A planned day of enjoyment turned into an unexpected challenge for Andrew Walker in Bay County, Florida.

While vacationing with his family near Beach Access 63 in Panama City Beach, the Alabama dad found himself in a predicament when his prosthetic leg was swept away by the Gulf waters.

“I was assisting my youngest son with his wakeboarding, trying to prevent him from being dragged out to sea. This required me to venture further into the water than usual. Unfortunately, a wave struck us with such force that it dislodged my prosthetic leg and its liner—something that had never occurred before,” recounted Walker.

His immediate concern, however, was not the prosthetic; it was his son’s safety.

“The moment it came off, it was nearly in my grasp. But when my son fell, I had to release it to help him back to the beach. As soon as I let go, the current carried it away,” Walker explained.

Walker lost his leg in a work accident ten years ago and has relied on a prosthetic ever since.

He says what makes the loss even more frustrating is that the leg was brand new.

“I just got it about a week and a half ago, so hopefully I’ll be able to go back and get another one soon,” Walker said.

Fortunately, Walker brought an older backup prosthetic leg on the trip, but he says it feels and shows its age.

“We just happened to go by and pick this one up yesterday. But it’s old. It’s like ten years old. Don’t fit right,” Walker said.

Replacing a prosthetic can be expensive, depending on the technology and customization. But Walker is staying positive, saying he will continue to enjoy his vacation with family at the beach.

If you have any information regarding the location of the prosthetic leg or would like to help out the family, you can contact Andrew wife Candace Walker at bamagurl062003@yahoo.com

A significant emergency response was triggered at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday when a Delta Air Lines flight faced reported issues with its landing gear, prompting the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to spring into action.

The aircraft in question, Delta Flight 1966, was an Airbus A321neo that had departed from San Juan. Onboard were 170 passengers, accompanied by two pilots and four flight attendants.

At approximately 4:45 p.m. local time, emergency services received alerts about the incoming plane potentially having “two flat front tires,” as confirmed by FDNY representatives to News Media.

A Delta Air Lines flight managed to land safely despite earlier concerns regarding its landing gear on Tuesday. (WNYW)

This report initiated an immediate “normal stand by second alarm” response from the FDNY, mobilizing a substantial contingent of 46 units and 141 fire and emergency medical services personnel to handle any unforeseen circumstances.

Delta told News Media there was only “some damage” to one tire and clarified that the tire never blew, but rather suffered from tread wear. 

Delta Air Lines said the emergency response was “far more precautionary than needed.” (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images, File)

The airline noted the situation ended up being “far more precautionary than needed.”

After an assessment by the maintenance team, the aircraft was deemed suitable to continue, avoiding a taxiway tire replacement.

Delta confirmed there were 170 customers on board the aircraft, along with six crew members. (Aaron E. Martinez/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images, File)

The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.

FDNY officials said the plane safely reached the gate with no injuries reported, and the scene was declared under control by 5:06 p.m.

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Floyd Mayweather, renowned for his boxing prowess, finds himself in legal hot water over financial issues.

The boxing icon is confronted with two felony charges in Nevada, stemming from allegations that he issued a bad check during the purchase of a $200,000 watch in Las Vegas, according to court documents.

The charges against the 49-year-old include “theft of property valued at $100,000 or more” and “issuing a check with intent to defraud, involving an amount of $1,200 or more.”

Although Mayweather’s court hearing was scheduled for Monday, he opted not to attend in person and was instead represented by his legal team.

The case began with a criminal complaint filed on August 27, prompting a court order requiring Mayweather’s appearance before a judge.

The complaint alleges Mayweather wrote a $200,000 check to the high-end Las Vegas resale store Gold and Beyond on Dec. 31, 2024, while he had “had insufficient money, property, or credit” in the account to pay it in full.

If found guilty of fraud, Mayweather could face up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Felony theft is a little more extreme, with up to 20 years in prison and $15,000 in fines.

“The reason for the delay is that my guy trusted Mayweather and was trying to give him every opportunity to make good on that,” Marc Cook, an attorney for Cook & Kelesis, which represents Gold and Beyond, told ESPN. “And it got to the point where he wasn’t getting responses and wasn’t getting money for a watch that Mayweather had for well over a year.”

The boxer earned over $1 billion in his boxing career but has faced financial issues since his ring days ended.

Plaintiffs in at least four states claim Mayweather owes them money; he reportedly owes $7.3 million in taxes to the IRS, and he is in a lawsuit with Showtime Networks for over $340 million.

A billionaire with a compelling life story has triumphed over President Donald Trump’s favored candidate in the race for Georgia’s governor’s seat.

