Debra Worley
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Officials warn spring breakers about Portuguese man o’ war infestation
The creature is similar to a jellyfish but can be more dangerous. Those with the South Walton Fire District say the venom is quite powerful and could send you to the hospital. → Read More
Air Force major becomes one of first pilots to fly a supersonic aircraft while pregnant
A new policy opens the door for pregnant aviators to continue logging flight hours so they don’t fall behind on their career progress due to pregnancy, according to Armstrong. → Read More
Newborn found abandoned inside bathroom trashcan, police say
Officers with the Fullerton Police Department found a newborn baby abandoned inside the trashcan of a gas station restroom Thursday in California. → Read More
Man arrested after removing organ from victim, sheriff’s office says
Deputies were called on Feb. 15 to respond to reports of a stabbing and found a victim whose organ was removed when they arrived at the scene. → Read More
SunnyD uses bold, tangy flavor in new drink just for adults
SunnyD isn’t just for kids anymore. The juice brand is launching a new hard seltzer featuring its bold, tangy orange flavor. → Read More
Abandoned newborn dies after being found in vacant home, police say
Police said the baby was taken to the hospital where it was pronounced dead. → Read More
2 newborns safely surrendered to baby boxes in Indiana within 48 hours
Since its inception in November 2017, 26 babies have been surrendered to Safe Haven Baby Boxes – 21 of those cases in Indiana alone, according to a spokesperson for the organization. → Read More
Woman shares secret to longevity at 105th birthday celebration
Jeanne Fox said she’s lived an eventful life, including having the honor of meeting some presidents. → Read More
Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates Oreo’s 111th birthday with free Bundtlets
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with Oreo to create a new cake flavor is only available for a limited time. → Read More
Replica ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car involved in crash on the highway
The iconic “General Lee” is known from the hit TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard.” → Read More
WWII veteran gets surprise birthday parade celebration
The birthday boy said he felt blessed throughout his life between a loving family, working in construction with his son, and war stories he remembers like it was yesterday. → Read More
Couple turns grain silos into boutique Airbnb
A couple in Texas is bringing a new type of Airbnb to Lubbock, after converting six grain silos into a neighborhood of miniature homes. → Read More
Charges reduced for 76-year-old woman accused of killing terminally ill husband
Ellen Gilland was initially charged with premeditated first-degree murder with two counts of aggressive assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. → Read More
Frontier Airlines now automatically seats children with family
The seats will automatically be assigned based on family members’ ages before the check-in window opens at no additional cost. → Read More
Woman had $180K worth of cocaine shipped to home, sheriff says
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said investigators received a tip about a parcel of cocaine being delivered to a home on Feb. 13. → Read More
103-year-old woman celebrates Mardi Gras, watches 80-year-old daughter in parade
After more than a century, Muniz said her love for New Orleans and Mardi Gras hasn’t faded, and she still plans to get the most out of life. → Read More
Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away free Bundtlets to celebrate Oreo’s 111th birthday
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with Oreo to create a new cake flavor that will only be available for a limited time. → Read More
3-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in preschool drop-off line
Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said the little girl was getting out of a car in the drop-off line at Covenant Christian Academy just after 8 a.m. when she was hit by the same car. → Read More
Woman shot and killed by stranger in Kroger parking after argument on Valentine’s Day
The victim, who was not identified, was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived. → Read More
Student dies after accidental shooting in school parking lot, Texas police say
Officers with the Dalhart Police Department said the accidental shooting was an isolated incident and there was no other threat to the school. → Read More