Police said a teen takeover intended to take place at a Florida beach was thwarted after cops turned the tables on the organizers — and used social media against them.

Authorities in St. Johns County told Fox News they squashed the planned event after finding social media posts encouraging youths to gather at St. Augustine Beach for what officials said was shaping up to be a chaotic and violent gathering.

‘You don’t know if it’s going to be 10 people, 100 people, or 1,000 people … showing up, so it’s extremely taxing on our resources, especially being a small police department like we are.’

“This wasn’t an invite for a teen party or a beach gathering. This was an invitation to come take over our beach and create chaos and possibly leading to violence,” St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Daniel Carswell told Fox News on Monday.

Authorities pre-emptively canceled the planned takeover in the interest of public safety — and to send a signal to those planning to participate, the news network noted.

“[We did this] to put everybody on alert that if they come, if they’re going to respond to this invitation, there’s going to be zero tolerance here in St. Augustine Beach,” Carswell added to Fox News.

St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick said targeting suspicious social media chatter began with analyzing community reports and monitoring organizers’ attempts to act behind the scenes, the news network said: “The organizers started moving it around, basically on posters, trying to be strategically behind the scenes, trying to get people to bite into the actual event itself. And again, we just don’t tolerate this garbage in St. Johns County.”

Carswell added to Fox News that he couldn’t recall any prior attempts to stage such an event in St. Johns County but highlighted other instances across the country, including some in Florida.

“These things are spread … via TikTok and social media,” he noted to the news network.

“You don’t know if it’s going to be 10 people, 100 people, or 1,000 people … showing up, so it’s extremely taxing on our resources, especially being a small police department like we are,” he continued.

RELATED: Yet another violent Florida ‘teen takeover’ leads to arrests of suspects as young as 12, officials say

Police posted on Facebook their response to one teen takeover announcement, noting the following “PSA”:

The planned event is not permitted and has been canceled by the St. Augustine Beach Police Department. While we welcome and encourage everyone to enjoy our community and beaches, any unlawful gathering, criminal activity, or disturbance of the peace will be met with immediate enforcement action. To ensure the safety of our residents and visitors, there will be a substantial law enforcement presence at and around the St. Augustine Beach Pier tomorrow afternoon. We appreciate the public’s cooperation in helping maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

A violent teen takeover in Florida last month led to the arrests of suspects as young as 12, officials said, adding that Tampa Police officers arrested 22 people in connection with the incident in the area of Curtis Hixon Park, which police said resulted in “significant disruptions, fights, and other issues.”

In April, fights erupted and sheriff’s deputies were hurt after more than 1,000 teenagers descended upon ICON Park in Orlando as part of a planned takeover.

Tampa Police added that with summer approaching, the growing “takeover” trend has become a concern for communities across the country — not just in Tampa.

Indeed, a massive brawl broke out in a Washington, D.C., Chipotle restaurant last month — with chairs being thrown and used as weapons — just one day after U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced she would prosecute parents of youths taking part in teen takeovers, WJLA-TV reported.

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In April this year, the DOJ indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal fraud, false statements, and money laundering charges for allegedly secretly funneling over $3 million in donor funds from 2014 to 2023 to paid informants and leaders tied to white supremacist and extremist groups like the KKK, Aryan Nations, National Alliance, and National Socialist Movement — while still soliciting donations by claiming to be the ones dismantling the groups.

While much of conservative America is busy rightly raging over the SPLC’s alleged manufacturing of the very extremism it purports to oppose, comedian and BlazeTV host Dave Landau is doing what he does best: turning the whole ridiculous scandal into comedy gold.

In true Landau fashion, he resurrects the SPLC’s cheesy 1-800-FIGHT-HATE ad format — only this time it’s a deadpan Sarah McLachlan-style plea where Dave, decked out in full Klan robes, plays a sobbing, helpless white supremacist begging for donations while “suffering” through everyday life.

Making matters even funnier, X user James Harris asked Grok if the video was a real SPLC ad, and it answered in the affirmative.

Since the SPLC won’t expose its own grift, comedy will do it with a smile. Check out Dave’s hilarious skit above.

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The Justice Department announced a settlement with the Cleveland Clinic to end “gender-affirming care” at the clinic for two decades, according to a press release.

The clinic also agreed to pay a fine of $308,000 after it was accused of misrepresenting the gender-transitioning care in order to secure insurance coverage.

The hospital called the criticism inaccurate and false and claimed that it did not perform gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 18 years old.

The clinic will also put up $2 million worth of restorative care for people wanting to detransition.

“The Department of Justice is steadfastly committed to protecting America’s children. … Today’s resolution with Cleveland Clinic furthers that commitment and puts these providers on notice that this Department will vigorously enforce federal law where children are put at risk,” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said.

