A sheriff's helicopter captured mortar-style fireworks being launched from a moving vehicle on I‑95 near St. Augustine. A passenger was arrested and initially charged; prosecutors later dropped the felony.

A Miami federal judge ordered more than $314 million for three Americans who say they were kidnapped and tortured in Venezuela. The ruling brands the Maduro government a criminal enterprise and raises legal questions about collecting assets.

County tests found elevated bacteria at Mount Baker Beach; officials say the water could make swimmers and pets sick. Retesting is underway.

A vehicle tied to an Arlington armed carjacking overturned during a U.S. Park Police chase in southeast D.C.; the driver was arrested and investigators recovered a shotgun.

Alamo Heights' rebuilt high school is nearly finished — a $116M project that preserves heritage oaks and salvages school artifacts while adding modern classrooms. Move‑ins began late June for an August opening.

Aurora police are asking witnesses to a July 4 house‑party shooting in northwest Aurora after one man was wounded. Detectives want video and tips.

JPMorgan is committing $24 million to Philadelphia’s shipbuilding cluster, directing most of the funds to a $100M Navy Yard expansion tied to submarine work.

A precautionary boil-water notice covers Westmoreland after a main break knocked out the town's chlorine residual. Officials say to boil tap water for three minutes until tests clear the system.

Mecklenburg DA will reexamine a CATS bus driver assault after reporting showed gaps in how the case was handled; prosecutors have requested medical records for a fresh review.

Video shows a Tempe man point a handgun and strike a driver after a minor crash; the victim hid inside a nearby Circle K and used a wet‑floor sign to protect himself.

Belle Fiore, a 70‑acre Ashland vineyard and French‑style chateau, is listed for $26M — the offering pairs a trophy residence with a turnkey winery and event operation.

Palmdale’s council has put a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot to let all voters elect a mayor to a four‑year term. If approved, the change would begin with the 2028 election.

Anthro Energy's Proteus electrolyte could make batteries safer and denser. The Alameda startup has DOE and CEC backing as it prepares to scale.