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Oba Chandler, Florida Man Executed for Gruesome Triple Murder Denies Wrongdoing Until the End

TAMPA, Florida – Oba Chandler, a Florida man found guilty of three counts of murder in the deaths of Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters, maintained his innocence until the day of his execution. The 1989 murders of Rogers and her daughters, Michelle, 17, and Christie, 14, remained unsolved for three years after their bodies were discovered in Tampa Bay. The victims were found with their mouths taped shut, tied to concrete blocks, and …

Mass Shootings: Florida Saw 30 in 2023, Down from Previous Years, GVA Reports

Florida has seen a high number of mass shootings in 2023, as reported by the Gun Violence Archive. The state recorded 30 mass shootings, resulting in 38 deaths and 134 injuries. This marks a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings in both 2021 and 2022. Nationally, the United States experienced its second-highest total of mass shootings in 2023, with 656 incidents reported, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Despite the high number of mass …

Florida Man Charged in Horrific Triple Murder Case Found in Tampa Bay

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – The long unsolved case of the horrific murders of Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters in Florida in June 1989 has finally been resolved. Oba Chandler, the man convicted of the murders, maintained his innocence until his execution. The bodies of Rogers and her daughters were found in Tampa Bay, tied to concrete blocks using yellow polypropylene rope. For three years, the case went unsolved until a breakthrough led to …

Tragic Crash on I-75 Claims Lives of Florida Family of Four

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A tragic accident on southbound Interstate 75 in Riverview, Florida, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two young boys, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which involved multiple vehicles, occurred just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, near the Selmon Expressway. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash was caused by two pickup trucks traveling in adjacent lanes, with one colliding with the other in an attempt …

Florida Man Arrested for Intentionally Hitting Deer and Filming Act for TikTok

Altamonte Springs, Florida – A Florida man, Clay Kinney, has been arrested for a disturbing act of animal cruelty that he filmed and shared on the popular social media platform, TikTok. Kinney, 27, is facing charges of animal torment and torture, as well as a moving traffic violation, after intentionally hitting a group of deer with his car. The video that led to Kinney’s arrest showed him attempting to run over the group of five …

Groom’s Best Man Tragically Killed Hours After Dream Wedding

Melbourne, FL: A destination wedding took a tragic turn when the groom’s best man, Andrew ‘Drew’ Sofranko, aged 23, lost his life in a hit-and-run accident on the early morning of Christmas Day. According to a report by the Melbourne Police, the incident occurred as he attempted to cross South Harbor City Boulevard near Strawbridge Avenue. The paramedics arrived on the scene but were unable to save him. The police are still looking for the driver. …

Twisted Story: Man Keeps Dead Wife’s Body on Living Room Floor For Days

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.: A man in Panama City Beach, Florida, is facing charges after allegedly leaving his deceased wife on the living room floor for days while his dogs chewed on her remains. The defendant, identified as Gary Dean Johnson, 60, reportedly told police that he kept her body because he “did not want to lose her.” On Saturday, police received an emergency call from Johnson, who claimed that an unknown person was in his …

Ex-Boyfriend Used GPS Tracking Device To Kill New Romantic Rival

Jacksonville, Florida – A 39-year-old man in Florida has been convicted of first-degree murder and armed burglary with assault or battery after brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend over 100 times and attempting to set his house on fire. Randall Brown’s fate was sealed after authorities discovered incriminating evidence, including his online searches for “how to kill someone with a knife” on his work phone. The victim, who remains unidentified, tragically lost his life in the …

Concerned officer tells young girl: This is gonna hurt

Deltona, Florida – In a terrifying accident, a 5-year-old girl discovered a hidden shotgun under a bed and accidentally shot herself in the leg. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in Deltona, a city north of downtown Orlando. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office reported that the young girl sustained an accidental gunshot wound and was subsequently rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital for treatment. Deputies from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene promptly and …

Deadly Collision: Stolen Car Evades Police in 140 MPH Chase

St. Petersburg, Florida – A tragic wrong-way crash on the Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg has claimed the lives of three people. The incident occurred on December 6 when a stolen vehicle collided head-on with an Uber driver’s car. The driver, identified as 22-year-old Leosvany Roman, allegedly led law enforcement on a harrowing chase before the fatal collision. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) were both involved in the incident. HSCO …