experience that combines luxury, convenience, and the possibility of endless entertainment.

Stay at this Awesome Oceanfront Suite in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is always a great option for your next vacation (despite it being a hotbed for sharks), especially if you've got a large group of people who want to be close to the action. According to the Myrtle Beach Visitors Bureau, the 157,000 hotel room units in the area are "on par with the room units in Las Vegas," with some deserving recognition among the best beach resorts in the U.S. No matter where you stay, there will be plenty of dining options, golf courses galore, and Ferris wheels.

This Spot On South Carolina's Coast Is A Pristine, Uncrowded Alternative To Myrtle Beach

Cape Canaveral, FL

New York Post

A Florida senior citizen was arrested after lassoing a 9-foot gator and tying it up to a handrail before bolting, authorities said. 

Robert Colin, 71, was slapped with a felony charge for illegally endangering an alligator, according to an affidavit obtained by clickorlando.com. 

He is accused of using a nylon rope to lasso the gator around its upper jaw before he tied it to a handrail above a canal in his home town of Cape Canaveral, according to sheriff’s deputies.



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Colin bizarrely contacted deputies around 7:30 a.m. to report...

Florida man arrested for lassoing, tying up nine-foot gator: deputies

Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you're still finalizing vacation plans or contemplating a last-minute getaway, North Carolina has plenty of options for you. Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a solo adventure, an extended weekend outside of the city might be just what you need.

North Carolina Beach Town is the Best Labor Day Weekend Getaway in the State

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Murrells Inlet, SC

Conway, SC

Longs, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Little River, SC

Pawleys Island, SC

Calabash, NC

Loris, SC

Aynor, SC

Sunset Beach, NC

Longwood, NC

Gresham, SC

Tabor City, NC

Georgetown, SC

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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15-year-old boy from N.C. drowned off Myrtle Beach coast, official says

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15-year-old boy from N.C. drowned off Myrtle Beach coast, official says

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