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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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Driver Killed In Deltona Crash On New Year’s Eve

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 2, 2023

All parties involved in the crash remained on scene. A Volusia Sheriff's traffic crash investigation is continuing. DELTONA, FL - A New Year’s Eve crash at a Deltona intersection took the life of a 24-year-old man whose car was hit by…

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87-Year-Old Port Charlotte Man Arrested For Inappropriate Sexual Behavior With Child

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 31, 2022

According to authorities, 87-year-old Joseph Charles Sorrentino, was placed under arrest on charges of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Person Under the Age of 12. He is currently being held at the Charlotte County Jail. PORT…

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VIDEO: Volusia Sheriff’s Office Releases Surveillance Video of Ormond Beach Armed Robbery Suspect

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 27, 2022

The suspect is believed to be a white male wearing dark clothing, gloves and a bandana over his face. In an attempt to ID the suspect, Volusia Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video. ORMOND BEACH, FL - Volusia sheriff’s detectives…

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COPS: Charlotte County Phone Repair Tech Sends Customer’s Explicit Video to Himself

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 21, 2022

According to authorities, 28 year-old Cody Austin Terry of North Port, was placed under arrest and transported to the Charlotte County Jail. He was released on $5,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance in January 2023. PORT…

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Ocala Road Rage Incident Turns Into Shooting; One Man Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 20, 2022

According to a witness who was approximately two vehicles back, Marquis Donte Browdy, 33 of Dunnellon, was driving erratically before confronting and shooting a man in a work van after a road rage incident. OCALA, FL - On Monday,…

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Death of Man At DeLand-Area Residence Under Investigation After Suspected Altercation

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2022

According to authorities, Volusia deputies responded to 1964 3rd Avenue on Wednesday afternoon after another resident of the property discovered 43-year-old Daniel Dangerfield unresponsive. File photo: Photo Spirit, Shutter Stock,…

Business

Five Things That Improve Your Productivity As A Remote Customer Service Representative

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2022

Working from home requires just as much discipline and focus as working in an office, sometimes even more, but 'focus' and the right tools can certainly make you more productive at the end of the day. File photo: Fizkes, Shutter Stock,…

Crime

Unlocked Cell Phone Turns Into Discovery Of 70+ Images Of Child Pornography For Hernando County…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 8, 2022

Hernando County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 55 year-old Jody Fletcher, on charges of possession of obscene material (10 or more child pornography images) and use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony. His bond was set at $7,000. …

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Man Who Set Fire to Hernando Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle Told Detectives He Was…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 8, 2022

According to authorities, 48 year-old Anthony Thomas Tarduno, told detectives he was “intoxicated” and when he gets “drunk” he does “stupid things.” SPRING HILL, FL – On Wednesday, December 7,…

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Charlotte County Brothers Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop, K-9 Alert

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 7, 2022

According to authorities, neither 25 year-old convicted felon Colt A. Boatright, or his younger brother, Joseph H Boatright, 22, were willing to take ownership of the narcotics inside the vehicle. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - Friday…

Crime

COPS: Marion County Couple Arrested Regarding Incidents Of Human Trafficking And Child Neglect

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 2, 2022

According to authorities, 47 year-old Dwight Tawan Edwards and his wife, 33 year-old Jessica Lynn Edwards, were both arrested regarding incidents of Human Trafficking and Child Neglect. MARION COUNTY, FL - On Friday, December 2, 2022,…

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COPS: Man Who Fled On Bicycle In Brooksville, Captured In Tree; Had Glass Pipe With Residue Positive…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 2, 2022

According to authorities, 33 year-old Michael BoDor, was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center on charges of Fleeing to Elude Law Enforcement, Providing False Information to Law Enforcement, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,…

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Georgia Couple Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges, Grand Theft Auto in Hernando County

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 30, 2022

Both occupants of the vehicle, Tequiria Davis, 29, and Leallen Jackson, 31, are from Georgia and told deputies they obtained the vehicle from the Tampa area. Hernando County Sheriff's Office SPRING HILL, FL - On Tuesday, November 22,…

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COPS: Woman Passed-Out In Vehicle at Spring Hill Target Charged With Possession of Meth, Trafficking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 14, 2022

According to authorities,50 year-old Danielle Marie Richards, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

