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FWC Reminds Suncoast Beachgoers: Give Sea Turtles Space This Labor Day Weekend

Friday, September 4

If your Labor Day plans include a trip to Siesta Key, Lido Beach, or anywhere along the Suncoast, wildlife officials have an important reminder before you unpack the cooler. Sea turtle nesting season is still active in Florida, and hatchlings are currently emerging along... Read More.

Bomb Threat Evacuation Sends 21 Students to Hospital: The Hidden Danger in Every School Emergency Plan

Friday, September 4

A bomb threat at Carter Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee triggered an evacuation that sent the entire student body to the football field. With temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat advisory active, students waited outside for about an hour. By the time... Read More.

West Virginia Principal Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Girls’ Locker Room

Friday, September 4

A West Virginia community is in shock after the arrest of a local high school principal. Eric James, who leads Brooke High School in Wellsburg, was taken into custody following the discovery of hidden cameras in two locations used by female students. According to... Read More.

Walmart Recalls Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend Over E. coli Risk: Check Your Freezer

Friday, September 4

Walmart has issued a recall for its Great Value organic triple berry blend due to possible E. coli contamination. The 10-ounce packages contain strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, and were sold in 16 states including Florida. The affected bags carry a best-if-used-by date of February... Read More.

Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup with Cash for Trash at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park

Friday, September 4

Suncoast Aqua Ventures is celebrating a decade of environmental action with its 10th Annual Reef & Beach Cleanup, set for Saturday, September 12, at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a “Cash for Trash” competition... Read More.

Troopers Rescue Horses Bound for Canadian Slaughterhouse: What Happens Next?

Friday, September 4

A routine traffic stop in upstate New York this week uncovered a disturbing shipment. New York State Police pulled over Robert Seitz, a truck driver from Pennsylvania, on U.S. Highway 11 in DeKalb. Inside his livestock trailer, troopers found horses that were tagged for... Read More.

Pregnant Woman, 24, Dies After Hair Gets Caught in Go-Kart Sprocket: What We Know About Baylee Johnson’s Tragic Accident

Friday, September 4

A South Carolina community is in mourning after 24-year-old Baylee Johnson died following a tragic go-kart accident. On August 23, Johnson was at a track in Sumter when her hair became caught in the go-kart’s sprocket, according to the Sumter County Coroner. She was... Read More.

Fatal Ohio Horse-and-Buggy Crash Highlights Road Safety for Vulnerable Travelers

Thursday, September 3

A tragic crash in southern Ohio Wednesday morning has left a community mourning and raised questions about sharing the road with slow-moving vehicles. A horse-drawn buggy was struck from behind on U.S. Route 50 in Highland County just after 8:30 a.m. The driver of... Read More.

Record $18 Trillion in U.S. Household Debt: Why So Many Families Are Turning to Credit Cards (And What to Do About It)

Thursday, September 3

The total amount of debt carried by American households just hit a record $18 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from the New York Federal Reserve. It’s a staggering number, but the story behind it is even more personal.... Read More.

13-Year-Old Hit by School Bus While Adjusting Her Backpack: What Parents Need to Know About Bus Stop Safety

Thursday, September 3

A routine Tuesday morning turned into a nightmare for one Indiana family. Kaydence Helfert, a 13-year-old seventh grader, had just stepped off her school bus at Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park in Vanderburgh County. As she bent down to adjust her backpack in the... Read More.

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FWC Reminds Suncoast Beachgoers: Give Sea Turtles Space This Labor Day Weekend

Bomb Threat Evacuation Sends 21 Students to Hospital: The Hidden Danger in Every School Emergency Plan

West Virginia Principal Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Girls’ Locker Room

Walmart Recalls Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend Over E. coli Risk: Check Your Freezer

Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup with Cash for Trash at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park

Troopers Rescue Horses Bound for Canadian Slaughterhouse: What Happens Next?

Pregnant Woman, 24, Dies After Hair Gets Caught in Go-Kart Sprocket: What We Know About Baylee Johnson’s Tragic Accident

Fatal Ohio Horse-and-Buggy Crash Highlights Road Safety for Vulnerable Travelers

Record $18 Trillion in U.S. Household Debt: Why So Many Families Are Turning to Credit Cards (And What to Do About It)

13-Year-Old Hit by School Bus While Adjusting Her Backpack: What Parents Need to Know About Bus Stop Safety

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