After losing her son to fentanyl, Terica Carter turned grief into Hajee House — a west-side harm-reduction hub handing out naloxone, meals and outreach.

An Oklahoma City nonprofit tied to the International Youth Fellowship and Good News Mission faces scrutiny after tribes paused ties and a Kiowa chairman’s impeachment intersected with the group's activities.

City Council approved $378,896 to pay archaeologists to 'ground‑truth' radar‑identified burial sites under a parking lot next to Tropicana Field.

Orange County wants a 150‑bed shelter on Goldenrod Road with on‑site services and a 90‑day transition program. Neighbors are pressing officials for details on security and cost.

Akron Public Schools is proposing about $11 million in cuts to its 2026–27 budget, targeting administrators, programs and operations while pledging to shield classroom instruction. Leaders warn deeper multiyear reductions may still be needed.

An alligator was seen Thursday at Snively Elementary in Winter Haven; the district said the animal left campus and returned to a nearby canal. No injuries were reported.

An 18‑year‑old Sam Houston soccer captain was transferred from Conroe to a Livingston ICE facility; his family and classmates say the move left him scared and isolated.

More than 100 units at a Shaler Township complex remain water-damaged six weeks after a record winter storm, leaving tenants facing mold risk and insurance questions.

A South Tampa homeowner says she was told to demolish her fire‑ruined house before the insurer finished investigating. A WFLA consumer segment is now pressing for answers.

311 reports show needle pickup requests climbed sharply in parts of Boston as buyback funding and outreach shifted. Local crews and new strategies are trying to fill the gap.

A new Indiana law shields Good Samaritans who break into locked cars to rescue pets if they call authorities, use only necessary force and stay with the animal.

Eviction filings are spiking in Washington County while shelter beds are full and waitlists stretch for months. Advocates say prevention funding cuts have left people without help.

A statewide Status report finds Minnesota women still earn about 81 cents on the dollar, with larger shortfalls for women of color and childcare costs squeezing families. The findings were unveiled at the State Capitol.