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Jessica Mcfadyen is a journalist for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcfadyen primarily spends her time scouting social media for the latest Local, US and World News for The Published Reporter®. She also contributes to a variety of publications through involvement in the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Woman Charged With Accessory to Attempted First-Degree Murder from 2020 Shooting In Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 15, 2022

According to authorities, 54 year old Kathy Redding Smith was charged with Accessory After the Fact to Attempted First-Degree Murder from an incident that took place in the area of Lincoln Road, in Brooksville back in June 2020 where one…

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Deputies Find Man Who Threatened Deltona Woman In Her Home With Loaded Pistol

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 15, 2022

Multiple deputies converged and quickly took 27-year-old Johnathan Hernandez into custody. In his backpack, deputies found a loaded pistol. DELTONA, FL - A Volusia Sheriff’s Office drone flying overhead helped deputies quickly catch an…

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Broward Detectives Seeking to ID Suspect In January Homicide in West Park

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 14, 2022

Investigators have now released surveillance video of the shooter fleeing the scene. WEST PARK, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit need the public’s help to identify a gunman who murdered a man in West Park…

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Detectives Arrest West Palm Beach Business Owner For Shooting Victim Leaving Auto Repair Facility On…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 13, 2022

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene and arrested Thomas Scorza, 66, of West Palm Beach, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery. He was transported and booked into the Palm…

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Three Arrests Made In 2021 Shooting That Killed Woman In Miami

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2022

According to investigators, Javon Carter, 29, (left) Romiel Robinson, 25, and Jasmine Martinez, 33 (not shown) are charged with the murder of 24 year old Le’Shonte Jones, who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in…

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COPS: Nearly 50 Grams of Fentanyl Found Inside Port Charlotte Home Of Offender “Well-Known To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2022

According to authorities, inside the home of 38 year old Kim Diggins, detectives located nearly 50 grams of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and plenty of needles. Detectives said the amount of Fentanyl by itself carries a minimum,…

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Drunk Driver Crashes Into Deltona Daycare Facility After Hours

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2022

The driver, 48-year-old Duane Doty, could not successfully complete field sobriety exercises and was placed under arrest for DUI. Two breath tests administered about an hour and a half after the crash provided readings of 0.225 and 0.214. …

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Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Eastern Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2022

Deputies quickly secured the firearm and placed the adult male in custody. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services personnel moved in to provide treatment to both individuals. UPDATE FEB 10, 2022, 4:36 PM: Detectives have made an…

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Charlotte County Man, 21, Arrested On Warrants Suffers Suspected Meth Overdose During Intake…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2022

Christopher Tener in a 2019 booking photo at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office where he was, at that time, charged with violation of probation, fleeing or attempting to elude, operating a motor vehicle without valid license, tampering…

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Spring Hill Student Arrested for Written Threats to Kill or Harm

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 7, 2022

The suspect student was arrested and charged with Written Threats to Kill/Harm and transported to The Department of Juvenile Justice in Ocala. SPRING HILL, FL - In the evening hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022, Hernando County…

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Marion County Detectives Arrest Convicted Felon For Attempted Homicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2022

According to authorities, Searron Brooks III, 25, was charged with attempted homicide, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and four counts of aggravated assault. OCALA, FL – On Thursday, February 3, 2022, Marion County…

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Deltona Man Charged In Sexual Battery Of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Ran Away From Florida United Methodist…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2022

According to authorities, the victim told deputies the sexual battery occurred in the woods near Green Springs Park in Deltona. The suspect, 53-year-old Brian T. Young, who lives in a transient camp in the area, was identified via DNA…

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Search Warrant Uncovers Fentanyl And Ammunition In Port Charlotte Child’s Bedroom

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 3, 2022

According to authorities, 39-year-old Jennifer Orlick and 36-year-old Brandon Tuft were the target of a previous search warrant back in May of 2021 and are considered 'well known' by the Narcotics unit. They were arrested on the morning of…

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Deltona Middle School Teacher Arrested Amid Investigation Of Conduct With 15-Year-Old Student

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 3, 2022

According to authorities, Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering while the investigation continues. DELTONA, FL - A math teacher…

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Detectives Investigate Homicide After Shooting On NW 16th Avenue In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 2, 2022

On February 1, 2022, Latoya Reaves succumbed to her injuries. Detectives are actively working to develop a suspect and are seeking more information about the events that led to the shooting and Latoya’s death. File photo. OCALA, FL -…

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Deltona Sex Offender Arrested After 14-Year-Old Girl’s Report Of Propositioning Her For Sex As She…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2022

