Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrests woman wanted on animal cruelty charges

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has arrested a suspect wanted on charges of animal cruelty. According to HCSO, its Street Crimes Unit arrested 38-year-old Anita Damodaran at a residence off of Barbados Isle Drive in Tampa just after 5 p.m. on December 10. Police say Damodaran had an active warrant for her … Read more

36-year-old man arrested for the murder of his mother in Tampa

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a suspect in connection to a murder in Tampa on December 9, 2024. According to HCSO, the Communications Center received a call from a male subject who made comments regarding his mental health around 8:22 a.m. Authorities say deputies responded to the subject’s residence in the … Read more

Sarasota Police investigating non-fatal shooting on Monday evening

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The Sarasota Police Department is currently investigating a non-fatal shooting. According to SPD, officers responded to the scene near the intersection of 24th Street and North Osprey Avenue just before 7 p.m. on Monday. Police confirm there  is one adult victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. No other details are available at this time. SPD asks … Read more

Adam Rosenthal charged with two homicides and other violent crimes

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The Gainesville Police Department has notified the public about Adam Arthur Rosenthal who has been charged with two homicides in Tennessee and Georgia. Authorities say Rosenthal was listed as a missing person in Gainesville and was being investigated for another crime prior to his arrest. GPD is looking for additional victims of Rosenthal as well … Read more

Woman on probation for solicitation to commit murder arrested for sending explicit image of child to probation officer

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that a woman has been arrested for sending an explicit image of a child to her probation officer. HCSO says it arrested 55-year-old Janette Cua on December 4, 2024. According to HCSO, Cua is on probation for two counts of First Degree Solicitation to Commit Murder. Cua is now … Read more

Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrests three for neglect of two minor children

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Today, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced the arrest of three adults after two minor children were found in a home locked in a filthy, bug-infested bedroom with no heating or bathroom facilities. According to authorities, BCSO deputies responded to 8529 Terrell Street Lot B on December 1, 2024. Police say a 4-year-old and a … Read more

New Smyrna Beach Police arrest suspect in Thanksgiving day drive-by shooting

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The New Smyrna Police Department reports that 36-year-old Timothy Preston has been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting on Thanksgiving day. According to NSBPD, officers responded to a residence on Sunset Drive in reference to a drive-by shooting. Authorities say residents reported hearing loud popping sounds coming from outside and found bullet holes in … Read more

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating discovery of body near Beachview Drive in Fort Walton Beach

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating after the body of a young man was found floating in the water approximately 15 to 20 feet behind residences on Beachview Drive in Fort Walton Beach. According to OCSO, the discovery was made around 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. Authorities say the circumstances surrounding … Read more

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting at Sunset Motel in Brooksville

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The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a shooting at the Sunset Motel in Brooksville, according to a social media post. HCSO says the incident occurred around 9:21 p.m. on Wednesday and left one person injured. Authorities say the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The victim’s status … Read more