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PHOENIX<\/strong> – New details on proposed video game-themed hotel in Phoenix; Arizona seeks warrant to execute death row inmate; and more – here’s a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.<\/p>\n

1. FBI Deputy Director to step down <\/p>\n

(Photo by Michael M. Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/b><\/p>\n

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Wednesday that he will step down next month.<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

The departure, which had been expected, comes as FBI leadership has been buffeted by criticism over Director Kash Patel\u2019s use of a government plane for personal purposes and social media posts about active investigations.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Arizona seeks to execute death row inmate \"\" <\/p>\n

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office seeking to execute a man who was convicted in a deadly gasoline attack that happened decades ago.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Prosecutors are seeking a March 2026 execution for Leroy McGill (pictured).<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. New video game-themed hotel proposed in Phoenix \"\" <\/p>\n

Officials with Atari Hotels say they plan to build a new location along Roosevelt Street in Downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n

Why you should care:<\/p>\n

Besides plans for the hotel, officials say they are offering people a chance to effectively own a piece of the hotel via an equity offering.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Latest on Rob Reiner murder <\/p>\n

(Photo by Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images)<\/b><\/p>\n

Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement Wednesday as they continue to grapple with the unfathomable loss of their parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Officials said it was Romy who made the gruesome discovery when she found her parents dead at their Brentwood home on Dec. 14.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Buck Rogers actor remembered <\/p>\n

(Walt Disney Television Photo Archives\/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)<\/b><\/p>\n

Gil Gerard, the actor best known for playing Buck Rogers in the\u00a0Buck Rogers in the 25th Century\u00a0movie and TV series, has died.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What He Said:<\/p>\n

Gerard left his own message about his life and death on his Facebook page, which was posted by his wife on his behalf.<\/p>\n

“My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I\u2019ve had, the people I\u2019ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying,” read a portion of Gerard’s message that his wife posted.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A look at your weather for tomorrow\u00a0<\/strong> \"Evening <\/p>\n

Get the Full Forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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