CRIME & SAFETY
Lakeland man calls 911 after shooting, killing husband, police say
LAKELAND, Fla. - Lakeland police are investigating the shooting death of a man. Detectives say a man called 911 Thursday night to say he shot his husband. He identified himself as Gavin Miranda, 27. OTHER NEWS: Powerful storms, possible tornadoes turn deadly in Tallahassee as South pummeled by fast-moving squall...
Fla. woman allegedly tied adopted son’s hands behind back, threw him in pool, and beat him to death
DAVENPORT, Fla. (TCD) -- A 36-year-old woman was taken into custody this week after her 4-year-old son died from severe internal injuries caused by suspected abuse. On May 8, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced homicide detectives arrested Patricia Saintizaire on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and tampering with a witness in connection with her adopted son’s death.
Tragedy Struck Bok North FFA In The Form Of 29 Show Animals Being Slaughtered By Pack Of Wild Dogs
More Than 29 Show Animals Were Killed at This Lake Wales School. Here’s What You Can Do to Help. After several of their show animals were killed during an attack by stray dogs, this Lake Wales school’s agriculture program is seeking donations from the community to recover and rebuild.
Deputies shoot, kill suspect
A man acting erratically and ultimately charging Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies with a sharp object on May 7 was shot and killed by the deputies. HCSO said deputies responded to the 2900 block of Frontage Drive in Plant City about 2:40 a.m. on a report of a suspect threatening the residents inside. Two deputies found the suspect pacing a wrought-iron fence and groaning and growling at them.
Student arrested after false bomb threat evacuates Ridge Community High on Thursday
A 15-year-old student has been arrested on charges of making a false bomb threat causing Ridge Community High School to be evacuated Thursday morning. The Haines City Police Department was notified of a potential bomb threat about 8 a.m. Thursday morning at Ridge Community High School. A school resource officer on site...
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