The Florida Supreme Court ruled that appeals panels must review denied requests for below‑guidelines sentences, remanding the Parrish case and resolving a split among districts. The decision could revive appeals across Florida.

Cuyahoga County Council voted down a $900K opioid‑fund proposal to hire juvenile probation officers, leaving the juvenile court short‑staffed amid rising caseloads. Court leaders say applicants are ready but the money isn't.

Three Amazon engineers say they were questioned by the company after speaking at Seattle hearings on a data‑center moratorium, raising legal and policy questions.

Phoenix updated its animal‑cruelty code to tighten tethering and supervision rules, aiming to keep dogs safer during extreme summer heat.

Sean O’Brien won reelection Tuesday at the Teamsters convention in Las Vegas, promising rank‑and‑file wins and eyeing big fights with UPS and Amazon.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that Florida's ban on concealed carry for 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds is unconstitutional and vacated a Broward conviction.

Ferguson canceled its evening July 4 fireworks as officials confront a budget shortfall and consider layoffs and tax increases to close the gap.

Les Wexner has missed more than a year of meetings at the board that bears his name. Ohio’s attendance law and campus protests raise fresh questions about his role.

Knox County commissioners shifted $4 million from the school allocation into raises for county employees, a move that school leaders say will force budget trade‑offs. The vote was part of June budget actions.

The Attorney General hired Tom Grady’s Naples firm to litigate against Roku — a move that could cost Florida more than a competing bid and has drawn scrutiny over political ties.

Mayor Kate Gallego and council members directed staff to study raising the minimum wage for city employees and some contractors. The review will analyze costs, coverage and legal implications.

Lake Travis ISD approved a $152.7M FY2026-27 budget and proposed a $1.0329 tax rate — the lowest on record — but rising values and state recapture could still lift homeowners' bills.

Tomball staff have signaled double‑digit water‑and‑sewer hikes for some accounts, a 5% trash increase and a possible $33 million water bond as the city shapes its FY 2026‑27 budget.