Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce
Detroit is making a big move to support its young people. The city has just set up a new Youth and Education Department. This is a big deal because it shows that Detroit is serious about investing in its future. The mayor, Mary Sheffield, made this announcement. She said that to make Detroit better
Daytona International Speedway is buzzing with action this January. The 64th Rolex 24 endurance race is the star of the show. This event kicks off the major auto racing season and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The fun starts with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 test session. From Januar
Detroit has seen a big drop in crime. It's the lowest it's been in a long time. In 2025, the city had fewer murders than any year since 1965. This is not just a one-year thing. Crime has been going down for three years in a row. The police chief, Todd Bettison, talked about this at a press event. H
Detroit has become a hotspot for car thieves. They steal cars and send them to the Middle East. This is a big problem. Eight men were caught. They were sending stolen cars to places like Iraq and Dubai. They used kids to do some of the dirty work. This is because kids get in less trouble. The thiev
Detroit is facing a growing problem. Cars are disappearing from the streets and lots, and they are not just ending up in the next town. They are being shipped overseas to places like Iraq and Dubai. This is not the work of a few individuals. It is a well-organized crime operation. In September, eig
Detroit is no stranger to big changes. The city's skyline is about to see a major shift. Two towers of the Renaissance Center (RenCen) might soon be history. This idea comes from General Motors and Bedrock, Dan Gilbert's real estate company. Why would anyone want to tear down these towers? It's all
Detroit's city elections have seen a big drop in voter turnout over the past 20 years. In 2005, 41% of eligible voters showed up, but by 2021, that number had fallen to just 24%. This is much lower than the national average of 31% for big cities. Even though turnout inched up a bit in the latest ele
Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems befo
Detroit is bracing for a winter weather whirlwind. The city is set to experience a double dose of chilly conditions. First, a light snowfall is expected to kick off the day. It might even bring some freezing drizzle. This initial round of snow is expected to wrap up by noon. However, a bit of ice mi
