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Beachgoers flocked to Orange County seashores on Sunday, as pictured here in Huntington Beach. An order announced Thursday, by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will prohibit people from visiting any beaches or state parks in Orange County.

Governor Temporarily Closes All Beaches And State Parks In Orange County, Calif.

The order is much more targeted than had been announced in a California Police Chiefs Association memo that said Newsom would require all California beaches and state parks to close.

Lee County asks for caution during Pine Island Road intersection work

As Lee County improves the intersection of Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road/Veterans Parkway the Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution.

Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed.

St. John's County Sheriff's Office deputy nabs, cuffs runaway emu

Emu pursued, lassoed, returned home unharmed

With Heavy Rains, Bay County Residents Urged To Take Precautions To Avoid Illnesses

With the heavy rains these past few days, Bay County health officials are urging residents to take proper precautions to prevent illnesses during and...

Broward County started to count early votes on Tuesday.

Broward County Finally Begins Ballot Recount After Three-Day Delay

Facing a tight deadline to submit votes to the state, Broward County started recounting ballots Tuesday morning, days after the Secretary of State...

McArthur, the county seat of Vinton County, Ohio, shown on April. 3, 2018. The county prosecutor says the pandemic has put additional strain on children who have parents addicted to drugs.

Ohio County Prosecutor: Pandemic Puts More Stress On Families Dealing With Addiction

Even though Vinton County, Ohio, hasn't had high infection rates of the coronavirus, social restrictions have made it harder to keep drug users and their children safe, says Trecia Kimes-Brown.

A woman gets a novel coronavirus test in Los Angeles earlier this month. The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with Los Angeles County, will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms.

Los Angeles City And County Offer Free Coronavirus Testing To All Residents

The announcement by Mayor Eric Garcetti makes LA the first major city to offer free testing to all its residents. It came as county health officials reported another 1,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

The Lee County Domestic Animal Services will turn October into #Dogtober this year and provide the chance for those looking for a canine companion to make a choice in celebration of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County after-school program spots open

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County are accepting registrations for after-school programs that begin Aug. 10 at six locations across the county.Clubs provide homework assistance and tutoring services, as well as project-based learning activities, arts instruction, sports and recreation programs, and service and leadership projects. Clubs also offer technology centers to enhance learning and play.

Electrical wires and telephone poles were downed in Lahaina, Hawaii, after the deadly wildfires. Maui County has filed a lawsuit targeting Hawaiian Electric Company, or HECO, and several of its subsidiaries, seeking "punitive and exemplary damages" and to recoup costs and loss of revenue from the fires.

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. for damages from disastrous fires

The civil suit filed Thursday seeks a jury trial and "punitive and exemplary damages" to recoup costs and loss of revenue from the deadly wildfires.

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