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March 27, 2024

DeSantis eliminates 'squatters' rights' in Florida, gives power to cops to remove offenders

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill into law that increases penalties against squatters and eliminates their "rights" to fraudulently live on a property.

March 27, 2024

South Carolina found a state bank account with $1.8B, but they have no idea what it's for

South Carolina lawmakers are trying to get to the bottom of a $1.8 billion state bank account whose funds are of unknown origin and purpose.

March 27, 2024

Georgia men seek to overturn their hate crime convictions in 2020 murder of unarmed Black man

Attorneys representing three white men convicted in the hate crime killing of Ahmaud Arbery are appealing to a U.S. appeals court to overturn their convictions.

March 27, 2024

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

March 27, 2024

Radio host shocked by Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ending interview: 'I don't understand the fragility'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared to abruptly end a radio interview from a local North Carolina station after being asked about inflation and rising prices.

March 27, 2024

Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion before November

Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election to represent Alabama House District 10 after centering her campaign on abortion and IVF issues.

March 27, 2024

Politically incorrect sheriff tells citizens to shoot to kill home invaders to 'save taxpayers money'

Florida's Santa Rosa County sheriff has made headlines for politically incorrect commentary encouraging homeowners to shoot criminal invaders.

March 26, 2024

Florida man dies after Harley-Davidson motorcycle test drive goes horrible wrong: police

Florida police said that a man died while test-driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a shopping center when he lost control and crashed into a wall of a shopping building.

March 26, 2024

Tennessee mother accidentally shot, killed teen daughter while rummaging in purse for keys: police

A Tennessee mother told Nashville police that she accidently shot her 13-year-old daughter when her pistol discharged in her purse while she was searching for her keys.

March 26, 2024

Florida man steals EMS truck before crash, arrested days later while trying to flee: sheriff

A Florida man allegedly tried fleeing from authorities days after taking an EMS truck and leading police on a chase before crashing it, authorities said.