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'Passenger disturbance' causes flight from Orlando to make emergency landing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) -- The FBI is investigating reports of a threat after a flight from Orlando made an emergency landing in Jacksonville on Tuesday, WESH reported.The Federal Aviation Authority stated that around 6 p.m., Breeze Airways Flight 717 landed at the Jacksonville International Airport after a "passenger disturbance" was reported.According to WESH, the flight was headed to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport from the Orlando International Airport. ‘It was a matter of time’: Residents heartbroken but not surprised by teen’s death at Lakeland intersection In a statement to WESH, Breeze Airways reported that there was an argument between two passengers that resulted in a "perceived security threat.""This evening, Breeze flight #717 from Orlando, FL to Providence, RI was diverted to Jacksonville, FL after an argument escalated between two guests onboard resulting in a perceived security threat. Local law enforcement met the plane and safely deplaned all guest...

Tired of seeing Taylor Swift during NFL games? Here's what she has to say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- If you're an avid football watcher or a Kansas City Chiefs fan, you may be feeling like you've seen slightly too much of Taylor Swift lately. She isn't showing up to games just to get more screen time, the pop star explained in a recent interview.Swift shared more details on her relationship, and her feelings about all the extra attention they've been getting, in an in-depth interview with Time magazine's Sam Lansky after Swift was named Person of the Year. It's no surprise that Swift earned Time magazine's annual honor. After all, as Lansky writes, "she became the main character of the world" this year. "If you’re skeptical, consider it: How many conversations did you have about Taylor Swift this year?" Lansky said. Kansas City Chiefs’ dietician reveals how much Patrick Mahomes eats In Time's new feature, she gave fans, better known as Swifties, even more details of her relationship with Kelce, setting the record straight on the rumors. Swift said it a...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang-raping 17-year-old girl in latest lawsuit

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) — Music mogul Sean Combs is one of three men accused of gang-raping a Michigan teen after flying her to his studio in New York City 20 years ago, according to a new lawsuit. The alleged victim, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, claims she was brutally raped by Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment president Harve Pierre, and a third unidentified man in Combs' Manhattan studio in 2003 when she was 17, according to the civil suit filed in Manhattan Federal Court. Pierre initially met the teen at a Detroit lounge where he allegedly forced her to perform a sex act on him in the bathroom before they flew to New York City on a private jet, according to court papers. Combs, who was 34 at the time, convinced the girl to come to New York during a phone conversation, she claimed.After arriving at the studio, the teen was allegedly supplied with drugs and alcohol before Combs, the unidentified third man, and then Pierre took turns assaulting her, according to the filing. Combs all...

TIMELINE: How Tuesday's shooting spree in Austin, Bexar County unfolded

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four people are dead and three others are injured, including two police officers, after a series of shootings in Austin Tuesday. Another two people were killed in Bexar County.The suspect, Shane James, 34, was arrested Tuesday night and booked into the Travis County Jail. He is charged with capital murder of multiple people, according to jail records.The string of violence appears to have started in San Antonio, before the suspect traveled to Austin and shot several people across multiple locations, according to police. ONGOING COVERAGE: Six people dead after shooting spree in Austin, double homicide in Bexar Co. Here's how the day unfolded, based on information from the Austin Police Department, the Austin Independent School District and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.Austin ISD police officer shot10:40 a.m.: An AISD sergeant performing a daily check at Northeast Early College High School, at 7300 Berkman Drive, was shot in the leg.10:43 a.m.: The School Resour...

$8 million available for Austin rental assistance, eviction support

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin's Housing Department announced Tuesday it is now accepting applications for $8 million available to aid residents with rental assistance and eviction prevention support. The "I Belong in Austin" program is being administered by community organization El Buen Samaritano and "will provide financial assistance with rent, moving, and storage/relocation costs for tenants at risk of eviction," city officials said in a Tuesday release. Those interested in applying for assistance can do so online.El Buen Samaritano is poised to work alongside city leaders, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Volunteer Legal Services to offer eviction prevention support, tenant relocation services and emergency rental dollars. The release added that those services will be available to community members in their preferred language. “[I Belong in Austin] is literally saving lives by ensuring safe spaces for children, elderly and adults. The dignity of being housed brings hope,...

