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DCLM Daily Manna 11 June 2026 — Get Heavenly Wisdom

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DCLM Daily Manna 11 June 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Get Heavenly Wisdom

TOPIC: Get Heavenly Wisdom (DCLM Daily Manna 11 June 2026)

KEY VERSE: But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace – James 3:17,18

TEXT: James 3:14-18 (KJV)

14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Martin Luther once shared a thought-provoking story about two goats that met on a narrow bridge over deep water. With no room to backtrack or fight, one goat decided to lie down, allowing the other to pass safely. The moral here? Strive for peace, even if it means setting aside your own pride, but never compromise your principles. True wisdom is gentle, pure, and considerate, always showing respect for others.

In this passage, James explains his message about the tongue by illustrating what a truly wise person looks like—someone whose wisdom shines through their good deeds. He draws a clear line between earthly and heavenly wisdom, describing the former as rooted in envy, selfish ambition, and deceit. This worldly wisdom is not just unspiritual; it is demonic, creating chaos and all sorts of evil. On the other hand, heavenly wisdom is pure, peace-loving, gentle, approachable, and overflowing with mercy and good deeds. It is impartial and sincere, leading to a rich harvest of righteousness.

The danger of living by worldly wisdom is devastating—it can blind people to its harmful effects, steering them away from God. Those who rely on earthly wisdom often end up justifying negative traits, such as envy, hypocrisy, arrogance, and conflict, mistakenly believing these are necessary for survival. This kind of thinking is spiritually deadly. In our relationships, pursuits in life and career advancements, we need wisdom to navigate challenges that will come our way. Within the church, those who claim to be wise but are driven by an insatiable desire for power create division and inflate their own egos, proving that their so-called wisdom doesn’t come from above.

In contrast, heavenly wisdom is life-giving. It guides those who possess it along the path of salvation, moulding them into portraits of holiness and righteousness. When Scripture tells us, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7), it encourages us to pursue the wisdom from above—wisdom that not only saves but also preserves us for God’s eternal kingdom.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The difference between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom is where they come from.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Chronicles 13-17

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Rhapsody Of Realities 11 June 2026: Don’t Delay To Apply God’s Word

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Rhapsody Of Realities 11 June 2026: Don’t Delay To Apply God’s Word

Rhapsody Of Realities 11 June 2026 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): Don’t Delay To Apply God’s Word

TOPIC: Don’t Delay To Apply God’s Word (Rhapsody of Realities 11 June 2026)

…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).

Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:

It’s unfortunate that, out of indifference or lack of spiritual discipline, some Christians neglect to confess God’s Word concerning their lives, assuming they can always do so later. But spiritual things don’t work that way.

When you delay to apply God’s Word against the adversary, you create room for his operations to persist. Don’t allow it. Deal with him promptly and decisively, giving him no place. The Scripture is clear: “Neither give place to the devil” (Ephesians 4:27).

The instruction in our opening verse is equally clear: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” That resistance is not for a later time; it is for the very moment he attempts to afflict your body or interfere with your circumstances. You don’t postpone it; you confront it immediately with the Word. To delay is to yield ground, but to act on the Word is to enforce your dominion.

Speak the Word and exercise your faith as the Scripture instructs: “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:16-17).

Refuse to accommodate anything contrary to what God has said about you. This is the life of faith. You respond with the Word at once and align your actions with the truth you have received.

Always remember that Satan is a defeated foe; you’re superior to him. You’ve already overcome him and all his demons. Keep them where they belong—under your feet. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the power of your Word in my life. I respond immediately to every situation with your Word, enforcing my dominion and walking in the reality of all that you’ve made available to me in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Ephesians 6:10 (KJV)
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

James 1:22-25 (KJV)
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. [23] For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: [24] For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. [25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 2:22-47 & 2 Chronicles 8-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 2:1-7 & Songs Of Solomon 1-2

Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.

