An early‑morning shooting at Raleigh’s Claremont Inn wounded a man in the foot; police say his injuries aren’t life‑threatening and investigators are searching for suspects.

A Racine man was indicted on 487 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor after investigators say a search turned up devices, drugs and guns.

Highs near 100°F with sticky nights; isolated afternoon storms expected mainly east of I-35.

An 18‑year‑old is jailed after deputies found his puppy, Sunset, locked in a urine‑soaked Palm Coast garage; the dog later died from organ failure caused by starvation. Authorities say the owner admitted he rarely fed the animal.

Union members at DMC Sinai‑Grace say staffing, broken equipment and safety lapses are endangering patients and staff, prompting fresh organizing and local scrutiny.

Police posted stills after a 70-year-old woman had a necklace ripped off near Crescent Street and Broadway. Detectives are asking the public for tips.

A $2M construction phase at the historic Cincinnati Observatory will finish a basement overhaul and open more of its 30,000‑item collection to the public.

Bob Johnson, 73, died after a fireworks-related accident; Vincennes postponed its Fourth of July show while officials investigate.

Highs near 97°F today with heat index into the 100s. Scattered afternoon storms possible.

A proposed class action in Hillsborough County says CommTow charged a $250 lien‑release fee to drivers who reclaimed towed cars quickly; plaintiffs seek refunds and court review.

A former Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber leader was arrested after police say he charged about $11,000 to a chamber credit card.

A 68-year-old man, Jeffrey Owens, was struck and killed while crossing Brodhead Road in Aliquippa. A 23-year-old driver was arrested and blood testing is underway.

Clayton County deputies say they seized about 3 kilograms of meth — an estimated $300,000 street value — during a traffic stop that ended in a foot chase and arrest.