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Cartel members in Miami abduct the wrong guy and get caught when victim calls in bomb threat

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Three men from Florida are facing accusations of a botched abduction attempt that took a curious twist. They mistakenly abducted an individual from Fort Lauderdale, subjected him to torment, and later sought his assistance upon realizing their error. The incident began around 7:30 a.m. on October 13, when the unsuspecting victim was taken from a parking garage outside his residence. The abductors, impersonating officers, forced him into a car resembling a …

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Man arrested for planning mass shooting at high school

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JUPITER, FL – A 19-year-old man from South Florida was apprehended after law enforcement discovered handwritten threats in his vehicle, detailing his intentions to commit mass murder at his former high school and other locations across several states on his 22nd birthday. The suspect, identified as Henry Horton IV, was stopped in Jupiter on September 27 due to a malfunctioning headlight, which led to the discovery of his alleged plans. One of the discovered notes …

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Parents charged after infant twin dies due to severe abuse

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COCOA, FL – Two parents in Florida are facing serious charges related to child abuse following the tragic death of one of their three-month-old twins on Thursday. The surviving twin was discovered with severe injuries, according to local law enforcement. Quentin Smith, 23, has been charged with aggravated child abuse, child neglect resulting in significant bodily harm, and domestic battery, as stated by the Cocoa Police Department. His partner, 18-year-old Hannah Jones, is facing charges …

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An 11-year-old boy shoots his football teammates in dispute over a bag of chips

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APOPKA, FL – A shocking incident unfolded in Florida when an 11-year-old boy allegedly shot two of his fellow youth football players after a practice session. The dispute, reportedly over a bag of chips, escalated to a level that has left the community in shock and disbelief. The young boy, whose identity has been withheld due to his age, is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, according to Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley. The incident …

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Disgruntled customer kills auto shop owner in deadly shootout

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LARGO, FL – A deadly shootout unfolded at a Florida auto repair shop when a disgruntled customer opened fire on the owner. The customer was still upset over a car repair from two years prior. The incident resulted in two fatalities, including the suspect, according to local law enforcement. The Largo Police Department responded to an active shooter call at Stout’s Automotive around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses reported a flurry of police activity, with …

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Former prosecutor accused of stabbing a driver during road rage fight

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TAMPA, FL – A former prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice, who had previously worked on cases in relation to the January 6 Capitol riot, has been arrested. He was charged in connection with a violent road rage incident in Tampa, Florida. Patrick Douglas Scruggs, 38, is accused of stabbing a 35-year-old man multiple times with a pocket knife on the Howard Frankland Bridge. The incident unfolded during Tuesday’s morning rush hour when the …

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Florida teen dies after being struck by lightning during hunting trip with her dad

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PALATKA, FL – Earlier this week, a 16-year-old girl named Baylee Holbrook was fatally struck by lightning during a hunting trip with her father. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported that the lightning hit a tree late Tuesday afternoon, causing both Holbrook and her father to be struck. The father lost consciousness and upon regaining it, found his daughter in critical condition and not breathing. He immediately called 911 and began performing CPR until emergency …

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Two adults and a toddler are killed when a dog sale goes bad

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – A tragic incident unfolded late Saturday at a Jacksonville apartment complex, where a toddler and two adults lost their lives in a shooting believed to be linked to a private dog sale. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko reported that deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire shortly before 10 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement found five victims, four adults and a three-year-old child, who had reportedly come …

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Florida store owner uses gun to stop armed robbery of family dollar next door

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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – A brave bystander intervened in a robbery attempt at a Family Dollar store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as per local law enforcement records. Nicolas Richard Lee Deas, a 20-year-old local, and an unidentified accomplice are the alleged culprits behind the incident, which took place on the evening of September 13. The duo reportedly tricked their way into the store after closing hours, claiming to retrieve a left-behind cellphone. However, once inside, …

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Florida officials killed an alligator after it was seen with a human body in its mouth

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RIDGECEST, FL – A shocking incident unfolded in Ridgecrest, Florida, when local officials were forced to euthanize a 13-foot alligator after it was spotted carrying human remains. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, responding to reports of a body in a local waterway, made the chilling discovery near the intersection of 134th Avenue North and 121st Street. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted the Sheriff’s Office in the operation, which resulted in the alligator …

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