Rhapsody of Realities 2026 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Inside the White House: Unveiling the Chaotic Situation Room Response to Epstein’s Crisis

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Inside the White House: Unveiling the Chaotic Situation Room Response to Epstein’s Crisis

WASHINGTON — In a bid to quell the outcry surrounding a Justice Department-FBI memo, President Trump’s chief advisers convened in the White House Situation Room last July. The memo had controversially stated that “no further disclosure” was necessary in the Jeffrey Epstein case, prompting public uproar.

On July 17, key figures such as Vice President JD Vance, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche gathered, along with senior communications officials. FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi participated remotely, as revealed in the upcoming book “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump” by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.

This assembly occurred 11 days after the DOJ memo sparked significant backlash, even from some of Trump’s allies. The president had attempted to downplay the issue during a cabinet meeting nine days prior, expressing disbelief that interest persisted with, “Are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable.”

In an attempt to defuse the situation, Vance proposed offering former Fox News host Tucker Carlson an exclusive jailhouse interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, to secure her public declaration of Trump’s innocence.

The vice president advocated for complete transparency to dispel conspiracy theories suggesting that Trump was involved in Epstein’s illicit activities with young women and girls during their association in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Vance’s arguments reportedly did not sway colleagues — though Blanche, Trump’s former defense attorney, ultimately traveled to Florida to interview Maxwell over two days about the case.

The president himself also dropped his opposition to transparency legislation, resulting in the Justice Department’s mass-release of files beginning in December, including some documents containing uncorroborated claims about Trump.

Multiple Trump aides denounced a suggestion by White House counsel David Warrington of granting clemency to Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence.

“Pardoning Maxwell, a trafficker of young girls, would create a huge PR problem,” said communications director Steven Cheung.

“We can’t offer Ghislaine Maxwell anything,” agreed deputy White House Chief of Staff James Blair.

“A, I don’t know why we would. And B, if we give Ghislaine Maxwell any sort of break whatsoever and then she turns around and says nice things about us, or says nice things about us and we give her a break, it will undermine the entire point of her saying good things. That will feed the conspiracy theory, period.”

The summit followed internal Trump administration tensions over the files, with Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino agitating for Bondi to lose her job for suggesting there would be major disclosures, including a possible client list. (Trump ultimately fired Bondi this past April).

“You f—ed this thing up from the start,” Bongino told Bondi the day the memo was released. “The way you’ve been talking about this — that dumb f—ing charade with the Epstein files, the ‘They’re on my desk’ nonsense, all the promises to the folks out there.”

Bongino stormed out of a meeting with Wiles two days later, , according to Haberman and Swan, and had to be persuaded to delay his departure from the administration, which ultimately happened on Jan. 3, 2026.

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said that the book excerpt offered further proof that Trump has “been totally exonerated on anything relating to Epstein.”

“By releasing thousands of pages of documents, cooperating with the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena request, signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and calling for more investigations into Epstein’s Democrat friends, President Trump has done more for Epstein’s victims than anyone before him,” Jackson said.

“Meanwhile, Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Stacey Plaskett have yet to explain why they were soliciting money and meetings from Epstein after he was a convicted sex offender.”

“Regime Change” hits bookstores June 23.

Tragic Tale in Mexico: Pregnant Mother Found Dead, Missing Children Found in Shocking Twist

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Tragic Tale in Mexico: Pregnant Mother Found Dead, Missing Children Found in Shocking Twist

In a significant development, Mexican authorities have apprehended the partner of an Indiana woman whose tragic end came months after she vanished with her seven children, as confirmed by prosecutors on Monday.

The victim, Makala Pendley, a 30-year-old from Indianapolis, was identified following an investigation by officials in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. Her body was discovered near the municipality of Zinacantán. It has been reported by family members that Pendley was six months pregnant at the time she went missing.

During a Facebook Live session on Monday, Chiapas State Prosecutor Jorge Luis Llaven Abarca revealed the arrest of a man named Joseph “N,” who is believed to be Pendley’s partner and the main suspect in this heartbreaking case.

