Hollywood’s Phase II Accela Permitting System Goes Live
Hollywood has launched Phase II of its Accela permitting system, changing how residents, contractors and developers submit and track development applications.
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Macon-Bibb unveils design for new Macon Arena
Macon-Bibb County revealed the Macon Arena design June 24 and named its construction team, with groundbreaking expected later in July.
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KCK advisory board reviews law-enforcement concerns at July meeting
Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner addressed the Unified Government’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board during its July 8 meeting.
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Charleston police release 2025 report and new accountability tools
The Charleston Police Department released its 2025 annual report, a 2026-2028 strategic plan and a new dashboard for internal-affairs activity.
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Corona Lists June Development Review Agenda in 2026 Pipeline
Corona’s Planning and Development Division lists a June 18, 2026, review agenda, but the city page does not identify projects or outcomes.
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Roseville expands public-safety staffing and emergency equipment
Roseville added firefighters, police officers and emergency vehicles as the city reported record fire call volume and nearly 45,000 police incidents.
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Denton sets Aug. 18 hearing on 3.27-acre annexation request
Denton City Council will hear a petition to annex about 3.27 acres near Ganzer Road, giving residents a chance to speak for or against the request.
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Garden Grove GKN Response Advances With $3 Million Relief Fund
GKN Aerospace says it funded $3 million for evacuee assistance as environmental-response work continues after the May chemical-tank emergency.
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Murfreesboro council approves west-side police precinct
The Murfreesboro City Council approved a new west-side police precinct, tying the public-safety project to the city’s growth and service needs.
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Fort Collins council votes to end Flock camera contract
Fort Collins council approved ending its Flock contract and removing automated license-plate cameras after months of debate over data retention and sharing.
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Environmental Review Delays Proposed Surprise ICE Detention Center
A July 1 agreement pauses plans to convert a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention center while an environmental review is completed.
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Pembroke Pines approves estimated $1.07 million CDBG plan
Pembroke Pines approved its 2026 federal community-development action plan, anticipating an estimated $1,070,664 for the city’s next program year.
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Aurora Approves $530,000 for Safe Routes to School Project
Aurora approved $530,000 in motor-fuel-tax funds and up to $144,100 for engineering work on a Safe Routes to School project.
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Salem Data-Center Proposal Advances as Council Weighs Moratorium
Verrus filed Salem’s first city review application for an artificial-intelligence data center on July 31, days before council considered a possible moratorium.
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Newport News Council Advances School Tax Referendum
Newport News City Council approved a referendum proposal for up to a 1% local sales tax dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
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Cary Investigations Continue After State Audit Flags Spending Concerns
Cary says three investigations remain active after a state audit raised questions about spending, procurement and management oversight across town government.
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Elk Grove Police ALPR Network Faces Renewed Scrutiny
An audit-related report is raising questions about Elk Grove’s 87-camera license-plate-reader network, data searches, access and a contract through 2028.
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Highlands Fire & Rescue to hold free public-safety open house Aug. 8
Highlands Fire & Rescue will host a free open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at 149 Franklin Road, with rescue demonstrations, fire-truck rides, children’s agility drills, food and certified car-seat checks.
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Wedowee-area Lake Wedowee boater recovered after nine-day search following crash
Russell H. Clanton, 22, of Oxford, was recovered July 11 from 61 feet below Lake Wedowee’s surface after a July 3 jon boat crash near Big River.
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Vestavia Hills approves incentive package for Walmart grocery store at former Winn-Dixie site
The Vestavia Hills City Council approved an economic-development agreement supporting a planned Walmart Neighborhood Market at 3925 Crosshaven Drive in Cahaba Heights.
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Mercer County schedules Parkside Avenue resurfacing in Ewing for July 23
Mercer County scheduled Parkside Avenue resurfacing in Ewing Township to begin July 23, 2026. The official notice does not specify the project duration, traffic-control plan or completion date.
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Teachey approves FY 2026-27 budget with property-tax cut and higher utility rates
Teachey commissioners approved the FY 2026-27 budget June 8, lowering the property-tax rate while scheduling phased water and sewer increases totaling 10%.