HERO ALERT: A lot of fathers say they would die for their kids. Fred Pepperman actually did.

In July 2019, his three daughters became trapped in a powerful rip current off the Florida coast. Fred went after them.

Fred and others managed to get his daughters out of the water alive, but Fred did not survive.

The 53-year-old father was pulled from the water, CPR was performed, and he was later pronounced de*d at the hospital.

His wife said it better than anyone else could: “He did everything a dad is supposed to do.”

Three daughters survived that day because when they needed their father, he went straight into the water.

“I got you.”

Those may be three of the most powerful last words a father could leave behind. We need a reminder of what good, brave men look like in today's society. Let Fred be the example.

September is National Preparedness Month a reminder that emergencies can happen without warning. Whether it’s an earthquake, wildfire, power outage, or another unexpected event, being prepared can make all the difference.

Take a few minutes this month to make sure you’re ready:

📋Make a plan
🆘Build an emergency kit
📢Stay informed
⚠️Know the hazards in your area
🚨Plan for evacuation
🧑‍🧑‍🧒Check on family & neighbors
✅Review & refresh your supplies

Preparedness isn’t about expecting the worst it’s about being ready to protect the people who matter.

NEW: Two men were caught on camera getting into a fight Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco at Crissy Field's East Beach.

One of the men was James Hidalgo, a martial arts teacher who says he was just trying to walk his dog Argis when the other man approached him and became aggressive. The other man was taken away by officers with the United States Park Police.

WATCH: Video shows the moments gunfire rang out over the weekend during a shootout in a northeast Oklahoma City neighborhood.

NEW: Two Aurora Colorado police officers were involved in a crash and the suspect was arrested on Tuesday.

The crash occurred as officers were responding to a separate incident with lights and sirens activated. Two officers were injured and are being transported to an area hospital.

Police said the officers were responding with lights and sirens to a report of a fight during dismissal outside Prairie Middle School at the time of the crash. 
After the initial collision, the patrol vehicle rolled onto its side and into two other vehicles. A Good Samaritan helped rescue the officers from the patrol vehicle that had overturned and the officers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. 

Investigators said the driver, a 32-year-old Aurora man, then tried to leave the scene of the crash, but was stopped by officers about a block away. Officers detained the suspect for suspected DUI, leaving the scene of a crash and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. 

The two officers that were injured in this collision were released last night from the hospital. Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery🙏🏻

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/2-aurora-police-officers-crash-suspect-arrested/

Chicago Fire Department mourns the loss of Battalion Chief Sean Kevin. Kevin, 53, was a 30-year veteran of the Department and father of three. He had just completed his shift and returned home when he passed away. We are asking for prayers for the Kevin and CFD families during this difficult time.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of red and blood.🙏🏻

ILLEGAL ALIEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD? Help save American lives and make our roads safer by calling ICEgov's NEW CDL FRAUD TIPLINE 📲 866-347-2423.

Too many American lives have been lost to a reckless illegal alien behind the wheel of a semi-truck. Enough is enough.

The White House

"It's about justice and accountability."

Roger Stone and George Papadopoulos praise new subpoenas issued in the investigation into the Trump-Russia probe by John Brennan and Robert Mueller

The greatest can crusher of all time #🐐

Dashcam footage captures the moment a fleeing suspect drove a stolen Dayton police cruiser through an occupied home after leading officers on two separate pursuits.

https://officer.com/55403655

Stay cool 💦⛱

•Never leave children or pets in vehicles

•Stay hydrated; take frequent breaks if you work outdoors

•Make sure your animals have plenty of water and shade.

BREAKING: President Donald J. Trump says the war with Iran will end immediately after the election

Four members of Chicago's primary police oversight agency tried to oust one of their colleagues from the city's police superintendent search.

That failed.

The commission also tried to hide the email paper trail behind it.

Now, that failed too.

https://cwbchicago.com/2026/09/4-chicago-police-oversight-commissioners-tried-to-oust-a-colleague-from-superintendent-search-then-fought-to-hide-the-paper-trail.html

South Texas Region DPS Update | K-9 Unit:

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) K-9 Shark and her handler worked alongside CBP Air and Marine Operations during a recent joint operation.

Their coordinated efforts resulted in the apprehension of three illegal immigrants that were later referred to U.S. Border Patrol.

Texas DPS

After swearing in our new Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia last week, I had the chance to cheer on the Yellow Jackets alongside some of our great law enforcement officers in Atlanta.

Thank you for having me, and I look forward to continuing our work together to keep communities across Georgia safe.

Attorney General Todd Blanche

An Uzbek national truck driver is accused of causing a de*dly crash, then lying about what happened.

Khasan Begbaev, 39, of Brooklyn, told police he had taken the wrong exit and was moving slowly with his hazard lights on when another vehicle struck his trailer. But investigators say the video inside his truck showed something very different.

According to the arrest affidavit, Begbaev stopped his semi on an Interstate 30 ramp at 2:32 a.m. and then started BACKING DOWN THE HIGHWAY as other vehicles passed.

Two minutes later, 33-year-old Lisa Maldonado's SUV slammed into the rear of the trailer.

Her vehicle caught fire. She later died at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

The Uzbek national is now charged with second-degree felony manslaughter.

Backing an 18-wheeler down a highway ramp in the middle of the night is an absolutely insane and a 33-year-old woman paid the price.

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NEW: ABC is officially shutting down rumors that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is coming to an end after its 24th season. Following reports claiming the show would wrap in 2027, a network spokesperson called the claims “inaccurate” and “purely speculative.”