Cool, foggy mornings and sunny afternoons this week; sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected Tuesday–Friday.

Severe thunderstorms dropped penny-sized hail and produced 60-mph gusts across parts of Columbus and Robeson counties, prompting NWS warnings and sheltering.

A Miami-Dade deputy suffered a minor hand burn after a live firework was launched at him during a street takeover near Miami Lakes. Deputies say suspects fled and the investigation is active.

A midcentury Winchell neighborhood church sold for $1.3M to a BAPS affiliate and will be converted into a mandir, with the exterior largely preserved.

New county data show HIV diagnoses climbed to 285 in 2024 and Black residents made up about 60% of new cases, while advocates say outreach and funding remain uneven.

Urban Acre has opened a fast-casual spot in Orem’s University Place corridor next to Costco, offering chef-crafted salads and avocado toast. The city posted a reel welcoming the new shop.

A Hillsboro patient alleges a Kaiser podiatrist injected 70% isopropyl alcohol into her toes instead of a numbing medication; she’s suing for $13 million.

Three early-morning fires in Racine were linked to improperly discarded fireworks. No injuries were reported; damage is roughly $141,000, officials said.

An 18-year-old Columbus driver died after his car left Croton Road and struck a tree in Hilliar Township; a passenger from Westerville was hospitalized. Authorities say alcohol and drugs are not suspected.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted first-degree murder in a September Glade Court shooting that wounded a 25-year-old man.

El Paso will require annual fire‑license inspections for every food truck after Texas changed how mobile vendors are licensed. Fees, documentation and safety checks are now required.

A pedestrian died after a hit‑and‑run on Nolensville Pike near Harding Place; police say two vehicles fled and investigators are seeking witnesses and video.

A Cleveland County ambulance was involved in a deadly crash that closed U.S. 74 near I-85 Monday morning. Troopers and emergency crews responded and investigators were on scene.