Duke Energy Florida says it will return $50 million to customers in 2027 by accelerating tax credits tied to a battery project, avoiding a planned 2% rate increase.

A free two-day festival at Columbus Main Library and Topiary Park this weekend brings more than 200 authors, panels, signings and a busy marketplace.

A Ravenna man faces aggravated menacing and child‑endangerment charges after allegedly grabbing a baby and threatening drivers during a crowded July 4 traffic jam on Hilliard Boulevard.

Two women were found dead Friday in Bucktown; investigators are awaiting autopsy results and Area 3 detectives are asking for tips.

Transit police asked for public help after a stabbing at Charles/MGH station early Saturday; detectives are seeking a person of interest.

Superintendent Jim Sebert says classroom moves, staffing shifts and boundary work are underway as the Waukesha school reorganization prepares for fall. District leaders say rooms and technology will be ready before students return.

A 705-acre Sabinal River ranch near Utopia is listed at $19.95M. The family-owned Lazy C Ranch includes guest buildings, a hangar and a grass airstrip.

Gelt Venture Partners bought the 117‑unit Drexler Townhomes in Lehi and plans 35 basement‑to‑bedroom conversions to add rental income.

The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $1M fundraising push to buy 40 acres next to Chalmette Battlefield, aiming to expand the park and protect ground tied to the 1815 battle.

Ionia County prosecutors declined to charge Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush after a pistol linked to his vehicle was found in a juvenile’s possession. Officials say facts are insufficient under Michigan’s safe-storage law.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a 35-year-old passenger was punched and robbed on a southbound 5 train at 174 Street; tips may be eligible for a reward.

HCSO says three people were detained in Lutz after deputies say they pointed rifle-like BB guns at the sheriff’s aviation helicopter during a prowler call.

A lightning strike hit Accent Overlook Apartments in Canton on Saturday, triggering a fire that forced evacuations; Cherokee County crews rescued a dog and reported no injuries.