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Golfing for a cause: Annual golf tournament raises money for children’s hospital research
Read full article: Golfing for a cause: Annual golf tournament raises money for children’s hospital researchMarriott Vacations Worldwide held the 24th annual Caring Classic Golf Tournament, benefitting pediatric research.
12-year-old undergoes emergency 9-hour brain surgery during vacation in Orlando
Read full article: 12-year-old undergoes emergency 9-hour brain surgery during vacation in OrlandoA 12-year-old boy from Seattle underwent an emergency nine-hour-long brain surgery during a vacation to Orlando, according to Orlando Health.
Central Florida seeing increase in children drowning, doctors say
Read full article: Central Florida seeing increase in children drowning, doctors sayA pediatric trauma doctor at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children says they have seen a dramatic increase in emergency room visits for pediatric drownings.
911 calls show confusion over 9-year-old girl’s injuries prior to St. Cloud officer fatally shooting man
Read full article: 911 calls show confusion over 9-year-old girl’s injuries prior to St. Cloud officer fatally shooting manCloud Police Department released the 911 calls made prior to a 21-year-old man being shot and killed by a police officer responding to the stabbing of a 9-year-old girl. The 911 calls released Thursday paint a frantic picture but do not provide answers as to how the man shot by an officer is connected to the girl’s injuries. A man who called 911 told dispatchers the girl was found bleeding after being left alone. On Thursday, the department identified Jahsean Hodge, 21, as the man shot by a police officer. Department officials said they later determined only one officer, Officer Devin Dunn, fired his weapon, shooting and killing Hodge.
Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. Cloud police, chief says
Read full article: Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. Cloud police, chief saysCloud police officers fatally shot a man suspected of stabbing and assaulting a 9-year-old girl Tuesday afternoon, according to Police Chief Pete Gauntlett. Officers responded to a 911 call around noon to the “violent assault and stabbing” of a girl near Georgia Avenue and 3rd street, not far from O.P. The chief said the man was staying at the same home as the 9-year-old victim. Gauntlett said he could not disclose whether the man was armed when he was shot and killed by officers. It’s unknown what the man’s relationship with the 9-year-old girl was or if they were relatives.
Driver who fatally struck 12-year-old girl at Satellite Beach crosswalk won’t face charges
Read full article: Driver who fatally struck 12-year-old girl at Satellite Beach crosswalk won’t face chargesSATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – The driver who hit a 12-year-old girl crossing State Road AIA in Satellite Beach was issued moving traffic violation and will not be criminally charged following an investigation into the deadly crash. In a news release Tuesday, officials with the Satellite Beach Police Department said the investigation into the fatal pedestrian crash is complete and determined the driver will not face criminal charges. “The investigation into this tragic case has concluded but we will continue to deeply mourn the loss of Sophia Nelson,” Satellite Beach police Chief Jeff Pearson said. (Images courtesy of Nelson family)The 82-year-old driver was 395 feet from the crosswalk stop bar when Sophia activated the yellow flashing lights, according to the investigation. “Through this tragic time the Nelson family has leaned on their faith in God and the overwhelming support from family and the community.