Sumter deputies deploy gas to end standoff with attempted murder suspect wanted in Pasco
A man wanted in Pasco County, accused of attempted murder, was arrested early Wednesday in the Croom-A-Coochee area after barricading himself in a trailer and prompting a standoff with law enforcement, according to the Sumter County Sheriffโs Office.
Effort begun to eradicate giant African snails in Florida
Invasive giant African land snails that can eat building plaster and stucco, consume hundreds of varieties of plants and carry diseases that affect humans have been detected once again in Florida, where officials say work has begun to eradicate the pests.
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Horse killed, 2 men injured when car strikes carriage on Florida road
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ Two men were injured and a horse was killed Wednesday night when a car struck a carriage on a Florida road, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Bowman Road near Milestone Drive in Pasco County. AdThe horse died at the crash site, and the operator and a carriage passenger, a 39-year-old Spring Hill man, were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to the FHP. The driver of the car, a 19-year-old Brooksville woman, was not injured, according to an FHP report. The operator of the horse-drawn carriage was cited for not having tail lights on the carriage, troopers said.
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Orlando man involved in crash with Tampa Police cruiser, troopers say
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ An Orlando man could face charges for his involvement in a crash with a Tampa Police cruiser, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 34-year-old was driving north on I-75 Sunday morning when he improperly stopped in the road. AdThe Orlando man and a passenger in his car, a 37-year-old man, suffered minor injuries in the wreck, troopers said. No one else was injured. Investigators believe the 34-year-old may have been impaired behind the wheel and charges against him are pending.
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Florida missing child alert issued for 15-year-old Pasco County boy
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ A Florida missing child alert has been issued for a 15-year-old Pasco County boy who went missing Friday. Cody Almengor-Gatica was last seen in the area of Bridgewater Court in New Port Richey wearing a white hoodie and gray jean shorts. New Port Richey police said he is considered missing and endangered. Further details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance havenโt been released. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the New Port Richey Police Department at 727-841-4550.
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Walgreens in Marion County offering vaccinations, first in Central Florida
MARION COUNTY, Fla. โ Walgreens will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at two locations in Ocala this week. These will be the first Walgreens locations in Central Florida to offer the shots. The governor announced the first Walgreens locations to begin offering the vaccine Wednesday, during a news conference in Pasco County, where two locations began offering shots Friday. DeSantis said he is looking to get more Walgreens locations involved in vaccination, along with competing pharmacy chain CVS. โWeโre going to be doing more with both Walgreens and with CVS, because I think itโs close to a lot of people.
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Vaccine pod opens in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. โ In an effort to bring more coronavirus vaccine to Floridaโs elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that a vaccine pod will be stationed in a retirement community in Polk County. The temporary vaccine site would be stationed in Winter Haven at Four Lakes Golf Club Retirement Community, a mobile home park. DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday morning in Pasco County, where a similar vaccination site opened. As of Tuesday, data from the Florida Department of Health show 36,685 have been fully vaccinated within Polk County.
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Man with Florida tattooed on his forehead accused of calling 911 to ask for ride home
Records show 22-year-old Matthew Leatham, of Hudson, called 911 four times between 3:17 a.m. and 4:22 a.m. Sunday to ask for a ride home. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla. man decapitated hamster]AdโIโm trying to find a ride home. I (expletive) up, Iโm trying to find a (expletive) ride home,โ Leatham said in the first call. Itโs only letting me call this number so I figured (expletive) Iโll call this number and Iโll pick up a Lyft,โ Leatham said. I ainโt able to call a taxi, Iโm trying to call a taxi,โ Leatham said.
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50-foot sinkhole reopens outside Florida sports bar
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ Residents in Pasco County are watching a bad situation get worse as a sinkhole continues to grow. The hole first opened up on Jan. 7 outside a popular sports bar in New Port Richey. A company filled the hole to prevent further growth, but it didnโt work and the hole is now about 50 feet wide. Because the hole is on private land, the property owner is now working with a contractor to fill and repair the hole again.
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Florida children rescue bald eagle found with hook in beak
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ What would you do if you were walking and found a bald eagle struggling to stay alive? Well, some children in Pasco County are being praised after rescuing a bald eagle and taking it to someone who could help. Once crews took a look, they noticed that the eagle had a fishing hook stuck in its beak and fishing line wrapped around its wings. #GoodNews: Pasco County Fire Rescue assists with the rescue of a Bald Eagle wrapped in a fishing line. Experts say that if you find an injured eagle, you should call authorities immediately.
