Ocala, FL

Columbus, OH

Tallahassee, FL

USA TODAY

Florida executed Loran Cole by lethal injection Thursday in the 1994 murder of 18-year-old John Edwards and the rape of his sister in Marion County.

Loran Cole executed in murder of Florida State University student whose sister was raped

Marion County, FL

John Edwards was 18 when he was murdered on a camping trip with his big sister, who was raped. Now with his killer set for execution, his friends say a chapter will close.

'A good, kind soul': Friends remember murdered Florida fraternity brother as execution nears

Florida State

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject efforts to prevent the scheduled Aug. 29 execution of Death Row inmate Loran Cole, disputing arguments related to abuse Cole suffered as a teen and his symptoms from Parkinson’s disease. Lawyers in Moody’s office Thursday...

State urges Florida Supreme Court justices to reject an appeal of a Dozier School for Boys victim

New York Post

A convicted killer who slit the throat of a Florida State University freshman and raped his older sister at a Florida campsite was executed Thursday evening after his legal team unsuccessfully argued his Parkinson’s diagnosis should spare his life.

Loran Cole, 57, was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. inside Florida State Prison from a lethal injection 30 years after he murdered the 18-year-old by ruthlessly beating him and cutting his throat.

When asked if he had any final words, all Cole muttered was, “No sir.”

His last meal was pizza, M&M’s, ice cream and soda, USA Today reported. 



Utah murderer who killed woman...

Loran Cole executed for 1994 slay of FSU freshman, raping vic’s sister after  lawyers argued Parkinson’s diagnosis should spare his life

Richmond, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that Richmond officials have confirmed that the city’s Greyhound Bus Service, located at 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, will close in October 2024.

Greyhound Bus Service is moving in October from current location in Richmond, Virginia

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Before actresses like Jane Seymour, Valerie Bertinelli, and Lindsay Wagner made their mark in films specifically produced for the small screen, Elizabeth Montgomery became the first "Queen of the TV-movies."

'A Case of Rape' & 'The Legend of Lizzie Borden' Crowned Liz Montgomery the 1st "Queen of TV-Movies"

Jesup, GA

A-Z-Animals

Lake Jesup is one of Florida’s most alligator-infested lakes. It doesn’t have quite as many alligators as neighboring Lake Okeechobee, which is home to nearly 30,000 alligators. But Lake Jesup is also much smaller than Lake Okeechobee, covering about 16,000 acres. It’s 1/28th the size of Lake Okeechobee.  Here, we’ll discover how many alligators are […]

Why Lake Jesup Is One of Florida’s Most Alligator Infested Lakes

Brevard County, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

The Independent

A 71-year-old Florida man is under arrest after police say he lassoed an alligator, tied it to a fence, and called 911 to report it.The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Colin on July 31 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, an hour outside of Orlando. Colin told police he arrived at a local canal with plans to capture an alligator he had spotted, according to the arrest affidavit. There, police say Colin used a white nylon rope to “lasso” the alligator. He succeeded, according to the affidavit, capturing the creature by its jaw and tying the rope to a handrail.Afterward, Colin...

Florida man arrested after lassoing an alligator, tying it to a fence and calling 911

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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

Randy Wayne White is the author of dozens of novels set in Florida, including the fan favorite series about fictional marine biologist Marion “Doc” Ford. White’s latest Doc Ford novel, One Deadly Eye, took him on a book tour that included stops at—where else?—Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille.

Author and restaurateur Randy Wayne White on rum, hot sauce and his latest Doc Ford novel

Georgia State

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Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

College football is going to look a whole lot different this fall. There is a shift away from the tradition of amateur regional competition and a move toward something that looks a little more like professional sports. Here to break it all down for us is NPR sports correspondent Becky Sullivan. Hey there.

The college football season kicks off with several changes

Some 130 dead manatee calves were found in Florida as of Aug. 23. Scientists say it's likely related to a mass die-off of adults that peaked three years ago. But it's not all bad news. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather...

More Baby Manatees Are Being Found Dead In Florida Than Ever Before

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Providers of Denver’s traditionally homeless have been finding unhoused migrants in their lines, too, in search of everything from diapers to shampoo. An organization that for decades has provided services to Denver’s unhoused, Haven of Hope, may land a $6 million contract to administer the Denver Asylum Seekers Program for the migrants.

Denver postpones vote on $6M contract for migrant program with homeless services provider

Dania Beach, FL

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Okaloosa County, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Deputy Eddie Duran Jr., 38, has been released from jail on a $100,000 bond. He’s charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Duran’s release comes after a judge Thursday set a bond that state attorneys argue is too low. Prosecutors...

Former Okaloosa deputy Eddie Duran has been released from jail on a $100,000 bond

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

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Lavender marriage is a term and practice that's been around for decades. The practice began in the early 20th century and was often associated with LGBTQ+ film stars of the time. The marriage is one of convenience between two people, often one or both of who are LGBTQ+.

Lavender Marriages Are Becoming More Popular

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Loran Cole, convicted of a murder in the Ocala National Forest, is the first 2024 Florida execution

The name Loran Cole echoed between protesters outside of the Florida State Prison on Thursday evening. Holy whispers and prayers continued as the sun fell behind...

Loran Cole, convicted of a murder in the Ocala National Forest, is the first 2024 Florida execution

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