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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

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Santa Ana, CA

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Ismael Salgado , a 44-year-old Chicago man, was sentenced this Friday to 25 years to life in prison, for kidnapped and repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Santa Ana girl on Feb. 3, 1999.

Chicago man gets 25 years to life in prison for repeatedly raping a girl in Santa Ana

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

Miami, FL

L. Cane

There are longtime restaurants in Florida that have become part of the landscape like Tampa's The Columbia and Miami's Versaille's. Unfortunately one of these longtime eateries - Perricone's - will soon be closing.

"Iconic" Florida Eatery In Business For Decades Is Closing: A Focus On "Family And Other Interests"

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

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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

Tampa, FL

Some believe that Florida does not have a distinct style of barbecue. Many Florida restaurants borrow flavors from other regional areas - such as Cecil's Texas-style barbecue in Orlando or BB & Craft Co. serving Kansas City-style barbecue in south Florida.

FL's "Best" Barbecue Per Southern Living Has Been In Business Since The 60s & Serves Pit-Syle BBQ

Port Orange, FL

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

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

“We have no idea where we are going, when we are going or if we will have housing or need to return to the buses [at the landing zone]”. [ORIGINAL STORY] Migrants in the Standard Club shelter on S. Plymouth are living hour to hour as the information they are giving changes. Children are told to keep their toys in their bags and to take only one out to play with, something easy to pack quickly if needed. They are all on edge as the city decides what to do with their group, having received information and instructions that seems to be ever-changing and to provide no details about what’s to happen to them.

Migrants in Downtown Chicago Speak Out About Being Told to Be Ready to Leave at a Moment’s Notice

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

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

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

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

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

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Crowds Enjoy Blockbuster Bayfest Celebration in Somers Point

From delicious food from an array of vendors to face painting, crafter tents, pony rides and live music, there was something for all ages to enjoy...

Crowds Enjoy Blockbuster Bayfest Celebration in Somers Point

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