Florida barn fires kill 250,000 chickens; farm suffers $1 million loss
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ A fire early Thursday killed an estimated 250,000 chickens at a Florida farm operated by one of the nationโs largest egg producers. According to Pasco Fire Rescue, crews were called around 12:30 a.m. Thursday for a two-alarm fire at Cal-Maine Foods at 41040 Simpson Farm Lane. The company says on its website that it is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. The farm, one of many Cal-Maine operates, is about 40 miles north of Tampa. The company has more than 50 million chickens nationally and sells over a billion eggs annually, about 20% of the countryโs production.
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Floridaโs first snow park to reopen after shutdown for safety violations
One day after being shut down for health and safety violations, Floridaโs first snow park has been given the go ahead to reopen Friday afternoon. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park located in Dade City first reported the shutdown on its Facebook page on Dec. 10 after a Pasco county inspector discovered fire, building, electrical and plumbing violations. Inspectors issued violations to the snow park concerning its use of temporarily modified shipping containers in the Alpine Village, the company said. Full Screen 1 / 11 Pasco County Government has temporarily shut down the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City. โOur team worked all day yesterday and through the night to come to a resolution on these issues with Pasco County.
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Officials shut down Floridaโs first snow park for health and safety violations
Dade City, Fla โ Less than a month after opening, Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park has closed its doors after a Pasco county inspector discovered fire, building, electrical and plumbing violations. The park has not requested any inspections for the other outstanding permitsโ government officials explained. Full Screen 1 / 11 Pasco County Government has temporarily shut down the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City. Snowcat Ridge officials said they werenโt provided any documentation or written explanation of the violations. โFurther, Pasco County has failed to recognize our State of Florida amusement ride approvals and will not allow us to open Snowy Slopes,โ the Facebook comment went on to explain.
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Finned, furry, and human: Clearwater Marine Aquarium to celebrate rescue days
CLEARWATER, Fla. โ Clearwater Marine Aquarium is about to celebrate the rescue anniversaries of some of its most famous dolphins, Winter and Hope. [TRENDING: This woman received the first COVID-19 vaccine | Judge scolds theme park trespasser | Chuck Yeager dies at 97]To celebrate both rescue anniversaries, the aquarium is hosting an event called Rescue Days. Talk to members of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue team and check out one of our rescue vehicles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Foster families can enjoy a socially distanced behind-the-scenes tour prior to the aquarium opening to guests. Meet with dogs from the SPCA Tampa Bay from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)Click here to learn about the event and to learn more about the aquariums health and safety guidelines that are in place.
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Florida man sought after pushing wife into path of truck on I-75
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Authorities are searching for a Florida man accused of attacking his wife on Interstate 75 and pushing her into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 45-year-old James Morgan, of Summerfield, attacked his wife Thursday morning after the pickup truck they were in almost crashed from a tire blowout as they traveled on I-75 in Pasco County, north of Tampa. He headbutted her and punched her several times before pushing her into the path of an oncoming truck on the interstate, according to a troopers report. Officials couldn't find him after a search of the area by troopers and Pasco County Sheriff's deputies. The Florida Highway Patrol was granted a warrant for Morgans arrest for attempted murder and the search for him continues.
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Missing child alert issued for 3-year-old Florida boy
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ A Florida missing child alert has been issued for a 3-year-old boy who may be with a 46-year-old man, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. He was wearing a gray and black shirt with โMommaโs Boyโ written on it and white Converse sneakers. Authorities said the child may be traveling with 46-year-old Peter Rodriguez in a 2001 beige Oldsmobile Aurora bearing Florida license plate number NLGV96. Jaxcen Rodriguez is 3 feet tall and has black hair and brown eyes. Peter Rodriguez is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and has black hair and brown eyes.
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6-year-old Florida girl found safe after missing child alert
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ UPDATE: A 6-year-old Florida girl was located safe after she was reported missing. EARLIER REPORT:A missing child alert has been issued for a 6-year-old Florida girl who may be with a 39-year-old woman, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The child is believed to be traveling with 39-year-old Ashley Norsworthy in a 2017 gray Toyota Rav4 bearing license plate number 846LFD. Padilla has brown hair, hazel eyes and is 3 feet, 4 inches tall. Norsworthy has brown hair, brown eyes and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
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Overnight crash in Pasco County leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition. According to authorities, a Sedan and SUV were driving north on US-19 just south of Meridian Boulevard. Troopers said the sedan overtook the road and collided with the rear end of the SUV. According to a news release, the passenger suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital. Officials said the driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries.