According to authorities, 49-year-old Shawn Winemiller, was charged with aggravated stalking of a minor and lewd or lascivious battery by encouraging a minor to engage in prostitution or sexual activity. It was also discovered his ID card…

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COPS: 25-Year-Old Arrested After Showing Teen Photo Of His Genitals Inside Port Charlotte Walmart

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 28, 2022

According to detectives, Jonathan R. Thacker, 45, of Punta Gorda, was taken into custody on January 27, and transported to the Charlotte County Jail. He is charged with distributing obscene material to a minor. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL…

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Tamarac Man, 29, Gun Down in Stairwell of Apartment Complex; Dies From “Multiple” Gunshot Wounds,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 28, 2022

Emergency crews found 29-year-old Ronald Paul shot multiple times in the stairwell of an apartment building. Paramedics transported Paul to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased at 9:52 a.m. UPDATE APRIL…

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COPS: Deltona Woman Stole Nearly $200,000 From Her Grandfather

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 28, 2022

According to authorities, Jena Quiles was arrested on a charge of exploitation of the elderly after a Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed she withdrew $190,291 from the 86-year-old victim’s bank account in almost 275 transactions since…

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Ocala Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting Near 900 Block Of NW 6th Ave

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 28, 2022

Detectives are actively investigating this homicide and officers and victims advocates are working closely with the victims family during this difficult time. OCALA, FL - On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Ocala…

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COPS: DeLand Man Arrested On Enhanced Charges In Alleged Racially Prejudiced Attack At Osteen Area…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 27, 2022

The Volusia County Crime Center identified the suspect as 58-year-old Richard Burnham, whose photo and registered vehicle matched the descriptions. Burnham was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he posted $40,000 bond…

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Suspect Wanted For Theft From Home Depot In Royal Palm Beach; Fled In White F-150

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 26, 2022

According to authorities, on December 29, 2021 the suspect entered the Royal Palm Beach Home Depot, selected a Milwaukee Vacuum and walked out of the store without paying for it. He fled the area in a white F-150. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL –…

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VIDEO: Detectives Searching For Subjects Who Battered Victim Outside Of Lauderdale Lakes Gas Station

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 26, 2022

The dispute is seen on the video as the victim’s friend is holding the victim’s phone. At one point, one of the subjects knocked the phone out of the victim’s hands. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – A verbal argument turned physical outside…

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Psychiatric Patient That Escaped Miami Hospital Struck By Truck On Florida’s Turnpike While Fleeing…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 25, 2022

The patient was able to escape and run across SW 40 Street, then utilized the entrance ramp and gained access to Florida’s Turnpike where he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken back to Kendall Regional Trauma Center where…

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Armed Robbery In Medley Hotel Turns Into Human Trafficking, Prostitution Investigation; Two Suite…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2022

Medley Police Department was contacted regarding an armed robbery that occurred in one of the rooms at South River Suites, an extended stay hotel in Medley, Florida. On Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at approximately 5:34 AM., the…

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Daytona Beach Man Charged In Theft from Palm Coast Employer

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2022

Flagler County Sheriff Staly was also in the area and joined FCSO Deputies and Bunnell Police Officers in conducting a felony stop. The driver, confirmed to be Lewis, exited the vehicle and was secured without incident PALM COAST, FL…

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COPS: Three Ocala Thieves Charged With Organized Fraud

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2022

Detectives arrested Jessica Spano, 37, Kiana Stanton, 34, and Bikita Forestal, 32 for organized fraud. OCALA, FL - Ocala Police Detectives arrested Jessica Spano, 37, Kiana Stanton, 34, and Bikita Forestal, 32 for organized fraud.…

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VIDEO: Thief Snatches Mother’s Purse From Baby’s Stroller In Tamarac

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 18, 2022

Investigators describe the thief as an adult male, possibly 20 to 30-years-old, approximately 160 pounds with his hair in a ponytail and no facial hair. He was wearing a gray or blue shirt with jean shorts at the time of the…

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4 Injured In 2 Separate Shootings In Deland, Deltona Areas

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 17, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Detectives are investigating a shooting that left three young men with minor injuries early Sunday as they drove on U.S. 92 between DeLand and Daytona Beach, and a separate shooting that injured another man in …

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COPS: Port Charlotte Man, 41, Charged With 13 Counts Of Burglary, Theft Crimes After Caught On…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2022

According to authorities, William Crow Jr., 41, of Port Charlotte, was charged with seven counts of Unoccupied Burglary to a Structure Unarmed, four counts of Felony Petit Theft, and two counts of Grand Theft. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - The…

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