Prosecutor Llaven Abarca stated, “In the coming hours, we will determine his criminal responsibility, and he may be brought to justice. We are committed to pursuing the maximum sentence of 100 years for this heinous act of femicide.”

Makala Pendley, seen in a photo with several of her children, was a devoted mother of seven from Indianapolis. Her life was tragically cut short in Chiapas after her disappearance earlier this year, leaving behind a grieving family and community.

The prosecutor also announced that Pendley’s seven children had been located and placed under government protection. According to Llaven Abarca, the children were in “good health,” and authorities were coordinating with the U.S. Embassy to reunite them with family members.

Pendley and her seven children were reported missing in February after traveling to Mexico. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children issued a missing-person alert after they disappeared from Indianapolis on Feb. 23.

Days before identifying Pendley, Llaven Abarca disclosed during a separate Facebook Live briefing that investigators had recovered the body of a woman in the Elambó Bajo area of Zinacantán.

Downtown Indianapolis skyline with buildings under a clear sky

Downtown Indianapolis is seen on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Max Gersh/Indy Star)

According to Llaven Abarca, preliminary findings indicated the victim died from a traumatic brain injury caused by blunt-force trauma. Investigators believe the body had been left at the location for between eight and 12 hours before it was discovered.

Indianapolis police previously said the family had been located in Mexico last month and that the children were briefly taken into custody by Mexican authorities before being returned to Pendley.

During Monday’s briefing, Llaven Abarca said authorities learned through coordination with U.S. officials that the suspect allegedly has a criminal history in the United States, including an active arrest warrant in Alaska and an Indianapolis police alert connected to the disappearance of Pendley and the children.

A landscape view of a natural environment in Chiapas

A view of the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, where authorities said Makala Pendley’s body was discovered.

Llaven Abarca further alleged that the suspect had previously been detained on charges including assault, robbery, fraud, illegal weapons possession, intimidation and rape.

Butler could not immediately be reached for comment.

News Media has reached out to Llaven Abarca, the Chiapas State Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. State Department for additional information.

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Florida Supreme Court Approves New House Map Favoring Republican Strategy

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Florida Supreme Court Approves New House Map Favoring Republican Strategy


The Florida Supreme Court has cleared the path for Republicans to implement a new congressional map that could potentially secure them up to four additional seats in the upcoming November elections. This decision delivers another setback to Democratic attempts to counteract Republican redistricting strategies.

In a decisive 6-1 ruling, the court opted not to suspend the use of the new map, which was approved by Florida Republicans earlier this year, even as the overall legal battle concerning the map continues in the judicial system.

Currently, Florida’s congressional delegation stands at a 20-8 split in favor of the GOP. However, the newly drawn map could significantly shift this balance, offering Republicans a commanding 24-4 advantage.

This ruling is a blow to Democratic efforts aimed at delaying the map’s implementation ahead of the November elections. It follows a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision that overturned a referendum which could have potentially allowed Democrats to gain up to four seats in Virginia.

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FBI Unveils Alarming Antisemitism Case Targeting University of Michigan Activists: Family Threats Revealed

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FBI Unveils Alarming Antisemitism Case Targeting University of Michigan Activists: Family Threats Revealed


On Wednesday, federal prosecutors charged eight individuals linked to the University of Michigan, accusing them of orchestrating a campaign involving threats, vandalism, and intimidation to compel the university and others to sever ties with Israel. Their alleged targets included university officials, law enforcement, local businesses, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Jerome Gorgon, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, addressed the charges with clarity in a formal statement.

The defendants, aged between 21 and 28, comprise current or former students, employees, and affiliates of the University of Michigan. According to the Department of Justice, this campaign began after October 7, 2023, fueled by the defendants’ belief that the university was financially supporting Israel. When their demands for divestment were ignored, they escalated their activities to what they termed “autonomous actions,” which included occupying buildings, vandalizing property, and disrupting campus activities.

Jennifer Runyan of FBI Detroit conveyed the gravity of the situation in her own statement.

The indictment reveals a chilling encrypted chat from May 21, 2024, where Feyock and Korkaya, a medical student at the time, discussed plans to “kill,” “torment,” and “terrorize” their targets and their families. Korkaya specifically mentioned having an entire family on his “hit list” and expressed an intention to become one victim’s doctor to “poison her a— slowly.”

FBI Detroit’s Jennifer Runyan put it plainly in a statement.

“No one has the right to threaten, intimidate, and coerce public officials, law enforcement officers, community institutions, or their families. In the dead of night, masked and hooded defendants allegedly threw noxious chemicals through the windows of families’ homes and taped demand letters to their front doors. At every step they attempted to cover their tracks and delete evidence of their crimes.”

The indictment quotes an encrypted chat from May 21, 2024, in which Feyock and Korkaya, then a medical student, agreed to “kill,” “torment,” and “terrorize” their targets and families. Korkaya said one victim’s “entire family” was on his “hit list,” and separately wrote that he planned to become the victim’s doctor and “poison her a— slowly.”





“We need people following [victim] / get into that house then burn it down.”

Feyock also said they should “get” the kids of two victims.

Prosecutors said the defendants allegedly traveled at night to homes and businesses, defaced them with messages and symbols, broke windows, caulked doors shut, bike-locked entryways, and threw glass jars filled with butyric acid and dye into homes.

The symbols included inverted triangles, which Hamas uses in military videos to mark targets for death, according to the DOJ press release. Prosecutors said the red handprints referenced the Ramallah lynching of 2000. Graffiti included “INTIFADA” and “DIVEST NOW.” The group posted photos of the damage online with warnings: “you cannot hide” and “we only come back stronger”

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests early Wednesday in a multi-state operation across Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He said in a statement to Fox News Digital: 

“They vandalized property, left threatening messages, and even violently attacked homes while children slept inside.”

Federal Magistrate Judge Anthony Patti ordered the defendants held until a Friday hearing. Outside the courthouse, supporters of the defendants protested the arrests and compared the FBI to the Ku Klux Klan. Inside, prosecutors were describing an alleged campaign involving threats against families, vandalized homes, witness intimidation, and discussions about poisoning victims. One University of Michigan lecturer who came to show solidarity called the charges a First Amendment issue. UM Regent Sarah Hubbard, whose home had been surrounded with mock body bags by protesters in May 2024, saw it differently. She retweeted Patel’s announcement and thanked law enforcement.





The indictment also charges Zainab Hakim and Feyock with witness intimidation. Prosecutors said the two allegedly planned to confront a University of Michigan student they believed might be cooperating with federal authorities.

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According to the DOJ, Hakim warned that the student was “going to send us to federal prison,” while Feyock allegedly said the student “has to be neutralized.”

Sepulveda faces an additional charge of destruction of property to prevent seizure. Prosecutors said he and Zou threw glass jars of blue liquid and food compost through the provost’s home’s window, and spray-painted it with inverted red triangles and “Free Palestine.” When law enforcement later came to execute a search warrant, Sepulveda allegedly wiped his phone and laptop.

Sentencing exposure: up to five years for conspiracy to transmit threats, up to 20 years for witness tampering, and up to five years for destruction of property.

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The government has to make its case in court.

What prosecutors laid out Wednesday: family homes targeted at night, broken windows, noxious chemicals, demand letters, threats against children. All of it will now be tested there.







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Country Music Icon Champions Nashville Zoo Preservation Against Proposed Data Center Development

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Country Music Icon Champions Nashville Zoo Preservation Against Proposed Data Center Development

Several of America’s top country music icons are uniting to oppose a proposal by a tech company based in Atlanta to construct a data center next to the Nashville Zoo.

The tech firm plans to develop a 69,220-square-foot data center in southern Nashville, which would be directly adjacent to the zoo, according to reports from local TV stations WSMV and WTVF.

Leading the opposition is Grammy-winning country artist Brad Paisley, who has taken to social media to rally his millions of followers to sign a petition aimed at halting the project.

In an Instagram video, Paisley described the proposal as a “nightmare scenario,” questioning the project’s feasibility by pointing out, “they don’t have the power to build this, the water, it doesn’t belong there.”

Paisley further emphasized the zoo’s importance, stating, “The zoo is one of the city’s joys. It ranks among the best zoos globally.”

Joining the call was legendary singer Sheryl Crow, who commented under Paisley’s video, saying, ‘Thank you, Brad for raising your voice. I am signing the petition and ask others to do the same.’

Christian singer Brandon Lake, former White Stripes lead vocalist Jack White, One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz and singer-songwriter Margo Price also stated their intention to sign the petition. 

The Change.org petition has garnered nearly 380,000 signatures as of June 10, including support from Nashville City Councilwoman Courtney Johnston, who wrote about her intention to try to halt the project.

Some of America's biggest music stars are coming together to fight back against a data center proposal that would be built right next to the Nashville Zoo, where animals such as the clouded leopard are highly susceptible to noise and light disruption

Some of America’s biggest music stars are coming together to fight back against a data center proposal that would be built right next to the Nashville Zoo, where animals such as the clouded leopard are highly susceptible to noise and light disruption

Leading the charge is award-winning country singer Brad Paisley, who shared to his millions of followers a petition to stop the project.

Leading the charge is award-winning country singer Brad Paisley, who shared to his millions of followers a petition to stop the project.

Joining the call was legendary singer Sheryl Crow, who commented under Paisley's video, saying she would sign the peititon and share it with others

Joining the call was legendary singer Sheryl Crow, who commented under Paisley’s video, saying she would sign the peititon and share it with others

‘Please know that I am doing everything in my power, legislatively and otherwise, to prevent this development next to our beloved zoo,’ Johnston wrote. 

‘I late-filed a temporary moratorium on data center-related development to give us time to pass policy and regulations around data centers. I have cosponsored that bill and have several amendments to strengthen it as well.’

‘Additionally, I’ve filed an appeal against the zoning administrator’s classification decision. I’m also speaking with many lawyers and experts in conjunction with zoo officials – literally going against it from every angle.’

Critics – including Nashville Zoo CEO Rick Schwartz – argue the facility could threaten the zoo’s 3,000 animals, particularly sensitive species such as its clouded leopards, which are highly susceptible to noise and light disruption. 

Schwartz said the zoo has not worked with the data center, called DC Blox, on the proposal and has urged public opposition, calling for ‘a better place that it can go instead of around the No. 1 attraction that’s focused on animals and children.’

DC Blox told the Daily Mail that the company has reached out to the zoo’s leadership ‘to meet, learn and to directly discuss the concerns that have been raised’.

‘Though we believe that our proposed design addresses the concerns publicly expressed, we are willing to adjust our approach based on direct discussions,’ a DC Blox spokesperson said. 

The company also cited potential mitigation measures, including closed-loop or waterless cooling systems, noise testing, light shielding and commitments to pay for associated energy infrastructure.

Christian singer Brandon Lake

Former Stripes lead vocalist Jack White

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz

Christian singer Brandon Lake, former Stripes lead vocalist Jack White, One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz and singer-songwriter Margo Price also stated their intention to sign the petition

Nashville Zoo's CEO Rick Schwartz said the zoo has not worked with DC Blox on the proposal and has urged public opposition

Nashville Zoo’s CEO Rick Schwartz said the zoo has not worked with DC Blox on the proposal and has urged public opposition

Another data center built by DC Blox was built in Greenville, South Carolina, which sits at 36,493 sq ft and consists of three operational data centers

Another data center built by DC Blox was built in Greenville, South Carolina, which sits at 36,493 sq ft and consists of three operational data centers 

The proposal has become a flashpoint in a broader debate over the rapid expansion of data centers and their environmental and community impacts. 

Supporters say AI data centers bring investment and tax revenue, while critics point to concerns over power demand, noise, and resource use.

Metro Council members have also proposed a temporary moratorium on new data center development as zoning rules are reviewed. 