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UPDATE: Missing Florida boy found safe; man taken into custody
HOLIDAY, Fla. โ An Amber Alert was canceled Monday morning after a missing 9-year-old Florida boy was found safe, according to the Pasco County Sheriffโs Office. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the alert for Michael Morris earlier in the day after he was reported missing in Holiday. Deputies said Haralampos Savopoulos, 50, was taken into police custody. โMichael Morris has been located and is safe,โ deputies said. โWe are very grateful to everyone who shared these posts and provided information.โDetails about the boyโs apparent abduction have not been released.
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6 cows fall off livestock trailer onto Florida highway
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ A truck driver drove off after six cows fell off the livestock trailer they were towing and onto a Florida highway Tuesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Interstate 75 near State Road 52 in Pasco County around 10:45 a.m. Troopers said three cows died and the other three were injured. The road was closed until 1 p.m. as authorities worked to gather the bovines. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call FHP at 813-558-1800.
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FBI joins search for missing baby after deaths of 3 women
MIAMI โ The FBI has joined the search for a newborn baby who disappeared after his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were fatally shot in South Florida, official said. FBI spokesman Michael Leverock confirmed the agency is assisting in the case, the Miami Herald reported Monday. Andrew Caballeiro was a week old when his father, Ernesto Caballeiro, 49, kidnapped him last month, Miami-Dade police said. A short time later, police found the bodies of Arlety Garcรญa Valdรฉs, 40; Isabel Valdรฉs Gonzรกlez, 60; and Lina Gonzรกlez Licor, 84. โOur detectives are still following all the leads they have in the case," Miami-Dade police Detective รngel Rodrรญguez said.
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Amber Alert: No evidence missing newborn was with dad at time of his death
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ There is no evidence that a missing newborn at the heart of a Florida Amber Alert was with his father when the man was found dead in Pasco County, sheriffโs officials said. Authorities on Thursday continue to search for Andrew Caballeiro, who was reported missing after a triple homicide at a South Florida home earlier this week. Authorities said itโs believed Ernesto Caballeiro traveled along Floridaโs west coast from the Miami area to Pasco County. โWe urge anyone along this route to report any sightings or information to their local law enforcement,โ sheriffโs officials said. โOn behalf of the half a million residents of Pasco County, our thoughts and prayers remain with the family of Andrew Caballeiro,โ the Sheriffโs Office said.
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Newborn at center of Amber Alert still missing after man found dead in Florida
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. โ The man at the center of an Amber Alert issued for an infant Tuesday was found dead a day after three women were found shot to death inside a South Florida home, according to authorities in Pasco County. Police said Andrew was believed to be with his 49-year-old father, who police identified as Ernesto Caballeiro, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV in Miami. Ernesto Caballeiro was later found dead Wednesday afternoon in Pasco County but the infant remains missing, according to the Pasco County Sheriffโs Office. Pasco County Sheriffโs Office deputies said they found the van in a rural area near Blanton with a man, matching Ernesto Caballeiroโs description, dead inside the vehicle. Miami-Dade County property records show Ernesto Caballeiro has owned the four-bedroom home, at 21981 SW 187 Ave., since 2005.
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Missing elderly woman located after car crash, deputies say
TAVARES, Fla. โ A woman who went missing Saturday prompting a silver alert to be issued was located in Pasco County, officials said. According to authorities, Sarah Ellen Brian was involved in a car accident in Odessa and was transported to the hospital in good condition. Deputies were searching for 80-year-old Brian, who left her home at 26637 Cayman Drive in Tavares at 9 a.m. Saturday and hadnโt been seen or heard from since. Brian suffers from dementia and is on medication, deputies said.
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Florida bus drivers remix 'Old Town Road' in hilarious video
Zephyrhills bus driver Jay Heilman wanted to tell people life was like as a public school bus driver, and he did it to the tune of "Old Town Road." The hit song, originally recorded by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, talks about going down an old town road, a lyric Heilman said he related to as he traveled down Richland Road, which inspired his remix. "I kept hearing the kids on my bus singing this song called 'Old Town Road' and thatโs when I jokingly came up with the chorus of the song." The music video makes sure to thank all of the bus drivers, assistants, mechanics and transportation staff that makes busing students to school possible. "As a member of public school transportation, the job can often times be a thankless one," Heilman posted.