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Massive tree crash leaves Jacksonville homeowner with costly consequences

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Danger struck from above when a colossal tree crashed through the roof of a Jacksonville home last week. The incident occurred after the homeowner hired a contractor for tree trimming, resulting in a significant mishap. The homeowner, now facing a gaping hole in the roof and a hefty bill, emphasizes the importance of obtaining insurance information beforehand. “You must protect yourself by getting... [...]

Reckless crime spree ends in high-speed crash for Florida felons

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LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — Startling surveillance footage captures a Florida man, Timothy Hogue, engaging in a car crime spree at a breakneck speed of 80 miles per hour in a Lakeland residential neighborhood. The spree culminated in a head-on collision with a parked car, fortunately causing no injuries. Hogue and his alleged accomplice, Rebecca Kozub, were apprehended by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a 911 call reported their early... [...]

Former Opa-Locka Police officer arrested for grand theft and credit card fraud

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MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities arrested Keondra Renee Weekes, a former Opa-Locka Police officer, on charges of third-degree grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Weekes, who was terminated from the Opa-Locka Police Department in July 2022, surrendered her assigned equipment but neglected to return the department-issued credit card. FDLE initiated an investigation at... [...]

Mother arrested after admitting to planning and killing of 8-year-old son, police say

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HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman has been arrested after confessing to meticulously planning and executing the strangulation of her 8-year-old son, according to police. Officials said 36-year-old Shaneka Ann Mckinzie transported her unconscious son to Hialeah Hospital on Tuesday evening, where he was pronounced dead. “The murder of a child by their mother, by a parent, that just exceeds imagination in many points,” said Miami-Dade... [...]

Retirees were ambushed and shot while driving to Key West

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A couple of retirees were hospitalized after they were shot in the middle of an intersection in Lehigh Acres. The victims were on their way to Key West when a large crowd suddenly swarmed their truck and boat. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office released footage showing the attack at about 4 a.m., on Sunday. In the video, the driver is trying to get away from the crowd when a man suddenly runs up to his window... [...]