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One woman really wanted to impress former President Donald Trump on the night.

The former president, and current Republican nominee, attended Sunday night’s NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets after campaigning in Pennsylvania throughout the weekend.

When he was spotted at the game, chants of “USA” rang through the crowd, but one fan took it the extra mile.

Toward the end of the game, a woman ran onto the field with a sign that said “Trump secure border, Harris open border.”

SportsNet New York said that the woman was “taken off the field” and yet another “USA” chant rang out.

Former NFL running back Eddie Lacy allegedly had a blood alcohol (BAC) level of .325% when he was taken into police custody in Scottsdale, Arizona, Sept. 30, according to TMZ Sports.

The number is roughly four times the legal limit in the state of Arizona.

Lacy, who spent time with the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks, was arrested around 10:40 p.m. after someone called 911 attempting “to locate a possible impaired driver.” The caller also offered a description of the vehicle, police said.

He was later arrested on four DUI violations — including an extreme DUI charge — and possession of an open container of alcohol inside a vehicle, the Scottsdale Police Department previously confirmed to Fox News Digital. In Arizona, an extreme DUI charge can be applied to a BAC of at least .15.

“Eddie’s speech was slow,” an officer stated in a police report obtained by TMZ, “slurred and mumbled as soon as I began talking to him.”

Lacy appeared to inform police that he was “not out of pocket,” per body cam footage. He went on to claim that he consumed one drink on a flight from Wisconsin that arrived in Arizona shortly before the incident.

September’s arrest was the latest in a string of issues Lacy faced while driving in Arizona. In March 2022, he was charged in a five-count case in Scottsdale City Court.

The case involved a DUI and included two counts of extreme DUI. Four of the charges were eventually dismissed after the city attorney submitted a request, according to information that was made available online. Lacy ultimately pleaded guilty to having an extreme DUI with a BAC of at least .20. He also had to pay a fine.

Lacy entered a guilty plea in Sept. 2022 to a charge of driving with a license suspended, revoked or canceled.

Lacy was a standout at Alabama before entering the 2013 NFL Draft, where the Packers took him 61st overall in the second round.

He immediately made an impact in the pros, winning the 2013 Offensive Rookie of the Year award after rushing for 1,178 yards with 11 touchdowns in 15 games. Lacy was also named to the Pro Bowl that season.

Lacy would back up that rookie season with 1,139 yards and nine rushing scores the following year, but his career trajectory began to take a tumble from there.

He dealt with injuries starting in 2015 as ankle and groin injuries mounted. Then, in 2016, Lacy was placed on the injured reserve after another ankle injury midway through the season.

Lacy would play just five games that year, and the Packers wouldn’t extend him a long-term contract after his fourth season with his rookie deal up.

During that time, Lacy was dealing with weight issues as teams were wanting him to get under 250 pounds, including those that wished to sign him in free agency. The Packers and Minnesota Vikings were among those that wished to get him on a one-year pact, but he ultimately signed with the Seahawks, and he got under the weight requirement.

However, Seattle had a crowded backfield in 2017, and Lacy played just nine games (three starts), where he had 179 yards and no touchdowns.

An incident unfolded this week in Orange County as a lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office was found dead, allegedly killed by her estranged husband, who reportedly tried to disguise the crime as a suicide, according to authorities.
Deputies responded to a residence on El Prado Avenue, where they discovered Eloilda “Ellie” Shea with a fatal gunshot wound to her head. Initially, the authorities believed the incident was a suicide based on the information available at the time.
However, as the investigation progressed, detectives now suspect that Ellie’s estranged husband, Anthony Shea, 49, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, was responsible for her death. According to the arrest report, Anthony allegedly shot Ellie in her bedroom and then attempted to make it look like a suicide to cover his tracks.
Anthony Shea was taken into custody on Friday and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. He is currently being held without bond. Shea, who joined the Sheriff’s Office in October 2006, resigned in August 2024 while under investigation for conduct that could have led to his termination.
Sheriff John Mina expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Ellie, describing her as a dedicated member of the team and a rising star within the agency. He praised the homicide detectives for their commitment to seeking justice for their colleague, despite the difficulty of investigating the tragic death of one of their own.
“Ellie was a cherished part of our agency, known for her compassion and dedication,” said Sheriff Mina. “This week has been incredibly painful for all of us as we try to come to terms with her loss. We extend our deepest sympathies to her two daughters, her family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.”

An Arkansas father was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a man who was found in a vehicle with the father’s missing 14-year-old daughter.

