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The Independent
01-07-2025
- The Independent
Mysterious packages featuring a picture of Yosemite Sam — and containing cocaine — washed ashore along a Florida beach
What in tarnation? beachgoer discovered $500,000 worth of cocaine — concealed inside mysterious black packages featuring a photo of Yosemite Sam — after they washed up on a Sunshine State beach. Twenty-five packages, each plastered with a photo of Yosemite Sam across the front, were found by a woman walking with her family near Whale's Tale in Miramar Beach, Corey Dobridnia, the public information officer for the Walton County Sheriff's Office, told The Independent. The total weight of the drugs found inside the packages was about 70 pounds, Dobridnia added. 'While enjoying our beautiful beaches, if you come across any square groupers, PLEASE call [Walton County Sheriff's Office] immediately and DO NOT touch suspicious packages. The contents could be extremely harmful,' the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. A photo shared by the sheriff's office shows that the packages were black and featured the same image of Yosemite Sam, as well as a thick coat of plastic wrap around them. Authorities confiscated the drugs, but said there is no way of knowing where they came from unless they are able to trace the Yosemite Sam insignia. The packages were found by Whales Tail, a beach bar and grill on Miramar Beach, a beach town about eight miles east of Destin. The Walton County Sheriff's Office is working with federal partners to investigate the discovery, Dobridnia said.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Ladyworld Festival' Tickets Are Almost Sold-Out: Here's Where to Find Passes Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. 'Who run the world? Girls.' And this new three-day event, put on in collaboration with cosmetics giant e.l.f., is here to prove it. The Ladyworld Festival, happening from Sep. 26 to 28, 2025, is the ultimate fusion of summer camp, wellness retreat, and girls' night out, with a dash of '90s nostalgia (hello, Mark McGrath) mixed in. More from Rolling Stone How to Watch the 2025 NBA Draft Online Without Cable The Best AirPods Alternatives of 2025, Tested Addison Rae's 2025 Tour: Here's Where to Find Tickets for Sold-Out Dates Taking place in the sun-soaked location of Miramar Beach, Florida, Ladyworld offers a weekend jam-packed with everything from chic cocktail hours to exclusive gifting suites, makeup masterclasses, sports activities, dance parties, stand-up comedy, and intimate podcast sessions. Whether you roll solo (this is the place to make new connections) or go with your girl group, we've found the best ways to secure your spot below. Passes are currently sold out on StubHub and other online ticketing platforms. As of now, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats still have inventory available. Best Sites: SeatGeek, Vivid Seats Dates: Sep. 26 to 28, 2025 Location: Mirimar Beach, Florida (check out accommodations here) get ladyworld festival tickets Notable speakers and headliners include Hannah Berner, Stassi Schroeder, Girls Gotta Eat, Chicks in the Office, Ladygang, *NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Sylvester, and more. Think of it as a festival that's designed with girlhood in mind, from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave — hopefully with a sun-kissed glow and a new crew of girlfriends. You might be hearing about Ladyworld for the first time, but trust us: it's about to be the event of the year. Don't get left out; grab your tickets below before fomo strikes when you inevitably scroll through your feed in September. 'Ladies, leave your man at home,' and scroll down to learn everything we know about buying Ladyworld Festival tickets online before they're sold out. EDITOR'S PICK Buy Now SeatGeek is currently offering three-day passes for the Ladyworld Festival, which guarantees attendance from Friday through Sunday. The price for a three-day pass is $1,340 per person, including fees. Individual day passes are also available for purchase, typically priced between $700 and $800 each. If you are looking to attend the entire festival, the three-day pass offers the best bang for your buck. However, if you are only interested in specific speakers, the individual ticket option is a good alternative. All tickets are protected by SeatGeek, and the platform ensures easy delivery ahead of the event. GOING FAST Buy Now Vivid Seats has a limited number of tickets left for the Ladyworld Festival — around 12 for each day. If you want a chance to attend this year, you need to act quickly. Prices start at around $1,116 for a three-day pass, which is cheaper than SeatGeek, while individual day tickets are priced at $645, including fees. All seats are general admission, so you don't have to worry about selecting a specific area. Simply add your tickets to the cart and check out before they're all gone. