The Florida Police Chiefs Association formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody, giving the incumbent a major law‑enforcement boost ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

A party in Westlake turned deadly early Sunday when a man was found shot inside a car and a woman was wounded. LAPD says no suspect description has been released.

Joyride's Uptown location will close Aug. 2 to make way for Lado A Lado, a Sonora-inspired, wood-fired concept from Chiwas and Upward Projects.

Three armed men robbed a Dunkin' in Roseland early Monday; one went behind the counter and they fled in a black SUV. Calumet Area detectives are investigating.

City Council is moving to approve a $10,000 RESPECT check for paraprofessionals while Mayor Mamdani raises concerns about bypassing collective bargaining. Vote expected this week.

KPR Centers agreed to buy Westwood Town Center in Rocky River for about $28.2M. Anchors The Home Depot and Marc’s keep the center largely steady while small-shop vacancies offer upside.

Applebee’s has closed its Polaris Parkway restaurant, the local operator said. Staff were reportedly offered transfers to other Columbus locations.

A body was found Monday in Greens Bayou near Industrial Road; heavy storms and strong currents delayed recovery efforts.

UH Mānoa has started demolishing Buildings C and D at the long‑vacant Hale Noelani complex, removing 174 beds as the campus prepares a long‑term student housing plan.

Police say a live feed from the city's camera network helped officers detain suspects after someone was seen displaying a firearm near Old Sacramento. A 27‑year‑old was arrested and the weapon recovered.

A tidy line of tents that startled downtown commuters was not a new encampment but a staged set for a Netflix AI thriller. City film rebates helped bring the production to Battery Street.

A Baltimore outreach coordinator was indicted after prosecutors say he raped and impregnated a 15‑year‑old, court records show.

A heavy police response converged on Litchford Apartments late Sunday after reports of gunfire; investigators say no one was injured. Authorities are processing the scene.