According to NBC News, the Learjet 60 was traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when it crashed near Cresthaven at approximately 12:50 p.m. local time.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people aboard the aircraft died.

The impact caused a large explosion, leaving debris scattered across the crash site. Emergency responders rushed to the area, while authorities closed nearby roads and evacuated approximately 600 residents as a precaution.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said no one on the ground was injured.

Before the crash, the pilot had reported turbulence, icing, and precipitation while flying through the region. However, officials have not determined whether weather conditions contributed to the accident.

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration. Investigators are working to establish what caused the aircraft to go down.

CNN previously reported that Ukraine had exhausted its supply of Patriot interceptors earlier in October, raising concerns about its ability to defend against ballistic missile attacks.

On October 30, the US State Department approved a potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors. These advanced defensive missiles are designed to destroy incoming ballistic threats.

The purchase will be financed through contributions from Canada, Germany, and Norway, along with European Union-backed funding. The US government will not provide financing for the transaction.

Despite the approval, delivery remains a significant concern. No official delivery schedule has been announced, and newly manufactured missiles could take years to arrive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for faster shipments, including missiles from existing American stockpiles.

Ukraine is also seeking approximately 100 Patriot interceptors each month to strengthen its defenses against continuing Russian attacks.

Fairfield police said officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8:30 p.m. inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center. As confirmed by The Associated Press, seven people suffered gunshot wounds, including one victim who later died from their injuries.

The six surviving victims were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. At least three were reported to be in critical condition.

Authorities have not released the identities of those involved or provided details about what led to the shooting.

Investigators remained at the shopping center as police worked to gather evidence and speak with witnesses who may have information about the incident.

Officers were also working to identify the suspect responsible for the shooting.

The shopping mall remained an active crime scene as the investigation continued. Police had not announced an arrest or provided additional information about a possible motive.

A former California mayor has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after admitting to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a church. Tamara Wallace resigned as mayor of South Lake Tahoe last October after acknowledging she had taken money from the church, where she worked part-time as a bookkeeper. Federal prosecutors say the thefts occurred between 2019 and 2025 and totaled approximately 390-thousand dollars. Investigators say Wallace used the stolen money to pay for personal expenses, including rent and travel. The 56-year-old now faces up to 20 years in federal prison when she is sentenced in January. Her guilty plea resolves the criminal case involving the stolen church funds, though the final sentence will be determined by a judge. Wallace’s resignation came after the theft allegations became public, ending her tenure as the city’s mayor.

A man accused of brutally beating a 71-year-old Crestline grandmother with a baseball bat is back in California to face charges. Detectives tracked down 26-year-old Erik Navarro at an Oklahoma jail, where he was being held on unrelated traffic charges. The family of victim Therese Garcia says she had welcomed Navarro, a stranger, into her home near Big Bear and even cooked him dinner every night. But about a week later, investigators say Navarro allegedly attacked Garcia with a bat while she was sleeping. He was later located and arrested in Oklahoma before being returned to California. Navarro is now being held in jail and faces charges including assault, robbery and elder abuse. Authorities have not released additional details about the alleged attack or whether Garcia is still recovering from her injuries. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors move forward with the charges.

King tides are flooding Southern California coastal communities for the fourth straight day.  Sunset Beach resident Dianna Olea says she and her neighbors have been at the mercy of the tide all week. Homes, businesses and streets in low-lying communities are covered in several feet of water.  Today’s high tide is expected to peak between six and seven feet.  In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, a coastal flood advisory has been extended to two p.m. Friday.  In Orange County, a more serious coastal flood warning is in place until today at one p.m.  It will then be replaced by a coastal flood advisory, which will also last until two p.m. Friday.  Huntington Beach has declared a local emergency after flooding damaged more than 100 properties.  Pacific Coast Highway is closing down again in the Sunset Beach area due to flooding.  It’s expected to reopen at three p.m. today.  Experts warn more high tides could be coming around Thanksgiving and Christmas and could be as high as about nine feet.

The Republican National Committee announced Thursday, October 29, that Trump would participate in a series of telerallies across nearly 20 states. The Associated Press reported that the change comes as Republicans work to maintain control of Congress during the final days of campaigning.

The new approach allows Trump to support multiple Republican candidates without traveling to each location. Additional telephone events could also be announced.

Meanwhile, Trump visited South Carolina on Thursday to campaign for Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who faces Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in a closely watched Senate race.

The visit marked Trump’s second trip to South Carolina in October, highlighting the importance of the contest to Republicans.

With several Senate races drawing national attention, both parties are focusing their final campaign efforts on voter turnout and competitive states.

The midterm elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.

Drivers in Mill Valley are continuing to face travel disruptions as tidal flooding forces multiple road closures for a second consecutive day. Several streets remained shut down Wednesday after rising water inundated parts of the Northern California community. Miller Avenue was closed between Camino Alto and Almonte Boulevard, while Redwood Highway Frontage Road was also closed near Hamilton Drive. The closures have made it more difficult for residents and commuters to navigate the area, with drivers urged to find alternate routes and avoid flooded streets. A Coastal Flood Advisory was issued for the region as unusually high tides continued to affect low-lying areas. Officials are monitoring conditions as the flooding persists and warn that additional disruptions could occur if water levels remain elevated. Drivers are encouraged to check local traffic updates before heading out and allow extra time for their commutes. The road closures come amid a broader pattern of coastal flooding affecting communities along the California shoreline.

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is suing Wagmor Pets, accusing the business of operating a “puppy-laundering operation.” The lawsuit alleges Wagmor bought dogs from illegal puppy mills and resold them as rescued animals to unsuspecting customers. Officials say people who believed they were saving animals were charged adoption fees that could reach thousands of dollars. The lawsuit also names Wylder’s Holistic Pet Center, Melissa Bacelar and Doho House. It alleges the defendants used multiple companies, including an apparent nonprofit, to purchase and resell hundreds, possibly thousands, of dogs from breeders in violation of several laws. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto says numerous dogs sold through the alleged operation died shortly after being adopted. The lawsuit seeks to hold the defendants accountable for their business practices and protect consumers and animals. The allegations have not been proven in court, and the defendants will have an opportunity to respond to the claims.

A woman is behind bars in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured his younger sister in South Los Angeles. The LAPD confirms the arrest of Raygine Glentasia Evans, who is accused of striking the two pedestrians on the night of September 22nd. Investigators say Evans was speeding down a street when she allegedly ran a stop sign and hit the siblings. The boy, identified as Hernan Martinez, died at the scene. His 14-year-old sister was rushed to a hospital with severe injuries. Police say the driver fled the scene after the collision, along with a passenger who was inside the vehicle. Authorities have not released additional information about the passenger or the circumstances leading up to the crash. Evans is now in custody as the investigation continues. The case highlights the devastating consequences of alleged reckless driving and leaving the scene of a serious collision.