Volusia County records four deaths due to Hurricane Milton

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The Volusia County Medical Examiner has reported four deaths related to Hurricane Milton in Volusia County. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reported the news on social media earlier today. Authorities say two deaths were caused by trees falling onto homes. In those cases, the victims have been identified as a 79-year-old woman in Ormond Beach … Read more

Ocala Police on the scene of a shooting at Jervey Gantt Park

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Update 2 – Ocala Police have announced the arrest of the alleged shooter in the shooting at the Jervey Gantt Park. OPD officers responded to the scene on October 5, 2024 for a shooting outside of an MCYFL football game. One man was found suffering from non-life-threatening injuries to his leg. OPD alleges that the shooter, … Read more

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal domestic shooting off Liza Clinton Road

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The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting on Thursday evening. VSO says its detectives are on the scene of a fatal shooting at a residence off of Liza Clinton Road in Edgewater. Authorities received an initial report around 5:10 p.m. saying that an adult female victim had been fatally shot during a … Read more

Leesburg Police investigating shooting involving 87-year-old

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Update – The Leesburg Police Department has announced the arrests of 22-year-old Kenneth D. Bailey and 22-year-old Craig A. Stevenson Jr. in connection to the fatal shooting of 87-year-old Clarence Ervin. The victim was shot on September 28. Around 9:30 p.m. on October 6, 2024, LPD says it was notified that the victim had succumbed to … Read more

Tallahassee Police investigating fatal shooting at Parkway Center shopping plaza

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The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Parkway Center shopping plaza on Sunday morning. TPD reports that the homicide occurred at the shopping plaza at 1147 Apalachee Parkway. Around 2:15 a.m., authorities received a call about a shooting. TPD officers responded to the scene where they found an … Read more

Tallahassee Police investigating homicide at Florida Hemp Distribution

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The Tallahassee Police Department says it is investigating a homicide that occurred just before 6 p.m. at Florida Hemp Distribution at 220 West Tennessee Street. When officers responded to the scene, they located an adult male dead inside the business. TPD believes all involved parties have been identified. The investigation is open and active, according … Read more

Former First Baptist Church of Riverview youth group leader and deputy arrested for molesting a 12-year-old child

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Pablo Rios Hernandez for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old child. HCSO reports that its detectives responded to a residence about an adult male possibly molesting a child on February 24, 2023. On March 7, 2023, HCSO’s Special Victim’s Unit carried out a search warrant at … Read more

Sarasota Police investigating shooting on Sunday evening

The Sarasota Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday evening. SPD reports that the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way. At this time, the roadway is closed and will be closed for a few hours as the investigation continues. It is recommended … Read more

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating death in Punta Gorda

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The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death. CCSO reports that its deputies are on the scene of a death investigation in the area of Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda. No other details are available at this time. CCSO warns locals that there will be a heavy law enforcement presence in the area … Read more

Willie Washington sentenced to prison for fatal shooting in Leesburg

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced a sentence in connection to a fatal shooting in Leesburg, Florida. LCSO reports that deputies found an adult male victim in the driveway of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was reportedly in a relationship with a woman. Following the breakup, the … Read more