Aaron Spencer, 36, reported his daughter missing, and Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to his home

But as deputies were on their way to the residence, they learned that Spencer had found his daughter in a vehicle with Michael Fosler, 67. A confrontation ensued between the two men before Spencer allegedly shot and killed Fosler.

Deputies arrested Spencer on a preliminary charge of first-degree murder, a Class Y felony. He was booked into the Lonoke County Detention Center before being released the next day after posting bail.

Sheriff John Staley said in a video on Facebook that Spencer has not been formally charged yet and that the District Attorney’s Office will decide which charges to file.

“This is a tragic situation and my thoughts and prayers are with all involved,” Staley said.

Spencer’s wife, Heather, said on Facebook that Fosler had a “no contact order” with her daughter for stalking and raping the 14-year-old over the summer and that she and her husband feared he might kill her. She said that she and her husband were unaware Fosler was again in contact with her child.

“We absolutely called 911 during the entire event,” she wrote. “We had no idea this man was in contact with our child again. He was waiting 6-9 felonies for what he did, not 2. He was looking at the rest of his pathetic life in jail, and our daughter was the only witness.”

“Some things we will never know, but we know that the police department afforded this predator privacy they did not give our family,” she continued. “Including posting our home address. I’m deeply offended by the way this was handled by the county [sheriff’s] office.”

The woman added: “At the end of the day, our daughter is a victim and we have a long road of recovery for everyone. We are so thankful for all the calls, messages and prayers.”

Fosler had been arrested by another law enforcement agency in July and booked for internet stalking of a child and sexual assault, Staley told USA TODAY.

“I absolutely do not support predators,” he said. I’m a daddy. “I have three daughters. I know she’s hurt right now, but there’s absolutely nobody I would put ahead of our children, their children, my children.”

The sheriff said deputies are looking into what happened leading up to the shooting.

“When we get on scene and there’s a homicide, it means one person took the life of another,” Staley said. “It’s either justified or not justified. That’s what the fact finding, that’s what the investigation is going to find out.”

The child’s mother had set up a GoFundMe to pay for her husband’s legal fees, but GoFundMe removed the fundraiser and returned the money to donors. GoFundMe’s terms of service prohibit fundraisers from raising money for the legal defense of anyone formally charged with an alleged violent crime.

Because of this, the woman is now accepting money on Venmo and Cash App.

“My husband is a hero and we are so thankful to have him home with us for now,” The woman wrote in a Thursday Facebook post. “We want to do everything possible to ensure he can continue to be here to protect us.”

She also thanked other victims who reached out to her with allegations that Fosler attacked them.

“We have gotten a clear picture of a predator who continuously worked with children and preyed on young girls,” she wrote. “This man was Chief of police in Indiana and resource officer, giving us a better idea of why the Lonoke county courts have been protecting him and going after my husband.”

A father and husband in Brazil is accused by police of sexually abusing and imprisoning his wife, their seven children and his mother-in-law for two decades, according to multiple reports.

The alleged crimes came to light after one of the daughters escaped the home in Novo Oriente de Minas in the state of Minas Gerais, local police said, per several Brazilian outlets including Guia Muriae, Diario Do Rio Doce and O Tempo.

The 54-year-old man, who has not been named in the reports, allegedly held his 40-year-old wife captive for almost the entirety of their marriage, Herika Ribeiro Sena of the Regional Civil Police station in Teofilo Otoni said, per Guia Muriae, Diario Do Rio Doce and O Tempo.

“The victim only left the house to receive benefits and was often accompanied by him,” Sena said, per Guia Muriae and O Tempo.

“None of the neighbors knew her, not even her relatives had access to her,” she said. (The translation of the quotes varied slightly for the outlets).

The couple’s children, between the ages of 3 and 22, were also victimized by him, per police, the outlets reported.

The daughters allege they had been sexually abused by their father, police said, according to O Tempo and Folhadoes.

Police allege the daughters claimed the man drilled holes into the walls of the house so he could see them taking showers and getting dressed, per Guia Muriae, Diario Do Rio Doce and O Tempo.

The man also allegedly sexually abused his now-deceased mother-in-law, police allege, per the outlets. Police further allege the woman died after falling ill and not being given proper care.

The man is further accused of burying three fetuses on the property after forcing his wife to have three miscarriages by making her take medication, police say, per Guia Muriae and O Tempo.

The man is being charged with false imprisonment, rape of a vulnerable person, psychological violence, abortion and concealment of a corpse, per Sena, Diario Do Rio Doce, O Tempo and Folhadoes reported.

“What this daughter did is very important: bringing what was happening to the public so that action could be taken,” Sena said, per all three outlets.

