Jacksonville will open 30 community pools for Memorial Day weekend; learn-to-swim registration, season hours and lifeguard hiring details are available online.

A 63-year-old Davenport woman, Nancy Baker, died after falling at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park; officials urged visitors to stay on marked trails.

A black bear was reported near Alpharetta Elementary and the Lantern Ridge subdivision; officers could not locate the animal. Police are urging residents to supervise children and pets and to secure attractants.

A family dog in Glendora survived a mountain lion attack in the backyard, local TV posted video of the encounter Wednesday night. Wildlife experts urge keeping pets inside and reporting sightings.

San Francisco switched on an AI whale‑detection network this week to warn ships when whales enter busy lanes, a move officials say could cut deadly ship strikes. The rollout follows an unusual spike in gray whale strandings in the Bay Area.

Six black bears were killed in Buncombe County after repeated home break‑ins tied to food‑conditioned animals. State necropsies found human‑related waste in most of the bears.

Large sections of Kissena Park lack working drinking fountains and restrooms as summer begins. Neighbors say repairs could cost millions and want interim fixes now.

A 37-year-old visitor from California was found unconscious on Kaua‘i’s Kalalau Trail and later died at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital; police are investigating.

A small dog was attacked by a coyote at Garden of the Gods on May 15; Colorado Parks and Wildlife and park staff have posted warnings and urged caution. Pet owners are being reminded to keep animals leashed.

Volunteer testing found Linda Mar Beach exceeded health limits in 72% of 2025 samples, putting the Pacifica surf spot on Surfrider’s ‘hot spots’ list.

The Orchard Beach Pavilion has reopened after a $114M overhaul, returning terraces, ADA ramps and new vendor space to the Bronx Riviera. The restoration revives a long‑closed landmark just before beach season.

Hawaii County bought and preserved 364 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna, using PONC funds to protect ancient sites and fragile shoreline. The purchase ends a years-long campaign to keep the land public.

Bodycam shows a Fulshear officer snaring a juvenile alligator off a Polo Ranch porch. The clip joins a string of springtime gator sightings across Fort Bend.