In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. 35 children among 928 murdered up to August 12 — JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has reported that a total of 35 children are among the 928 murders recorded between January 1 and August 12 this year. Full story here

2. Bail extended for Haile Clacken murder accused

Bail for Shawn Cole, the 38-year-old security guard charged with the murder of mentally ill St Elizabeth man Haile Clacken, was extended when he made an appearance at the Balaclava Courthouse yesterday. Full story here

3. Shashalee Forbes strikes gold at World University Games

Jamaica’s Shashalee Forbes won the women’s 100m at the World University Games in Tapei, Taiwan today while Tyquendo Tracey was fourth in the men’s section. Full story here

4. Miller-Uibo shocks Schippers and Thompson in Zurich 200m

Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo stunned world champion Dafne Schippers and Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson to win the women’s 200m at the Diamond League final on Thursday. Full story here

5. Smoke forces closure of Cross Roads Tax Office

Smoke emanating from a section of the Cross Roads Tax Office this morning forced the closure of the building and the suspension of services for the remainder of the day. Full story here

6. Dons will not be used in Zones of Special Operations, says PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday dismissed the idea of using dons for community building interventions when the authorities roll out the Zones of Special Operations law. Full story here

7. 23-y-o Kingston man held with gun

The police are reporting that a man was arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition on Golden Road, Kingston 5 yesterday. Full story here

8. Mo Farah ends track career with Zurich 5,000m win

Britain’s four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in thrilling fashion on Thursday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich. Full story here

9. DomRep seeks ways to trade with Jamaica, other C’bean countries

The Dominican Republic is looking at ways to revitalise exports and investments with Jamaica and other countries in the English speaking Caribbean. Full story here

10. J’can chef sentenced in Antigua for importing marijuana

A 27-year-old Jamaican man who admitted to importing nearly three pounds of marijuana into the country, will serve two years in prison after he failed to pay a fine of EC$47,000 (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents). Full story here