Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1976, León de Greiff, Colombian poet and educator (born 1895) passed away. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2024, Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad

Tampa Free Press

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July 2, 2026

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A dip in a cool river or a quick splash in a neighborhood pond might seem like a good way to beat the Florida heat, but state wildlife officials are warning that it comes with a quiet, hidden risk. In Florida, if a body of water is fresh, wet, and deep enough to submerge a [] Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad

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BoingBoing

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· Jun 29, 2026

California's slowest natural disaster is a wandering mud hole

Near the south end of the Salton Sea, California has a bubbling mud hole that appears to have looked at roads, rail lines, and pipelines and decided: those belong to me now. The Niland Geyser is the kind of thing California does better than anyone: a geological oddity, a public works problem, a vaguely apocalyptic roadside attraction, and a metaphor with bubbles. — Read the rest The post California's slowest natural disaster is a wandering mud hole appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Olive Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura

A SWATHE of Spanish coastline has been placed under ‘extreme’ wildfire risk after a blaze forced evacuations in the region over the weekend. Spain’s weather agency Aemet issued a red

Indy Week

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· Jun 25, 2026

“Epicenters of Dryness”: Talking with a State Climatologist About the Triangle’s Ongoing Drought

How bad is the drought in the Triangle? And what will it take to get out of it?

Fark

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· Jul 1, 2026

For the last time, if you're in Florida and you're near fresh water there are gators in it [Florida]

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The dry spell isn’t over yet for Pasco County. Local officials announced that the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has extended its Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage declaration, meaning tight restrictions on lawn watering will remain in place through October 1, 2026. For residents, this means your lawn-irrigation [] Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1

9 News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

South Australia slammed by record rainfall

The unprecedented flooding has marked the wettest start to July for South Australia since 1986. #rain #flood #SA #9News

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Related coverage for "Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad": BoingBoing — California's slowest natural disaster is a wandering mud hole. The Olive Press — Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura. Indy Week — “Epicenters of Dryness”: Talking with a State Climatologist About the Triangle’s Ongoing Drought. Fark — For the last time, if you're in Florida and you're near fresh water there are gators in it [Florida]. Tampa Free Press — Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1. 9 News Australia — South Australia slammed by record rainfall