Jackson County identified the man recovered from the Lavaca River near Malone Bridge as 34-year-old David Ricardo Sanchez of Houston. Cause of death is pending while a joint state-federal probe continues.

An Albany judge ruled that taxpayers won’t cover more than $700,000 in legal fees for Melissa DeRosa after she was dismissed from a federal lawsuit. Her lawyers say they will appeal.

A morning collision at Firstfield and Clopper roads in Gaithersburg left five people injured; one adult was taken as a trauma patient. Authorities are investigating.

The Parole Board denied Teresa Brugliera's request for release in the 1988 hammer killing of David Regan. The decision follows a 2024 high‑court ruling that allowed emerging‑adult offenders to seek parole review.

A Marion County jury convicted Mark Kelley of first‑degree rape and gross sexual imposition in the assault of a four‑year‑old child. Sentencing is pending.

Andrew Boszhardt Jr. paid $21M for a North End Palm Beach estate as the couple reshuffles local properties.

Port Canaveral approved roughly $5.2M for a 16‑slip fishermen facility with processing and storage; port officials expect the site to be operational in early 2027.

Dashcam shows a young black bear running through Wilsonville late Monday as officers guided it toward the Willamette River. Wildlife officials say yearlings often roam this time of year.

Two separate crashes in Flagler County left two people dead and prompted a countywide bump in patrols ahead of Fourth of July events.

A scooter rider was killed Tuesday night at Airport Boulevard and Oak Springs Drive. Austin police say the driver cooperated and detectives are investigating.

Durham Rescue Mission activated Operation Cool Shelter as heat advisories blanket the Triangle, offering air-conditioned space, meals, showers and outreach to people at risk.

A former Carmel F45 co-owner pleaded guilty to domestic battery and received a one-year sentence with most time suspended. The judge ordered evaluations and a no-contact condition.

A 21‑year‑old was booked in Pierce County this week and charged in a 2024 Lakewood drive‑by that left one man dead and three injured. Prosecutors say surveillance and cellphone data tied him to the case.