Hiker suffers deadly rattlesnake bite; Glendale veteran survives hit-and-run l Nightly Roundup
A hiker made a fatal mistake when encountering a venomous snake; residents living in a historic Valley neighborhood want to be exempt from a new state housing law; a veteran is still recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, August 16, 2025.
1. Hiker suffers fatal snake bite
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Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
2. Residents want housing law exemption
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Historic Phoenix neighborhood asks for exemption from new AZ housing law
People living in a historic district near Downtown Phoenix are asking for an exemption from a new state housing law, as they are worried the new law could take away what they’ve worked hard to preserve.
3. Scottsdale drug bust
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Drug dealing investigation leads to arrest of 2 men: Scottsdale PD
Scottsdale Police say $34,000 worth of drugs and guns were seized from the home of two men who are now accused of committing multiple offenses, including money laundering and various drugs and weapons-related offenses.
4. Hit-and-run driver sought
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Glendale veteran still recovering from injuries sustained in hit-and-run
A Valley veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan is lucky to be alive months after surviving a hit-and-run near 51st and Peoria Avenues that was caught on camera. Police need your help because, so far, no arrests have been made.
5. Hurricane Erin
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Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 5 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Weekend weather outlook
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Arizona weather forecast: Highs in the low-100s this weekend in Phoenix
You can expect mostly sunny and dry conditions on Saturday in the Valley.