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Tavares, FL

Georgia State

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Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Indiana State

La Paz, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a disturbing incident this week, a 39-year-old woman, identified as April Campbell, was arrested after allegedly leaving her 10-year-old daughter at a gas station in LaPaz, Indiana, while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Daughter at Gas Station While Driving Drunk

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Lance R. Fletcher

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle killed one person in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock). A traffic collision between an automobile and a motorcycle took the life of a Costa Mesa man Sunday night in Huntington Beach.

Car-motorcycle crash kills 1

Texas State

El Paso, TX

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

West Virginia State

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

New Jersey State

Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – A New York man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Goods from Lowe’s and Home Depot

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

Alabama State

Gorham, ME

GORHAM – As a cold winter wind whipped American flags lining Gorham’s Main Street, and storefront signs gave thanks for his life, hundreds gathered in the gym at Gorham Middle-High School Saturday to say goodbye to Army Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 25.

Hundreds Pay Respect To Army Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone, 25, in Gorham

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

A man suspected of entering Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at Downtown's L.A. Live last night and fatally shooting a diner, who police said he knew, remained at large today. The shooting was reported at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at the entertainment venue at 800 W. Olympic Blvd., adjacent to Crypto.com Arena.

Ski-Masked Suspect Who Fatally Shot Man at L.A. Live Restaurant Last Night Is Sought By Police

South Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

In late August 2017, an abandoned vehicle was found on the ramp of the Eastbound I-26 highway in Summerville, South Carolina. When officers ran the plates of the red, four-door 2016 Mazda 6 from North Carolina, it came back to the roommate of 42-year-old Shawna Jones.

Shawna Jones, 42: Charlotte Woman Vanished In 2017 After Borrowing Roommate's Car

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Virginia State

Hampton, VA

A quick trip to the beach has been at the center of two missing persons cases in Virginia. It's been years since the family and friends of 34-year-old Keir Johnsonhave seen her or her eight-month-old daughter, Chloe Johnson. There aren't many details available about the case as it is reportedly still an ongoing, active investigation, but let's unpack the little we do know about the missing mother and daughter duo.

Keir & Chloe Johnson: Virginia Mom & Daughter Disappear Before Beach Trip In 2017

Eustis, FL

Grand Island, FL

Astatula, FL

Leesburg, FL

Yalaha, FL

Umatilla, FL

Fruitland Park, FL

Zellwood, FL

Okahumpka, FL

Clermont, FL

Sorrento, FL

Montverde, FL

Lady Lake, FL

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This weekend, vintage race boat enthusiasts and teams will descend on Lake Dora in Tavares, FL

Lake Dora in Tavares will come alive this Saturday afternoon with the sound of vintage hydroplanes racing. Activities continue until Sunday afternoon. Directions: Florida 441/19 to...

This weekend, vintage race boat enthusiasts and teams will descend on Lake Dora in Tavares, FL

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