Samantha Hutchison, the council’s assistant director of community services, said the classes offered “a fantastic opportunity for people to come together, share skills, experience different cultural cuisines and improve both their health and community wellbeing”.

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TAMPA, Fla. — Fox News journalist Abby Hornacek was body slammed to the mat by professional wrestler Kennedy Blades during a live segment on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Saturday morning, in a demonstration that left co-hosts stunned but the reporter smiling and unharmed.

The moment unfolded as Hornacek, a Fox Nation host, joined the show to promote Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling’s event later that day in Tampa. Blades, the RAF Middleweight champion and an American wrestler with Olympic-level background, was demonstrating her signature suplex move ahead of her matchup against opponent Milana Dudieva.

Hornacek, appearing enthusiastic but nervous, told Blades she was “nice enough” to show the move on her. The two squared off on a wrestling mat set up in the studio. “I’m so nervous,” Hornacek said moments before the action.

Blades then grabbed Hornacek around the hips, lifted her high into the air, twisted her body and executed a powerful suplex, slamming the journalist face-first onto the mat with a loud thud. Hornacek landed hard on her neck and upper body, leaving co-hosts visibly shocked as the clip quickly spread across social media.

Despite the impact, Hornacek quickly got to her feet, brushed herself off and reassured everyone with a laugh. “It looked worse than it was,” she said, adding that she felt “amazing” afterward. Colleagues on the set expressed concern, with one remarking it appeared “like being thrown off a skyscraper.”

The segment was intended to highlight RAF Wrestling, a rising freestyle promotion blending traditional wrestling with high-energy performances. The event featured several bouts, including Blades’ matchup, and was streamed on Fox Nation.

Hornacek, daughter of former NBA coach and player Jeff Hornacek, has built a career in sports and entertainment reporting. Known for her energetic style and willingness to engage in hands-on segments, she has covered everything from outdoor adventures to combat sports for Fox News and Fox Nation.

Blades, a decorated wrestler, used the moment to preview her aggressive style. “That’s what I’m going to do to my opponent,” she indicated during the demonstration, emphasizing the physicality of the sport.

Social media erupted with reactions ranging from concern for Hornacek’s safety to praise for her toughness. “Fox News journalist Abby Hornacek is one tough cookie … she got savagely body slammed by a wrestler, but made it seem like it was a walk in the park,” one viral post from TMZ noted. Clips of the suplex garnered hundreds of thousands of views within hours.

Some viewers and commentators criticized the segment as reckless, questioning whether a live television demonstration should involve such a high-risk maneuver with a non-professional athlete. Others defended it as harmless fun typical of promotional wrestling crossovers, pointing out Hornacek’s quick recovery and positive demeanor.

No injuries were reported. Hornacek continued her duties without issue, and Fox News has not commented publicly on any internal review of the segment.

The incident echoes past moments where journalists have participated in athletic demonstrations, sometimes with unexpected results. In wrestling promotions, such stunts are common to build hype, but the live nature of “Fox & Friends” amplified the drama.

RAF Wrestling aims to bring freestyle wrestling back into the mainstream with events that mix athletic competition and entertainment. Saturday’s card in Tampa included multiple title fights and drew attention from combat sports fans.

Hornacek has a history of adventurous reporting. She has previously joined segments involving physical challenges, aligning with Fox’s mix of news and lifestyle content on weekend mornings.

Blades’ suplex technique, a classic amateur wrestling move adapted for professional contexts, involves lifting an opponent and arching backward to drive them into the mat. Experts note that when executed properly on trained athletes, it is controlled, but the margin for error is slim.

Post-incident, Hornacek took to social media indirectly through shared clips, maintaining her upbeat persona. Supporters praised her professionalism, while wrestling enthusiasts debated the execution and safety protocols for such TV crossovers.

The viral video has sparked broader conversations about the boundaries between journalism and entertainment. Some analysts argue that in an era of declining traditional viewership, networks increasingly rely on shareable, dramatic moments to capture attention.

Fox & Friends Weekend, co-hosted by a rotating panel including Pete Hegseth and others, often features lighter segments alongside hard news. Saturday’s show balanced coverage of national issues with the wrestling promotion.

