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Pilot before plane hit St. Johns: 'Go ahead, let's do it'
on May 23, 2019 at 9:11 pm
A chartered jet that ran off a runway and into a river at a Florida military base earlier this month touched down to the right of the runway's centerline, returned to the centerline and then veered again to the right. The veering of the plane […]
Clemency cash could ease backlog
on May 23, 2019 at 8:13 pm
A Florida commission that helps investigate clemency cases is anticipating an influx of cash that could significantly boost its staffing levels, a "crucial" component to speed up the state's mercy process.Florida lawmakers have agreed to give […]
Florida Supreme Court reverses course on expert witnesses
on May 23, 2019 at 8:10 pm
In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday reversed a controversial 2017 decision about the testimony of expert witnesses in lawsuits.While drawing relatively little public attention, […]

Georgia family finds massive alligator ‘sunning himself’ in front yard

A family in Bainbridge, Ga., had the “surprise of a lifetime” when they found a massive alligator soaking in some sun in their front yard. […]
Huge rat snakes fight over female in North Carolina, rare video shows

Two huge male rat snakes were caught fighting over a female in North Carolina, in a rare video. […]
Major Martian ice discovery thrills scientists

Scientists have discovered layers of ice buried a mile beneath Mars’ north pole that could help unlock the Red Planet’s history. […]

Trump did not try to 'trap' Democrats with White House meeting: Kellyanne Conway

Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway said on Thursday that Democrats’ allegation the administration set a trap for them was incorrect. […]
Senate approves $19 billion disaster-relief bill after Trump backs off from demand for border security money

The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved a $19 billion disaster-relief bill to help several states and Puerto Rico recover from hurricanes, floods and wildfires -- after President Trump backed off from his demand that border security money be added […]
Alabama lawmaker seeks to censure Democrat for comments about abortion, Trump Jr.

Alabama lawmakers abruptly adjourned Wednesday after a one member called for the censure of another over comments that included calling Donald Trump Jr. "retarded or crazy" during a debate earlier this month on the state’s […]

Brazil military court frees soldiers pending killing trial

A top Brazilian military court has ordered nine soldiers to be released while they await trial in an April shooting that killed two people in Rio de Janeiro, an incident that caused national outrage. […]
German aid group releases video of migrant raft in distress

The German aid group Sea-Watch has released video from its aircraft showing a sinking raft packed with dozens migrants off Libya with some people scattered in the sea. […]
Netherlands wants tribunal to try some Islamic State members

The Netherlands is calling for the establishment of a tribunal to prosecute members of the Islamic State extremist group responsible for "mass atrocity crimes." […]

Financial future of Mississippi Delta uncertain after rampant floods

Life as most people know it has come to a slow halt in the Mississippi Delta. More than 500,000 acres of land, according to the Mississippi Levee Board, has been covered by backwater floods that can’t seem to escape. […]
Runaway barges hit eastern Oklahoma dam amid chaotic Midwest storms

Two barges carrying thousands of pounds of fertilizer broke loose from their moorings Wednesday night and floated down the swollen Arkansas River before slamming into a dam, according to multiple reports. […]
The Latest: Jurors consider Tennessee church shooting case

The Latest on the Tennessee church shooting suspect's trial (all times local): 3:55 p.m. […]

Staying at Disney? What'd you forget? Amazon now offers 1-day shipping to resorts
on May 23, 2019 at 10:34 am
Packing for a family vacation can be a stressful game of "Did I pack this?" or "What am I forgetting?" No matter how hard we try, it seems impossible to pack everything. It gets even more challenging if you're filling your suitcases for a trip to […]
Glynn County property owners might see tax assessment changes
on May 22, 2019 at 10:30 pm
Property owners in Glynn County might see a change in their yearly tax assessment notices from the Board of Assessors, officials said Wednesday. Property values may have been adjusted up or down in accordance with a recent court ruling, Coleman v. […]
St. Augustine man wins $3.5 million Florida Lotto jackpot
on May 22, 2019 at 6:53 pm
A St. Augustine man might soon be hearing from some distant relatives after winning a $3.5 million jackpot from the Florida Lottery. The 76-year-old man, who purchased his Quick Pick ticket from the Gate station on Mizell Road, chose to collect his […]