Florida

Human remains found buried in backyard

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – Local authorities have discovered human remains in the backyard of a residential property in Jacksonville, Florida. The discovery was confirmed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, who were alerted to the situation on the evening of Wednesday, March 13. The grim discovery was made by individuals working on the property. They noticed what appeared to be two feet protruding from the ground. A woman associated with the workers, who wished to remain anonymous, …

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Woman arrested after trying to sell her toddler for cash and abandoning her

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PALATKA, FL – A local woman is facing serious charges after attempting to sell her toddler for $500 and abandoning the child when she found no takers, according to local law enforcement. 33-year-old Jessica Woods was apprehended and is now facing charges of child neglect and abandonment, selling or surrendering a minor for property or money, and three counts of child abuse. The incident took place outside a local business establishment in Palatka, Florida. Woods …

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Father and son killed in hospital shooting

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SEBRING, FL – A deadly shooting broke out at an AdventHealth hospital in Sebring on Thursday morning. Deputies from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating what appears to be a case of murder-suicide between a father and his son. Authorities received reports of an active shooter situation around 11:26 a.m. at the hospital. According to the details that have been released so far, a 66-year-old man brought his adult son into the hospital …

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Paroled sex offender arrested on new charge less than 30 days later

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PANOMA PARK, FL – A convicted sexual offender in Florida is back in custody following an alleged sexual assault, just weeks after his release from prison. Kendrick Marclain, 31, was arrested and charged with sexual assault on an adult, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Marclain had previously served a prison term for sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12. He was released from prison on New Year’s Eve in 2023 and …

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Truckers in a shootout on I-75

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OCALA, FL – In a startling incident on Florida’s Interstate 75, a truck driver hailing from Virginia was taken into custody last week. The arrest followed a road rage episode that escalated into a shooting, as per the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded on March 3, when law enforcement officers were summoned to a Love’s Travel Stop. A trucker had reported being the target of an attack, alleging that Dylan Belleastin, 43, had …

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Father facing murder charges after severe beating death of 4-month-old daughter

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BARTOW, FL – Jacob Kubai, a 22-year-old resident of Florida, is currently under investigation and has been charged with multiple offenses following the tragic death of his four-month-old daughter, Willow, as per the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The charges against Kubai, which were announced by Sheriff Grady Judd this Wednesday, include aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and two instances of knowingly abusing a child without inflicting bodily harm. These charges stem from …

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Remains of 16-year-old girl found nearly 20 years after she was murdered

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ORMOND BEACH, FL – After nearly two decades of uncertainty, Florida law enforcement officials believe they have found the remains of Autumn Lane McClure, a 16-year-old girl who went missing in 2004. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains were discovered on Wednesday during an excavation of a suspected burial site. McClure was last reported seen on May 10, 2004, by her then-boyfriend, who initially claimed to have dropped her off at the Volusia …

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Woman dies after being thrown from moving car

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Local police have apprehended a man in connection with a disturbing murder incident in which a woman was ejected from a moving vehicle. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Julio Rivera had been under investigation previously for possession of a stolen motorcycle. Daytona Beach police embarked on a manhunt for Rivera, spanning the Madison, Seagrave, and North Street locales. In the course of the investigation, they sought assistance from a woman, later …

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Kidnapper caught with victim at McDonald’s drive-through

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TAMPA, FL – A habitual offender in Florida is now facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. According to court testimonies, Joshua Grimes broke into a man’s home and launched a brutal attack that culminated in a bizarre trip to a McDonald’s drive-through. The mishap began when Grimes took offense to his prospective partner’s rejection. The victim, whose identity is protected due to the sensitivity of the case, shared in court that he had met …

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