Hernando County’s board will meet next Thursday at 9 a.m. to set the maximum millage that will appear on property‑tax notices and shape the FY 2026–27 budget process.

Sheriffs say changes to California law funnel serious youthful offenders into county custody and lead to releases by the mid‑20s. We unpack SB 823 and §3051 and explain what they actually do.

University City confirmed that a monthlong outage that knocked out online bill pay and permits was a cyberattack. Officials say investigations are ongoing while services are restored.

Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey says her husband, former CIA director James Woolsey, suffered from Havana syndrome before his July 21 death. Her claim revives questions about a tested device and the intelligence community's split.

An appeals court vacated part of a Henry County Schools ruling after finding AI‑generated fake citations in a proposed order, warning judges and lawyers to verify authorities.

A state audit says UC and CSU have improved Title IX handling but found inconsistent discipline, weak outreach and problematic language in some reports.

Michigan’s voting dashboard shows nearly 2 million absentee requests and 572,553 returns ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. Here’s how to track your ballot.

State officials say a July 6–10 enforcement sweep in Palm Beach County resulted in 309 arrests under the federal 287(g) program. The operation renews debate over local‑federal immigration partnerships.

A Maimonides executive and ex‑Council staffer was fined by the city’s ethics board after emails to City Council contacts were deemed improper. The penalty came as the hospital works through a major affiliation with NYC Health + Hospitals.

A Secret Service agent on Vice President J.D. Vance’s protective detail was placed on administrative leave as the agency investigates suspected leaks tied to reporting about his travel.

Sheriff Darrell Weaver posted photos showing Gus Handke and Mark Teachman being sworn in as undersheriff and chief deputy at the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.

Aurora launched a targeted special census July 22 to count newly built neighborhoods officials say were missed in 2020. The city says the count could restore millions in shared revenue.

AI‑manipulated videos on Chinese social platforms dub former Mayor Eric Adams saying 'I am Jesus Christ,' highlighting how easily voice‑cloning can rework public figures.