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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 12News is partnering with United Food Bank to deliver fresh meals to families in need in Maricopa. Local residents can donate meals by following instructions from the organization — the drive aims to ease hunger in the community. 12 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 74-year-old man—Arthur Kolodzinski—went missing near South Barker Island on Lake Pleasant on July 6 and his body was recovered by deputies on July 10 after he struggled to return to a boat and yelled for help before going underwater. 12 News
ACTIVE NEWS
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FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The National Association of Realtors supports a bipartisan bill that would raise capital gains limits on home sales to help homeowners avoid extra taxes. Nearly half of Arizona homeowners have more than $250,000 in equity, and the new law would double the current limits—$250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for joint filers. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association president said that Matt Giordano was the best choice for police chief because he combined decades of experience with a fresh perspective – his background at AZPOST and the department gave him the credibility to boost officer retention and restore community trust. He added that his leadership would help prepare the department as many officers soon become eligible to retire. KTAR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County reported six heat-related deaths this year—about half were aged 50 to 64 and one-third were experiencing homelessness—and over 200 deaths remain under investigation compared to 15 confirmed last year. ABC15
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A 99-year-old man celebrated his birthday today at his local gym by ringing the bell—showing his active spirit—and he continues to work out regularly to stay fit. 12 News
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Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
~ Unknown
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