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August 19, 2023

Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January

Five people are confirmed dead, and 26 cases of flesh-eating vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections have been reported in Florida since January, health officials said.

August 19, 2023

Georgia murder-for-hire suspect called 911 on her husband after fight over private plane: bodycam

Former beauty queen Lindsay Shiver called police on her husband five days before she was arrested in the Bahamas for an alleged murder-for-hire plot against him.

August 19, 2023

Georgia school board fires teacher for reading students a controversial book on gender identity

A Georgia school board voted to terminate a teacher for reading her fifth-grade students a book that challenges the concept that there are only two genders.

August 18, 2023

Georgia police drain lake after father arrested for lying about toddler’s disappearance

Hours after J'Asiah Mitchell's father was arrested for allegedly lying about the 2-year-old's disappearance earlier this week, Georgia police began draining a small lake.

August 18, 2023

Georgia authorities rescue 8-month-old baby from van after mom calls 911, video shows

A Georgia deputy and sergeant saved a baby who accidentally got locked inside her mom's van earlier this week in a rescue that was captured on video.

August 18, 2023

Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world

The family of a missing Tennessee woman says that her travel partner can live off the grid for an extended period of time and has friends worldwide.

August 18, 2023

Desperate attempt to save struggling Texas beer brewery turns deadly as owner's plot backfires

A Texas brewery owner received a life sentence for fraud linked to a murder of one of his clients.

August 18, 2023

Top GOP candidates invited to speak at Georgia event, but not Trump

Fox News’ Bryan Llenas reports that 48% of Republican voters say the economy is the most important issue facing the U.S. during an Atlanta Republican speaker conference.

August 18, 2023

Former soldier receives life sentence for murder of Auburn police officer in domestic disturbance

Former soldier Grady Wayne Wilkes has been handed a life sentence without parole for the murder of Auburn police officer William Buechner during a response to a domestic disturbance.

August 18, 2023

Investigation into testing irregularities leads to suspension of leaders at 7 Jackson public schools

Seven Jackson public schools are in the spotlight after their leaders have been placed on paid leave amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged testing irregularities within the district.