Judge allows Naples Pride drag shows outside at Pridefest, all ages allowed

Gather ‘round, friends, because it’s time… once again… for America’s favorite ongoing disaster series: “Florida Man!”. Today’s episode? Oh, it’s a masterpiece. A real Shakespearean tragedy… if Shakespeare had been raised on meth, gator jerky, and Monster Energy.

Rep. Andy Barr has, predictably, gone all Sponge Bob Square Pants happy, happy joy, joy over House passage of the bunco game masquerading as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that will, inevitably, carry dire consequences for thousands of Kentuckians on the economic edge.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced May 29 that it arrested 14 California residents on two federal criminal complaints. The complaints alleged that they fraudulently obtained more than $25 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally-guaranteed small business loans.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, announced on Monday the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate $1,501,532 to Kentucky for the Recovery Housing Program.

A contentious plan to fully eliminate free-roaming horses from a Delaware-sized region in southwest Wyoming has cleared its environmental review process, and roundups are scheduled to start in about seven weeks.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

Sawmill gravy, a creamy, peppery delight studded with crumbled pork sausage, isn't just a breakfast item in the South – it's a taste of history, a comforting tradition passed down through generations.

As a journalist, governmental chaos keeps me busy. As an expert on poverty and homelessness – who spent a third of her career in homeless shelters – comments from the oval office are jaw-droppingly clueless and beg to be challenged.

Lawyers for Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, have filed a sharply worded reply to claims Matt Bevin filed under seal April 25 in which he responds to “certain assertions” made by his estranged son.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the risk of catastrophic blazes and ultimately cost billions of dollars.

STORM PREDICTION CENTER FORECASTS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM & ELEVATED TORNADO RISK KENTUCKY TENNESSEE & ALABAMA FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 2-3, 2025. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Lexington-Fayette, KY. Louisville Ky, Nashville, Tn, Memphis Tn, Birmingham Al.

FORT WASHAKIE—Art Lawson sometimes feels like he’s doing the work of five people in his job overseeing wildlife on the Wind River Indian Reservation, a Yellowstone-sized landscape that’s home to the full suite of native species, from grizzly bears to wolverines.

A continued push to end a brutal form of motorized over-snow hunting did not gain traction with Wyoming lawmakers studying bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session, despite a Sublette County incident that shined an unprecedented spotlight on the practice and multiple nominations for a ban.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Five current and former Amtrak employees have pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a multi-million-dollar health care fraud conspiracy that resulted in over $11 million in fraudulent claims paid by Amtrak’s health insurance plan. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the guilty pleas, which were entered before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Two men who operated roofing businesses in New Jersey and New York have been indicted on federal charges of tax evasion after allegedly failing to report more than $2 million in income to the Internal Revenue Service over a four-year period.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a charming new resident to their foster program. Muppet is a delightful small dog weighing just 11.4 pounds, who has already captured the hearts of his foster family with his energetic personality and loving nature. According to Sandy Paws Rescue inc., Muppet was one of a handful of pups who was recently saved from euthanasia thanks to dedicated fosters in Massachusetts who stepped up to help. Now living safely in a foster home, Muppet is being given some much needed rest and decompression time.

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

Editor’s note: This story is being republished from Kansas News Service. Jose Madrid-Leiva thought he had done everything right. The Guatemalan father of three had always presented himself to immigration authorities and cooperated in court proceedings. And when he fell victim to an armed robbery in 2022, making him eligible for certain immigration protections, he filed the paperwork and paid the fees.

UNION COUNTY, NJ - A Union County man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $900,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a COVID-19 relief initiative designed to assist small businesses. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the sentencing of Joseph McKeon, also known as "Jay McKeon," 54, of Westfield, New Jersey.

The future of a Wyoming-focused science team that helped understand and popularize the phenomenon of wildlife migration is uncertain after a series of moves by the Trump administration’s U.S. Geological Survey to hollow out or even end its 43 cooperative research units.

A local rescue is looking for a family for a small dog who has already been through so much in her short life. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a resilient, approximately two-year-old dog named Abra. This little dog's journey from abandonment to being rescued and saved is both inspiring and heartwarming. Found in dire conditions alongside her sisters, Abra is now searching for her forever home.

According to Only in Your State, some of the richest counties in the United States are in Virginia. Several of them are located in Northern Virginia, close to Washington, D.C., where government jobs are available. Also, the ranking is based on an overall stable economy and relatively low unemployment rates in the area.

Two more men who entered the US illegally have been arrested in recent days for murders committed in the countries from which they fled. On May 6, 2025, in Dana Point, California, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents took a Salvadoran man into custody on an INTERPOL warrant seeking his arrest for a double murder committed in his homeland. ICE says the man was also a member of the violent MS-13 gang.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Sometimes you just need money, fast. Other times, you look around your house and realize you’re sitting on stuff you haven’t touched in years. I’ve got a rule: if I don’t use something for a year, I either donate it, trash it, or turn it into cash.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. I’ve never cared about pretending to be rich. Flashy cars, oversized houses, overpriced services, none of that impresses me. What does impress me? Owning every minute of my day and buying back my time.

NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of a healthcare services company admitted guilt in federal court this month to participating in a complex investment fraud scheme that misled investors and financial institutions out of over $200 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

If travel to Mexico is on your Summer vacation plans, you need to be aware of the latest US State Department Travel Advisories - some which could literally save your life. First, you should be aware that the US State Department has placed six Mexican States under "Do Not Travel" advisories for US Residents, mainly due to the threat of violent crime by the Cartels there.

On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) banning birthright citizenship. This directive will impact children born to undocumented parents, and kids born to parents in the US on temporary visas, such as H-1B workers.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Kenya, a resilient mother dog whose journey from abandonment to hope truly highlights the transformative power of rescue organizations. Living pregnant and alone, Kenya had sought refuge beneath outdoor storage containers, where she gave birth to eight puppies known as the "Lion King" litter. Lucky for all 9 pups, a rescuer discovered the family and brought them all to safety. "Kenya LOVES people and wants to say hi to everyone," shares the rescue organization, highlighting her remarkably friendly disposition despite her challenging past.