Panama City, FL

Port Orange, FL

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L. Cane

As food costs have risen and inflation takes hold, some Floridians have stopped eating out as much, and, as a result, I've written about several Florida restaurants that have either struggled, allegedly gotten behind on rent, or gone out of business as a result.

Popular Florida Waterfront Restaurant That Faced Eviction For Being $200,000 Behind In Rent Closes

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

Florida State

Orlando, FL

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

Denton, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old Costa Mesa woman pleaded guilty today to being an accessory after the fact in the murder of 6-year-old Aiden Leos who was shot to death in his car seat while on his way to kindergarten in the backseat of his mother’s car in May 2021, according to the OCDA .

Costa Mesa woman gets 4 years in prison after the fatal road rage shooting of a 6-year-old

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Naples, FL

Florida is known in part for its amusement parks. Some offer roller coasters, others offer zoo animals, some offer interactions with characters, and some offer opportunities to enjoy the water.

New Details About The $250 Million Indoor Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Coming To Florida

Boca Grande, FL

Some Florida restaurants are famous for their locations - like Cap's Place. Others are famous for both their location and a specific food item like - Keylime Bistro – Loose Caboose. Unfortunately, the latter was recently shut down after a state inspection.

FL Eatery Known For Its Award-Winning Key Lime Pie & Train Station Shut Down After State Inspection

Winter Garden, FL

It's not unusual for old Florida buildings like Kmart and Golden Coral to be demolished to be repurposed for other things. And now, a Florida Burger King has been torn down for a somewhat surprising downsizing reason.

An Old Florida Burger King Is Being Demolished For A Downsizing Tenant

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Diners in Florida are a wonderful way to enjoy some comfort foods and experience nostalgia in one meal. Some diners - like Americana 50's Family Diner - are family-owned and operated. Others, like Metro Diner, are chains. Unfortunately, one highly-praised location of the Metro Diner was recently shut down after a state inspection.

FL Diner Seen On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Shut Down After Inspection - Roaches, Insects, Stop Sales

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Tampa, FL

Many Floridians are sad when their favorite restaurant closes. And I've written several articles in recent weeks about beloved Florida restaurants abruptly closing their doors - such as Crisp & Green and Dove III. Now, we can add The Stone Soup Company to the list.

A Retiring FL Restauranteur Changed His Eatery To Employee-Owned. It Just Abruptly Closed Anyway

Plant City, FL

Many Floridians enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets as they offer plenty of food variety for one fixed price. Unfortunately, one popular option in this niche - Plant City Homestyle Buffet - was closed for three days after a state inspection. Unfortunately, this isn't its first closure.

Popular Florida Buffet Closed For Three Days After State Inspection -3rd Closure

Miami, FL

Florida has plenty of "iconic" restaurants that Floridians have come to love over the decades. Examples are The Columbia, Sloppy Joe's, and Albert and Victoria. Unfortunately, one restaurant that a publication has called "iconic" has closed, but some Floridians may be happy with its replacement.

"Iconic" Florida Restaurant Closes After A Decade To Offer Something More "Cost Affordable"

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Tupelo police have made an arrest on a charge that would have formerly been described as strong arm robbery on May the 5th. Police say a Shannon resident opened a car door at a local business on West Main, demanded the victims purse, and then entered a nearby vehicle and fled the seen.

Area Scores and Highlights from Friday, April 26th

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