Phoenix firefighter's arrest history; rental tax ban in Arizona l Morning News Brief

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Shots fired at Glendale business l Morning Headlines Dec. 17

A man was hurt after a fight led to a shooting at a business at a Glendale strip mall; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Tuesday, December 17.

Records reveal incidents of alcohol abuse, harassment and trespassing for a Phoenix firefighter; starting Jan. 1, Arizona cities will no longer be able to charge a rental tax when a new law goes into effect; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Tuesday, December 17.

1. Firefighter's checkered past

Phoenix firefighter’s record reveals arrests linked to alcohol, harassment. He was suspended for 1 day

Phoenix firefighter Derrick Cast's history of off-duty arrests and subsequent one-day suspension is alarming to one victim who spoke to FOX10.

2. Rental tax ban

Rent tax ban: Arizona cities could lose millions when new law comes into effect

Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, Arizona cities will no longer be able to charge a rental tax, and while that means more money in the pocket for some renters, cities could feel the pinch from the ban.

3. Shooting at Valley strip mall

Man shot at Glendale business after fight, police say

A man is in the hospital after being shot during a fight at a business near 51st and Olive Avenues.

4. New travel trend

'Flying naked' is the latest travel trend dividing the internet, and it doesn't mean what you think

The most recent travel trend that's raising eyebrows is the so-called "flying naked," but the rather controversial name doesn't mean exactly what you might think.

5. Deadly school shooting update

Madison school shooting, police to give update Tuesday; what we know

A school shooting in Madison left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others wounded on Monday morning.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: 80s back in the forecast this week for Phoenix

Partly sunny skies on Tuesday in the Valley with a high in the mid-70s.