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Electric shock kills 1, injures 4 in fountain at Florida shopping center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One person died and four others were hurt after they were electrocuted in a fountain at a Florida shopping center Sunday, officials said.Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the Jupiter Police Department were called to the Harbourside Place shopping center around 3:30 p.m. after a child was in distress in the fountains.Officials said five people, including three children, were hurt and needed to be taken to hospitals. Jupiter police said the children were taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center and are continuing to recover. One of the adult victims died at the hospital. The other was released. The names of the victims have not been released. Officials: At least 7 dead in massive vehicle crashes due to Louisiana ‘superfog’ A spokesperson for the shopping center told NBC's WPTV that the electrocution incident happened in the fountains where there are signs warning against climbing and swimming."When we arrived on the scene, the Jupiter Police Department and civilians w...

Las Vegas woman left U2 concert to take $50K from 'sugar daddy's' hotel safe, police say 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas woman faces charges of grand larceny and burglary after she allegedly left her "sugar daddy" at a concert, broke into his hotel room, and stole more than $50,000 from him, according to police documents. On Sunday, Oct. 15, police were called to Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino after a man in his 50s told police he was the victim of grand larceny, the report stated. The man told police he met a woman in her 20s, identified as Hailey McNally, on the dating website "Seeking Arrangement" about five weeks prior. In conversations on the site, the victim referred to himself as a "sugar daddy" and arranged for McNally to spend the weekend with him in Las Vegas, according to the report. The victim told police that he told McNally he was going to pay her $2,500 for the weekend, the report stated. He claimed that sex was discussed, but never happened. Rapper Blueface ordered to pay $13M in damages after Vegas strip club shooting The two met at Caesars Palace on...

Second day of APD officer murder trial begins Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Opening statements wrapped up Monday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Prosecutors will continue to present witnesses Tuesday in the second day of the APD officer's trial. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.You can follow KXAN's Grace Reader, who is reporting from the courtroom on day 2, here. Day 2: We're back in the courtroom this morning for the Christopher Taylor trial. The APD officer is charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos in 2020. I'll have another thread today🔽https://t.co/SrEZpYi9WD— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) October 24, 2023 Photos of crime scene presented Tuesday morningThe first expert witness called to...

Travis County Commissioners to consider permit for Seismic Dance Event 6.0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Travis County Commissioners meet Tuesday to hear public comment before voting on a permit for a techno music festival happening in mid-November in southeast Travis County near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The sixth edition of the Seismic Dance Event takes place from Friday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 12 at the The Concourse Project, located on 8509 Burleson Road.

Palace Theatre announces free holiday movie lineup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Palace Theatre in Albany has announced its M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series presented by Wainschaf Associates. The four free movie screenings will have family-friendly activities, photo ops, giveaways, and more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! LineupDecember 11: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m.December 18: "Elf" at 7 p.m.December 22: "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m.December 27: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at 1 p.m.Although tickets are free, you still need to get them in advance on the Palace website. Large groups can reserve seats by calling 518-465-3335 ext. 121 or by emailing [email protected].

Lake George Oktoberfest raises nearly $11K

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Mugs raised in celebration of the season were also lifted for a good local cause in Lake George this month. On Tuesday morning, Adirondack Pub & Brewery announced nearly $11,000 raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks over the course of this year's Lake George Oktoberfest celebrations. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 17th annual Oktoberfest Charity Block Party hit the village of Lake George on Oct. 14, taking over Adirondack Brewery and blocking Sewell Street off in a celebration that drew around 600 people in support of the Glens Falls-based Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. The event was a followup to the 12th annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest, a Bavarian-style street fair held in the village over Indigenous People's Day Weekend.“On behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks and all of the children and families we proudly serve, we wish to e...

New Japanese restaurant opens in Wilton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Haru Japanese Steakhouse has opened its doors in Wilton. The restaurant is in the former Golden Corral space at 15 Old Gick Road, across from Walmart. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Haru officially opened on October 19. The restaurant is owned by Tehen Yu, who also owns Koto Japanese Restaurant in Colonie. Golden Corral in Wilton closed at the beginning of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened. The Haru menu includes sushi, hibachi, fried rice, noodle and meat dishes, bubble tea, and more. You can view the full menu on the Haru website. New owners taking over former Miss Adams Diner The restaurant is open for dine-in and pick-up. Haru is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9:45 p.m.

Calverton Park faces lawsuit after FOX 2's extensive reports on towed cars and temp tags

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The City of Calverton Park finds itself at the center of a fiery legal battle. A class-action lawsuit emerges in the wake of FOX 2's in-depth coverage of towed cars and temp tag concerns.ArchCity Defenders officially filed a class-action lawsuit against the City of Calverton Park on Monday, alleging the city has violated residents’ constitutional rights by illegally towing their vehicles from private property. Search for missing woman leads police to her family’s backyard The lawsuit contends that cars have been towed from people’s homes and driveways without giving the owners a meaningful opportunity to be heard, as is required by the due process clause of the U.S. Constitution.FOX 2's Mitch McCoy previously reported that Calverton Park’s ordinance "prohibits property owners from having an unlicensed and/or inoperable car on the property." The city confirmed that since December 2020, there’s been a total of 350 violations and 81 vehicles towed away. If the vehicle is...

Colorado weather: Prepare for wintery weekend as temps plummet to the low 20s by Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

Denver metro residents should start preparing for a wintery weekend, with below-freezing temperatures and possible snow in the forecast.The first snow of the season could fall in Denver and temperatures will get into the low 20s this weekend as a cold front blows through the state.Temperatures will drop through the rest of the week, from highs in the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday to the 50s Friday and Saturday, then Sunday’s high is expected to be 35 degrees.Lows beginning Thursday night will drop to right around freezing; by Sunday, low temperatures could get as cold as 22 degrees.As the temperatures drop, Denver and most of the Interstate 25 corridor could get snow Saturday and Sunday.On Saturday, slight rain chances begin in the early afternoon, then late evening precipitation could be a mix of snow and rain. After 10 p.m., there is a chance of snow, and snow chances will continue through the day Sunday.Monday also has a slight chance of snow, but temperatures will warm up slig...

Colorado’s Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:27 GMT

By WILL WEISSERT and KATE BRUMBACK (Associated Press)ATLANTA (AP) — Attorney and prominent conservative media figure Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia, tearfully telling the judge she looks back on that time with “deep remorse.”Ellis, the fourth defendant in the case to enter into a plea deal, was a vocal part of Trump’s reelection campaign in the last presidential cycle and was charged alongside the Republican former president and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law. Ellis pleaded guilty to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings. She had been facing charges of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and soliciting the violation of oath by a public officer, both felonies.She rose to speak after pleading guilty, fighting back tears as she said she would have not have ...