Florida

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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Serial bank robber hits two more banks just days after prison release

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ORLANDO, FL – A man from Florida, labeled as a “habitual bank robber” by law enforcement, is once again facing incarceration after committing the same offense just a day after his release from prison. The Department of Justice reports that Timothy Jones, 60, is returning to prison after robbing two banks in the Orlando area within days of his release. Court records indicate that Jones was freed from Putnam County Correctional Facility on June 1, …

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Plane crashes on busy interstate and explodes

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NAPLES, FL – A devastating accident unfolded on the Naples stretch of Interstate 75 in Florida this past Friday afternoon. A small plane crashed, leading to the death of at least two individuals, as confirmed by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The plane involved in the crash was a Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, which was reported by the FAA to have been carrying five individuals. Information about the status of the other passengers was …

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Police sniper kills hostage-taking bank robber at Bank of America

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FORT MYERS, FL – A bank robbery escalated into a deadly hostage situation Tuesday when a law enforcement sniper fatally shot a man who had been holding two people at knifepoint in a local Bank of America branch, according to local authorities. Sterling Ramon Alavache, 36, was no stranger to law enforcement. His criminal history spanned across multiple states, including charges of drug trafficking, aggravated assault, and illegal possession of a concealed firearm. The event …

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Highway patrol trooper dies in high-speed chase with suspect

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol in Tampa is mourning the loss of one of their own, Trooper Zachary Fink, who was fatally hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 95 during a pursuit on Friday morning. According to reports, Fink was in pursuit of a reckless driver in a Kia car, who was speeding excessively. When the suspect failed to pull over and instead veered his vehicle in the wrong direction, Fink tried to follow …

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Plane crash in Mobile home park burns many to the ground

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CLEARWATER, FL – A small aircraft ignited a blaze Thursday evening after it crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, according to local fire officials. The fire rapidly spread, engulfing several mobile homes in the vicinity. Firefighters were alerted to the incident at 19:08 local time and promptly arrived at the scene. Clearwater Fire Chief Scott Ehlers shared during a press briefing that the call coincided with the airport’s report of an aircraft …

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