Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release

The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.

NY Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case
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New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in a mortgage fraud case on Thursday. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the details.

Robbery suspect shot by police following confrontation
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An officer suffered a serious head injury following a police-involved shooting Thursday night in the Bronx that left an 18-year-old suspect in critical condition, the NYPD said. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.

Short in front, party in back: the mini mullet makes a comeback
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Once a rebellious ‘80s staple, the mullet is getting a 2025 reboot. Barbers say the “mini mullet,” a subtler, sleeker version — is one of their most requested styles, with celebrities like Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi leading the charge. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the details.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

New York Comic Con 2025
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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis reports live from NYCC 2025.

Sliwa’s Final Push for Voters | Battleground NYC full episode #52: Oct 9, 2025
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Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for NYC Mayor, joins host S.E. Cupp once again to talk about his final push to reach voters in the final month before election day. Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News New York 1, joins S.E. to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail, including her conversations with voters across the five boroughs. 

Grand jury indicts NY Attorney General Letitia James in mortgage fraud probe: What this means
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A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James following a mortgage fraud investigation. The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges James misrepresented a property’s status as a second home. Former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese called the case highly unusual and politically charged, noting its small financial scope and ties to former President Trump’s public demands for prosecution.

64-year-old Nicola Tanzi killed in Brooklyn subway beating
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A judge ordered 23-year-old David Mazariegos to remain behind bars after he was charged with murder, robbery, and grand larceny in the fatal beating of 64-year-old Nicola Tanzi at the Jay Street–MetroTech station.

AG Letitia James responds to indictment
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"This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.," James said. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay reports.

NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charges
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A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest developments.

Cory Booker urges GOP to ‘come to the table’ as shutdown drags on
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As the government shutdown stretches into its ninth day, Sen. Cory Booker tells FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt that Democrats are ready to negotiate but can’t even get a meeting with Republican leaders. The New Jersey Democrat says the GOP’s spending plan threatens Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, warning of rising health care costs and hospital closures in his state. He also weighed in on the New Jersey governor’s race, calling out GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for being “100% MAGA” and “a puppet for Donald Trump.”

SEPTA Regional Rail trains suspended due to signal power issues: officials

All SEPTA Regional Rail trains were suspended Thursday after SEPTA officials say the transit authority experienced power outages and other issues.

NYC mayor race analysis: What issues are the candidates focused on?
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Tripp Yang joins FOX 5 NY's Steve Lacy to break down the state of the New York City mayoral race, less than one month away from Election Day. How are Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa positioning themselves now, and what are the top issues facing New Yorkers?

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.