NYC officials propose increased fines and penalties for blocking fire hydrants after such incidents may have impacted firefighting efforts during fatal fires.

UH Mānoa has asked the state for $22.3M — including a $5M NIL fund — to update facilities and retain student‑athletes as bills move through the Legislature.

Newly released DOJ documents place LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman at the center of scheduling emails, gift logistics and fundraising threads tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Watchdog groups and investors are pressing Microsoft for answers.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will deliver the State of Cary address on March 5 at Town Hall, featuring a Q&A session, with options for in-person attendance, cablecast, and online streams.

Early voting in Hays County runs Feb. 17–27 ahead of the March 3 primary. See hours, key vote centers and what to bring before you go.

Ashburn's EMS program honored five key contributors at the AVFRD Annual Awards, recognizing their pivotal roles in enhancing community emergency services.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue recognizes George Washington's early role in public safety and fire prevention, highlighting his service on Presidents' Day.

Mayor Karen Bass said LA28 chair Casey Wasserman should step down, and some Angelenos have since demanded she resign amid Palisades fire fallout.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

Gov. Newsom signed a London MoU with the U.K. to deepen clean-energy cooperation and attracted a near-$1B Octopus Energy investment for California clean-tech. The pact targets wind, carbon removal and research ties.

The Stillwater Police Department honored School Resource Officers on National SRO Day, highlighting their contributions to safety, mentorship, and positive role modeling within educational settings.

Lt. Zack Fontaine retired after 20 years in the Air Force, serving as a firefighter and flight medic, with 12 years at Buck Creek Township Fire Department. Local 4787 honored his service and wished him well.

DOJ has widened a Florida grand‑jury probe into Russia’s 2016 election interference, issuing new subpoenas and naming former CIA director John Brennan as a target.