Good morning, Maricopa.

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will open a new standalone Bobby's Burgers in metro Phoenix in 2026 — a plan that follows the restaurant’s debut inside Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor Airport in 2023.

Franchisee Joe Sample will operate the new location, which will serve seven burger options and five milkshake flavors.

Maricopa County broke ground on a new state-of-the-art tabulation & election center built to expand ballot processing and equipment storage while enhancing election security.

The facility, designed by DLR Group and constructed by Core Construction, is set to open in Summer 2027 and support elections beginning in 2028.

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan said his office is under a court order from a 2013 racial profiling lawsuit and must follow over 200 compliance rules — his team is reducing a case backlog while preparing to spend $352 million on reforms.

Sheridan added that the county approved $34 million for extra personnel and he hired Rudy Bustamante as chief of community relations — he noted there are no racial disparities in traffic stops.

Parents in Maricopa who work during summer vacation must check guidelines before leaving children alone—experts recommend that kids under 12 should not be unsupervised and that any sibling caregiver be at least 15.

The advice comes from child safety experts and academic sources who stress clear communication and emergency readiness.

As summer heats up, local experts advise Maricopa residents to maintain their air conditioners by changing filters, cleaning vents and coils, clearing drains, and scheduling a yearly tune-up — these steps help avoid costly repairs and rising energy bills.

Maricopa residents are invited to join a poll to choose the best thermostat setting for summer as they manage rising energy bills.

The poll offers tips to save energy—using fans correctly, adjusting thermostat settings, closing blinds, planting trees, and limiting heat from appliances.