A dispute in southwest Miami‑Dade turned deadly Thursday night near SW 233rd St and SW 132nd Ave; detectives are searching for the shooter.

A rare mid‑July front will push storms across the Panhandle with half‑dollar‑size hail possible; Central Texas could pick up heavy rain and localized flooding.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

Nestlé has asked the TTAB to cancel Seattle Strong’s federal trademark; the SoDo cold-brew maker says it’s fighting back with fundraising and filings.

A 15-year-old was seriously hurt in a Hendersonville hit-and-run on Neverbreak Drive; police are asking residents for video and tips.

Plant City installed Perry Weather stations across its parks to detect lightning, monitor heat and trigger audible alarms so staff can clear fields faster.

Two people in their early 20s were shot during a parking-lot takeover near the Eastex Freeway and Little York; Harris County deputies are investigating.

A new regional framework would group Utah's public colleges and technical schools into five hubs to boost cooperation, reduce credit loss and better match programs to regional jobs.

Portland podiatrist Brian Bowen pleaded guilty to 12 counts of sexual abuse tied to exams at a NE Portland clinic; sentencing is set for Aug. 14, 2026.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep Honolulu warm with scattered windward showers. Mariners should watch for choppy seas and elevated high tides starting Sunday.

Cleveland Clinic is converting some Express Care clinics to urgent care, starting with Willoughby Hills, to expand same‑day services and add diagnostics closer to home.

University of Dayton mourns 20-year-old honors student Matthew Mayer after a fatal car crash in Buffalo. A chapel memorial is open and counseling resources are available for students.

Optum paused collection of alleged overpayments after Jacksonville clinicians said repayment letters could force clinics out of the VA network, risking veterans’ continuity of care.