Month: November 2025

By Mahmoud Bennett

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    NAPLES, Florida (WFTX) — The mother of a 15-year-old boy arrested in North Naples for an alleged Halloween bomb threat says it was just a fireworks joke blown out of proportion.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Enzo Vargas-Giraldo after investigators say he posted images on Snapchat showing what appeared to be an explosive device, along with a caption claiming the Victoria Park neighborhood was “not safe.”

Deputies say they located the teen while he was riding his bike on Halloween night and later sent a bomb squad to his home, where they reported finding “bomb-making materials” in the garage.

The sheriff’s office has not shared exactly what substances or compounds it discovered.

“He just was trying to make fireworks and that’s it,” said his mother, Natali Giraldo, who was emotional as she spoke with Fox 4 about her son’s arrest.

Giraldo said her son had been watching online videos and tried to build a large firework as part of what he thought would be a joke.

“What he said on his Snapchat, he said, ‘Mama, it was just a joke,’” Giraldo recalled. “He told me he wasn’t planning on hurting anybody. He just likes to play around with his friends,” she explained.

She said her son is not violent, does well in school, and has two older brothers. Now, she’s trying to hire an attorney and bring him home.

“I just don’t want him to be there. It breaks my heart. I miss him here at home,” she said through tears.

Vargas-Giraldo faces one count of making a written or electronic threat to conduct an act of terrorism, along with two other felony charges.

In a statement to Fox 4, the sheriff’s office said:

“We don’t take threats of violence as a joke. We have a responsibility to act when threats are made. Our community expects us to take these situations seriously, and we will continue to do so.”

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By Caitlyn Scott

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    PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A UPMC Altoona nurse was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for emergency surgery after being attacked by a patient on Saturday.

According to a criminal complaint, UPMC police were requested to the emergency room just before 10 a.m. following reports of a violent patient.

The complaint said officials then found a male nurse unconscious and on the floor with multiple injuries to the head and face. Additional nurses were also administering aid to the victim while waiting for police to arrive.

Bradley Lloyd, 40, of Tyrone, was allegedly trying to escape as the male nurse was attempting to administer aid, the complaint continued.

Police said Lloyd resisted police, who later pointed a Taser at him. He then surrendered before being restrained on a bed and sedated.

The victim was found to have a fractured skull, brain bleed, a broken tooth, nasal obstruction, hematomas, and multiple lacerations. They were later flown to Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh and rushed into surgery.

The nurse’s current condition remains unknown.

Following the incident, UPMC issued the following statement:

Our co-worker in the Emergency Department was the victim of a horrific attack by a patient on Saturday at UPMC Altoona.

While we must respect our colleagues’ and their families’ privacy and cannot share medical details, we are encouraged by the positive updates we’ve received and remain closely connected with them and their loved ones.

We are incredibly grateful for the swift, courageous response of our UPMC Police and Emergency Department teams, whose actions prevented further harm and ensured our colleague received immediate care. We are grateful for their quick action and bravery.

We are saddened by this tragic event. We will support and care for our injured colleague and their family throughout recovery. We also recognize that this incident can affect many others. Our leadership team, CISM-ASAP, LifeSolutions, and our Spiritual Care team have been present and are a resource for anyone impacted by these events.

We remain committed to working toward addressing violence against our workforce and helping to create a safe environment in which to work and for our patients to heal.“

Lloyd is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, and disorderly conduct.

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By AJ Sisson

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    HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Educators at HACC Central Pennsylvania’s Community College are on strike after stalled contract negotiations and no salary increases since unionizing in 2022. The strike, which began following 13 hours of failed talks last week, drew support from students, educators, and community members, but has left many students without instructors on Monday.

The HACC Educators Association (HACCEA), representing over 750 faculty members, says the college has failed to provide fair compensation.

“We are asking for no more and no less than what the board of trustees has already approved,” said Adam Weber, a UniServ representative for HACCEA. “This is about the college saying we are going to punish these faculty members for standing up for their rights, standing up for what they believe in, standing up for better working conditions and learning conditions for these students.”

Faculty members say they have not received a salary raise since 2022, while other college staff have received annual increases of at least 3%. Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas, who joined the picket line, taking a rideshare service to the strike, expressed his support for the educators.

“They’ve gone, from what I saw, I think something like 40 months without a raise,” Douglas said. “I think that’s pretty challenging, given especially what the last 40 months have meant for most Americans.”

HACC, in an email to the student body obtained by WGAL News 8, assured that substitute teachers would be available for class, but many students arrived to find empty classrooms.

“I just assumed we were going to have a substitute, like the school email said,” said Anna Taylor, a HACC student. “So I drove 30 minutes here, and the classroom was completely empty. It’s dark. No lights are on. There’s no sign of a substitute.”