The Planning Commission is expected to take up the proposal at a meeting on June 11.

The Nashville Zoo didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Mail’s request for comment. 

Ocala Business Altercation: Man Arrested After Threatening Gun Violence

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dedan Justin Haynes, a 23-year-old resident of Ocala, found himself behind bars yesterday, accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening the life of a local business owner.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on June 9, officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to a disturbance on the 1800 block of NE 23rd Avenue. The business owner reported that Haynes visited his establishment to confront him about staying away from Haynes’s girlfriend, who happens to be the business owner’s ex-wife. During the heated exchange, Haynes allegedly drew a gun and threatened to kill the owner unless he ceased contact with the woman and her children.

One witness claimed to have observed the confrontation and overheard Haynes’s deadly threat, prompting her to leave the scene promptly.

Another onlooker recounted seeing Haynes return to his car amidst the shouting match. The witness reported hearing Haynes declare he was armed and threatened to shoot the victim before speeding away.

Haynes was reportedly found at his girlfriend’s house and was positively identified by the victim.

Post Miranda, Haynes reportedly admitted that he had displayed his gun, but he said he only pointed it at the ground while he backed away from the victim; he initially denied saying he would kill the victim, but when the officer confronted him with the witness accounts, he reportedly said they “had words,” but he had no intention of killing the victim.

The gun was reportedly found inside the house where Haynes was arrested.

Haynes has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He has no criminal convictions, and Judge Susan Miller-Jones ordered him held without bail pending a hearing on a motion from the State Attorney’s Office to hold him without bail until trial; if the judge denies the motion, bail will be set at that hearing.

Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 


Florida Court Approves GOP-Drawn US House Districts for Upcoming Midterms: Impact on Election Landscape

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Florida Court Approves GOP-Drawn US House Districts for Upcoming Midterms: Impact on Election Landscape


The Florida Supreme Court has given the green light for newly crafted U.S. House districts, designed by Republicans, to be implemented for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision marks yet another triumph for the GOP in their strategic redistricting efforts across the nation, which aim to help the party maintain its narrow majority in the House of Representatives.

On Wednesday, the court declined a petition to impose a temporary injunction on these new districts. Lawyers representing the voters who initiated the lawsuit contended that these districts breach a state constitutional clause that bans partisan gerrymandering. They argued that the court should mandate the use of the same districts as those used in the last election cycle.

Currently, Republicans control 20 out of Florida’s 28 U.S. House seats. The newly delineated voting districts, signed into law by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis following a rapid two-day special legislative session, could potentially boost the GOP’s prospects of capturing four more seats this year.

Critics have pointed to a 2010 amendment, approved by voters, that prohibits congressional districts from being designed to favor or disadvantage a particular political party or incumbent officials.

Florida is among several states with Republican leadership that have embarked on a mid-decade redistricting process. This move is part of former President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to secure a slender House majority in the upcoming November elections by altering district boundaries to the GOP’s benefit.

Florida’s legislature approved the new House map on April 29 — the same day the U.S. Supreme Court weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities while striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. Since then, several Southern states have taken steps to try to eliminate minority districts that have elected Democrats.

DeSantis had called lawmakers into a special session before the high court’s ruling, but he had anticipated the eventual outcome. DeSantis’ office asserted that no racial data was used for the map he presented to the Legislature. The new map, among other things, redraws a southeastern Florida district that DeSantis’ office said was created to help elect a Black representative in an attempt to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act.

In addition to barring partisan gerrymandering, Florida’s constitution also prohibits districts from being drawn to deny or diminish the ability of racial or language minorities to elect the representatives of their choice. It further requires districts to be compact and, where feasible, use existing political and geographic boundaries.

In a memo to lawmakers, DeSantis’ General Counsel David Axelman asserted that the racial redistricting provision of Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment violates the U.S. Constitution. If one element is invalid, Axelman wrote, then the entire 2010 amendment is void, including provisions barring partisan gerrymandering.

