Shooters in the Flats will reopen next Wednesday after a full renovation and new ownership. The return brings brunch, live music and a waterfront stage planned for May.

A Cleveland man wanted on federal money-laundering and drug charges was arrested in Rincón, Puerto Rico after about a decade on the run. U.S. Marshals say he’ll be returned to northern Ohio to face two federal cases.

Strongsville approved a tighter set of rules Feb. 17, 2026 requiring city licenses, brighter rooms, customer logs and misdemeanor penalties after 2025 raids. The move follows multi‑agency enforcement that targeted suspected illicit parlors last August.

A Tornado Watch is in effect across Northeast Ohio through 5 p.m., forecasters warn storms could bring damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes.

A food-truck favorite has moved into the former El Tango spot on Madison Avenue — a grab-and-go cafe serving build-your-own bagels, burritos, pancakes and coffee.

Gunfire was reported inside the Good Times Cafe on E. 55th around 1 a.m. No injuries were found, and Cleveland police are investigating.

Cloudy and mild this morning; storms and gusty winds expected Tuesday night into Wednesday.

A woman was pulled from a burning home on East 104th Street and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Crews also rescued a cat and extinguished the blaze.

A Lorain County grand jury indicted Desmond Lewis on nine counts tied to an alleged armed carjacking and a subsequent highway chase that closed part of U.S. 20.

A Cleveland police commander was demoted after an internal review found he offered incentives tied to arrests and traffic citations. The director said the conduct showed poor judgment.

Owners say Cleveland’s unnamed WNBA franchise will get an official name this spring, the reveal will set the stage for jerseys, ticketing and a return to Rocket Arena.

Chef Michael Symon is taking River Roots Barrel Co. to the Flats at 1826 Columbus Road. A first-look Instagram video and permit filings show a barrel-focused tasting room and production fitout.

A Cleveland Heights hoodie sale turned violent when a man fired a gun during an attempted robbery. Police recovered a 9mm casing and are investigating.