Former Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy, 60, died April 12 and was honored at a June 4 memorial in Palatka. Colleagues remembered his reforms, school-safety work and the Ten-24 Foundation.

A teacher at Oyler School collapsed during lunch and was revived by quick-thinking staff; doctors say their fast action saved his life.

Sandy Springs police held a forum after near‑daily complaints about fast e‑bikes; officials say some models are effectively motorcycles and not legal for young kids.

Justin and Lindsey Sandberg sued their stepmother, saying a July 2025 note tried to shift control of Ryne Sandberg’s publicity‑rights trust and should be voided. The siblings want a judge to compel the trust’s formal creation.

Tracey Towers tenants say a proposed, city‑backed plan would lift carrying charges by about 30% over four years, touching off angry meetings and renewed calls for repairs. Auditors and tenant groups say stronger oversight is needed.

Boston Pride for the People moves through Copley Square to the Common Saturday under the theme “Pride as Protest,” with major performers, dozens of vendors and city road closures. Organizers emphasize safety and a message of visibility as America hits its 250th year.

A Concord resident scratched a $100,000 Cash Payday ticket and walked away with about $72,018 after taxes. The $30 ticket was sold at a Harris Teeter in northeast Charlotte.

Nearly two hours of public comment split Fort Wayne residents over plans to convert 333 E. Washington Blvd. into a 24/7 Anchor Resource Center. Supporters cite services; opponents cite school proximity.

Dallas Water Utilities added a 3.15% convenience fee on certain DallasGo and phone payments. The city says free alternatives — eCheck AutoPay, mail and in‑person payments — remain available.

Santa Rosa tapped Monica Thomas from Oakland Unified as its next superintendent. She starts July 1 as the district continues deep budget work and staff shifts.

A court‑approved second distribution from the $725M Facebook privacy settlement is set for June; some claimants who cashed earlier payments may receive extra money.

BARCS has paused dog adoptions and intake after recently admitted dogs showed parvovirus symptoms. The shelter is monitoring animals and urging owners to keep vaccinations current.

Bloomberg will match $25M for the 9/11 Memorial’s new Never Forget Fund, a $75M push to expand exhibits, teacher programs and free student access before the 25th anniversary.