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SUV Crashes Into Florida Daycare, Injuring Five
Florida-Based
— 2d
A 2003 Honda CR-V crashed through a Pine Hills daycare wall on Oct. 15, injuring three 4-year-olds and two adults; the vehicle came to rest inside with 14 people present.
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Dana Whitfield
Something went wrong with the driver for the SUV to jump the road like that.
Maine Wildness Named, 5,000 Deposits Sell Out
Michelle Akers
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Maine’s new USL W League team will be called the Maine Wildness and is scheduled to begin play in Portland in May 2027. Its community-developed name and crest evoke the state’s landscapes and women while incorporating a link to the Portland Hearts of Pine; strong early interest included 5,000 season-ticket deposits claimed in under an hour.
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Police identify 30-year-old man killed in Columbia shooting
World
— 4d
Columbia police say Lawrence Long, 30, was fatally shot inside a Brook Pines Drive residence on Oct. 8. Investigators describe the shooting as isolated and not random, say there is no known ongoing threat, and are seeking information as they review evidence.
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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data Center
Tech
— Oct 6, 2026
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 8h
Homeless woman killed crossing Ocala street, crash under investigation
Auto
— 5d
A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing West Silver Springs Boulevard near Southwest Third Avenue in downtown Ocala early Monday, police said. Eastbound lanes between North Pine Avenue and Southwest Second Avenue were closed as officers investigated, and drivers were urged to take alternate routes.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Orange County Schools Plan Early Dismissal Drill
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Pine Bush and Newburgh schools will dismiss students 15 minutes early on Oct. 9 for an Orange County emergency early-dismissal drill. Newburgh says young children and special education students must be met at the bus by a responsible person at least middle-school age.
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Prescribed Burns Planned, Completed Across Three States
Environment
— Oct 7, 2026
A 17-acre cultural prescribed burn on Minnesota Point is restoring an Indigenous fire-management practice after roughly 180 years, with organizers saying it will support red pine and other plant growth while improving forest health. Separate prescribed burns planned in Nevada County, Utah and near Vernon aim to reduce excess vegetation and wildfire risk, with additional goals including safer airport operations and habitat restoration.
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Africa Hotel Pipeline Hits Record 104,444 Rooms
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
Travel developments include Pine Cliffs’ June wellness retreat, Myrtle Beach’s expanded autism-friendly offerings, and a 12% increase in summer flights to Madeira from the UK. Separately, Africa’s hotel pipeline reached a record 577 properties, while Kyoto’s Imperial Hotel named a general manager and joined The Leading Hotels of the World ahead of its 2026 opening.
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US Districts Weigh School Closures and Consolidations
Politics
— Oct 2, 2026
School districts in Bellingham, Pinellas County, Montgomery County and Poudre are holding community meetings as they consider school closures or consolidations. Proposals range from Bellingham’s two elementary schools to Poudre’s nine school closures and two consolidations, with officials citing declining enrollment and resource constraints; decisions remain pending, including a scheduled Oct. 13 Pinellas vote and Oct. 27 Poudre vote.
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Books
Precise emotion words unlock empathy and real belonging
Most adults can name only three emotions in the moment—happy, sad, and angry—so therapists, managers, parents, and Brown readers who keep talking past each other get a shared map of eighty-seven near-neighbor states.
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Reservoirs, Ponds, Quarries Reveal Hidden Histories
Environment
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Low water at Utah’s Pineview Reservoir has exposed century-old water infrastructure, while California’s Hirschman’s Pond and Cornwall’s flooded quarries show how former mining and industrial sites have become quiet landscapes. The sites’ scenic appeal contrasts with their histories—and, in Cornwall’s quarries, with serious swimming hazards.
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USGA Names Merion Fourth Championship Anchor Site
Sports
— Oct 8, 2026
The USGA named Merion Golf Club its fourth anchor site, establishing a long-term partnership that will bring the U.S. Open there in 2030, 2040 and 2050 and the U.S. Women’s Open in 2034 and 2046. Merion joins Pebble Beach, Oakmont and Pinehurst as venues scheduled to regularly host major USGA championships.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Austin Simmons throws four touchdowns as Missouri routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14
Austin Simmons
— Sep 4, 2026
Missouri freshman transfer Austin Simmons threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant season-opening 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, exiting after a strong first half as the No. 25 Tigers cruised with backups. The performance featured eight catches for Donovan Olugbode and a productive first-half barrage that showcased Simmons' efficiency and the team's upgraded quarterback situation.
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Derek Foss
Simmons looked comfortable in the pocket right out of the gate, nice sign for Mizzou's offense this year.
