Woman accused of hitting pedestrian and crashing into home; 'Jurassic Park' star dies l Morning News Brief

From an Arizona woman accused of dozens of charges after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and crashing into a home to a "Jurassic Park" actor passing away after recovering from cancer, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of July 13.

Central Phoenix home with an orchard l Cool House
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In this week's Cool House, FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez take you to a charming home with an orchard, that's right in the middle of Phoenix.

Arizona leaders react to Lindsey Graham's death
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Arizona leaders are reacting to the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.

Maricopa Community Colleges plead for state aid restoration
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With a local footprint supporting one in every 30 jobs in Maricopa County, Maricopa Community Colleges call on state lawmakers to reverse over a decade of zero funding. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports.

Monsoon storm rolls into the Phoenix area, bringing rain, wind and dust
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Monsoon activity brought heavy downpours and blowing dust across the Phoenix-metro area on Sunday night. A formal dust storm warning advised drivers out west, as near zero visibility and wind gusts were observed. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen has more on the evening storm chase.

Free summer youth camps launch at Hope Women's Center in Phoenix
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The Hope Women's Center introduced its Strong Girl Summer program to build confidence and provide a safe space for children of single parents navigating fixed incomes. FOX 10's Irene Snyder learns more. 

Hope Women's Center offers free summer programs for single mothers

The Hope Women's Center provides free holistic programming, resource referrals, and summer camp programs to support vulnerable women and teen girls.

Flags at half-staff for fallen Arizona wildland firefighter
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Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags to remain at half-staff across Arizona as family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to honor 27-year-old Nick Hutcherson following his death. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen hears more from family and friends at the service.

Glendale School District accepting school supply donations in annual Christmas in July fundraiser
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The 20th annual Christmas in July celebration in downtown Glendale brought families out to support local small businesses and donate school supplies for kids. FOX 10's Irene Snyder learns how the community working to give back.

Community remembers fallen Arizona firefighter killed while battling wildfire
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The family and friends of Glendale wildland firefighter Nick Hutcherson gathered for his funeral after he died battling the Snyder Fire on the Utah-Colorado border. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen reports.

Glendale firefighter who died while battling Snyder Fire honored at funeral

Family and friends gathered at Dream City Church in Phoenix to honor the life of Nick Hutcherson, a 27-year-old wildland firefighter from Glendale who died fighting a wildfire.

Phoenix Police search for person of interest in deadly June shooting
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Silent Witness is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of 18-year-old Markelle Jimerson, who is wanted in connection with a fatal triple shooting.

Teen homicide suspect sought in deadly Phoenix shooting

Phoenix police are searching for 18-year-old Markelle Jimerson, a person of interest in a deadly shooting that occurred last month.

Man dead after intruder forces way into Phoenix home, opens fire

Phoenix police are hunting for a killer who broke into a home near 36th Street and Thomas Road early Saturday morning and shot a man to death.

Glendale Christmas in July event raises school supplies for local students

The 20th annual Christmas in July fundraiser in downtown Glendale brought community members together to support local small businesses while beating the summer heat.

Dogs choose their own foster owners at Arizona shelter
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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control hosted a unique event letting dogs pick their weekend fosters. FOX 10's Megan Spector has this sweet story.

Phoenix 'Emo Night' pool party helps residents beat the summer heat
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It was Emo Night at the Pemberton in downtown Phoenix on Friday night, and FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learned why people chose this way to beat the heat during the evening.