Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida’s Nature Coast. The Big Bend, where the panhandle meets the peninsula, is densely forested and rural.
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Why do some police lie? Video contradicting official narrative is ‘common,’ experts say
Policing experts said that despite the proliferation of body cameras and viral videos of police brutality, it’s not uncommon for some officers to lie.
Philadelphia police said a man with a knife lunged at officers. New video contradicts that story
A lawyer for Eddie Irizarry’s family released video of Philadelphia police fatally shooting the 27-year-old after police walked back their initial story.
Maui ‘is not for sale’: Survivors say developers want to buy land where their homes once stood
Maui wildfires survivors who lost their homes say they’ve already been approached by developers. Many say they want to stay and rebuild.
‘No time to grieve’: Maui death count could skyrocket, leaving many survivors traumatized
As officials continue to find new bodies in Maui, mental health professionals are preparing to meet the longer-term needs of wildfire survivors.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Without sufficient food and fuel, Maui locals lean on neighbors to survive deadly fires
Maui locals say government communication has been slow, requiring people to help each other get necessities, such as food, after deadly fires.
‘Apocalyptic’: People scramble for safety as Hawaii wildfires rage; 6 dead in Maui; over 270 structures damaged: Updates
Wind-whipped wildfires in Hawaii forced hundreds of evacuations, overwhelmed hospitals in Maui and even sent some residents fleeing into the ocean.
3 killed after helicopters collide, one crashes while fighting fire in California
Two helicopters collided while fighting a fire in Southern California on Sunday. One of the helicopters crashed killing all three people on board.
Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao, who kept bystanders away during the deadly arrest of George Floyd, was the last of four former officers to be sentenced in state court.
With marijuana legalized in more states, many canine cops are headed for retirement
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in states including Minnesota, Maryland and Missouri more drug-detecting police dogs are headed for retirement.