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Tampa Bay residents are mopping up after Hurricane Debby. The storm dumped up to 12 inches of rain in some places. It made landfall near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend Monday morning, and on the way, it dumped a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast. Roads were flooded,...

The aftermath of Hurricane Debby in Tampa Bay; the Rays are getting a new stadium

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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

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Debby will continue to affect parts of northeastern Florida and the Florida peninsula, at times, during the next 24 to 36 hours. For northeast Florida expect rounds of thunderstorms which could sometimes be strong pushing through the area as we have the strongest rain bands associated with Debbie pass in over the area. Across the peninsula, there will be weaker but still rain dance pushing through the state with some embedded pockets of dry air on Wednesday.

Florida after Debby: How's the forecast the rest of the week?

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Open the door of your washing machine and get a whiff of rotten eggs or something else not so fresh? You may have mold or mildew growing inside your washer. Don't panic. Mold can thrive in warm, humid summer days. All you have to do is give your entire clothes washer a once-over, and then go to work checking its crevices for the offending growth.

Get Rid of Mold in Your Washing Machine Fast With These Simple Steps

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The hot weather and humidity of summer beckon families to cool off and take a dip in their backyard pools. Pools are a great way to gather up family, friends, and neighbors on a hot summer’s day, either as a casual dip or a big neighborhood party complete with food, games, and swimming. However, like with most things in life, pools require cleaning, maintenance, and work to ensure that they remain safe to swim in and appealing. Before you move into a new place with a pool, or build the pool of your dreams, check out these 10 pool cleaning tips before you dive into it.

Pool Cleaning Tips You Need to Know Before You Buy One

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One of the biggest spills was reported at the South County wastewater treatment facility in Ruskin. About 1.6 million gallons of treated effluent were released due to the heavy rains. Most was contained on the site, but thousand of gallons ended up along Interstate 75. Sam Elrabi directs the water...

Sewage spills inundate local waterways after Debby's downpours

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Travel + Leisure

Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Leaving Your Luggage on a Hotel Room Floor

Rankin County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

The carpets in your home experience a lot of foot traffic from day to day. Plus, depending on what room they're in, spills and stains aren't uncommon. Over time, these factors can lead to unpleasant odors taking root in the fibers of your rugs. But with just a few common household ingredients, like baking soda and vinegar, you can remove these odors and keep them from coming back. Ahead, experts share their favorite methods for deodorizing carpets.

5 Easy Ways to Deodorize Carpets So They Always Smell Fresh

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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

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Everyone wants a clean boat, but using the wrong technique or cleaning product can cause damage. One of the purposes of cleaning a boat is to protect your investment, and sometimes good old elbow grease is better than using more extreme methods that might be faster but harmful. Here are seven no-nos of boat cleaning.

Seven No-Nos of Boat Cleaning

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Homes & Gardens

Whether you're cleaning the soft FluffyOptic cleaner head, or the motorized anti-tangle heads from Dyson's cordless and upright models – here's what to do

How to clean a Dyson vacuum head –for cordless and upright models

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Officials give advice on cleaning up after Hurricane Debby

Hurricane Debby’s flooding brought trees, brush and other debris to many homes and yards, leaving people with clean-up duty. Across the greater Tampa Bay region, officials...

Officials give advice on cleaning up after Hurricane Debby

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