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Bonamassa to Headline and Curate Florida's Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Blues legend and guitar hero Joe Bonamassa has teamed up with concert promotion and destination event organizer Topeka for Sound Wave Beach Weekend, a three-day music getaway taking place from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026 on Miramar Beach, Fla. After hosting nearly a dozen sea-based expeditions, Bonamassa is bringing his cultural road show to land with a number of top tier acts including Gov't Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, JJ Grey & Mofro, Grace Potter, Little Feat, Larkin Poe, Samantha Fish, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and Robert Jon & The Wreck. More from Billboard El Fantasma Claims Eighth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart With 'Ya Me Vale Madre' Khalil Fong and Tanya Chua Named Best Male and Female Singers at the 3rd Wave Music Awards Doechii & Tyler, the Creator Preview Pharrell-Produced 'Get Right' Collab During Louis Vuitton Paris Show Bonamassa will perform twice at Sound Wave, which will also include special artist jams and collaborations, daily activities and a 'new level of hospitality and service,' from Topeka, according to a press release, allowing guests 'to immerse themselves in live music from the comfort of their own personal seated cove, complete with delivery of all food, drinks and merchandise within 5 minutes of ordering.' Sound Wave takes place in a 5,500-capacity open air venue located a few minute walk from guests' lodging, allowing fans to 'spend the day under the sun at the beach and nights under the stars with their favorite artists,' according to the release. Bonamassa's festival announcement comes weeks before the release of his new studio album, Breakthrough, July 18 via J&R Adventures. He's also announced a number of new U.S. dates at amphitheater, before heading out on the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea cruise to Alaska in September. For more information on Sound Wave, visit For upcoming tour dates and new music, visit EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025July 1 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 2 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 3 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 6 – Klam, Austria @ Clam CastleJuly 8 – Veszprém, Hungary @ VeszprémfestJuly 10 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Jazzopen StuttgartJuly 13 – Weert, Netherlands @ BospopJuly 16 – Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz FestivalJuly 18 – Pordenone, Italy @ San Valentino ParkJuly 19 – Rome @ Auditorium Parco della Musica – CaveaJuly 31 – Los Angeles @ The Greek TheatreAug. 1 – Paso Robles, Calif. @ Vina Robles AmphitheatreAug. 3 – Bend, Ore. @ Hayden Homes AmphitheaterAug. 5 – Airway Heights, Wash. @ BECU Live at Northern QuestAug. 6 – Pocatello, Idaho @ Portneuf Health Trust AmphitheatreAug. 8 – Morrison, Colo. @ Red Rocks AmphitheatreAug. 9 – Albuquerque, N.M/ @ Sandia Resort & Casino AmphitheaterSept. 12 – Louisville, Ky. @ Bourbon & Beyond FestivalSept. 13 – Vienna, Va. @ Wolf TrapDec. 6 – Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gators coach Billy Napier says Tre Wilson looks like ‘a million bucks'
MIRAMAR BEACH — Before bolting Wednesday from the SEC meetings, where portal windows and playoff formats have dominated talks, Gators football coach Billy Napier sat down with two in-state reporters to discuss topics more indigenous to his fan base. Such as the fate of cornerback Dijon Johnson, the progress of receiver Tre Wilson, and the potential of heralded freshman pass catcher Dallas Wilson. For good measure, we tossed in Napier's thoughts on the playoff models and possible play-in games being pondered by the SEC. Advertisement Here are excerpts from the conversation (edited for brevity and clarity). On cornerback Dijon Johnson (the Wharton High alumnus arrested in early May on two felonies): 'We'll handle all the discipline internally. We're gonna let things take their course. We started some of that process with (Dijon) in-house already. (Dijon's) back in summer school and he's working with our team. He's got good representation, and we'll let it take its course.' Is there a level of disappointment? 'I think there's some lessons to be learned, and we'll keep it at that. ... I think that hopefully it will be a teachable moment not only for him but for the entire team and for young people in general.' Advertisement On receiver (and Gaither alumnus) Tre Wilson's progress this spring following knee surgery and a procedure to correct a genetic hip issue: 'Tre did great. He did practice quite a bit. Black jersey, we kept him out of contact, and I think he did everything to some degree. We just kept him out of contact. He looked like a million bucks. It was a daily reminder like, 'Forgot about that guy.' 