Taylor, who voiced support for the teachers, added that students later received an email from HACC’s Holistic Support and Engagement Team informing them that their classes were “impacted by the faculty strike” and offering “relaxing” activities as a resource.

“I do federal student loans, so if I were to drop or withdraw, I’m going to owe that money back regardless,” Taylor said. “So I have to go to class.”

“This is a travesty and a stain on our college, the administration, and it just needs to be fixed,” said Declan Fledderjohn, a HACC student since last Autumn.

The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) has also voiced its support for the striking workers.

“The HACC administration has dragged out contract negotiations for far too long,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin. “They have refused to put forth meaningful proposals. Simply put, this administration is engaging in union busting by endlessly delaying negotiations.”

WGAL News 8 requested comment from HACC on the strike, but has not yet fulfilled our response. Educators and supporters say they plan to continue picketing until an agreement is reached.

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By Greg Ng, Tommie Clark

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    BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A mother could face charges after a 17-year-old girl suffered severe dog bite wounds Sunday, Baltimore police said.

City police said officers were called around 3:37 a.m. to a house in the 1500 block of Mullikin Court in East Baltimore for a report of a dog attack in progress.

Police said the teenager was taken to a hospital and the dog was seized by animal control.

Investigators said the teenager got into a fight with her mother when the mother commanded her pet, a pit bull, to attack the girl.

“I can’t even fathom that. There’s no excuse for that,” one nearby resident said.

“It’s sad, like I said. So close to home, because I live right there,” said Jackie Howard, another nearby resident.

Police said officers took the mother into custody and she was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

“Not surprised. Anything goes on down here,” Howard said.

Another resident said they are surprised, though.

“I’ve never heard about anything like that, not down in this neighborhood, no,” the resident said.

“That’s horrific. I can’t believe that. It’s words that can’t even explain that,” one person said.

Police said charges are pending upon her release from the hospital, but nearby residents remain disturbed by the news.

“Let alone animal cruelty, it’s cruelty to your child. There’s no excuse for that. You suffer the consequences. I just hope the child is OK,” a resident said.

In a statement on the status of the dog, the Baltimore City Health Department said:

“The dog involved is currently being held at the shelter for investigation and quarantine. If an owner does not come forth within 72 hours, the dog will be humanely euthanized. If an owner does come forward and wishes to reclaim the dog, an administrative hearing will be scheduled to determine the final disposition of the animal.

“Our program investigates all bite cases to determine the appropriate next steps. We are in the process of gathering additional details about the incident and the reported injuries in preparation for a possible hearing.”

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By Marissa Barrett

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    MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Former New Hampshire state Rep. Stacie Laughton pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges including sexual exploitation of children in a child sex abuse images case.

The plea comes after her former partner, Lindsay Groves, admitted last month to taking sexually explicit photos of children at the Massachusetts day care where she worked and sending them to Laughton.

Federal investigators said four photos of children who appeared to be between 3 and 5 years old were sent to Laughton.

Officials said Laughton asked Groves for the photos and the two exchanged thousands of text messages about them.

Laughton was elected to the New Hampshire House three times but resigned twice over separate legal issues.

Both Laughton and Groves are scheduled to be sentenced in February.

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By Frances Lin

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    Florida (WFTS) — It’s kind of late, but I still did it.

At 86 years old, Kim Knor is proving that age has no limits as she closes in on her lifelong goal of making 1,000 skydives, a milestone that will earn her the United States Parachute Association Gold Wings.

In this Digital Original, Tampa Bay 28’s Frances Lin, spoke with Knor about her journey.

“I started out in 1959, and it’s been a long journey,” said Knor.

Frances is also a skydiver and jumps often in her free time. She was there for Knor’s 999th jump Sunday morning on Oct. 26 at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, and accompanied Knor on her jump. Knor jumped over 50 times at Skydive City.

Her skydiving journey began in 1959 when, at just 18 years old, she forged her parents’ signatures to make her first jump.

“When I was 20 years old, I was living in Chicago and heard these guys that had come back from Korea, and they were talking about they were airborne, and now they’re in reserves,” Knor said. “And they said, you know, that parachuting stuff would really be fun.”

She went on to join the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team, winning gold at the 1962 World Championships.

After an 18-year stretch in the sport, she stepped away in 1967 to raise her family, remaining grounded for 37 years. In 2003, Knor returned to the skies with a renewed mission: to reach 1,000 jumps.

“It’s never too late,” Knor said. “So I came back into skydiving because I love it.”

Over the last three years, she traveled to more than 90 drop zones across the country, often alongside Hall-of-Fame skydiver Jay Stokes, inspiring others with her determination and love of adventure.

For her, the journey is about far more than numbers. It’s about defying expectations and showing that passion knows no age.