The DOJ compared the settlement to one previously reached with the Texas Children’s Hospital. The hospital agreed to end sex-rejecting procedures to minors and pay a $10 million penalty.

“These historic commitments pair the cessation of these dangerous practices masquerading as medical treatment with substantial investments in remediating the destruction they cause and restoring the health of the victims,” the DOJ said in its press release.

The Cleveland Clinic was bashed by Consumers’ Research in 2025 for being one of the most woke hospitals in the U.S. The hospital called the criticism inaccurate and false and claimed that it did not perform gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 18 years old.

RELATED: Boston Children’s Hospital scrubs videos touting ‘gender-affirming hysterectomies’ for young girls after online criticism

“I am grateful that institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children’s have decided to be part of the solution, not part of the problem,” said Brett Shumate, assistant attorney general for the Civil Division.

“Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to providing millions of dollars towards care for detransitioners is emblematic of just that,” Shumate added. “I am grateful for this resolution with Cleveland Clinic, but our work is far from over, and our division will continue to work tirelessly to protect America’s children and hold accountable those that have preyed on vulnerable children, whether they be pharmaceutical companies or medical providers.”

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To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, numerous professional sports leagues have featured a USA 250 patch on the game jerseys of major competitions.

In the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots had the design embroidered on their jerseys. Currently, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are wearing the patch in the NBA Finals.

‘250 years ago we would have been breeders or in the fields working all day.’

However, when it comes to the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game in late July, Las Vegas Aces forward Brianna Turner blasted the idea on her X account, calling out “the irony of all the USA 250 stuff.”

“Whoever called for the WNBA all star uniforms to have the USA 250 patch should have thought that through considering no WNBA players would have been free 250 years ago. The majority wouldn’t even have their freedom 100 years ago,” Turner posted.

Sportico originally reported that the red, white, and blue patches would make an appearance on the WNBA All-Star jerseys, but after massive backlash on social media, a spokeswoman for the league told USA Today in a statement: “Like other major sports leagues, we are exploring how best to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. Nothing has been finalized at this time.”

The plan for the patch was revealed back in January by Fanatics in an agreement with President Trump and America250 — the organization established by Congress to head the celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. In that announcement, the MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, and WWE were all highlighted as part of the agreement. Notably, the WNBA was not listed.

RELATED: The NBA is finally going with a pro-America stance: ‘We’re proud’

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In 2025, approximately 64% of WNBA players identified as black. Turner followed up her post on X with another comment focusing on that statistic: “250 years ago we would have been breeders or in the fields working all day.”

Trump has received much criticism from WNBA players throughout his political career. In 2024, several New York Liberty players wore Kamala Harris shirts in support of her bid for president.

Two-time MVP Breanna Stewart held up a sign that read, “Abolish ICE,” before the start of a January game. The act of protest came in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti killing.

“Yesss I know this was probably a financial decision at the end of the day but still,” Turner said.

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An 18-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pantsed a transgender-identifying person at an amusement park in Ohio.

Marquez Williams was banned for life from all Six Flags parks over the incident on May 26 at the Cedar Point park in Sandusky.

The victim told police that he believed Williams targeted him ‘strictly’ because he identified as transgender.

Sandusky Police said Williams walked up behind the person and pulled down his skirt and underwear, exposing him to various bystanders, including some children. Some witnesses said Williams recorded the incident and laughed as he ran away.

A friend of the victim chased after Williams, who ran into the parking lot.

Police said Williams defied orders and was eventually arrested after being subdued with the use of a stun gun and other “reasonable force.”

The victim told police that he believed Williams targeted him “strictly” because he identified as transgender.

The teen was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained during the arrest.

Williams was initially charged with four misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, public indecency, persistent disorderly conduct, and obstructing official business. Officials later dropped the indecency charge but added a theft charge.

The teen posted 10% of his $8,000 bond and was released that evening, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

He later pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The judge ordered Williams to stay away from the victim as well as all Six Flags properties.

WKYC-TV reported that Williams graduated from high school only a week after being released from custody.

RELATED: VIDEO: Trans-identifying teen and alleged accomplice make ‘sociopathic’ jokes after arrest for attempted murder

Fremont City Schools Superintendent Denice Hirt confirmed that Williams had participated in graduation but offered no other comment.

A spokesperson for Cedar Point park released a statement about the incident.

“Cedar Point is a family-friendly environment, and we do not tolerate disruptive or inappropriate behavior,” the park spokesperson said. “Guests who violate our Code of Conduct are not welcome in our parks, and this guest has been banned from all Six Flags parks for life.”

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