Attorneys representing state officials made similar arguments to the Florida Supreme Court, after a lower court judge last month declined to issue a preliminary injunction against the new map. They also argued it was too late in the election season to revert to the previous maps.

In a filing with the Florida Supreme Court, attorneys representing state officials said the new map was “cause for celebration” during America’s 250th anniversary. “Perhaps for the first time in Florida’s history, the State has a truly colorblind map; a map that refuses to assault the dignity of men and women by color-coding them,” their court filing said.

Attorneys who sued on behalf of voters argued the new districts were crafted with political favoritism. They argued in documents filed with the state Supreme Court that the new congressional districts are “among the most extreme partisan gerrymanders enacted in any state over the past half-century.”

Under the new House map, 82% of voters in districts represented by Republicans remain in the same districts as under the previous map, said attorney Chris Shenton, who represented Common Cause and other groups challenging the map. Just 41% of voters in districts represented by Democrats are kept in their same districts, he said.

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Tragic Dispute: Man Fatally Shoots Landscaper Over Grass Clippings on Car in Shocking Incident

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Tragic Dispute: Man Fatally Shoots Landscaper Over Grass Clippings on Car in Shocking Incident

Inset left: Travis Jackson (Montgomery County Jail). Inset right: Tanner Staggs (Obituary). Background: The area where Jackson shot and killed Staggs on Indiana Avenue in Dayton, Ohio (Google Maps).

An Ohio man has been sentenced to several decades in prison for fatally shooting a landscaper in a dispute over an alleged mess. The tragic event has resulted in a lengthy legal battle and a heavy sentence for the perpetrator.

In May, a jury in Montgomery County found 36-year-old Travis Jackson guilty on two counts of murder for the death of 22-year-old Tanner Staggs. Alongside the murder charges, Jackson was also convicted of felonious assault with a deadly weapon, felonious assault causing serious physical harm, discharging a firearm on or near a prohibited premises, and involuntary manslaughter.

This Wednesday, coincidentally on what would have been Staggs’ 23rd birthday, Judge Mary Wiseman of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas handed Jackson a sentence of 21 years to life in prison.

The incident took place on September 18, 2025, in Dayton, specifically on the first block of Indiana Avenue. The altercation ended in tragedy, with law enforcement responding to reports of a shooting later that morning.

Upon their arrival, officers from the Dayton Police Department discovered Staggs on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

At the time of the shooting, Staggs was working on an assignment for Dunham’s Lawn Care LLC, according to the Dayton Daily News.

“Tanner always had a positive attitude, was a good team player, got along well with others, was patient and understanding and a leader among our crew,” the landscaping business said in a statement provided to the newspaper. “He was a young man with so much life ahead of him. His passing leaves an unimaginable void for his loved ones, our team and the entire landscaping community.”

Investigators spoke with witnesses who said Jackson exited a home on the day in question and began arguing with Staggs about getting grass clippings and dirt on his vehicle during the landscaping work, according to court documents obtained by the Daily News.

In response, Jackson was told the crew would use a blower to get the grass clippings off his vehicle, but this proposed solution did not appease Jackson.

Instead, the defendant pulled out a 9 mm handgun and fired multiple times. Ultimately, Staggs was shot twice.

The killer, for his part, offered a slightly different narrative during a 911 call, to investigators and during his trial by way of his defense attorney, according to Dayton-based CBS affiliate WHIO.

To hear Jackson tell it, he only fired his weapon after being hit without warning. His lawyer said Jackson had made a reasonable request.

Other landscapers, however, directly contradicted this claim — testifying they never saw any such assault but that Jackson spoke disrespectfully and argued before pulling out his gun and firing.

In the end, the jury agreed with the state. As the guilty verdict was read aloud, the defendant put his hand to his face, WHIO reported.

“It is unimaginable that someone would become so upset about grass clippings on their car that they would fatally shoot someone,” Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr. said in a statement announcing the sentence. “Using a firearm to settle minor disputes is never acceptable.”
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