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Ocala, FL

L. Cane

Some Floridians may tell you that there is nowhere in Florida that is considered to be "affordable" anymore. After all, inflation in some areas of Florida has seen some of the highest rates in the nation.

Florida's "Most Affordable" Place To Live Has Also Been Called Its Most "Unhealthy"

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Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Chicago, IL

KevinJamesShay

Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Beaufort, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Take a walk around Beaufort, SC and you’re bound to see something that’s just a little odd, or out of place, or something that’s just a quirky signature of our town. Don’t get us wrong though, a little kookiness is definitely amusing and can even be downright charming.

Uncovering the quirky side of Beaufort, SC

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Winter Haven, FL

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

On January 8, 2011, Charles Pierre-Gilles ran into some bad luck and called on his friend, Christina Voltaire, for help. The friends lived in the same Berkshire Apartments complex in Winter Haven, Florida, but Charles's car broke down while out. He had to walk home but stopped by Christina's apartment to ask if he could borrow her vehicle. This was the last time anyone saw Christina Voltaire since that day.

Christina Voltaire, 22: Florida Woman Disappears Less Than An Hour After Talking To Friend In 2011

Tennille, GA

Often, supporters of OurBlackGirls will send over cases that have occurred in their hometowns, and someone did just that when they asked if I could feature Sonya Tukes. There has been minimal news coverage about her case over the years, and the last detailed report I could find came courtesy of Georgia's WMGT 41 News from 2016. The outlet spoke with the 22-year-old's family as they mapped out Sonya's last steps and speculated as to how she could have vanished in the middle of the night in 2004 without a trace.

Sonya Tukes, 22: Georgia Woman Goes To Bed & Disappeared By Morning In 2004

Texas State

Petersburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, Virginia announced on Monday, November 20, 2023, that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate.

Virginia State University to be the first HBCU to host a General Election Presidential Debate

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Off Our Couch

Did you know that a shark can lose 20,000 to 50,000 teeth during a lifetime? According to National Geographic, sharks are constantly losing hundreds or even thousands of teeth at a time as the teeth break or dull and it explains why finding a shark tooth on a beach isn’t a dreadfully difficult task. Although, it may not be impossible or even incredibly difficult, it doesn’t take away from the excitement of pulling out that sought-after shark tooth from the water. That’s what I happily found out when I went shark tooth hunting at Mickler’s Beach in Ponte Vedra, Florida!

Shark Tooth Hunting Tips for a Day on Mickler's Beach Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Kentucky State

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

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What we learned on the first day of spring practice for Georgia football

ATHENS — Kirby Smart knows there’s going to be a lot of attention on his quarterback battle. There’s a national interest in who will replace Stetson...

What we learned on the first day of spring practice for Georgia football

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