Roanoke, VA

Georgia State

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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

In the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in 2001 to mitigate threats and keep air travelers safe. Even if the TSA's dreaded liquid rule and the confusing protocol on laptops can be frustrating to deal with, the agency and its security officers play a vital role in keeping American airports safe. That said, not everyone associated with the TSA does the right thing all the time.

Some People Say The TSA Is Stealing Their Things. Here's What To Do If It Happens To You

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

USA TODAY

Lauren Benton said a man followed her family onto a Delta plane even though he didn't have a boarding pass. He was removed before the flight took off.

She knew something was wrong when he sat near her kids. He was removed from the flight.

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

The Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA) is screening nearly 3 million travelers a week this summer, eyeballing every single carry-on. And they’re finding all sorts of things in travelers’ carry-ons that cause delays and those passengers to either get patted down or interrogated. If you’re traveling anytime soon,...

The 'Dirty Dozen' carry-on items that will get you pulled aside by TSA

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

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

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Newark, NJ

Golden Gate Media

A recent study by Upgraded Points analyzed TSA Contact Center Complaint data from 2015 to 2023, revealing which U.S. airports receive the most and least complaints from passengers. The study highlights that security checks, a high-stress part of air travel, can significantly vary depending on the airport. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) topped the list with 6.83 complaints per 100,000 passengers, while Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) had the fewest complaints with 1.97 per 100,000 passengers.

America's most complained about airport is in New Jersey; North Carolina airport the least

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Denver, CO

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

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

South Carolina State

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

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Miami, FL

New York Post

A woman was repeatedly stabbed and nearly thrown over a railing in the lobby of the Miami International Airport late Saturday night, sending the travel hub into chaos, according to reports.

The horrific ordeal happened in the international greeters lobby, where the woman was attacked around 11:30 p.m., ABC reported, citing police. The as-yet unidentified woman is now in the hospital in critical condition.

“We want to assure the public that the situation is under control and the safety of our passengers, staff, and visitors remains our top priority,” airport officials said in a statement. 



Authorities responded immediately, and the situation was...

Woman stabbed multiple times at Miami airport in apparent random attack, sending passengers into panic

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Salt Lake City, UT

We see aircraft “bumping” into one another on the ground every so often — hey, I guess it’s better that it happens on the ground than in the air. Here’s the latest example of that, though this incident seems particularly avoidable…. In this post:. Delta...

Delta Planes Collide At Salt Lake City Airport, In Stupid Accident

Security at the airport is a fickle dance. Shoes, jackets, and belts off! Check your pockets! Electronics out? Yes? No! Electronics back in your bags. Place your 3.4-ounce liquids in their clear, quart-sized bag in a bin! And so on and so forth. It’s like a game where the rules are always changing. And some airports make this experience much worse than others.

The Worst TSA Experience in the U.S. Is at This East Coast Airport

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Fifth gun this year prevented from being taken on flight in Roanoke: TSA

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The fifth gun of the year so far has been stopped from making it on a flight at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional...

Fifth gun this year prevented from being taken on flight in Roanoke: TSA

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