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Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues
Read full article: Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issuesAdam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn his nomination to avoid a requirement that he divest from his investment business.
Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
Read full article: Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmedPresident-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon.
Chronister's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees
Read full article: Chronister's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nomineesLosing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.
Man jumps from balcony to balcony at Hillsborough County hotel in attempt to evade law enforcement
Read full article: Man jumps from balcony to balcony at Hillsborough County hotel in attempt to evade law enforcementA man suspected of multiple armed robberies tried to run from law enforcement by jumping down four balconies.
19-year-old dead after killing his parents, injuring Florida deputy in shootout, sheriff says
Read full article: 19-year-old dead after killing his parents, injuring Florida deputy in shootout, sheriff saysHillsborough County deputies fatally shot a 19-year-old man who opened fire on law enforcement after he killed his mother and father near Tampa, according to the sheriff’s office.
Former Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcement
Read full article: Former Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcementCameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant.
Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps deputies find child in Florida swamp
Read full article: Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps deputies find child in Florida swampA sheriff’s aviation unit used thermal imaging to guide deputies to a missing 5-year-old who wandered into a swampy area near Tampa.
‘Pretty crazy:’ Florida man taken into custody after climbing cell tower, livestreaming
Read full article: ‘Pretty crazy:’ Florida man taken into custody after climbing cell tower, livestreamingLaw enforcement was called to the 13000 block of Rhodine Road around 7 p.m. on Saturday after reports about the man climbing the tower.
WATCH: Florida deputies rescue man in mental health crisis on Christmas
Read full article: WATCH: Florida deputies rescue man in mental health crisis on ChristmasA pair of Hillsborough County deputies are being praised after they worked to save a man experiencing a mental health crisis who was in danger of drowning.
Your Florida Daily: Man stabbed inside Publix store, tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residents
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Man stabbed inside Publix store, tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residentsWinter Haven Police shared security images showing a group of men following the victim inside.
‘Brought to justice:’ Florida man accused of stealing more than $1.5M in liquor
Read full article: ‘Brought to justice:’ Florida man accused of stealing more than $1.5M in liquorDeputies said that a group of suspects removed approximately $1.6 million from a liquor distribution center over the span of days.
Winter Haven man faces murder charge in Hillsborough County shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Winter Haven man faces murder charge in Hillsborough County shooting, sheriff saysA Winter Haven man arrested in Hillsborough County is accused of murder in the shooting death of another person there Saturday night, according to Sheriff Chad Chronister.
6 dead, 1 seriously injured after Florida crash between vehicle and train
Read full article: 6 dead, 1 seriously injured after Florida crash between vehicle and trainA sixth person has died after a train slammed into an SUV in Plant City on Saturday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
CRAZY VIDEO: Car slams into Florida gas station, driver faces charge
Read full article: CRAZY VIDEO: Car slams into Florida gas station, driver faces chargeA Florida man faces charges after deputies said he drove his vehicle through a gas station, striking and pinning a person that was walking into the store, according to a news release.
Sheriff must pay $15M for death of Florida teen outside fair
Read full article: Sheriff must pay $15M for death of Florida teen outside fairA Florida sheriff has been ordered by a jury to pay $15 million to the parents of a teenager who died while trying to cross a highway after being kicked out of the state fair by deputies.
‘Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school:’ Deputies arrest Florida man over shooting threat
Read full article: ‘Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school:’ Deputies arrest Florida man over shooting threatDetectives arrested an 18-year-old Florida man after receiving a tip that he threatened a mass shooting at a school in a social media post.
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Florida sheriff: Man admits on Facebook Live to killing partner, kills self
Read full article: Florida sheriff: Man admits on Facebook Live to killing partner, kills selfA Florida sheriff says a 30-year-old man set his Tampa area condo on fire and turned the gun on himself after admitting to a friend in a FaceTime call that he’d killed his boyfriend during a dispute.
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Man rams into patrol car, kills Florida deputy day before retirement
Read full article: Man rams into patrol car, kills Florida deputy day before retirementTAMPA, Fla. – A Florida sheriff’s deputy with one shift left before retirement was intentionally hit and killed by a man fleeing law enforcement, officials said. He was intentionally running that car into the corporal’s car.”Earlier Monday afternoon, deputies were called to Garrett’s apartment regarding erratic behavior. This time when deputies arrived, Garrett began attacking them, hitting Deputy Michael Durig, Jr. in the head multiple times, officials said. The sheriff said Garrett rammed through a back gate and crossed two lanes of traffic to intentionally hit LaVigne’s marked patrol car on the driver side with the front of his car, Chronister said. LaVigne is survived by his wife and two children, one of whom is also a deputy at the sheriff’s office.
