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Registration records, massive crowds highlight Cruisin’ the Coast
WEBOct 10, 2021 — OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- A year after both participation and attendance were down, Cruisin’ the Coast stormed (no pun intended) back in 2021, smashing previous registration records and, by almost universal acclaim, attracting the largest crowds to attend the event in its 25-year history. The sun-soaked streets of downtown Ocean Springs ...
Mike Gillich, conspirator in 1987 Dixie Mafia murders in Biloxi, …
WEBMay 1, 2012 — The Associated Press. Mike Gillich Jr. BILOXI, Mississippi -- Mike Gillich Jr., a former Biloxi striptease lounge owner who helped plot the 1987 Dixie Mafia murders of a judge and the judge's wife, has died. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi confirmed Gillich's death. His funeral service will be private, said funeral director Whitney ...
Do residents of The Villages in Florida have a sexual loofah
WEBJan 16, 2024 — In the sunny enclave of The Villages, a vibrant 55 and older community nestled in the heart of Central Florida, whispers of a ritual have circulated for years, suggesting that some residents “discreetly” signal their diverse sexual preferences by placing loofahs atop their cars. According to the rumor mill, each color allegedly bears a ...
Three Florida Winn-Dixie locations set for an Aldi makeover
WEBJul 16, 2024 — Since announcing the acquisition of 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations from Southeastern Grocers in March — along with a five-year expansion plan — an Aldi spokesperson said the company has made significant progress in transitioning stores to the Aldi banner — including three planned (so far) in Florida.
Police: 5 dead, 18 injured in Colorado nightclub shooting
WEBNov 20, 2022 — The Associated Press. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A shooter opened fire in a gay nightclub late Saturday, killing five people and wounding 18 in the latest mass shooting to befall the country in a year in which anti-gay rhetoric has been amped up among extremists. Lt. Pamela Castro of the Colorado Springs Police Department said police ...
The 9 sharks you’re most likely to encounter in Florida
WEBJun 12, 2024 — Lemon shark. Lemon sharks swim close to a group of divers off Jupiter, Florida, on Feb. 24, 2024. Florida is the place in the world with the most shark attacks in 2023. (Jesus Olarte | AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images. The lemon shark can reach between 8 and 10 feet in length and has a life span of around 27 years.
My night with the nudists: A glimpse into life at Indian ... - gulflive
WEBJun 20, 2024 — Indian Hills Nudist Park, located at 2484 Gause Blvd W, Slidell, is the state’s only nudist destination. Amid rising costs, the family-run business is working to entice new visitors to stay afloat. Emily Topping. It’s pouring down rain at the Indian Hills Nudist Park and no one seems to have brought a coat.
New documentary chronicles Mississippi’s haunting case of Gary …
WEBFeb 19, 2024 — The 15th season of the documentary series “Evil Lives Here” premiered Sunday with an episode that delves into one of the most chilling cases of rape and murder in Mississippi — committed by Gary “The Butcher” Simmons. On Feb. 18, the debut of “Butcher and the Box” unveils the stories of two women — Lori Lucas, Simmons’ ex-wife ...
Are golf courses and pickleball courts headed to Florida’s ... - gulflive
WEBAug 22, 2024 — The Loxahatchee River runs through the park, which is popular for bicycling, boating, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, horse riding and camping. Getty Images. Florida’s state parks are headed for a makeover with plans for new campsites, cabins and lodges — as well as golf courses and pickleball courts.