Dozens arrested in human trafficking operation; Trump to speak at RNC l Morning News Brief

Dozens of people were arrested in connection to a human trafficking operation in Scottsdale; former President Donald Trump will make his first public speech since his assassination attempt; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of July 18.

1. Scottsdale human trafficking operation nets over 40 arrests

42 arrested in Scottsdale human trafficking operation

A human trafficking operation in Scottsdale led to the arrest of dozens of suspects, police said.

2. Trump's first public speech since attempted assassination

WASHINGTON - JULY 17: Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, arrives at the Fiserv Forum on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, nom … (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump will make his first public speech since his assassination attempt, marking the finale of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Read more here.

3. Man gets prison time for deadly shooting

Man sentenced to prison for killing his girlfriend in north Phoenix

A man convicted in the shooting death of his girlfriend in north Phoenix has been sentenced to prison.

4. If Biden drops out, could an AZ senator replace him? 

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Mark Kelly could replace Biden in race: poll

A new poll shows that Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is considered to be one of the best choices to potentially replace Joe Biden in the presidential race.

5. Video shows uncontacted Indigenous tribe

Rare video shows uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Amazon rainforest

Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: A chance for thunderstorms in Phoenix

In Phoenix, we'll see partly cloudy skies with a high near 113°F. Some people in the Valley woke up to wet roads, and there will be a chance for more rain throughout the day.