Father arrested after child dies in hot car while he got haircut, had drinks at bar: sheriff

Authorities shared video of Scott Allen Gardner being arrested. His charges include aggravated manslaughter of a child. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)

Ormond Beach, Fla.

Florida authorities say a father is facing charges in connection with the death of his young son.

According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested Thursday with the help of the Ormond Beach Police Department on Thursday.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he is facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect causing great bodily harm.

Gardner is accused of leaving his 18-month-old son Sebastian “helpless” in a hot truck for more than three hours on June 6, while he got a haircut and went drinking at Hanky Panky’s Lounge.

During an investigation into what happened, deputies said Gardner gave multiple false accounts of what occurred that day.

The sheriff’s office said that medical personnel estimated that Sebastian’s body temperature reached 111 degrees while inside the vehicle.

A police officer who was called to the scene tried to revive Sebastian but was unable to do so, authorities said.

Gardner was taken into police custody at his mother’s home in Ormond Beach.

Children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination

Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup. (FDA)

A children’s cough syrup has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after it learned it could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illnesses.

Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea starting between one and 16 hours after exposure to a contaminated product.

The recall involves 4-ounce bottles of the cough syrup that were distributed nationwide between December 2022 and June 2025 through retail stores and online.

The affected products have an item UPC of 7-56184-10737-9 with the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

• Lot 0039, Exp. Date 11/2025

• Lot 0545, Exp. Date 01/2026

• Lot 0640, Exp. Date 02/2026

• Lot 0450, Exp. Date 05/2026

• Lot 1198, Exp. Date 12/2026

Officials said the cough syrup is intended for use by children 1 year and older.

The recall does not include any other Little Remedies products and the company reports that serious adverse events have not been reported to date.

Consumers who have the recalled product have been urged to stop using it immediately. Medtech said it is offering reimbursement for consumers who have purchased the recalled item.

The company can be contacted at 800-754-8853.

18-year-old dies after being crushed by boulder while camping and fishing with friend

Sheldon Medford, 18, of Lewiston, Idaho, was pinned under a large boulder and declared deceased at the scene. (GoFundMe)

Clearwater County, Idaho

Idaho authorities say a young man has died after a boulder fell on him while camping.

According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, a falling boulder crushed 18-year-old Sheldon Medford while he was camping on June 7.

Medford, a Lewiston resident, was found dead after 9:30 p.m. about a mile down Northfork Drive in the Ahsahka area.

First responders said Medford was already pinned under a large boulder when crews arrived. They declared him dead at the scene.

Medford was reportedly camping and fishing with a friend.

The boulder rolled from above a riverbank, hit the friend on the arm before crushing Medford, who had been fishing, the Lewiston Tribune reported

Loved ones have since started a GoFundMe in Medford’s name, calling what happened a tragic accident.

“This loss was sudden and has left a void in our hearts,” Ariel Sackett shared with the fundraiser. “Sheldon touched so many throughout his life with his loving heart, kindness, laughter and love for the outdoors.”

She added, “Sheldon was so much more than just a son and brother; he was a best friend, a partner in crime, an avid outdoorsman, a free spirit and a true source of joy and silliness.”

Ahsahka is about 255 miles north of Boise.

Archery angler shatters state record with 67-pound grass carp

State officials say Riley Farden shattered Idaho's archery grass carp record with a 67.65-pound fish. (Idaho Fish and Game)

New Plymouth, Idaho

An Idaho angler has set a new state record after landing a massive grass carp while bow fishing on the Snake River.

According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Riley Farden’s arrow hit a 67.65-pound grass carp that measured 49 inches long with a 32.75-inch girth.

Officials said Farden’s catch shattered the previous archery record of 39.5 pounds while also surpassing the current grass carp rod and reel record of 46.7 pounds.

Coincidentally, Farden’s grass carp matched exactly the weight of Idaho’s current common carp archery record of 67.65 pounds.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said bow fishing for carp is permitted because the species is classified as a nongame fish.

Idaho’s state fish records can be viewed online.

High school senior, days away from graduation, killed in crash involving suspected DUI driver

Authorities say Lily Hahn, 18, died in a crash on Highway 87 in North Carolina. (GoFundMe)

Alamance County, N.C.

A young North Carolina girl died in a car crash just days before graduating from high school.

According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Monday at about 12:30 a.m. on Highway 87 in Alamance County.

Authorities said a car driven by 38-year-old Tracey Hernandez crossed the center line and hit a vehicle being driven by 18-year-old Lily Hahn head-on.

Hahn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four children were also in Hernandez’s car. No one was restrained, but authorities said no one suffered any life-threatening injuries in that vehicle.

Loved ones said Hahn was just four days away from graduating from Southeast Alamance High School at the time of her death.

She had planned on attending Alamance Community College and Appalachian State University after graduation, family said.

Loved ones say they are heartbroken over the loss of the 18-year-old.

“A beautiful life was lost. Lily’s smile could light up a room and her laugh was contagious,” Natalie Cecil shared in a GoFundMe made in Hahn’s memory. “She had the most beautiful soul and brought so much joy to everyone around her. Her loss is heartbreaking to all.”

Troopers said Hernandez was suspected of driving under the influence at the time of the crash. She is expected to be arrested once released from the hospital.