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crime1 year ago

Florida Woman Carjacked and Murdered: A Timeline of the Terrifying Incident

Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas is believed to be dead after being carjacked at gunpoint near Winter Springs. The timeline of events on April 11 shows her driving from Homestead to Seminole County, where she was rammed and carjacked by a masked man. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing smoke from a vehicle fire in Osceola County, where her body was found. The suspects and a green Acura are still at large, and law enforcement officials are investigating the incident as a targeted attack.

crime1 year ago

"Florida Woman Carjacked at Gunpoint Found Dead After Calling Husband for Help"

Authorities in Florida believe they have found the body of a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint after being followed by a gunman in a separate vehicle. The victim, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas, was stopped at a red light when the gunman forced his way into her car. She made a U-turn, but the Acura following her continued to pursue. Her car was later found on fire with a body inside, believed to be De Aguasvivas. Investigators are still searching for the suspects and are asking for any information from the public.

crime1 year ago

Kidnapped Homestead Woman Found Dead in Seminole County

Authorities believe they have found the body of Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvias, a Homestead woman who was carjacked at gunpoint in central Florida and subsequently killed. The suspects, believed to be two white or Hispanic men, are still at large. The carjacking was caught on camera, showing an armed suspect forcing Guerrero De Aguasvias to continue driving while holding her at gunpoint. The motive for the killing is unknown, and authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of the green Acura or its occupants, who are considered armed and dangerous.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Side-by-Side Crash Claims Life of Oviedo Man in Seminole County

A side-by-side crash in Seminole County, Florida, resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Oviedo man and serious injuries to his 21-year-old passenger. The crash occurred when the vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons, collided with a tree, and entered a ditch. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

health2 years ago

"Sanford Neighborhoods on High Alert as Rabies Outbreak Spreads"

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a rabies alert for a portion of the Sanford area after a rabid bat was discovered. Residents are reminded to vaccinate their pets against rabies and to avoid contact with unfamiliar or wild animals. The alert is active for 60 days, during which residents are urged to be cautious and to contact animal control if they come into contact with a bat.

emergency-response2 years ago

Firefighter rescues deputy from burning vehicle in Orlando.

A Seminole County deputy crashed into an overpass support in Sanford, causing his patrol car to catch fire. An off-duty Orlando firefighter, Lt. Ben Wootson, who was taking his son to a soccer game, witnessed the crash and rescued the deputy from the burning vehicle. The deputy is now stable after undergoing several surgeries, and his loved ones have started a fundraiser to help with his recovery and medical bills. The cause of the crash is unknown, but the sheriff's office said the deputy suffered an unknown medical emergency. OFD says Lt. Wootson’s bravery and sacrifice are a reminder of how firefighters are never off-duty.

accidents2 years ago

Seminole County Deputy Injured in Fiery Crash near Sanford.

A Seminole County deputy was hospitalized after a patrol vehicle crash and fire near Sanford, Florida. The crash occurred around 10:25 a.m. and the deputy was listed in stable condition at last check. The roadway was blocked for a structural evaluation of the bridge above the scene of the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.