'He's one of the best players that we have this year. ... He's also a really good work ethic, practice player; rubs off on the other players. He's hungry to get back. It's unfortunate the situation he had, but he'll be back. That's one of the story lines nobody's talking about.' On Wilson's role as a freshman (in 2023) and how it will evolve in 2025: 'Trying to get him touches. You're trying to make it simple for him (as a rookie), keep him involved when he's young. Look, the guy, he can run the full route tree. He'll be a player as long as he's working the way that he has been working. And he is healthy. We'll be intentional about his involvement, for sure.' Advertisement On freshman receiver (and Tampa Bay Tech alum) Dallas Wilson's huge spring game and his potential impact in 2025: 'I think being a mid-year (enrollee) helps you. And I think in college football, systematically, you better be able to get a first-year player ready to go, whether it's portal or an incoming freshman. Nowadays, you got skill players, they better be able to contribute to your team if they're good enough. 'So, obviously, Dallas had a great spring and a big summer coming up for him to take the next step. But one thing about Dallas is, his motor runs hot. He's working. He's durable. He really handled the practice load. He was one of those rookies where he handled it well. That was what was impressive to me, was the toughness, the ability to keep going.' Can he be in the elite class of freshman pass catchers we saw in 2024, such as Alabama's Ryan Williams and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith? 'Yeah, I think I'm going to stick with what you said earlier, not play the comparison game. But I do think there's a difference between spring practice, the spring game, and then, OK hey, now it's time to go compete against the best players in the world. Advertisement 'That's essentially what he's getting ready to do this fall. So I always talk to those guys like, 'Can you win a matchup against the best corners in the world?' That's what we're asking him to do.' On the Gators' organized team activities schedule: 'Tuesday, Thursday, essentially, and then we do some voluntary work on Saturdays. But for the most part, we do 14 of them throughout the summer. Some of that is player-run, some of that is summer access with the players. We've been doing that for years. The format has changed, so now it's a little bit more coordinated than it has been in the past, but it's still a critical time for your team in terms of leadership, the development of roles, guys finding their voice amongst the team.' On the proposed 16-team playoff model and the proposed play-in model (in which six to eight SEC teams would have play-in games to determine the league's playoff spots): 'To me, you have two variables that are important. No. 1, we need to create more revenue. How do you do that? Is that a ninth regular-season (SEC) game? Is that the play-in model? Is that a partnership with the Big Ten? Who knows? I think a lot of things contribute to that. Advertisement 'But ... from an athletic department perspective, given revenue share, where do we go to create more funds? That's No. 1. And then No. 2, how do we get as many teams as possible into the playoff as a conference? So it's a Catch-22 there to some degree. So I think that's what we're looking for.' On whether he expects quarterback DJ Lagway to be 100% by the season opener: 'Yeah, confident he will be.' • • • Sign up for our Sports Today newsletter to get daily updates on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and college football across Florida. Every weekday, tune into our Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast to hear reporter Rick Stroud break down the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. Never miss out on the latest with your favorite Tampa Bay sports teams. Follow our coverage on X and Facebook.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlile pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John with Grease classic
Alanis Morissette headlined the second night of Brandi Carlile's three-day Mothership Weekend in Miramar Beach, Fla., and fans were treated with an unexpected duet when Carlile joined Morissette onstage to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John. "I was obsessed with Olivia since I was three," Morissette said to the crowd. "I saw her movie [ Grease ] in French in Avignon, France, and I was instantly besotted and my whole life's trajectory changed. Using a nail polish bottle as a microphone." Morissette also revealed that her friend is working on a documentary about the late Grease star, and that in the middle of the documentary "Pink and a bunch of epic women are singing Hopelessly Devoted to You" — which inspired the acoustic duet. WATCH | Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlile perform Hopelessly Devoted to You: It's a beautiful moment between the two singers, and was prefaced by a moving acoustic performance of the Canadian singer's 1998 single That I Would Be Good, off her fourth studio album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. Violinist Chauntee Ross brought a special sparkle to the hit. WATCH | Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlile perform That I Would Be Good: Carlile launched her Mothership Weekend for Mother's Day in 2023 as an annual way to celebrate "the impact-makers, and the people who love you 'like a mother,'" as she posted on Instagram ahead of the inaugural event. Morissette headlined the second night of the weekend, while Carlile headlined the other two. Morissette recently announced that she is headed to Las Vegas for a new concert residency, which starts on Oct. 15.
