This Underrated Southern City Was Just Named the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the U.S.

Not all vacations have to be, or should be, budget-busting, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The 10-day African safaris, the overwater bungalow honeymoons, and the multi-city European excursions are far from the only options you have when you’re...

SEASON PREVIEW | Georgia Southern Women's Basketball looking for more moments In 2025-26

After a successful debut season, Georgia Southern head women's basketball coach Hana Haden is aiming even higher in her second year, with a revamped roster and a clear vision for the team's identity. Georgia Southern head women's basketball coach...

Flight delays, cancellations continue to pile up at Atlanta airport during government shutdown

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Flight delays and cancellations continue to pile up at the world’s busiest airport. There were at least 128 reported on Monday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. It prompted travelers to sound...

Airport visited by a million Australian travellers every year crowned world’s best

LaGuardia’s reputation is soaring. Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Verified Air Travel Awards revealed the airports and airlines that offer a top-tier experience for passengers — and one of the most notoriously hated airports just took the top...

Drugs mule Bella Culley's baby dad mystery and clues she left before jail hell

Bella May Culley.(Image: Facebook) Pregnant drug mule Bella May Culley has sensationally been freed from a 'hellhole' prison in Georgia, in a 'huge surprise' to the teen. The 19-year-old former student nurse, from Teeside, was arrested in Tbilisi...

Florida's state animal captured on video at night, in the Everglades

The Florida panther, the state animal, is an elusive and iconic mammal primarily found in South Florida. Habitat loss due to proposed development in Lee and Collier counties poses a significant threat to the panther population. Conservation...

See where 280’s lane closures will be until Nov. 30

Reviewed by: Nathan Watson Make sure you’re in the know ahead of these closures on Highway 280. (Bham Now) Two lanes on a 4-mile strip of U.S. Highway 280 will be closed throughout November, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)...

GINN: Managing Georgia’s water supply for future generations

Most Georgians don’t think twice about turning on the tap to wash their hands or clean up after a meal with family and friends, but behind every drop is a water system that requires planning, investment and collaboration to be reliable and safe....

Florida's New Stem Cell Laws: Unburdened by What Has Been

On July 1, 2025, Florida’s new “Stem Cell Therapy” legislation became effective, adding Fla.Stat. § 458.3245 to Florida’s Medical Practices statutes and § 459.0127 to Florida’s Osteopathic Medicine statutes. Florida’s new stem cell laws follow a...

Drugs mule Bella Culley's baby dad mystery and telling clues she left before prison hell

British prisoner Bella Culley has walked free from jail in Tbilisi, Georgia(Image: Facebook) Pregnant drug mule Bella May Culley has sensationally walked free from a 'hellhole' prison in Georgia, in a 'huge surprise' to the teen. The 19-year-old...

MARTA Breeze upgrade gets on track in metro Atlanta

DUNWOODY, Ga. — MARTA started its rollout of the new Breeze ticketing and fare system across the metro Atlanta area. The first station getting the work underway is Dunwoody Station. To make that happen, equipment is being installed and the upper...

20 Insanely Scenic Campsites for a Next-Level Getaway in the U.S.

Camping these days is so much more than simply pitching a tent and roughing it. Of course, we're all for spending some good, old-fashioned time in the Great Outdoors at a rugged campsite, but we also think there's a way to have it all: a grounding...

Rep. Thomas Massie Announces Marriage to Early 'Practitioner of Making America Healthy Again'

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has remarried after the death of his first wife. Massie’s first wife, Rhonda, died in June 2024. The couple had been married for over three decades at the time, according to the Louisville...

LaVilla’s Forgotten Freedom Fighter

Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News Overview A streetcar on West Monroe Street in the early 20th century. | Ritz Theater & Museum Long before Montgomery, Jacksonville had already rehearsed the method that would...

New England Patriots publicly accused of illegal play by Atlanta Falcons head coach at critical moment

THE Atlanta Falcons have publicly accused the New England Patriots of an illegal play. Head coach Raheem Morris, 49, has taken aim at the Patriots after the Falcons‘ 24-23 loss yesterday. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! The Atlanta...

By the Numbers: Southern States Outline Japanese Investments, Showing What Was at Stake in Trump’s Trade Talks

It’s not quite the 1970s and ‘80s, when rising Japanese imports triggered business backlash and xenophobic incidents in the U.S. But with echoes of that not-so-distant era present in today’s tariff-dominated trade landscape, it’s vital to remember...

How British teenager Bella Culley’s dream holiday to Thailand turned into a prison nightmare in Georgia

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Government shutdown threatens holiday travel as FAA staffing woes cause major delays

Airports across the country, including some in Florida, have been dealing with delays due to the government shutdown. FOX 13’s Kelie Cowan explains how it may impact holiday travel. TAMPA, Fla. - A looming government shutdown is threatening to...

Big Ten women’s basketball: Is No. 3 UCLA the favorite after reloading with ‘mind-boggling’ talent?

UCLA captured the Big Ten Tournament title, then made a run to the Final Four last season for the first time in program history before falling to eventual champion UConn. The Bruins enter the season ranked No. 3 with their sights set on going even...

Alleged Jabber Zeus Coder ‘MrICQ’ in U.S. Custody

A Ukrainian man indicted in 2012 for conspiring with a prolific hacking group to steal tens of millions of dollars from U.S. businesses was arrested in Italy and is now in custody in the United States, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Sources close to...