Ocala, Florida – Prosecutors in Florida have announced that they will seek the death penalty for 39-year-old Albert J. Shell Jr., who is accused of opening fire at a mall just one day before Christmas Eve, killing one man and seriously injuring a woman. The decision was formalized in a notice of intent filed by … Read more
Port St. Lucie, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper tragically lost his life in a collision with a semi-truck during a high-speed chase on Friday morning. The trooper, identified as Zachary Fink, was killed in the line of duty. As a result of the crash, all lanes on both sides of I-95 were … Read more
DAVIE, Fla. – Multiple deaths have been confirmed after a plane crashed into a mobile home park in Davie, Florida. The incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. According to officials, the aircraft crashed into the mobile home park, causing a massive fire and significant damage to the surrounding area. … Read more
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Convicted serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr. recently confessed to the murder of Carol Ann Barrett in Florida in 1980. Mansfield, now 68, admitted to abducting and killing the 18-year-old from Zanesville, Ohio, more than four decades ago. Barrett was visiting Daytona Beach while on Spring Break when an unknown assailant kidnapped … Read more
Jacksonville, Florida – A shocking crime that went unsolved for 44 years finally saw a confession from the convicted serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr. which brought some closure for the family of 18-year-old Carol Ann Barrett, who was brutally murdered in 1980. The case of her kidnapping and killing had long been considered a cold … Read more
Palm Bay, Florida – A retired Catholic priest and his sister were among the four people killed in a series of shootings in Palm Bay, Florida on Sunday. Father Robert Hoeffner, who had celebrated 50 years in the priesthood, and his sister, Sally, were allegedly killed by a 24-year-old man named Brandon Kapas. The shooter … Read more
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – A long-standing murder case has finally been solved after 43 years, thanks to the confession of a serial killer currently serving time in California. Billy Mansfield Jr, 68, admitted to kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Carol Ann Barrett during her spring break trip in Daytona Beach, Florida. Barrett disappeared from the Treasure … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A convicted serial killer has admitted to the murder of a teenage girl who was visiting Central Florida from out-of-state for spring break over 40 years ago, according to police. Billy Mansfield Jr., 65, confessed to the killing of 18-year-old Carol Ann Barrett in 1980, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced Thursday … Read more
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about the prevalence of this heinous crime. According to experts, there has been a noticeable increase in cases involving children under 18 being exploited year over year. Place of Hope, a prominent organization in Florida, is at … Read more
Tallahassee, Florida – Elected officials of the Florida Cabinet are uniting to address the issue of human trafficking in the state. With Florida being ranked third in the country for reported cases, the Cabinet is taking a stand by declaring January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This is a critical step in raising awareness and … Read more