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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man charged with second-degree murder for killing two women will be sentenced Friday. Last month, Zebulon Perkins pleaded guilty to killing Leah Kline and Vivian James. He is facing a 70-year prison sentence. James was a beloved science teacher at Atlantic Coast High School, where there’s a memorial to honor her. Perkins killed James the day after he killed Kline. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Perkins was with Kline at a motel on the Westside on Christmas Day in 2019. They

The shooting was reported shortly after 11 p.m. at the complex in the 10700 block of N. Preserve Way A man is dead and a possible suspect was in custody after a shooting at a Miramar apartment complex late Thursday night. The shooting was reported shortly after 11 p.m. at the complex in the 10700 block of N. Preserve Way. Officials said officers responded to reports of a man who was shot and found two people outside the complex, including

The Newberry community is in mourning after two teens died from injuries sustained in a weekend crash in Waldo that had already claimed two other lives.   “It is with great sadness that I share the two Newberry High School students who were in the serious car accident this past weekend have now passed away from their injuries,” Newberry High School principal James Sheppard wrote in a Tuesday message to parents. “Thank you for keeping both of these families in your thoughts during

Florida’s highways, especially Interstate 4 (I-4), have gained notoriety due to their alarming frequency of car accidents, making the state one of the most perilous for drivers. It’s crucial to grasp the reasons behind these accidents and address the risks posed by other highways like US Route 1 and Interstate 75 to enhance road safety and prevent future tragedies. Why is Interstate 4 so Dangerous? Spanning 132 miles from Tampa to Daytona Beach and passing through Orlando, Interstate 4 has

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 60-year-old Pensacola man is critically injured after a crash with an Escambia County deputy vehicle Thursday night. It happened around 8:50 p.m. on Highway 29 at W Hope Drive. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the 60-year-old man was traveling north in a sedan in the left turn lane on Highway 29, negotiating a left turn onto W Hope Dr. Meanwhile, a marked Escambia County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle was traveling south in the inside lane

An 18-year-old Florida man has been arrested for a traffic accident last year that killed a 66-year-old woman. Alexis Maratinez Alonso was charged with vehicular homicide, the Naples Police Department said. Police said he was driving 66 mph on US 41 in Naples on December 15, 2023, and sped up to 81 mph in order to beat a traffic light that was changing to red. He passed several cars that were slowing for the light and sped through the light after

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A driver involved in a double hit-and-run crash in Wesley Chapel was arrested on Wednesday (April 24) after troopers found drugs, thousands of dollars in cash, a cell phone, and a firearm in the vehicle. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a GMC Sierra was pulling out of a Burger King parking lot when the driver accidentally hit a Dodge Challenger. Due to the accident, the driver of the GMC pulled back into the parking

OCALA, Fla. – One person has died following a house fire that happened in Ocala, fire crews said.  On Thursday night, Ocala Fire Rescue was called to a home in the 2600 block of Northeast First Avenue after a person called crews about flames spewing from their neighbor’s home. When crews arrived, they found a one-story home engulfed in flames with fire burning through the roof. Deteriorating fire conditions forced crews to withdraw from the inside of the home after a powerline

DOVER, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said a murder suspect being sought after a woman and 4-year-old girl were found at a “gruesome” scene has been captured. Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, 31, was captured Thursday after less than a day on the run. He was wanted after a woman and child were found dead at a “gruesome” scene in a home Wednesday evening. Deputies were called to a mobile home on the 3700 block of Sumner Road in Dover

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police detectives are asking for information to help identify those responsible for shooting and killing a 14-year-old in Tampa. Officers responded to reports of gunshots near the 1400 block of W. Busch Blvd. in Tampa on Wednesday, April 17. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Police found 14-year-old Jevario Buie with gunshot wounds. He died from his injuries. His grandfather, Michael Baldwin, Sr., believes numerous people know what happened to his grandson. “Words are hard to find

A Miami man is facing murder and other charges after police said he ran over a man who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene of a crash. Ariel Rodriguez-Martinez, 58, is facing charges of second-degree murder, vehicular homicide in a reckless manner, and leaving the scene of a crash involving death in the incident, an arrest report said. According to the report, the incident started when Rodriguez-Martinez rear-ended another car in a shopping plaza on Southwest 152nd Street

Adriver going upwards of 130 mph on Interstate 4 in Polk County caused massive delays Friday morning after he crashed into two semi-trucks during a chase with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, the agency said.  It all started just before midnight Friday. According to FHP, the driver of a Toyota Camry was spotted by a trooper going westbound on I-4 at 102 mph. The trooper reportedly tried to overtake the car, but the driver kept speeding, reaching up to 130 mph. The