Twelve-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in the head

HOMESTEAD, FL – A 12-year-old boy is currently in stable condition in the hospital after accidentally self-inflicting a gunshot wound to his head in a gated community in Homestead. The incident occurred Sunday at The Shores community off SE 13th Street. According to Homestead police, the minor managed to acquire a firearm, which resulted in the tragic accident. The boy was promptly airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. The circumstances leading up to the shooting, …

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Florida woman accused of husband’s grisly murder

CLERMONT, FL – A woman from Clermont, aged 40, has been suspected of murdering her husband this past Sunday as reported by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Maria Rodriguez was taken into custody on Monday morning, facing charges of first-degree murder, according to arrest records. Deputies swung into action upon arrival at a residence situated on the 10600 block of Lake Ralph Drive and discovered a deceased man with suspected gunshot wounds. The man was …

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Mom arrested after trying to sell her toddler for $500

PALATKA, FL – A woman was arrested on charges of child abuse, child neglect, and child abandonment after allegedly trying to sell her 18-month-old daughter for $500. These disturbing details were confirmed in a statement from the Palatka Police Department. Jessica Woods, 33, was loitering around a business in Palatka with her young girl. When a member of staff approached to see if Woods needed help, she responded with a distressing proposition. “Woods told the …

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Man bitten by crocodile in Florida after boat capsizes

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, FL – On Sunday, at around 4:43 p.m., rangers of the National Park Service (NPS) were summoned to the Flamingo Marina in Everglades National Park following a reported crocodile attack. A 68-year-old man, whose sailboat had capsized in the marina basin, was bitten by a crocodile as he attempted to swim to the shore while dragging his sinking boat. According to the details shared by NPS in a statement on Monday, the …

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Father kills 4-month-old daughter, claims she was ‘not real’

CENTRAL FLORIDA – Authorities in Central Florida have charged a father with the violent death of his 4-month-old daughter. The arrest of Jacob Kubai, 22, who is accused of killing his daughter Willow Kubai, was announced by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in a press release on Wednesday. Kubai is now facing several charges, including aggravated manslaughter of a child, two counts of knowingly abusing a child without bodily harm, and aggravated child abuse. At …

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Homeless man brutally kills man with hammer

MELBOURNE, FL – A shocking homicide case has unfolded in Melbourne, where a 26-year-old homeless man has been charged with the brutal killing of a fellow city resident. ChaseMichael Willson Smith was arrested last Thursday, facing charges of first-degree murder and grand theft relating to the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Johnson. Johnson’s body was discovered at his McDermott Avenue home on February 24. The results of an autopsy pointed to multiple blunt-force injuries. Investigators allege …

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Couple kidnaps baby in Amazon box

FEDERAL WAY, WA – A couple from Florida face charges of kidnapping, burglary, robbery, and assault after supposedly abducting a relative’s 7-month-old infant in Washington State. The authorities apprehended the suspects, Marlly Jarina Ardila-Urrego, 33, and Chun Ho Vincent Lai, 42, in connection with the alleged incident on February 20 in Federal Way. According to reports, the couple allegedly planned the abduction owing to their relative’s ownership of a child. As per charging documents, Ardila-Urrego …

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Gay man shot and killed at dog park

TAMPA, FL – Close acquaintances of a Tampa man named John Walter Lay (familiarly known as Walt) insist on seeking justice for his murder. On February 2nd, Lay was shot dead at West Dog Park. The accused, Gerald Declan Radford, has pleaded self-defense in the fatal shooting, a claim strongly disputed by Lay’s loved ones who believe he was targeted for being gay. Vicki Darlington, a friend of the victim, expressed her shock over the …

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One killed, six injured in shootout over car dispute

ORLANDO, FL – A disagreement over a vehicle’s return date led to a deadly exchange of gunfire. The shooting broke out in a neighborhood located in Orlando, Florida, ultimately resulting in the death of one individual and gunshot injuries to six others. The Orlando Police confirmed these details about the shootout that took place. The deceased individual from the shootout has been identified as 21-year-old James Jerry Dawn William III. All six individuals who were …

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Criminal caught with kidnapping victim at McDonald’s drive-through

TAMPA, FL – A seasoned criminal, Joshua Grimes, allegedly committed an act of violence that nearly resulted in a fatal outcome, say prosecutors. In a recent bond hearing, the victim of Grimes- whose identity remains undisclosed due to the nature of the charges- gave a chilling account of their encounter. The victim stated that he met Grimes on a dating website in October, and they had been seeing each other casually. When Grimes voiced interest …

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