The suspect is in custody and has denied all charges against him, per Guia Muriae, Diario Do Rio Doce and O Tempo.

Four deaths attributed to Hurricane Milton have been reported in Volusia County, according to county officials.

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m. as a Category 3 storm, and then passed through Central Florida.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said four people were killed during the storm:

Two people were killed by falling trees

One person had a heart attack while boarding up their house ahead of the storm

One person suffered cardiac arrest during the height of the storm, but it was too dangerous for first responders to get there

Port Orange

A 54-year-old woman was killed in Port Orange after a tree fell on her home during Hurricane Milton, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Police said the woman lived on Spring Drive.

Her name was not released pending notification of her family.

Ormond Beach

An older woman was killed in Ormond Beach after a tree fell on her home, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department. Police said a tree fell on the home, where an elderly couple was inside. A man and woman were rushed to the hospital. The woman died. The man remains in critical condition, officials said.

Officials have not released details about the two heart attack victims.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said four people were killed during the storm:

Two people were killed by falling trees

One person had a heart attack while boarding up their house ahead of the storm

One person suffered cardiac arrest during the height of the storm, but it was too dangerous for first responders to get there

Port Orange

A 54-year-old woman was killed in Port Orange after a tree fell on her home during Hurricane Milton, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Police said the woman lived on Spring Drive.

Her name was not released pending notification of her family.

Ormond Beach

An older woman was killed in Ormond Beach after a tree fell on her home, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department. Police said a tree fell on the home, where an elderly couple was inside. A man and woman were rushed to the hospital. The woman died. The man remains in critical condition, officials said.

Officials have not released details about the two heart attack victims.

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up 150 tornado warnings.
A spokesperson for ZooTampa said all 1,000 animals at the zoo are safe and will remain in their night houses and hurricane shelter locations while habitats are cleared of debris. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa also confirmed their animals are “doing well.
The zoo sustained some damage from the high winds and does not have power, and the spokesperson anticipates the debris cleanup and restoration, which is already underway, will take a few days.
The Florida Aquarium’s buildings in downtown Tampa and Apollo Beach also “appear to have minor weather-related damage,” the aquarium said in a press release.
As of Thursday afternoon, both the aquarium and the zoo aim to reopen Saturday, depending on when power is restored.
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a man who was left clinging to an ice chest in the Gulf of Mexico after his boat was stranded overnight in waters roiled by Hurricane Milton.
The man was aboard a fishing vessel that became disabled Wednesday off Madeira Beach, Florida, hours before the hurricane made landfall, said Coast Guard press officer Nicole Groll. The man, who was not identified, was able to radio the Coast Guard station in nearby St. Petersburg before contact was lost about 6:45 p.m.
But on Thursday searchers located the man about 30 miles (48 kilometers) off Longboat Key, Florida, clinging to an open cooler chest, a video clip provided by the Coast Guard shows. In the video, a Coast Guard diver was lowered from a helicopter and swam to the man to pick him up.
The man was taken to Tampa General Hospital for medical treatment, the Coast Guard said. The fate of his boat was unknown. A hospital spokesperson was not able to provide a condition without the man’s name.

Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The nonprofit announced the pop star’s donation Wednesday with a “Thank You” graphic resembling a friendship bracelet, a favorite accessory that Swift’s fans trade at her concerts.

Feeding America is “incredibly grateful” for the donation, CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said in a statement.

“This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms,” the statement continued. “Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.

The organization also encouraged fans and supporters to “join Taylor” in contributing to relief efforts.

Swift’s longtime friends, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, also donated $1 million to Feeding America to support the hurricane relief efforts. Babineaux-Fontenot said in a statement that the couple’s “longtime support of Feeding America in times of crisis” has helped provide basic needs for several past natural disasters.

Swift has a long history of donating to nonprofits in the wake of natural disasters or tragic events, including a tornado that hit Tennessee in 2020 and a shooting in February 2024 at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.

Her philanthropic relationship with food banks became a quiet hallmark of her record-breaking Eras Tour, with the singer donating the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to different food banks across cities she played in.

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm , bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene.

Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm that recently hit Florida, has caused significant damage and disruption across the state. The hurricane made landfall near Sarasota as a Category 3 storm, but had initially been a Category 5 storm while over the Gulf of Mexico. It brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and a dangerous storm surge that led to widespread flooding and power outages affecting millions of residents.
More than 4 million people in Florida lost power during the storm, and about 3.2 million are still without electricity. In areas like St. Petersburg, the damage was severe, with the roof of Tropicana Field being torn off and the city’s water system shut down due to main breaks. The hurricane also spawned tornadoes, causing fatalities and additional damage, particularly in St. Lucie County on the eastern side of the state.
Officials have mobilized extensive resources for the recovery effort, deploying thousands of National Guard troops and emergency response teams. Search and rescue operations are underway to assist residents trapped by rising floodwaters, and the state is coordinating with federal agencies like FEMA to provide relief and aid in the recovery process.
Although Milton caused severe destruction, it was not as catastrophic as initially feared, especially for vulnerable areas like Tampa Bay, which was spared from the worst-case scenario. The state’s infrastructure has been significantly impacted, with airports closing, highways crowded with evacuees, and fuel supplies being strained as the storm approached.
Florida is now in the process of recovery, with shelters open for those displaced by the storm, and federal and state resources being marshaled to aid in rebuilding efforts. Governor Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden have been in communication to ensure a coordinated response to the disaster, emphasizing resilience and quick recovery for affected communities​(

Lyle and Erik Menendez have more than a friend in comedian Rosie O’Donnell. They have a big sister.

O’Donnell is speaking out about how she’s championed the brothers, who are currently locked behind bars in San Diego serving life sentences without the possibility of parole in the murders of their parents, Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez.

The men have seen a resurgence in their story thanks to documentaries and television series being made about them, most recently Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which both brothers have condemned.

O’Donnell says their history is complex.

“I was out to lunch with Barbara Walters and our publicist Cindy Berger, and I said, ‘Barbara, you’re not going to believe this, but guess who wrote to me – Lyle Menendez,” O’Donnell told Variety. “Barbara said, ‘Ignore him, he’s a murderer. He’s very cunning.’”

In 1996, Walters famously interviewed both Lyle and Erik in prison.

O’Donnell admittedly didn’t respond, only entering the brothers’ lives two years ago after watching a documentary that included new evidence that supported Lyle and Erik’s story; they’d been molested by their father. O’Donnell spoke out on social media, and from there, a relationship was born.

“I got a call from Lyle’s wife – I didn’t even know he had a wife – asking if I would talk to him,” O’Donnell explained. “He called me on Mother’s Day last year.”

Since then, O’Donnell and the brothers have established a friendship of sorts, one that the former talk show host describes as almost familial.

“I feel like a big sister in a way. Lyle is one of the most lauded prisoners in the California prison system. You can’t ignore that. If he was sort of the psycho who was screaming at everyone and a maniac, would he have done hospice for the dying prisoners? Would he have done all of the things that he did that allowed him to finally get moved from San Francisco down to his brother because he had 10 years straight without one infraction? Nobody can mask their mental illness that much in 35 years. To be the extraordinary inmates that they both are is pretty damning testimony as well.”

She met Lyle for the first time last year, greeting the elder Menendez brother with a hug. “Then Erik came over to me, hugged me, and whispered in my ear, ‘Thank you for loving my brother.’ It was very, very moving to me.”

O’Donnell said that she and Lyle “talk a lot.”

“I told them I would do what I could with whatever dwindling fame I have to bring light to their story. I said, ‘It’s not the 90s, Lyle. I’m not on that show anymore,’” referencing her talk show that ended in 2002.

“I think if you feel strongly about something and you want to try to help society, you can use your voice because the children who are abused in their homes don’t have a voice. It’s up to the adults who were once those children to speak for them.”

The brothers have the potential to be resentenced, or even released, in light of new evidence being reviewed by George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, which he announced last week.

O’Donnell said she was privy to the groundbreaking decision before the media.

“As soon as the news dropped, I sent them a text and said, ‘It’s really happening. Now, put that smile on your face. Here we go.’ This is what they’ve been waiting for for so many decades, and it’s about time. I think that we, as a society, it’s time that we said, ‘We made a mistake, and we didn’t understand what we understand today.’ It’s kind of a miracle, but so deserving. I’m so thrilled for them.”

“They’re excited,” she continued. “They’re happy. I came in two years ago as a cheerleader. I told them then, ‘You’re going to get out of there.’ They didn’t really believe me, but I believe that the wrong will be righted. They’re still reticent to believe it’s going to happen.”

O’Donnell already has plans set up with Lyle if he is indeed released.

“I’ve always told Lyle that I will take him to Nobu because he thinks that’s the place to go,” she said of the luxury-chain Japanese-Peruvian restaurant frequented by celebrities. “Sometimes, I would talk to him at night, and I’d say that my friends and I went to Nobu for lunch. I’d say, ‘Buddy, when you get out, I’ll take you to Nobu.’ When I talked to him the other day, he said, ‘When are we going to Nobu?’ I said, ‘Sooner than you think.’