Tenants at 1187 Anderson Avenue report a bed‑bug outbreak spreading across multiple floors as years of leaks, rodents and open violations remain unaddressed.

A Southport jumper survived a catastrophic July 5 fall and is beginning recovery after emergency surgery and a medevac. The local jumping community and donors have rallied to help.

Duval Day returns to Clanzel T. Brown Park Saturday with music, vendors and thousands expected. JSO and JFRD urge hydration and caution amid heat.

A historic storm flooded Kelleys Island’s EMS training room, damaging equipment estimated at $40,000 as Island Fest moves ahead next weekend.

Wake County has flagged Creech Road, Davis Drive and Durant Road elementaries for emergency repairs after inspections found conditions that could keep parts of the buildings unsafe.

Tree limbs and memorial items were scattered across Astatula Cemetery after what officials and footage suggest was a brief tornado; crews cleared signs and town leaders say headstones were spared.

Tents and trash have clustered on Twelfth Avenue by the Intrepid; neighbors and vendors say the city’s outreach-first stance has left the block in limbo.

Long Beach is exiting the WRAP after‑school program it helped run, putting more than 80 city staff at risk as the district searches for a new operator.

Residents report meter reads in the tens of thousands of gallons while insisting they've cut usage; the city points to leaks, irrigation and a smart‑meter rollout. Officials say meter tests and limited credits are available as the AMI program continues.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

Catholic Charities relaunched a summer drive seeking 20,000 bottles, electrolytes and cooling supplies as extreme heat and a jump in Clark County homelessness strain outreach efforts.

Young‑Williams Animal Center says it handled 54 calls about dogs left in hot cars and warns that cracking a window won't prevent rapid, deadly interior heat.

City records show Austin has already spent more than $100,000 cleaning graffiti from private buildings since an October 2025 pilot launched. Officials say they are tracking the results before deciding whether to continue the program.