Quincy mourns active-duty firefighter Neil Leonard, who died of occupational cancer; the union says his death has been designated a line‑of‑duty loss.

A New Braunfels shelter took in 68 surrendered dogs this week — including 56 chihuahuas — overwhelming space and prompting emergency adoption clinics and pleas for fosters.

Federal regulators recalled about 94,000 LiCB CR2032 coin batteries sold on Amazon after finding their packaging fails child‑safety rules. Buyers should stop using them and seek refunds.

Skate Reflections and Kissimmee police moved to head off a planned social-media 'teen takeover.' Owners added extra security and say an organizer is under investigation.

Crystal City ISD will lay off about 72 employees and consolidate campuses under a state‑approved recovery plan after borrowing and reserve shortfalls put payroll at risk.

Ganado ISD shut all campuses Friday after more than 90 elementary students reported illness; custodial crews will deep-clean and the district expects students back Monday.

Willoughby‑Eastlake will standardize bell times next year, extending elementary days to 8:15–3:00 and streamlining bus routes to cut costs.

Hernando County and You Thrive broke ground on a Brooksville children's advocacy center that organizers say will centralize care for abuse victims. State funds are helping finish the build.

The Saint Louis Science Center paused its long-running YES youth program in December, affecting about 90 students who lost stipends, internships and promised college resources.

Hundreds of relatives were turned away from NC State’s Department of Biological Sciences ceremony on May 8; the university apologized and says it will review commencement planning.

The USPS has suspended delivery to a Bed‑Stuy apartment building after carriers reported rats; residents must now collect mail at the post office during limited hours.

Live Oak marked two ribbon-cuttings this week: ACES Autism Therapy Center on Pat Booker Road and a newly branded Applebee’s/IHOP at The Forum at Olympia Parkway.

David Tepper landed on Time’s 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list after giving roughly $529 million last year. Local gifts include UNC Charlotte, USC and a $1M push for girls’ flag football.