Kill Devil Hills fraud probe leads to five arrests after May 15 report
Five Virginians were arrested in a Kill Devil Hills/Outer Banks fraud probe that started with a May 15 business complaint, police said.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Rolling Loud brought special-event traffic and enforcement to west Orlando
Orlando’s Rolling Loud weekend packed the Camping World Stadium area May 8-10, bringing traffic delays, special-event enforcement, and towing risk nearby.
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Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million budget moves forward
Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million 2026-27 budget would fund public safety, parks, road work, transit vehicles, and capital projects if approved.
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Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Rio Rancho budget fight centers on spending, jobs and funding
Rio Rancho’s FY 2027 budget review is underway, with debate over a $75,000 economic-development contract, new jobs and a proposed pay increase.
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Memphis budget hearings start now, with police, fire, and public works under review
Memphis budget hearings begin May 18, with police and fire up May 19, as council reviews the mayor’s FY27 proposal through June 2.
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Prince George County burn ban pauses outdoor burning amid dry, windy weather
Prince George County’s temporary burn ban is now in effect, putting brush and yard-waste burning on hold as dry, windy conditions raise fire risk.
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Columbus council, mayor clash over $1.65M fire apparatus purchase
Columbus officials are debating a $1.65 million fire apparatus purchase from Sutphen as the mayor cites readiness concerns and council weighs labor issues.
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Hillsborough County burn ban extended again, keeping Ruskin covered
Ruskin residents remain under Hillsborough County’s emergency open-burning ban as officials extend it again amid dry conditions and wildfire risk.
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Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget could raise taxes by 1.89 cents
Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add 1.89 cents to the tax rate, raise some utility fees, and boost spending on safety, mobility, and housing.
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Austin officials push for tougher Waymo oversight after delays
Austin leaders reviewed autonomous-vehicle incidents after a Waymo blocked an ambulance during the March 1 West Sixth Street shooting response.
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Beloit, Kansas: Cool showers midweek, then warmer and windier weather
Showers and thunderstorm chances early this week give way to warmer, breezier days in Beloit, affecting travel, outdoor work, and burn plans.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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USF St. Petersburg marine science lab fire may be a total loss
USF says its Marine Science Laboratory on the St. Petersburg campus may be a total loss after a fire, with classes and research shifting.
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St. Louis sends $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen
St. Louis city leaders sent a proposed $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen, with pay raises, police funding growth and maintenance spending.
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High Point police open homicide probe as annual report shows crime down 9%
High Point police are investigating a deadly April 30 shooting while the department says overall crime fell 9% in 2025, with violent crime up slightly.
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D.C. bill would toughen domestic-violence penalties
A pending D.C. bill from Mayor Bowser and U.S. Attorney Pirro would target repeat protection-order violations and child witnesses.
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Virginia Beach curfew paused by court order after Oceanfront vote
A Virginia Beach court order has paused enforcement of the Oceanfront curfew for now, leaving the local curfew fight to play out in court.
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La Cygne under flood watch as river levels rise after weekend storms
La Cygne, KS is under flood watch and warning after weekend storms, with the Marais des Cygnes River rising and officials urging caution.