This article covers the Jacksonville, Florida shooting that occurred on Saturday, in which three people were killed. Audio from the shooting revealed that the shooter had previously worked at a Dollar Tree and had stopped at a Family Dollar store before pulling into the parking lot of Edward Waters University. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to come forward and urging the public to remain vigilant.
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The Justice Department is investigating the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, which recently gained media attention for the booking and release of former President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. A pretrial detainee at the jail died four days after filing a complaint accusing deputies of excessive force, and Trump is considering waiving his arraignment appearance and entering a not guilty plea in writing. The investigation into the jail is ongoing, raising questions about the conditions of the facility.
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida on Wednesday, bringing hurricane conditions to a wide central portion of the state. Several states have sent personnel and resources to Florida in preparation for the storm, and residents are urged to take all necessary precautions and stay informed.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones (D) was silenced during a special session on public safety, prompting criticism of the Republican majority's controversial House floor rules. These rules may be adopted permanently, which could significantly impact the ability of minority representatives to participate in the legislative process. Tuesday, House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R) hinted that the rules may be adopted permanently after meeting with Gov. Bill Lee (R).
Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights has filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court against the state ballot board, challenging their decision to use "misleading" and "deceptive" language on the November ballot measure. The group is asking the court to issue a writ of mandamus to ensure that the language used on the ballot is accurate and reflective of the amendment, and not politicized or misleading. The outcome of the lawsuit could have a significant impact on the November ballot.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows took the stand in federal court on Monday in an effort to move his Georgia state racketeering case to federal court, arguing that the allegations relate to his official duties in the Trump administration. Defense attorneys and former prosecutors have deemed the move a "high-stakes gamble" as the federal judge will now need to consider the evidence presented and decide whether or not to move the case to federal court. The outcome of the case will have major implications for the future of the prosecution.
Josh Seiter, a 2015 contestant on "The Bachelorette," has confirmed he is alive and well after reports of his death circulated on Monday. He revealed that his account had been hacked and the reports were false, and apologized for any pain caused by the fabricated death announcement. Fans expressed their relief that he was still alive, and Seiter's video serves as a reminder to be mindful of the information shared online.
CMS has announced the first 10 prescription drugs to be subject to Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, which is estimated to account for one-fifth of the program's total spending. This shift from the current system, which has been barred from negotiating drug costs, is expected to have a positive impact on the cost of prescription drugs for the 65 million people in the US covered by Medicare.