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Ron DeSantis set to announce for president on Twitter with Elon Musk

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

Gov. Ron DeSantis will announce his presidential bid Wednesday night alongside Elon Musk.DeSantis will launch his campaign on Twitter Spaces, an audio platform, according to NBC News and Fox News, which first reported the event. The conversation with Musk will be moderated by businessman David Sacks. Various reports have it happening at either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.Nick Iarossi, a Tallahassee lobbyist who’s been an adviser and fundraiser for DeSantis since he first ran for governor, confirmed in a text message that DeSantis will announce his candidacy with the billionaire owner of Twitter, SpaceX and Tesla.Musk retweeted the NBC story posted on Twitter.The campaign will reportedly also unveil a launch video at the same time.The South African-born Musk first said in 2022 he was leaning toward supporting DeSantis for the Republican nomination. DeSantis joked at the time, “I welcome support from African Americans.”Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, had a sarcastic response t...

Glenmont Walmart firearms thief arraigned in court

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The suspect who allegedly stole firearms from the Walmart in Glenmont on May 10 appeared in court on Tuesday. According to the indictment, Michael C. McDermott, 30, of Troy, stole five shotguns and one rifle from a federally licensed dealer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the arraignment, McDermott was ordered detained pending a trial scheduled for July 24. If found guilty, McDermott faces a maximum term of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

NYSP: Queensbury couple arrested on gun charges

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Investigations into a claim that a couple unlawfully possessed a firearm resulted in two arrests. On Monday, New York State Police arrested Lyisha L. Sambola, 36, and Mana Sambola, 40. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement discovered multiple firearms in the couple's residence. According to police, Lyisha Sambola was not permitted to possess one of the firearms. Mana Sambola cannot legally have firearms due to a previous felony conviction.The couple were arrested at home. Lyisha Sambola was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. Mana Sambola was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Two deputies shot executing search warrant in Clifton Park Lyisha Sambola was issued a ticket returnable to the Queensbury Town Court on June 5 and released. Mana Sambola was arraigned at the Queensbury Town Court and remanded to the Wa...

Baton Rouge man indicted for shipping firearms to New York

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, a Louisiana man has been indicted on firearm charges. Rodell Patterson, 51, allegedly sold firearms to a person he knew to be a convicted felon, and unlawfully sold firearms to a resident of another state. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patterson is accused of shipping a package with multiple handguns from Baton Rouge, LA, to the Capital Region in May 2022. Two of the firearms were recovered in Troy. If found guilty, Patterson faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

NOAA predicts warmer, wetter summer than average in New York

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – This summer is shaping up to be a scorcher. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that most states are leaning toward a hotter-than-average summer in its long-range weather outlook for June, July and August. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The temperature map is lit up in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the higher the probability of above-normal temperatures. The bullseye of the map, where an extra-hot summer is most likely, is centered around the southwest—an area where even "normal" August temperatures are in the 90s. The only area not expected to see a hot summer is the Midwest. The outlook for those states is more of a toss-up, with equal chances of above-normal and below-normal temperatures. Hawaii, which isn't pictured on the map, is also expected to see above-normal temperatures between June and August, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. El Niño’...

Suspect arrested for St. Peters triple shooting

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

Update: Christopher L. Harper, 51, of St. Louis is charged with murder, armed criminal action, burglary, and assault. He is in police custody with bond denied.ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Major Case Squad has been activated following a triple shooting inside a St. Peters home. One man is dead, and two others are wounded, including a 13-year-old girl.The shooting occurred at the Country Creek Solutions Subdivision on Country Acres Drive around 1:40 a.m. Monday. Investigators said when officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound and two others also suffering from gunshot wounds.Police later identified the deceased as 57-year-old Darin Gosejohn. One victim is 13 years old, and the other is a 45-year-old woman. Police said they were transported to a nearby hospital with no life-threatening injuries. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House Some St. Peters residents are reacting to waking up to crime scene ta...

Mother Clucker Club picks the best St. Louis chicken joints

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

OKAWVILLE, Ill -- A group of retired men and their wives gathered to enjoy a fried chicken meal in In Okawville, Illinois. As they dined together, the dinner sparked an idea, and within a week, the group expanded to include anywhere from 10 to 15 guys, forming a club of sorts. They call themselves the Mother Clucker Chicken Club, and they travel around the metro area of St. Louis, judging establishments on the chicken they sell.The unique name "Mother Clucker" originated from a bar located in Mississippi. Unfortunately, this bar had to shut down. The bar had even sold T-shirts, and several were bought by the Mother Clucker chicken club to form a uniform as of sorts.  Randy Maxwell, group spokesperson, said that they had visited a few places that were listed on the Fox2's article St. Louis’ best fried chicken spots, according to FOX 2 viewers. King Edwards,Hobo's at the Legion,Amigo Joe's, Fergies, Hodaks, Grace Meat + Three, Porters, and Picadilly. "A few of these places from your ...

Elderly woman identified as victim in fatal house fire

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities in Jefferson County have identified a woman who died last week in a house fire near De Soto.According to Grant Bissell, a spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the fire happened early on Thursday, May 18, in the 4300 block of Dock Drive.Firefighters found one victim in the home. The local medical examiner's office identified her as 88-year-old Sally Bene.Investigators believe the fire was accidental and started in a bedroom. The exact cause of the blaze has yet to be determined.

St. Louis Memorial Day weekend ceremonies & events

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military.  It also has morphed into a celebration of sorts, marking the first day of the unofficial kick-off to summer. With the long weekend ahead, here are some local events to enjoy while honoring our fallen soldiers.   Ceremonies: Memorial Day Ceremony, at James J Eagan Center, May 29, Florissant, Mo. 2023 Memorial Day Flag Service, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, May 28, Mehlville, Mo. Memorial Day Ceremony and Family Picnic, St. Charles Memorial Gardens, May 28, St. Charles, Mo. Memorial Day Ceremony, Vlasis Park, May 29, Ballwin, Mo. Manchester Memorial Day Ceremony, Margaret Stoecker Park, Ballwin, Mo. Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Margaret Stoecker Park, May 29, Manchester, Mo. Memorial Day at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, May 29, St. Louis, Mo. Memorial Day Program at Veterans Tribute Park, May 29...

The Nuggets’ decades-long NBA Finals drought is over. Next up: Breaking one of the league’s longest championship droughts.

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:07:28 GMT

The long wait is over.After 47 years, the Denver Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time.Given the stakes, it isn’t hyperbole to say that last night’s Western Conference Finals-clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers was the biggest in franchise history. And they only get bigger from here.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made NBA playoff history. And then he worked some more. Denver Nuggets | Kiszla: On night Nuggets earn first-ever trip to the NBA Finals, franchise owner Stan Kroenke salutes center Nikola Jokic: “We’ve got a chance to do something nice.” Denver Nuggets | Keeler: “I haven’t had this good a day in three months.” Nuggets’ sweep of LeBron James, Lakers rocked Ball Arena, brought longtime fans to tears. Next up: Either the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics, who play Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with the ...