A Wilmington family will move a $1M scholarship endowment off UNCW rather than remove language supporting African American students. The decision spotlights fallout from the UNC System’s equality policy.

Hot and muggy today with highs near 91°F and an Air Quality Alert through tonight.

A Jacksonville firefighter was arrested July 9 after an undercover sting alleges he sold crack cocaine; the department suspended him without pay amid criminal and internal reviews.

An Orlando man was arrested after witnesses say he picked up an 8-year-old near the Fairfield Inn pool on Millenia Boulevard; family and bystanders intervened until police arrived.

A 22-year-old man was stabbed Monday night near 40th Street and 14th Avenue in Borough Park; police say he will recover and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Two billboards went up in Gaston County offering a $35,000 reward and listing Crime Stoppers for tips in the unsolved 2021 killing of Gastonia barber John Luke Moore.

NWS issued a flash flood warning for Kerrville, Ingram and Vanderpool; residents were urged to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads. Local maps and radar show active warning polygons.

Pittsburgh has joined a national antitrust fight, accusing major fire‑truck makers of colluding to jack up prices and stall deliveries that strain city budgets. The suit joins a wider MDL in Wisconsin.

Highs near 97°F today with a Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening. Find cooling sites and key safety tips ahead of the heat wave.

Seoul‑born Paris Baguette has opened at 1685 E. 116th St. in Carmel, serving pastries, cakes and a much‑talked‑about hot dog bread.

Police say a man accused of killing his girlfriend in metro Atlanta is on the run and may have fled the United States. Investigators have asked the public for tips.

Heat Advisory 11 a.m. Tuesday–8 p.m. Wednesday with mid‑90s inland. Cooling centers and pools will open; expect gusty winds and rip‑current risk at south‑facing beaches.

A Jacksonville man was arrested after police say he drove off when the owner of Beauty Max was struck on Dec. 6, 2024. Surveillance and a TextNow subpoena helped lead to charges.