Inside Edition for Monday, February 17, 2025

We're learning more about the man arrested near former President Obama’s DC home with weapons and allegedly explosive materials in his van. Prosecutors say he made his way there shortly after Donald Trump shared Obama’s address on social media. But before he was taken into custody his movements were captured on video. The public defender representing the accused says he made no specific threat, and his comments are protected by the first amendment. And, we've told you how store employees have been told to not interfere with shoplifters. Some even end up fired when they do. Now it has gone a step further. This guy was fired, he says, for just recording a suspected shoplifting in progress. Plus, July 4th may be behind us but we're continuing to hear horror stories about firework mishaps. This was the scary scene as explosives head right towards a group of friends enjoying Independence Day on a porch including young children. And, more than 500 people were rescued at Florida beaches over the last few days. A scary situation not only for the swimmers but for the lifeguards too. So, authorities are now considering charging parents with child neglect if they let their kids in the water when warning flags are posted.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Heinä 202320min

As President Biden and his family enjoyed fireworks from a White House balcony there was a looming question - how did cocaine end up inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? The discovery of cocaine in a west wing cubby hole used by staff and guests to store their phones has plenty of people scratching their heads. Sabila Vargas has the latest on this White House 'who dun it?' And, it wasn't just people on holiday at the beach this July fourth. Plenty of sharks were around too. In Florida, one sighting seemed like a scene right out of the movie, Jaws. Someone yelled “shark” and folks ran out of the water as fast as they could. Plus, just days after a crack was discovered on one of the fastest rollercoasters in the nation, comes another amusement park scare when a thrill ride got stuck – upside down. Now, we're learning more about what it was like to be left dangling upside down for hours. And, they feel like they're living in a nightmare. Over the past five years, they say they've had SWAT teams descend on their home, bomb threats called in, and cops aim guns at their heads. And as Sabila Vargas reports, when this couple found out why they were being targeted they were shocked. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Heinä 202322min

It's July 4th and today America is celebrating our nation's independence. Police expect their phones will be ringing off the hook because fireworks can sound a lot like gunshots. If you're scared…your animals are terrified. In fact, some are literally being scared to death. And a man was shooting hoops in the driveway when he heard his wife call for help. Moments after sinking what looked like a three pointer, this hero dad saved his little girl who was choking on a carrot. Plus, a 911 call placed from a shopper. But she wasn't having a medical emergency…just something down right embarrassing. And when a woman went to update her driver’s license…she got the shock of her life! She was told there was a warrant out for her arrest. Her alleged crime? Not returning a VHS tape twenty years ago.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's the most traditional way to celebrate July 4th - taking in a fireworks display. But as spectacular as they are to watch, they also can bring a drastic drop in air quality. So, this year after some of the worst air quality in history, many areas are cutting back or even canceling their fireworks. And, it's being called the busiest July fourth holiday ever when it comes to travel. Lots of people are heading to Yosemite National Park. In fact, people are waiting in incredibly long lines just to get in with many visitors turning away due to the massive crowds. Plus, if you are heading to an amusement park this holiday, this is not what you want to hear about. Today, inspectors are checking out this rollercoaster that's been closed for safety reasons. And it's all because of a dad who shot this video of a crack in one of the support pillars. Now he's speaking with Inside Edition about getting the ride shut down. And, she's the influencer mom who claimed a couple tried to kidnap her kids in a parking lot. Then she admitted she made the whole thing up. Now she's been sentenced to 90 days in jail, and we have exclusive reaction from the woman she falsely accused.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Heinä 202322min

More than 50 million Americans are flying and hitting the road this holiday, in what is shaping up to be the busiest July 4th weekend in history. Since a lot of you will be gone, we've got an important safety tip before you head out. This home was just ransacked by thieves who got into the house by stealing the garage door opener from the homeowner's car parked at the airport. And perhaps your travel plans for this weekend include some fun on the water, like this lady who's doing an 80-mile paddleboard ride for charity - but she didn't plan on this. A huge hammerhead shark stalking her. Plus, 400 bike riders swarming a car in Houston - some attacking the vehicle, smashing the windshield. The viral video has led to overwhelming support for the man in the car, but the cyclists say there's more to the story. And when this guy bought a lottery ticket at his local convenience store, he had no idea the drama to follow. Now, after his ticket ended up in the wrong hands, he can finally collect his jackpot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Heinä 202322min

Tears flow in court today as the sheriff's deputy who was accused of failing to confront the gunman during the mass school shooting in Parkland Florida is found not guilty. The 60-year-old had been charged with negligence in connection with the massacre that left 17 dead - and he couldn't hold in his emotions as the verdict was read. And she's home after being intubated in intensive care for a mystery infection – Madonna was discharged from the hospital and brought back to her New York city home in an ambulance. Now her family is rushing to be by her side as she recovers. Plus, airlines have cancelled more than 7500 flights this week leading into the holiday weekend. The collateral damage: a sea of luggage waiting to be reunited with its owners. As Steven Fabian reports, if you're travelling this holiday - be sure to pack lots of patience. And yesterday President Biden made headlines when he appeared in public still bearing marks from a CPAP machine he's been using to get a good night's sleep. He has sleep apnea, but what's it like trying to catch some z's with such a machine strapped to your head? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In just nine days, seven people have drowned in Panama City Beach, Florida this year - the highest number of beach fatalities for any single location in the country. Despite being warned of dangerous rip tides, beachgoers still go into the water - leading to a very dangerous situation for lifeguards. And as a dispatcher she handles emergency calls at work all day long, but one call came from someone she knows very well. It was her little boy telling her, their house was on fire. Plus, if you need help making your trip a little easier you may want to talk to this guy...he's a frequent flier to the extreme - having flown a total of 24 million miles. And Rome’s Colosseum is nearly 2,000 years old, which is why people are furious about a guy carving his and his girlfriend's names into the wall where gladiators once did battle. Now there’s a worldwide search to find out who he is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Kesä 202322min

Travel chaos ahead of the July 4th holiday - severe weather has led to thousands of planes being canceled and even more being delayed. This guy waited 18 hours for his flight. Everyone else on the flight had given up, and he ended up being the sole passenger on the plane! Steven Fabian, who had his own travel troubles, has details. And murder charges have been dropped against a Chicago mom and her son. She had been accused of ordering her son to kill a man after a dispute in a fast-food place. But after more details of the incident came out, including video - prosecutors said they wouldn't be able to meet the burden of proof to get a conviction. Plus, he was the pool guy, just doing his job - but the homeowner thought he was an intruder and started shooting. Though he fired 30 rounds in just a minute and a half, incredibly the pool guy is ok, and the homeowner isn't being charged - thanks to Florida's controversial stand your ground law. And at 80, Joe Biden is the oldest serving president, and his age will of course be a big issue on the campaign trail in the 2024 election. But one Hollywood mogul says think about Indiana Jones - that age could be an asset, not a drawback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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