Crime

Deltona Man, 67, Found Deceased In Lake

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 14, 2022

On Sunday morning, a body was spotted floating facedown in Theresa Lake. ORANGE COUNTY, FL - A 67-year-old Deltona man was found floating in Theresa Lake early Sunday, hours after he had taken his pontoon boat out for a ride Saturday…

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Marion County Deputies Arrest Belleview High School Student Who Posted Shooting Threat On Snapchat

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 4, 2022

As shown in the video provided by authorities, as the teen finishes speaking, he raises his hand to show a firearm which was determined to be an Airsoft gun. Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) MARION COUNTY, FL – On Thursday,…

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COPS: North Port Man Says “My Life Is Over, I Lost Everything” Before Requesting Attorney When…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 19, 2022

Raul Christopher Colon-Ocasio, 30, of North Port, was charged with sexual battery, lewd lascivious molestation, using computer to seduce lure a child, traveling to meet a minor after using computer to lure child, and neglect child without…

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Ocala Man Arrested For Numerous Sexual Offenses Involving Minors After Having Conversations With…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 18, 2022

According to authorities, Major Crimes Detectives arrested 29-year-old Nicolas Bernard Wallace for four counts of Transmission of Child Pornography, two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, and one count each of Solicitation to…

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Following Eight-Month Investigation, Deltona Man Charged With 17 Counts of Possessing Child…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 12, 2022

According to authorities, 27 year-old Shawn Asbury of Courtland Blvd was arrested Friday and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail on a warrant following an eight-month investigation. DELTONA, FL – A 27-year-old Deltona man…

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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputy Stabbed Multiple Times By Juvenile In Babcock Ranch…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 12, 2022

According to authorities, a struggle ensued between the suspect and the deputy. During the struggle, the subject stabbed the deputy behind the ear with a pocketknife he had in his possession. The deputy was stabbed a total of six times. …

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Hernando County Man Arrested After Stabbing Over Altercation Involving Romantic Relationship With…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 30, 2022

According to authorities, 35 year-old Zell Dean Mitchell, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampering with or fabricating evidence. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Tuesday, September 27, at approximately 10:42 p.m., a…

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Three Hernando County Men Charged With Attempting To Steal Traffic Lights Valued At $5,000 Each

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 27, 2022

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Second Man Arrested For Greenway Trailhead Homicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 21, 2022

According to authorities, 22 year-old Jeovanni Alexis Pulgarin for second degree murder and attempted robbery with a firearm. MARION COUNTY, FL – On Monday, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detectives arrested 22…

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UPDATE: Female Jogger Sexually Assaulted In Southwest Seminole County; Major Crimes Unit Detectives…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 20, 2022

The suspect is described as being around six feet tall, possibly with a beard, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored, short-sleeved athletic shirt. SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL - Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are…

Crime

10 Year Marriage Ends In Divorce And Two Dead After Dispute Over Electric Services At DeLand Home;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 19, 2022

According to authorities, 47-year-old Michael D. Williams was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Williams’ criminal history includes arrests several years ago in another jurisdiction for domestic battery, child abuse, and…

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Punta Gorda Man Facing Charges After Woman Found Deceased Inside Home

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 19, 2022

According to authorities, 22-year-old Nicholas M. Fontanez called 9-1-1 stating he had hurt a woman during an argument, which resulted in the death of the 20-year-old woman. Fontanez was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery Causing…

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Ocala Woman Arrested For Attempted First Degree Murder After Stabbing

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 17, 2022

According to authorities, 31 year-old Christina Adams was charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder and Tampering With Evidence. She is being held in the Marion County Jail with no bond. MARION COUNTY, FL - At…

Crime

Salt Springs Man Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery From Incident Over Decade Ago When Victim Was…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 15, 2022

According to authorities, 67‐year‐old Edwin Kevin Walker was arrested for sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years of age, a capital felony. If convicted of capital sexual battery the sentence could range from life imprisonment…

Crime

Teen Opens Fire On Woman Driving On SR 415 In Volusia County; Vehicle Struck By 7 Bullets; Suspect…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 15, 2022

According to authorities, 18-year-old Bryan Holmes was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and possession of a concealed weapon used in the…

Crime

Police Say Florida Man “Laughed Hysterically” While Crushing Woman’s Chevy Silverado With…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 14, 2022

According to authorities, was charged with criminal mischief of more than $1000 damage, domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment of a person against their will. Hamilton was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he…

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