Mid-90s heat today with a late chance of scattered coastal storms. Take heat precautions and find cooling centers across the city.

Chef Shane Quillin is opening The Baking Social, a hands-on baking studio and grab-and-go bakery near The Battery this fall.

Today is the hottest day of the week with highs near 98°F and heat-index values into the low 100s. Scattered storms and gusty winds return Friday.

Dallas climbs to about 101°F Thursday with a heat index near 104°F; gusty south winds and limited overnight relief. City cooling centers are available and rain chances return late Saturday.

A suspect was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting near Blanding Boulevard in Clay County. Authorities say injuries are non-life-threatening and there is no danger to the public.

A 5-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a Pineville apartment; police arrested his father and investigators say the attack was domestic. Resources are available for survivors.

A 23‑year‑old was slashed Wednesday night outside 5812 Eighth Ave in Sunset Park; police arrested 45‑year‑old Lin Zheng and recovered two knives. The victim is in stable condition.

Severe storms and dangerous heat could hit St. Louis Thursday into the evening. Expect gusty winds, heavy downpours and heat-index readings above 100°F.

Court records say a 45-year-old Indianapolis man faces felony indecency charges after allegedly exposing himself in two backyards; surveillance footage is part of the case.

Blue Spring State Park will require day‑use reservations starting July 15; booking opened July 8 and applies to all visitors, including passholders. Plan ahead and have your confirmation ready.

Two Holbrook DPW employees face felony counts after a June 13 assault left an unhoused man hospitalized and prompted both criminal and personnel probes.

Two Spalding County staffers were fired after officials say a co-worker found a tracking device and investigators substantiated stalking and sexual harassment claims. The criminal and internal probes remain active.

Lexx and Livv Mills of Stursi are opening Mocktique, a booze-free bottle shop and event space at Savage Mill, with a grand opening next Saturday.