Florida

Firefighters Edward Kenny III, Seth Day, Tate Trauthwein, and Kaylee Bradley Arrested After Teen Trainee Beaten with Belt

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The arrest of four fire and rescue workers in Marion County, Florida, has drawn nationwide attention to a disturbing hazing episode that left a teenage trainee beaten, waterboarded and publicly humiliated during a routine shift. Officials have described the incident as one of the most severe violations of professional conduct witnessed within the department, with … Read more

16-Year-Old Stepbrother Named Suspect in Death of 18-Year-Old Anna Kepner on Carnival Cruise

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Anna Kepner

The death of 18-year-old Florida high school senior Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon on 8 November has drawn national attention, not only for the disturbing circumstances of how she was found but also for the devastating emotional toll now facing her family. What began as a celebratory multigenerational vacation meant to cement new traditions … Read more

21-Year-Old Yazmin Erazo Arrested for Driving 107 MPH to Pick Up Pizza Before Closing

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Yazmin Erazo

A Florida woman’s late-night pizza run turned into a criminal charge when she was caught driving at more than twice the speed limit. Twenty-one-year-old Yazmin Erazo from Holiday, Florida, was arrested Thursday after deputies clocked her traveling 107 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone on U.S. Highway 19 in Palm Harbor. According to … Read more

27-Year-Old Mario Camacho Shot and Killed by Florida Deputy After Holding 7-Year-Old Brother at Knifepoint

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Mario Camacho

A disturbing and tragic incident unfolded in Hillsborough County, Florida, on the afternoon of November 2, when deputies responded to a domestic violence call involving a 27-year-old man and his young sibling. The suspect, identified as Mario Camacho, was reportedly holding his 7-year-old brother at knifepoint inside a Tampa Bay residence. Authorities say Camacho was … Read more

Hillary Martin Sues SeaWorld Orlando After Duck Flew Into Her Face While Riding Roller Coaster

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Hillary Martin

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando, alleging that the park’s failure to ensure proper safety measures led to a freak accident that left her permanently injured and disfigured. Hillary Martin, a resident of Orange County, Florida, claims she suffered severe physical and psychological harm after being struck in the face by … Read more

Dale James Drotar Slams Into Car at 135 MPH in Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Natalie Pierre

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Natalie Pierre

The devastating collision that claimed the life of 25-year-old Natalie Pierre in Boynton Beach, Florida, stands as another harrowing reminder of how reckless driving and impaired judgment can destroy lives in an instant. On the night of April 6, 2024, authorities say 40-year-old Dale James Drotar was behind the wheel of his 2019 Chevrolet Corvette … Read more

Disturbing! Lyft Driver Rolando Rivera-Casillas Shoots at Passenger for Slamming Door Too Hard

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Rolando Rivera-Casillas

A routine ride-hailing trip in Orlando, Florida, quickly spiraled into a terrifying and violent incident when a Lyft driver allegedly opened fire on passengers for what would seem like a minor provocation—a slammed car door. The shocking case has stunned local residents and raised serious questions about safety protocols in ride-hailing services, driver screening processes, … Read more

Brian and Sara Wilks Arrested for Leaving 6-Month-Old Unattended in Beach Tent While Walking with Other Children

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Brian and Sara Wilks

In a deeply unsettling case that has reignited conversations about parental responsibility and child safety, Brian and Sara Wilks, a couple from Houston, Texas, has been arrested after allegedly leaving their 6-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour. The shocking incident took place on October 10 at Miramar Beach, a popular … Read more

38-Year-Old Monica Emerson Mauled to Death by Own Pet Dogs After Suffering Medical Episode at Home

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Monica Emerson

A tragic incident in Daytona Beach, Florida, has left the community in shock after a 38-year-old woman, identified as Monica Emerson, was killed by four dogs inside her own home. Authorities believe that Emerson first suffered a medical episode that caused her to collapse before being fatally attacked by the animals. The heartbreaking sequence of … Read more

Teacher Under Investigation for Singing Racist ‘Monkey’ Birthday Song to 6-Year-Old Black Student at Floral Avenue Elementary School

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Floral Avenue Elementary School

In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a teacher at Floral Avenue Elementary School in Bartow, Florida, is under investigation after singing a racially insensitive version of the “Happy Birthday” song to a 6-year-old Black student during a classroom celebration. The event, which occurred on September 29, 2025, has drawn sharp criticism from … Read more