An 8-year-old was found near a Lakeside Dairy Queen after a break-in at Paws Place; the shop says a pregnant sand boa was taken and more than $2,000 in damage was done.

A 26-year-old was shot near 64th and Sheridan on Tuesday night; police are asking for tips as the investigation continues.

Longtime Esquire bartender Stephan Mendez has taken ownership from Chris Hill, vowing to preserve the menu and the tavern’s historic 100-foot bar. The move keeps a River Walk landmark in local hands.

A woman was shot in the leg at Vista Park apartments after a confrontation turned into gunfire; one person was detained while detectives probe a possible gang dispute.

State Auditor Dave Boliek reassigned Dallas Woodhouse and discontinued the auditor’s elections-liaison role after reporting showed Woodhouse pressing local boards over early‑voting sites.

A Fourth‑of‑July picnic at Olive Branch City Park turned dangerous when a fallen tree crashed into a pickup. A mother and her 13‑year‑old daughter were treated for minor injuries while crews clear the park.

A Riverview corporate controller pleaded guilty to federal charges after prosecutors say he siphoned more than $1.1M from his employer.

St. Louis County confirmed its first heat-related fatality after a heat wave pushed conditions into the danger zone. Officials point to cooling centers and urge extra care for older residents.

Seminole State is planning a $60M workforce building at its Altamonte Springs campus to expand nursing and allied‑health programs and boost local enrollment. The project would be built on a grassy parking lot and is pitched as a major capacity lift.

A beloved Venice corner store returns as Bodega and Palms, opening Wednesday with local vendors, coffee and soft-serve. Owners promise a neighborhood-first market.

UC Berkeley police briefly ordered people inside Haas to secure in place after reports of a person with a weapon; officers later issued an all‑clear. Officials say buildings are safe to reoccupy.

Folsom says East Bidwell traffic has surged to more than 66,000 vehicles a day, up from about 37,000 in 2019. A July 16 workshop will gather resident feedback on turn lanes, bike links and crossings.

A man known as "Tupac" was arrested after deputies say surveillance video showed him setting a fire that damaged Miami‑Dade County property. Deputies estimate about $4,200 in damage.