Virginia budget gives Richmond water projects a new state commitment
Richmond has a conditional state commitment of at least $20 million for water-treatment-plant repairs, with a governing agreement due by August 31, 2026.
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Deerfield Beach Gas Near $4 as Metro Diesel Tops $5.40
Deerfield Beach, FL: Regular gas neared $4 at one local station while AAA reported a $5.407 Fort Lauderdale metro diesel average on August 4.
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Ontario council weighs $13.5 million Euclid Avenue recycled-water project
A July 7 Ontario council agenda recommends a $15.2 million recycled-water project along Euclid Avenue, connecting streets and East Riverside Drive, with construction capped at $13.5 million.
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Midland approves AST SpaceMobile incentive deal tied to proposed facility and up to 1,800 jobs
Midland approved a performance-based agreement with AST & Science for a proposed satellite-manufacturing facility, future jobs and investment, with public support tied to certifications and milestones through 2038.
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Maury County voters head to the polls Thursday in an election affecting Columbia
Columbia voters who have not already voted will cast ballots Thursday, Aug. 6, in Maury County’s primary and general election, with local races and School Board District 2 among the contests that may appear by address.
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Pasadena police scrutiny over Flock camera use moves into public debate
Pasadena council members called for transparency after a police sergeant resigned while an internal investigation involving alleged Flock camera misuse remained active.
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Glendale residents can weigh in today on South Verdugo sewer and street overhaul
Glendale will hold a Wednesday, August 5, meeting on planned South Verdugo street, sidewalk and sewer upgrades before tentative fall 2026 construction.
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D.C. Public Safety Agencies Spent Nearly $220 Million on Overtime, Auditor Finds
A D.C. Auditor review found four District public-safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on FY2025 overtime, with staffing levels, leave and post-coverage demands driving recurring costs.
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Stonington Opens Public Review of Long-Range Plan Affecting Mystic
Stonington’s draft 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development remains in public review after an August 4 hearing at the Board of Education District Office in Mystic. The ten-year policy document may guide future planning priorities, but it does not adopt zoning, approve a project or authorize spending.
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Fort Lauderdale approves up to $333 million for next Fortify Lauderdale work
The July 2 bond authorization is intended to support selected Phase I construction and Phase II design, but Fort Lauderdale’s stormwater program remains a phased effort with projects at different stages.
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Orange County voters will not automatically receive paper sample ballots for August 18 primary
Orange County voters who are not voting by mail will receive a QR-code mailer instead of an automatically mailed paper sample ballot for the August 18, 2026, primary.
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Gainesville Opens Public Comment on Three-Year Affordable Housing Funding Report
Gainesville is accepting comments through 5 p.m. Aug. 21 on a draft three-year SHIP report covering more than $4.17 million in combined funding and several housing-assistance activities.
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Apopka begins installation of three pavilions at Northwest Recreation Complex
Apopka began installing three pavilions at the Northwest Recreation Complex on August 3. The park remains open, but small playground areas may have limited access during the approximately weeklong project.
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Unofficial primary results put Chesapeake on course for Luria-Kiggans rematch
Chesapeake’s canvass begins Wednesday as Virginia officials review unofficial results pointing to an Elaine Luria-Jen Kiggans rematch in the 2nd Congressional District.
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Design work begins for major I-80 Delaware Water Gap toll-bridge and Oak Street upgrades
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission awarded a $2,048,386.79 design contract for planned Oak Street overpass, toll-bridge, lighting and maintenance-facility improvements in Delaware Water Gap Borough.
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Paid downtown parking is now in effect in Eau Claire
Eau Claire’s downtown paid-parking program took effect August 1, with generally paid afternoon and evening hours, kiosk and Passport app payment options, and a listed $15 expired-meter citation.
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Winter Park adds a limited permit exemption for some small single-family home projects
Winter Park is implementing a Florida law that may exempt qualifying work valued at less than $7,500 from the building-permit requirement, but homeowners and contractors must submit a request and supporting documentation.
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Houston federal jury convicts two in deadly Third Ward shooting
A federal jury convicted Shaquille Richards and Alexandra Nicks in the 2017 Third Ward shooting that killed an uninvolved Houston resident. Four co-defendants are scheduled for sentencing September 2.
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Palm Bay Solid-Waste and Stormwater Customers Move to Monthly Billing
Palm Bay customers previously billed quarterly for Republic Services solid waste and stormwater should check for monthly statements, new payment timing and listed processing fees.
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San Luis Obispo County cuts cannabis business tax to 6% starting Oct. 1
San Luis Obispo County supervisors approved a cannabis tax cut for unincorporated areas, but affected businesses must keep collecting 8% through Sept. 30.
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Clarksville voters head into Thursday election with county mayor, sheriff and commission races on the ballot
Clarksville-area voters will cast ballots Thursday, August 6, in a Tennessee state primary and Montgomery County general election. Confirm your assigned precinct, bring accepted photo ID and review the official sample ballot before heading out.
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Pomona Police Round 6 Applications Remain Open Through Sept. 27
Pomona Police are accepting applications through Sept. 27 for Round 6, with wellness sessions beginning Aug. 5 and recruitment activities scheduled through Oct. 7.