The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office is participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, encouraging residents to safely dispose of medications at a local Walgreens.

A mutilated desert tortoise was found by a local resident at Honeybee Park in Oro Valley, Arizona, leading to community outrage and an ongoing investigation.

Dunedin, Florida, has launched a Financial Literacy Program for Kids to teach those aged 6-12 about money management through "Blingo," a fun, educational game. The program starts on October 21.

Pebble Hills High School's homecoming week includes themed days, a parade, pep rally, game against Socorro High, and a dance themed "A Night in Ancient Greece."

Wake Forest's "Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive" collects coats for those in need, focusing on youth sizes, with multiple drop-off locations until October 25.

The Dougherty Street Government Building is closed for roof replacement from Oct 20-24, affecting city departments. Remote services available; some in-person services resume Oct 23.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office is hosting a family-friendly trick-or-treating event on Halloween, featuring various units, bike giveaways, and a chance for community engagement with law enforcement.

New Castle County Police and recruits joined the @marketstreetrunforblue, a 5-mile run supporting the Philadelphia Police Foundation and honoring fallen officers.

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites Milwaukee residents to participate in public hearings on the allocation of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.

NCDHHS, CHESS Health, and Diamond Mind have launched a free mental health app for North Carolina veterans, offering peer support and coping strategies in both English and Spanish.

Jacksonville's ACPS and the Humane Society host a Pet Adoption Festival with waived fees, aiming to find homes for many pets at the Prime F. Osborne III Convention Center.

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is enhancing school bus safety measures during National School Bus Safety Week, patrolling school zones and joining bus rides to ensure protocols are followed.

Brooklyn Park offers a free Pumpkin Drop-Off composting service after Halloween to reduce landfill waste, with guidelines to remove non-organic materials before drop-off.