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Florida Couple Faces Grave Charges in Tragic Death of Toddler, Authorities Report Disturbing Details

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A disturbing case in Florida has led to serious allegations against a Jacksonville couple following the tragic death of a 22-month-old girl. Zayla Goodwin, 20, and her boyfriend, Nathaniel Davis, 23, are accused in the violent demise of Goodwin’s daughter, Zamora Foe, as authorities unravel details of the toddler’s fatal ordeal. The Jacksonville County Sheriff’s Office swiftly detained the couple, facing an outcry over the child’s death, which investigation later declared a …

Florida Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Road Rage Shooting of Young Father

Orlando, FL – A Florida courtroom witnessed the conclusion of a tragic road rage incident, resulting in Nicholas Carrasquillo, 27, being convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of David Alexzander Sligh, a young father headed to his first day at a new job. The altercation which took place in January 2024 escalated fatally when a traffic dispute spiraled out of control. Testifying during his trial, Carrasquillo shared his account of the morning’s events, …

Shocking Rescue in Florida: Man Survives Grave-Digging Assault in DeLand, Suspect Arrested

DeLand, FL — A harrowing incident left a man severely injured after he was assaulted and nearly buried alive in a makeshift grave at a local transient camp. Giovanni Bubenik, 29, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with the brutal attack, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. On March 15, deputies rushed to the transient camp following reports of an assault. They found the victim with multiple head injuries, …

Young Florida Man Charged with Felony Murder After Fatal Robbery Assault on Elderly Woman Caught on Video

Tampa, FL – An 18-year-old is facing felony murder charges in connection with the death of a 65-year-old woman following a violent robbery last December in Tampa, Florida. The suspect, identified as Antonio Gueits, is accused of a brutal assault that was captured by surveillance cameras in University Community Park. Early on the morning of December 26, 2024, the video footage allegedly shows Gueits attacking Cerida Charon as she sat on a park bench. According …

Retired Florida Deputy Killed by Intoxicated Driver While Retrieving Objects From Roadway

BARTOW, FL – A tragic incident occurred Monday evening when a retired sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed by a driver under the influence, while the former officer was recovering items from a busy street. The event unfolded on Van Fleet Drive at approximately 7:40 p.m., officials said. Dan Cooley, 69, a former sergeant with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, had stopped to retrieve a plastic storage tote that had fallen from his vehicle onto …

Florida Parents Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison for Aggravated Manslaughter in Death of Malnourished Infant

LEESBURG, FL — In a grave case of child neglect that has horrified the community, a Florida couple has been sentenced to over a decade in prison following the death of their 11-month-old daughter, Marcelyn Brittian. According to court documents, the infant suffered from severe malnutrition and neglect, which ultimately led to her tragic death. On Tuesday, Lake County Judge Cary F. Rada passed the sentences for the couple, 27-year-old Margaret Elizabeth Lehman and 30-year-old …

Florida Man Charged in Violent Shooting of Ex-Wife Amidst Legal Restrictions and Shocking Allegations

APOPKA, Fla. – In a startling incident over the weekend, a Florida man was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his ex-wife during a confrontation that escalated dramatically. Jonathan William Erdman Frenk, 62, faces serious charges including aggravated battery against a pregnant person and attempted felony murder. Police were called to a residence in Apopka on Saturday afternoon following reports of a shooting. They arrived to find Frenk surrendering at the front door, hands raised, …

Florida Couple Faces Charges in Harrowing Child Abuse Case: Multiple Injuries and Neglect Uncovered

PENSACOLA, Fla. – A grim case of child abuse has surfaced in Florida involving a young girl who sustained severe injuries, leading to the arrest of a man and woman from Santa Rosa County. Local authorities initiated an investigation after the child was hospitalized with multiple fractures and signs of physical assault earlier this year. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office reported that 28-year-old Jordan Moore is charged with child neglect and her partner, Jesse …

Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Her Son and Elderly Man Who Took Them In

MIAMI SHORES, FL – A Florida woman has been arrested, accused by police of inflicting long-term abuse on her teenage son and an elderly man who had previously offered her shelter. Jasmine Jean-Baptiste, 31, faces charges of aggravated child abuse and abusing an elderly adult under distressing circumstances that showcased both physical and psychological maltreatment of her victims. The case unfolded after authorities were prompted to investigate following a troubling incident at her son’s school. …

Abortion Rights Amendment to Be Voted On in Florida After State Supreme Court Decision

Miami, Florida – The conservative Supreme Court in Florida made a significant ruling on Monday, stating that the state’s constitution does not protect abortion rights. This decision paves the way for one of the most stringent abortion bans in the country to go into effect within 30 days. However, the court also made a separate decision allowing an amendment to establish abortion rights in the state’s constitution to be placed on the November ballot. This …