California Woman Identified As First Tourist Dead From Maui Fires
Reporting
— Aug 24, 2023
A California woman was the first tourist who is identified as having died as a result of the deadly Maui wildifres. Theresa Cook, 72, of Pollock Pines, who had been vacationing in Lahaina, was among the more than 114…
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Jared Golden Receives Poor Polling News
Jared Golden
— Oct 23, 2025
Maine Rep. Jared Golden, one of the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection in 2026, faces an uphill climb in his quest for a fifth term, according to new polling. A survey from Pine Tree State Poll released…
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 9h
‘Tiger King’ Associate Killed During Performance at Oklahoma Tiger Preserve
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
— Sep 25, 2025
An Oklahoma man with ties to Netflix’s Tiger King was killed during a tiger performance over the weekend. According to Fox News , Ryan Easley, 37, the owner of Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, “lost his life in an accident…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Unbelievable Photos: Firefighters Rescue Two Dogs, Cat as Fire Destroys Home
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2022
On the evening of Feb. 22, firefighters with Upper Pine River Fire Protection responded to a house fire near Bayfield, Colorado. By the time they arrived, the building was 70% engulfed in flames, and the structure…
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Red State HOA Suddenly Decides To Ban Residents From Carrying Guns In ‘Shared Spaces’
South Carolina
— Jun 17, 2026
A South Carolina homeowners’ association (HOA) stunned residents by announcing firearms would no longer be permitted in “shared property” areas, a Myrtle Beach TV station reported. The management of Forest Pines…
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Trump Grabs Lead in State He Lost Badly in 2020, According to Poll
Reporting
— Feb 28, 2024
The latest poll in the blue state of Maine shows former President Donald Trump taking an early lead for the first time in a state that he has never been able to carry. The first major poll in the Pine Tree State was…
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4 Horses Rescued By Man Who Rushed to Save Them From Burning Stables
Reporting
— Dec 4, 2023
Eddie Soto Sanchez is being hailed as a hero after he rushed into burning stables to save horses trapped in a fire in Colorado. According to 9 News , Franktown’s Hidden Pines Farm stables caught fire early on Nov. 27…
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Vulnerability is courage, not the weakness culture assumes
Brené Brown’s twelve-year qualitative research gives managers who dodge hard feedback, parents raising resilient kids, and anyone who feels never-enough despite success a plain-language case for why emotional exposure is strength.
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Heat, Storms, and Arctic Front Across U.S.
Weather
— Jul 22, 2026
Forecasts across the region call for cooler, less humid conditions late this week with showers possible in parts of Virginia; tropical storm Bertha will affect the Louisiana coast but is not expected to directly impact the area. Mississippi and the Pine Belt are bracing for scattered showers and thunderstorms later this week, with a return to hot conditions and high heat indices into next week.
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Judge keeps Missouri's Sterling Webb eligible days before season opener
National Collegiate Athletic Association
— Sep 3, 2026
A St. Louis County judge granted Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb a temporary restraining order allowing him to play this season despite the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule, ahead of Missouri's opener against Arkansas-Pine-Bluff. The ruling arrives amid multiple lawsuits challenging the rule’s transition provisions, highlighting how programs and athletes navigate the reform and its impact on rosters.
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FBI Sets $25,000 Minimum Reward for Dozens of Indian Country Cases
Native Americans in the United States
— Aug 25, 2026
The FBI has set a minimum reward of $25,000 for more than 50 unsolved homicide and missing-person cases in Indian Country as part of a broader effort to confront violence in Native American communities, with cases ranging from the Crow Reservation to the Pine Ridge and Navajo Nations. Families and advocates warn that money alone may not overcome distrust of federal authorities, even as the agency highlights ongoing investigations on nearly 200 reservations.
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Missouri opens fall sports slate as Kildare club football advances
Kildare
— Sep 5, 2026
Across local and collegiate sports, weekend GAA championships advanced with quarterfinal draws for intermediate and junior levels and upcoming rounds in Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades, while area high schools map a full Sept. 7–12 schedule with game results and report changes. In Missouri, the new athletics season features a highly anticipated slate: volleyball vs Oregon, football opener vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and early-season soccer senior day, complemented by photo coverage of early-season moments.
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Chris Dalton
Kildare pulling through in the club football quarterfinals is a nice story, hope they keep the momentum going into the next round.
New Pizza, Mediterranean Spots Open Texas, Minnesota, Michigan
Lone Star State
— Aug 10, 2026
A string of new dining spots is opening across the country: Ahlan Pizza and Mediterranean in Pearland showcases halal Mediterranean fare alongside pizzas and sandwiches; Mama Suli's Pizza & Spaghetti House opens in Pine Island offering Italian pizzas, grinders and a walk-up window; Unc’s Pizza debuts in downtown Detroit inside the historic Detroit and Northern building with Detroit-style pies and a neighborly vibe; Aria Wine Bar opens in Little Italy, curating a diverse wine list focused on Italian varietals with small plates; Tavola San Marco becomes the first new restaurant at Jacksonville’s Hendricks Place, introducing an Italian trattoria in the redeveloped complex.
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 9h
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