Florida State

The Mirror US

A tropical depression moving into the Gulf of Mexico is growing better organized, forecasters said Saturday, and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby

South Carolina State

COLUMBIA, SC – As Tropical Storm Debby sweeps through South Carolina, the region is witnessing unusual wildlife activity, with alligators and catfish exploring new territories—from puddles to backyards and even roads. Alligators on the Move in South Carolina. In a viral video making the rounds on social media,...

Alligators Storm South Carolina Streets as Tropical Storm Debby Unleashes Wild Mayhem!

North Carolina State

The Guardian

National Park Service says collapse is seventh in Rodanthe in four years and warns of dangerous debris on beach

North Carolina beach house collapses dramatically into sea

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Julie Gaeta

It was 8:30 at night — it seemed like my husband’s work hours were stretching longer and longer. Taking in a long, deep breath I bit the inside of my cheek. Frustrated with his ongoing lack of presence, I pulled out my phone to call him, wanting to know why he still wasn’t home.

The Lie He Hid From Me (and Our 9 Children) For Over A Year

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

AccuWeather

A broad but budding area of showers and thunderstorms in the central Atlantic could develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm as it drifts into the Caribbean this week. Other areas are being watched as well. Tropical development is most likely in the Caribbean during the first week of...

September surge: Tropical activity increasing in Caribbean, Atlantic and Gulf

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

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Homestead, FL

Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

Tampa, FL

A University of South Florida Board of Trustees committee is recommending up to a 30% pay raise for school president Rhea Law. The Governance Committee approved amendments to her contract Tuesday that would increase her base pay from $655,000 to $825,000 per year. It’s an attempt to match the pay...

USF president Rhea Law may be getting a sizeable raise in base salary

Miami, FL

The City of Miami’s civilian police watchdog group has taken the city to court to maintain its existence in the face of dissolution. The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) has asked a Miami-Dade Circuit judge to issue an injunction which would force the City to continue funding the panel for the next fiscal year until the parties resolve their dispute in court.

Civilian police watchdog group sues the city of Miami to stay in existence

Sarasota, FL

Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

NBC News

A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

The US Sun

A KILLER hurricane storm has brought more than just strong winds and destruction when it recently made landfall. Leaving a trail of death and destruction in her wake, Hurricane Debby also left more than two dozen packages of cocaine along a beach in Florida. Hurricane Debby is already responsible for killing at least five people […]

Hurricane Debby washes over $1million of cocaine onto Florida’s shore during deadly ‘once-in-1,000-year’ storm

Orlando, FL

Be on alert if you plan on visiting Walt Disney World Resort soon. A few disturbances have been revealed, possibly leading to the Resort shutting down indefinitely. Multiple Developments Could Become Big Problems for Walt Disney World Resort. As summer comes to a close, two tropical disturbances have formed in...

Disney World Faces Potential Indefinite Shutdown as Multiple Disturbances Escalate

USA TODAY

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a new disturbance in the central Atlantic Ocean, the agency said in its latest advisory.

Storm tracker: National Hurricane Center tracking new disturbance in central Atlantic

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

California State

Santa Barbara County, CA

Porch pirates and mail miscreants. Those are just a couple of names given to the bandits who snag other people's mail. According to Forbes, package theft costs an estimated $9 billion a year in the United States. SUMMERS: And while some may shrug their shoulders after a package doesn't turn...

California woman uses an AirTag to catch package thieves

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

NewsBreak

Lee County Mosquito Control shares how to avoid dengue fever amid rise in cases

As mosquito season keeps buzzing away, so do serious illnesses like dengue fever, which has affected nearly three hundred Floridians this year alone. Jenifer McBride, communications...

Lee County Mosquito Control shares how to avoid dengue fever amid rise in cases

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