Prescott's 15th annual Boot Drop event on New Year's Eve featured a descending illuminated boot, live music, carnival games, and fireworks, drawing over 20,000 people despite a chance of rain.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office warned against drinking and driving on New Year's Eve in a social media post, reminding citizens of last year's arrests and urging responsibility.

Shorewood Police Department urged citizens to celebrate New Year's responsibly, advising against impaired driving and offering alternatives like designated sober drivers or ride-sharing services.

The FBI Detroit Field Office highlights its 2025 achievements in crime reduction, national security threats disruption, and victim support in their official announcement.

The Statesville Police Department's Facebook post wished the community a safe New Year and stressed the importance of collaboration for a safer environment.

Central Florida hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, with AdventHealth Orlando's baby born at 12:23 am and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer's at 12:41 am. A local diaper bank donated diapers to one family.

Mayor Scott Willis of Westfield highlights past achievements and future projects, including economic growth, infrastructure investment, and new fire stations, in a social media post.

The Clearwater Police Department explained Florida's laws on electric dirt bikes, specifying registration needs, road usage restrictions, and potential citations for improper use.

Noblesville, Indiana, thanked its citizens and local partners for 2025 achievements in a social media post and looked forward to continued collaboration in 2026.

Cleveland Police issued safety tips for New Year's Eve, warning against celebratory gunfire and illegal fireworks, and urged the use of rideshare services to avoid drunk driving.

Novato ended formal talks with residents over the Marin Valley mobile‑home park. The city says offers couldn't guarantee long-term affordability.

Policy updates and an EW amendment package approved by CMS for the AASD and DSD, including a new EW hospital high-needs budget exception and ICF/DD rate increases, were announced. A webinar on the changes is set for January 2026.

Phoenix area businesses offer January deals such as buy one, get one free pizzas, free coffee, discounted family meals, and various freebies to celebrate the New Year and express gratitude.