The Morning News Brief on Friday, August 7, 2026.
From a teenager who sought out help at a local Chipotle after being dumped in the Arizona desert to a boater at Roosevelt Lake finding the body of a missing man, here are your top stories for August 7, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. Teen dumped in the desert seeks help at Valley Chipotle
Bound with a ball gag and dumped in the desert, 17-year-old walks to Phoenix Chipotle for help
A teenager who met two Arizona men on a dating app ended up tied up in a hotel room and dumped in the desert. She kept walking until she reached a fast-food restaurant to dial 911.
2. "Delaney was so much bigger than a headline"
Friends remember Gilbert stabbing victim Delaney Bristow as 'profoundly kind'
Friends of 32-year-old Delaney Bristow refuse to let a senseless tragedy overshadow the incredible joy she brought into their lives.
3. Missing man's body found by boater at Roosevelt Lake
Boater finds missing Arizona man's body in Roosevelt Lake
A boater located the body of missing 37-year-old Ruperto Cervantes in Roosevelt Lake on Aug. 6.
4. Police searching for man who may have left the country
Avondale Police search for Matthew Flores after human remains found in backyard
Police say 27-year-old Matthew Flores may have fled the country as investigators look into missing family members and human remains that were found at a Litchfield Park home.
5. Body found floating in Phoenix canal
Body found floating in Arizona Canal, Phoenix firefighters say
An adult's body was found floating in the Arizona Canal on August 7 near 24th Street and Arizona Biltmore Circle, Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said.
Friday and weekend weather
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Arizona weather: Weekend Valley heat and High Country storms
High temperatures reach 112 degrees in Phoenix this weekend as High Country storms bring wind and dust risks.