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Manatee County EMS employees noticeably underpaid
A recent Manatee County audit revealed that more than 200 EMS employees were being underpaid by approximately $336,000.

USF Receives $1.5 Million Gift From ReliaQuest To Advance AI Education
The University of South Florida (USF) recently announced a $1.5 million investment from ReliaQuest that will benefit students in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The gift expands AI cybersecurity programming, establishes the new…
Historic DePauw-Wabash rivalry game moves to Ball State’s Scheumann Stadium
The 132nd annual Monon Bell rivalry game between DePauw University and Wabash College will be held at Ball State's Scheumann Stadium, the first time in 104 years that the game will be played on a neutral site.

Extreme heat: most of Florida will continue under a heat advisory & dusty conditions
Across Florida, numerous temperature records could be broken or tied on Friday and Saturday.

Behind the Bricks: Preserving racing history at the IMS Museum Restoration Shop
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is restoring 20-30 cars annually in its restoration shop, and is building a new Restoration and Events Center to double restoration capacity and house more than 150 cars.
Court documents: Father and son allegedly attack former friend in south Indianapolis bar parking lot
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Deshawn Young and Deshawn Young II, who are facing charges of aggravated battery.

Data center moratorium proposed by Indianapolis City-County Council president
The Indianapolis City-County Council President plans to propose a data center moratorium on Monday to allow time for a thorough review of the long-term impacts of data center developments.

4 Johnstown men charged following Hoosac Street investigation
Four men in Johnstown face felony drug possession charges after a 10-month police investigation into suspicious activities at a residence on Hoosac Street.

4 Johnstown men charged following Hoosac Street investigation
Four men in Johnstown face felony drug possession charges after a 10-month police investigation into suspicious activities at a residence on Hoosac Street.

4 Johnstown men charged following Hoosac Street investigation
Four men in Johnstown face felony drug possession charges after a 10-month police investigation into suspicious activities at a residence on Hoosac Street.

Free yoga class at Historic Meridian Park
Bring your own mat to the July 28 session.
Anderson man sentenced to 90 years for involvement in woman's 2025 murder
A judge sentenced Kyree Craver to 90 years for the Feb. 2, 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain.