One hundred new, larger Hope Cottages opened at Tampa Hope in East Ybor, adding climate-controlled private units and boosting on-site shelter capacity.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.

A new analysis of SFUSD records finds year‑long ethnic studies boost GPAs and even UC eligibility, arriving as the district prepares to finalize a new curriculum.

After a Lakeland shooting, Tampa Bay agencies are routing more mental‑health 911 calls to dispatch clinicians, co‑responder teams and mobile crisis units. The systems vary by city and by county.

Philz announced it will remove Pride flags from its cafés, prompting a barista-led petition and online backlash across the Bay Area. Customers and staff are demanding answers.

ReadyOne secured a $183.4M DLA contract modification for JSLIST protective suits and says it will prioritize hiring people with disabilities at its El Paso plant.

A pre-wedding Gerba at the OKC Convention Center was cut short by sirens; guests and a nearby volleyball team sheltered together and turned the pause into a celebration.

New filings include text messages alleging Nguyen disparaged partner Anthony Pusch and arranged a secret client loan; a judge set a hearing for April 15.

A viral Instagram reel shows women saying they were turned away from Cocody over their dresses; the River Oaks restaurant says the clip is misleading and defends its policy.

Ursinus College has named Gundolf Graml its 20th president, promoting the interim leader behind the APEX experiential learning push. The move comes as the small college trims faculty and targets big budget savings.

Inspectors who visited Southwestern Seminary on April 7 say they will recommend lifting SACSCOC sanctions, President David S. Dockery wrote; the accreditor’s board still must vote. The decision now rests with the commission’s trustees after a multi‑year monitoring process.

El Paso’s fire department now holds an ISO Class 1 rating — the highest designation — joining a small group of U.S. departments with top-tier fire protection and accreditation.

A Romulus homeowner says raw sewage and mold have damaged her manufactured home at West Village Estates while city inspectors flagged hazards. Residents and advocates want clearer enforcement and relocation help.