As of Sunday, the clip continued circulating on platforms like Instagram, X and YouTube, with reactions mixing shock, humor and admiration. “Hope she’s fine,” one commenter wrote, while another added, “This girl is tough I’ll give her that.”

Real American Freestyle officials expressed appreciation for the exposure, noting that such moments help introduce the sport to wider audiences beyond traditional wrestling fans.

Hornacek’s father, Jeff Hornacek, coached in the NBA for teams including the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns. Her family background in sports may have contributed to her resilience during the unexpected slam.

No updates on any lingering effects were available, and Hornacek appeared set to continue her regular reporting schedule.

The episode serves as a reminder of the physical demands of combat sports and the risks involved even in controlled demonstrations. While Hornacek emerged unscathed and in good spirits, the moment underscored the importance of safety measures in live television.

RAF’s Tampa event proceeded as planned, with Blades delivering a strong performance that echoed the intensity shown earlier that morning.

In the competitive world of cable news, moments like this often transcend typical programming, turning a routine promotional segment into national water-cooler conversation.

Every spring, Coca-Cola bottles look a little different, sporting a bright yellow cap rather than the usual red. While social media has compared the seasonal product to Mexican Coke which uses cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, the origin of the cap change traces back to a rabbi in Atlanta, Ga.

Rabbi Tobias Geffen, who led Atlanta’s Orthodox Jewish community and served as the rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel, is credited with making the iconic beverage kosher and, eventually, giving it approval for consumption during Passover, according to The Atlanta Jewish Times.

Jews who keep kosher are forbidden from eating certain items, including pork and shellfish. They are also barred from eating beef that is not certified kosher. During Passover, these guidelines become more stringent, as many Jews refrain from consuming grain products, taking corn syrup off the table.

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Coca-Cola bottles with yellow caps have drawn curiosity online as social media foodies compare the Passover product to Mexican Coke. (Rachel Wolf/Fox News Digital / Fox News)

In 1935, the Coca-Cola Company allowed Geffen to see the ingredients of the beverage, while preserving its secret by not revealing the proportions. He found that the beverage contained two items of concern: glycerin derived from non-kosher beef tallow and corn syrup.

While Coke failed Geffen’s initial inquiry, the company’s scientists found that glycerin derived from cottonseed and coconut oil could be used without altering the soda’s taste, solving one problem. After the ingredient change, Geffen gave it his seal of approval for consumption, but Coke was still forbidden during Passover. However, the company’s scientists were able to replace the grain-derived ingredients with cane and beet sugars, allowing Jews to enjoy the beverage during Passover and all yearlong.

Cases of Coca-Cola soda are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images / Getty Images)

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After Coca-Cola shifted to high fructose corn syrup in its standard U.S. formula in the 1980s, the Passover version remained a seasonal exception. Every year in the weeks leading up to Passover, shelves fill with Coca-Cola products with the bright yellow caps, signifying that they are sweetened with cane sugar, not corn syrup.

The renewed interest in the cane sugar soda came as Coca-Cola started to expand its use of the sweetener in the U.S. beyond the seasonal product. In October 2025, Coca-Cola began rolling out cane sugar soda packaged in glass bottles. The change garnered the support of President Donald Trump, who said the cane sugar soda was “better” than the high fructose corn syrup alternative. The product was introduced in select markets, though Coca-Cola has not indicated whether it plans to shift away from high fructose corn syrup entirely.

In this photo illustration, Coke beverages are displayed in an ice-cooler at a park on July 17, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images / Getty Images)

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In recent years, the yellow cap bottles have attracted more attention on social media as some began comparing them to Mexican Coke, which is sweetened with cane sugar. While Mexican Coke is typically sold in glass bottles, and generally costs more than the soda produced in the U.S., the version that is available around Passover has the sweetener without the higher price tag.

Some social media foodies have encouraged followers to stock up on the seasonal edition of the soda because of the lower price. The posts have sparked discussions about why the cane sugar version was not available year-round. This could be due to a supply issue, as Coca-Cola Company’s Chief Financial Officer John Murphy told Bloomberg News that there “is only a certain amount of cane sugar available in the United States.”

Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.

FOX Business’ Sophia Compton, Daniella Genovese and Alex Koch contributed to this report.

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