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lottery1 year ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Jackpot Winners Across the US: California, Florida, and Ohio Strike Powerball and Mega Millions Prizes"

A Publix shopper in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, won $1 million in the Powerball lottery after matching all five white ball numbers without the Powerball. The winning ticket was purchased without the Power Play option, and the jackpot, estimated at $750 million, went unclaimed. The jackpot is now expected to grow to an estimated $800 million, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

via WPLG Local 10|

#dollar1-million-prize #florida #lottery

law-enforcement1 year ago•2 min saved

"Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting: Video Released of Reckless Driving Suspect Shot in Pasco"

Pasco County Sheriff's Office identified the deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Paul Smith as Christopher Howell, who believed Smith to be a suspect in a recent battery case. Body-worn camera footage shows Howell approaching Smith at a gas station, with the situation escalating as Smith starts driving with the deputy inside the vehicle. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, while Pasco spokesperson Col. Jeff Harrington defended Howell's actions as necessary.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#body-worn-camera-footage #deputy-involved-shooting #florida-department-of-law-enforcement

safety2 years ago•0 min saved

"I-75 Reopens in Pasco County After Potential Bomb Scare"

I-75 in Pasco County was closed in both directions after a potentially explosive device was found on the shoulder of the southbound I-75 exit ramp leading to SR-52. The Florida Highway Patrol called in bomb squad experts to safely remove the item for further testing, and the road has since reopened.

via FOX 13 Tampa|

#florida-highway-patrol #i-75 #pasco-county

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

False Alarm Causes Panic and Injuries at Tampa Premium Outlets

Officials in Pasco County, Florida, have found "no evidence" of a shooting at Tampa Premium Outlets after reports of a possible active shooter. The incident began when a fire alarm went off, prompting panic and chaos. While there were minor injuries and unrelated medical events, there is no confirmation of any shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

via WFLA|

#crime #investigation #lockdown

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Man Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria Through Thumb in Pasco County

A man in Pasco County, Florida, was infected with flesh-eating bacteria through a cut on his thumb while helping a neighborhood boy unhook a fish. The bacteria, which is naturally occurring in warm water, can stop blood circulation and damage skin tissue. The man was quickly hospitalized and underwent surgery to prevent the infection from spreading. The Florida Department of Health reported over 60 cases of similar bacterial infections last year, with 11 ending in death. The man feels lucky to have survived but faces a long road to recovery.

via ABC Action News Tampa Bay|

#flesh-eating-bacteria #florida #health

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Uber Eats driver brutally murdered and dismembered in Florida.

An Uber Eats driver was killed and dismembered while delivering food to a home in Holiday, Florida. The victim was identified as Randall Cooke, 59, and the suspect, Oscar Adrian Solis, 30, has been arrested and charged with murder while engaged in a robbery. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is seeking two individuals who were seen at the house about an hour before the killing occurred. Solis is affiliated with the gang MS-13 and moved to Pasco County in January after being released from state prison in Indiana.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#crime #dismemberment #ms-13