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Florida deputies shoot, kill man who ‘motioned for a gun,’ sheriff says
Read full article: Florida deputies shoot, kill man who ‘motioned for a gun,’ sheriff saysRIVERVIEW, Fla. – Florida sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a man as they attempted to serve warrants on him Tuesday night, officials said. He was sitting in the truck with a woman when deputies spotted him, Chronister said. Some of the deputies began assisting the injured driver while others continued trying to get Scott out of the truck, according to Chronister. No deputies were injured, but the driver of the minivan was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pains. The sheriff said the deputies wore body cameras and that the footage will be release if FDLE does not object.
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Sheriff: Florida rapper made music, then fatally shot 2 men
Read full article: Sheriff: Florida rapper made music, then fatally shot 2 menTAMPA, Fla. – A Florida rapper spent an evening recording music in a makeshift studio and then fatally shot two men who were with him, authorities say. Adams, who records under the name Ace NH, was jailed in Tampa without bail Sunday. They were shot Thursday night in a backyard shed Adams regularly used as a recording studio in the suburb of Lutz, investigators said. “It is clear that this suspect had no regard for human life, and now he will face the consequences for his actions," the sheriff added. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Adams has recorded three albums, two EPs and several singles, most recently an album called “Life Goes On.”
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Investigators looking for man who set pews on fire at Florida church
Read full article: Investigators looking for man who set pews on fire at Florida churchTAMPA, Fla. – Sheriff’s officials in Florida are looking for a man who was caught on security cameras breaking into a church and setting some pews on fire. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s officials said the man broke into Incarnation Catholic Church near Tampa in Friday night and poured flammable liquid onto three wooden pews before setting them on fire. The man then ran from the church, news outlets reported. | Gunman shoots 2 teens at skating rink | Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace]The suspect didn't take anything from the church, officials said. “We promise this church community we are doing everything we can to capture this suspect and ensure he is held accountable for his actions.”
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Sheriff: Will of Tiger King stars missing husband was forged
Read full article: Sheriff: Will of Tiger King stars missing husband was forgedTAMPA, Fla. Someone forged the will of the missing husband of Carole Baskin, a woman prominently featured in Netflixs Tiger King" documentary series, a Florida sheriff said. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister told 10 Tampa Bay on Tuesday that two experts had confirmed the will of Jack Don Lewis is a forgery. The documentary extensively covered Maldonado-Passages repeated accusations that Baskin, killed her husband and possibly fed him to her tigers. Baskin, who founded Big Cat Rescue, has never been charged with any crime and released a statement refuting the accusations made in the series. On Monday, a federal judge in Oklahoma awarded ownership of Maldonado-Passages former zoo to Big Cat Rescue Corp. as part of a civil judgment.
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Beware of coronavirus stimulus check scams via text, email, phone calls
Read full article: Beware of coronavirus stimulus check scams via text, email, phone callsAs Americans receive their government stimulus checks during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s creating an unfortunate scenario where some might be taken advantage of. “Everyone is vulnerable to scams during these troubled economic times.”Chronister warned people not to click on links that claim there’s an update on the status of their stimulus check. Chronister said people should be leery when someone asks for their financial information or Social Security number over the phone or electronically. “Remember, no government agency will ever ask you to pay money to get your stimulus check faster,” Chronister said. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Police: Same suspect may be behind Florida ATM explosions
Read full article: Police: Same suspect may be behind Florida ATM explosionsTAMPA, Fla. – A thief who authorities in Florida said likely blew up three ATMs was able to take money from a Regions Bank in Valrico on Sunday. The other explosions happened at a BB&T in Oldsmar in November and a Pilot Bank in Tampa in December. RELATED: ATM explodes at bank in Hillsborough County, deputies search for suspectIn the Valrico and Tampa explosions, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the suspect painted the lenses of surveillance cameras black just before the blasts. The suspect may be working with an accomplice but was often seen on surveillance video acting alone, Chronister said. The thief was seen on surveillance images wearing dark clothing with a cloth mask that only revealed his eyes.