“The thing is, when you’re up there in the sky, it’s all about living in the moment, you know? Doesn’t matter what happened yesterday, tomorrow, who knows,” Knor said. “But you’re living in the moment when you’re in the sky, and you come down, and you realize this day has really been healing to me. And that healing sets you up for the next day and the next year and next month.”

With one more leap to go, she plans to hit her 1,000th jump next week at Jump Florida Skydiving in Lake Wales, where the USPA will formally recognize her achievement. We will be following her story.

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By Spencer Tracy

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    MELBOURNE, Florida (WESH) — A crash on Halloween night sent a pickup truck crashing into a Melbourne home, with part of the truck ending up on the roof.

Neighbors say it’s not the first time speeding has been a problem on their street.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. Friday on Fargo Drive. Troopers said the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado lost control, skidded across a yard and slammed into the side of a house.

Photos shared with WESH 2 show the truck lodged deep into the wall, with its front end and wheels stuck in the roofline.

“The whole street shook,” Christine MacLean said. “We thought it was fireworks or an explosion. Then we saw the truck in the house — it was unbelievable.”

The FHP said the driver was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. No one inside the home was hurt, but the homeowners were forced to evacuate over concerns about the home’s structural safety.

Neighbors told WESH 2 that they have complained about speeding on Fargo Drive for years and worry something like this could happen again.

“People fly down this street all the time,” MacLean said. “We’ve asked for speed bumps — maybe now they’ll finally do something.”

“We hear rockets all the time, but we don’t hear launching cars or trucks into houses all the time,” said Todd Benson, a neighbor.

Troopers have not said what caused the driver to lose control or if speed or impairment played a role in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

“This could have been a completely different scenario. Kids could have been out there, parents or pets,” MacLean said.

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By Rachael Perry

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    MARTIN COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A fight between a food delivery driver and a store employee ended with one man behind bars and the other with minor injuries.

WPBF 25 News has obtained video of the incident that happened on Oct. 27, 2025, at The Treasure Coast Mall inside the Get Lost Smoke Shop. According to the arrest report, the suspect got upset after claiming his food delivery order was in disarray.

Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office were called to the mall for a physical altercation involving a food delivery driver and an employee of the smoke shop. The victim told deputies the suspect, identified as Andrew Kruger, 24, got aggressive with him over his delivery order.

According to the arrest document, the victim arrived at the mall to deliver Kruger’s food but stated that the order did not include a specific address, only the mall’s location. The victim said he called and texted Kruger, but did not get a response.

The victim said he then entered the store and found Kruger, who appeared upset when he received the food. Kruger reportedly claimed the food was in disarray. The victim told deputies he went outside to take a required delivery photo as Kruger began yelling and flipping him off.

The victim went back inside, and the two men began arguing. According to the arrest report, the victim said Kruger displayed a set of blades attached to his keychain during the argument and pushed him out of the store multiple times. The victim said he did not physically retaliate but did use his arm to create space between them.

Deputies noted the victim had small cuts to his inner left arm and his neck.

Officials with the MCSO spoke with Kruger, who claimed the victim was the one acting aggressively after delivering the food. Kruger said the victim had initiated the argument and refused to leave the store.

According to the arrest report, Kruger denied using the blades on his keychain or causing any injuries to the victim. Kruger told deputies the victim had attempted to come behind the counter, which escalated the situation. He said he acted in self-defense.

Deputies were able to obtain surveillance footage from inside the store. The deputy notes Kruger is seen approaching the victim and physically bumping into him multiple times. The deputy said the video shows the victim exiting the store and returning while on the phone. That’s when the deputy said Kruger can be seen trying to take the victim’s phone, and a large fight breaks out.

The video also shows the moment two men, who had been in the mall and heard the commotion, came rushing in to break up the fight. One held the victim back as the other pinned Kruger to the ground.

Despite Kruger claiming it was self-defense, deputies determined he was the primary aggressor and started the fight. Kruger was arrested and charged with battery. He was booked in the Martin County Jail and has since been released on a $500 bond.

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By Cameron Polom

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    Arizona (KNXV) — Back in 1975, while their husbands were glued to Monday Night Football, a half-dozen “housewives” decided they’d start a little game of their own: Poker.

What began as a casual card night quickly evolved into a lifelong bond that’s lasted 50 years.

Today, the self-proclaimed “Poker Girls” — all from different backgrounds — are celebrating half a century of friendship, laughter, and a few good bluffs.

Now in their 80s, they’re decorating their old poker room with photos and memories spanning five decades, proving that what started with a deck of cards turned into the hand of a lifetime.

ABC15’s Cameron Polom met up with the gals to celebrate their incredible milestone and see what keeps them still laughing, still dealing, and still all in for each other.

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