Capital District YMCA hosts Winter Palooza

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District YMCA is hosting a Winter Palooza at the Southern Saratoga branch on December 7. Guests are invited to sip on hot cocoa and learn about the programs and facilities the CDYMCA offers around the region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Admission and activities offered specifically for Winter Palooza are free. There will be a bounce house for children and Olaf from Frozen will be at the door greeting visitors.There will also be a special offered for prospective members. The joiner fee will be waived for those who sign up for a CDYMCA membership during the Winter Palooza. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1 Wall Street in Clifton Park. Reservations are not required but are appreciated.

Visit a Salvation Army Angel Tree at Planet Fitness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Planet Fitness and the Salvation Army are teaming up to bring holiday joy to local children in need. Planet Fitness locations throughout upstate New York have installed Salvation Army Angel Trees in their clubs that allow donors to adopt "angels". Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “At Planet Fitness, we believe in the importance of giving back to the community,” said John Hrinda. Vice President of Field Operations at IGNITE Fitness Holdings, a Planet Fitness franchise. “We hope to see members of Planet Fitness and the larger New York community come out and fulfill the wishes of children in need this holiday season!”Donors can select a tag with the needs of a local child and purchase the item listed. The deadline for the Salvation Army Angel Trees is December 11. The following are Planet Fitness locations around the Capital Region:Albany: 161 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205Amsterdam:&...

Highlands Ranch brewery to close and make way for another longtime beer maker to move in

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

In a one-two move in Denver’s southern suburbs, Grist Brew Co. said Wednesday it will close its 12-year-old Highlands Ranch taphouse, at 9150 Commerce Center Circle, at the end of the year, while Littleton’s Living the Dream Brewing will take Grist’s place in January.Living the Dream is also moving into the small bar that Grist had been operating inside the Sterling Center, a building at 8155 Piney River Ave. that serves residents of Littleton’s Sterling Ranch neighborhood. That change will take place on Dec. 29.Grist owners Chuck Norman and Jim Mack, both petroleum engineers by trade, had originally been “passive” investors and are now “ready to get back to our roots,” Norman said.Living the Dream owner Jason Bell, on the other hand, “knows the industry and has spent many years in it. He’s on-site every day, and that’s an important part of success,” Norman added. And while Living the Dream is buying Grist’s assets and taking ove...

Adams County cannabis sleep supplement maker faces liver-damage accusations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

A maker of cannabis and herb supplements in Adams County recently settled one lawsuit and faces other claims after some people who took its marijuana-infused sleep aids said they developed sudden liver problems.Bailey Pate, a 36-year-old resident of the Denver area, sued Sima Sciences and Nuka Enterprises, both based in Henderson. She alleged that their “Midnight” sleep aid drops caused liver damage after she used them for about 16 months in 2020 and 2021.She settled with the companies this week for an undisclosed amount.Laura Browne, an attorney who represented Pate, said thousands of people in Colorado and a handful of other states may have claims, either for injuries they suffered or for the money they spent on a potentially unsafe product.The drops, sold under the 1906 brand name, included cannabis and corydalis, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy. Corydalis contains tetrahydropalmatine, or THP, a chemical that can cause liver damage at high doses. The manufacturers...

Spain celebrates 45th anniversary of democratic constitution amidst growing concerns

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:35:31 GMT

Challenges ahead as the political landscape shiftsToday marks the 45th anniversary of the ratification of the Spanish Constitution in 1978, a significant milestone on the country's path to democracy. Sanctioned by King Juan Carlos I, the Constitution signalled the dawn of a new era for Spain, just three years after the death of General Franco.Whereas previous constitutions had been imposed upon the people of Spain by individual rulers, the 1978 Constitution was the result of intensive and protracted negotiations between the country’s major political parties. The constitution was meticulously drafted, debated, and ultimately approved by the Constituent Assembly - elected at the 1977 General Election - a process rightly celebrated as one of Spain's greatest democratic successes and a testament to the power of patriotism.The Constitution’s ratification symbolized the culmination of Spain's complex transition to democracy, codifying justice, equality, and political pluralism for the fir...