Healthcare executive Rick Jackson emerged victorious against Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, during the Republican gubernatorial runoff on Tuesday night.

With this win, Jackson will advance to the general election, where he will compete against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

NBC News projected Jackson as the winner shortly before 9:30 p.m. ET, as he maintained a steady lead throughout the night in the Republican runoff.

This election served as a litmus test for whether significant financial resources could outmatch the influence of a Trump endorsement.

It marks the second time this cycle that voters have revolted against the President in a governor’s race – the first of which happened in Iowa. 

Jackson spent $100 million of his own cash on the race, with Jones protesting in the runoff’s waning hours that ‘Georgia is not for sale.’ 

In a curious post on Monday, Donald Trump Jr seemed to be setting the table for a Jackson upset, in case his father’s endorsement of Jones wasn’t enough to get the lieutenant governor across the line. 

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson speaks at an election night party in Atlanta on GOP primary night. He triggered a runoff against Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, which he won Tuesday night 

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (center) meets with supporters of his gubernatorial run at a campaign event in Jackson in mid-May. Jones fell short in a runoff race against billionaire Rick Jackson

The younger Trump commended Jackson for saving the US’s last production facility for the important antibiotic amoxicillin, a move the billionaire made in 2021, and footing the bill for a new oil refinery in Texas. 

Trump Jr said Jackson was ‘building up MAGA and an America First economy’ and called him a ‘good man.’ 

‘Btw this is not an endorsement of Rick and I think [Jones] is a great guy too. My only point is that no matter who wins tomorrow, it’s a victory for MAGA,’ Trump Jr posted to X.      

Jackson also received an endorsement from a possible 2028 GOP presidential hopeful, Senator Ted Cruz.  

The elder Trump had endorsed Jones back in August. 

‘He is a WARRIOR, a successful Businessman, former SEC Championship winning Georgia Bulldogs football player (Known for his toughness!), and now, as Lieutenant Governor, Burt has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State and Nation,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social at the time. 

Jackson didn’t announce his bid until February. 

He positioned himself as an outsider with a backstory that was representative of the American dream. 

President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (right) at an event in 2024. Trump endorsed Jones back in August

Jackson lived in five different foster homes in Atlanta and referred to himself as ‘white trash’ before working his way up through the sales industry and becoming the billionaire owner of Jackson Healthcare. 

He’s supportive of Trump, despite not having the President’s blessing in the race.

‘I’ll be President Trump’s favorite governor because I’ll bring the same businessman’s mindset and outsider’s resolve to solving problems. I’ll be just like him, but with a southern tone,’ he wrote in an X post Monday. 

Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp, who is term-limited, has a complicated relationship with Trump’s MAGA base due to the certification of President Joe Biden’s win in the state during the 2020 election, which the President still falsely claims he won. 

Still, Kemp is popular in the state, and threw his weight behind Jones on Sunday.

‘Burt knows how to get things done as governor because that’s what he has done as a state senator and as your Lt. Governor,’ Kemp wrote in a post on X. 

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who was critical of Trump for his 2020 behavior, was previously in the governor’s race, but only received 14 percent of the vote in the May GOP primary. 

Jones came in first place with 38 percent of the vote, followed by Jackson with 34 percent, forcing Tuesday’s runoff. 

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms easily won the Democratic nomination for governor during the state’s primary last month 

The Democratic gubernatorial primary did not go to a runoff, with former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms winning decisively in the state’s primary last month. 

Georgia hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since 1998, when Governor Roy Barnes served until 2003. 

The Cook Political Report has rated the race a toss-up. 

The state has two Democratic US senators and went for Biden in the 2020 presidential race.  

In 2018, Democrat Stacey Abrams, who served as the Democratic leader in the state House and had a national profile, came less than 2 points away from beating Kemp. 

In their 2022 rematch, Kemp improved his record, beating Abrams by more than 7 points. 

A potential scheme to target a Sunday night UFC event at the White House was reportedly thwarted by a concerned mother who observed her son’s increasing preoccupation with firearms, tactical equipment, and clandestine online activities.

Per court documents obtained by News Media, 19-year-old Tycen Proper from Ohio faces charges related to an alleged conspiracy aimed at a UFC event planned for the White House premises. Investigators were alerted to Proper’s activities after his mother, disturbed by his recent conduct, reached out to the authorities.

Federal officials claim Proper was involved with a group intending to launch an attack on UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn. The alleged plan reportedly included the use of drones equipped with explosives, sniper setups, and coordinated strikes against attendees and other specified targets.

The complaint highlights a significant red flag when Proper’s mother noticed his interest in areas around Washington, D.C., along with his receipt of maps and images via text messages and the Discord platform.

An image of Tycen Proper was released by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)