A federal judge has ordered prosecutors in Cleveland to justify how restitution was collected and used in mortgage‑fraud prosecutions, after defense filings alleged misappropriation and accounting gaps. The order gives the U.S. Attorney’s Office until July 24 to respond.

The Guardians used the No. 19 pick on Florida right‑hander Liam Peterson — a 6‑5, high‑90s arm with clear upside and lingering command questions.

A $10M Bezos Earth Fund award will fund cleanups, 2,400 trees and pocket parks on about 600 vacant East Side lots across Hough and St. Clair‑Superior. Work will be staged over the next three years.

Redfin finds Greater Cleveland's luxury median rose 11% to about $833K — still under $1M, keeping top-tier homes cheaper than most metros.

Elyria police say a 27‑year‑old fired at a police unmanned aircraft during a pre‑dawn shooting investigation; detectives later arrested him and recovered a gun.

A woman in her 60s was taken to University Hospitals in critical condition after a car struck a building on Cleveland’s East Side. Police are investigating the crash at 17715 Euclid Avenue.

A grand jury indicted Brandon Heard on aggravated murder and related charges in the June Corlett shooting that killed John Morris. Bond was set at $1M; arraignment is July 10, 2026.

Ohio is reportedly eyeing a 2.3‑acre Warehouse District parking lot at W. 9th and St. Clair — a rare downtown block with major development potential.

Three days of free concerts and family activities will fill Painesville Square next weekend.

City Council is considering a 30‑year TIF for the Alcazar that would front‑load a decade of tax abatement while routing school taxes back after the break; tenant protections are limited. The proposal has preservation backers and renters on edge.

An adult man was shot in the cheek by police at Harbor Crest Apartments in Euclid. Dispatchers said he was alert and conscious and investigators are on scene.

Cuyahoga County will pay $400,000 to settle discrimination and employment claims from former internal audit director Monica Houston.

NFLPA records show the Browns received $88.781 million in cap credits tied to Deshaun Watson’s injuries, shifting Cleveland’s offseason salary-cap picture. The credits come from insurance language in earlier restructures and will affect roster math heading into training camp.