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03/18/2026

Osceola County Mother Arrested Following Fight Involving Children at Apartment Complex

Mom Arrested for Fight Involving Children.

On March 16, 2026, Osceola County deputies responded to the Heritage Park Apartment Complex in reference to a disturbance involving multiple juveniles at a community park. According to witnesses and a 10-year-old child a physical altercation occurred between a group of children that were playing at the park. One group of children left and brought their mothers back to the area.
Two women (mothers of children involved) got into a verbal argument with some of the children. One of the mothers, 41-year-old Ketsy Ann Rivera (5/17/1984), pushed her children (8 and 9 years old) towards the 10-year-old victim and instructed them to strike the child. Ketsy Rivera then grabbed the victim by his shirt, preventing him from leaving or defending himself.
The victim was observed to have significant swelling of his left eye. The mother of the victim appeared on scene and asked for prosecution of the woman that illegally restrained her child. The fire department responded to medically evaluate the child and cleared him of any serious injuries.
Ketsy Rivera was arrested for: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Child Abuse without Great Bodily Harm, and False Imprisonment for holding the victim against his will. She was booked into the Osceola County Jail.

03/15/2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Ruskin.

On March 15, 2026, at 1:19 a.m., our 911 Dispatch Center received a call regarding a shooting, which was later determined to be on the 5000 block of White Chicory Drive in Apollo Beach.

When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle in a ditch along 19th Avenue Northeast in Ruskin with two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The male driver was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The female victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

This remains an active investigation, and the Public Affairs Office will provide any updates as they become available.

03/14/2026

STUDENT ARRESTED AFTER FIREARM BROUGHT TO PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL
PLANT CITY, Fla. (March 13, 2026) — The

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Plant City High School student after deputies say he brought a firearm onto campus and threatened other students.
According to investigators, at approximately 8:25 a.m. Friday, a school resource deputy and school administrators were alerted that a student had a firearm.
Authorities say 16-year-old Neftali Bautista-Lopez approached two students and demanded money while threatening to physically harm them. During the incident, Bautista-Lopez allegedly showed a firearm inside his backpack, prompting one of the victims to hand over cash.
Deputies later located Bautista-Lopez at his Plant City residence, where he told investigators he had left the firearm at a friend’s house.
Deputies went to that location and recovered the money and the firearm inside a vehicle belonging to the friend, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators confirmed the firearm was not loaded and no ammunition was found.
Bautista-Lopez has been arrested and is facing the following charges:
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Robbery with a Firearm (Less than $750) (x2)
• Disrupting School Campus or Function
• Minor in Possession of a Firearm
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm on School Property
"Bringing a firearm onto a school campus and threatening students is a serious crime that will never be tolerated," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thanks to the quick response from the victims, the school, and our deputies, this situation was addressed before anyone was harmed."
The investigation remains active, and officials say additional updates will be provided if new information becomes available.

Source: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

03/11/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Brandon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

BRANDON, Fla. (March 10, 2026) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening in Brandon.
Deputies were originally dispatched to the 1800 block of Lake Chapman Drive around 5:43 p.m. on March 9 after receiving a disturbance call. When deputies arrived, they discovered 30-year-old Travon Jackson deceased inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.
Through the investigation, detectives learned that James Sidney Llanos, 47, and his wife, Lizeina Marie Cepeda, 39, were subletting their apartment to Jackson.
According to investigators, Llanos and Cepeda entered the apartment to evict Jackson, which led to an altercation. During the confrontation, authorities say Llanos fatally shot Jackson.
Llanos has been charged with:
• First-Degree Murder While Engaged in Burglary
• Armed Burglary of a Dwelling with Assault or Battery (Firearm – Great Bodily Harm/Death)
Cepeda has been charged with:
• First-Degree Murder While Engaged in Burglary
• Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling with Assault or Battery
“This was a senseless act of violence that cost a man his life,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our detectives worked quickly to piece together what happened and make sure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Source: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

03/10/2026

🚨 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION | Brandon
BRANDON, Fla.

(March 9, 2026) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide following a disturbance call at a Brandon residence Monday evening.
According to HCSO, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Lake Chapman Drive around 5:43 p.m. after receiving a report of a disturbance.
When deputies arrived, they located an adult male deceased inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.
Investigators say the shooting occurred following an altercation at the home. Authorities confirmed that all individuals involved have been identified and accounted for.
The victim has not been identified at this time.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says additional updates will be released as they become available.
Clear Frame Ledger reports verified information only, and this information was provided directly by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Source: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

03/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING | Structure Fire in Winter Haven

Firefighters are currently on scene of a working shed fire in the 127 Ridge Ave area of Winter Haven, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Officials say the fire involves a detached shed, and there is no immediate exposure to nearby homes at this time.
🚧 The roadway in the area is currently blocked as crews work to contain the fire.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency crews remain on scene.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Source: Polk County Fire Rescue

03/09/2026

🚨 ARRESTS | Knives Found at Two Osceola County Schools

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (March 9, 2026) — Two students have been arrested in separate incidents after knives were discovered on school campuses in Osceola County within the past week, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

The first incident happened March 5 at Discovery Intermediate School. Authorities say a student reported seeing a 14-year-old male with a knife inside his backpack. School administrators and the campus School Resource Officer located a kitchen knife and secured it.

During questioning, the student admitted bringing the knife to school and was arrested. He faces a felony charge of possession of a weapon on school property, deputies said.

The second incident occurred March 9 at Tohopekaliga High School.

Investigators say a 15-year-old male made a threat against a female student, and deputies later located a pocketknife in his backpack. Following an investigation by the school’s resource officer, the teen was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a weapon on school property
• Written or electronic threat to kill someone

Both charges are felonies, according to the sheriff’s office.

Officials say both situations were quickly identified after students reported the incidents, allowing administrators and deputies to take immediate action.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents and students that bringing weapons to school is strictly prohibited and will result in arrest.

Source: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

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03/09/2026

ARREST | Man Accused of Impersonating a Police Officer in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (March 7, 2026) — Osceola County deputies have arrested a man accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop earlier this week.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Simpson Road just after 7:00 p.m. on March 5 after receiving reports of a man posing as a police officer.
Investigators say an 18-year-old driver was traveling on Buenaventura Boulevard near Osceola Parkway when he noticed a Chevy SUV blocking traffic. After driving around the vehicle, the SUV allegedly followed him and activated blue flashing lights.
The suspect, identified as Carlos Barros-Villahermosa, 59, then pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle and displayed a badge while both vehicles were still moving.
The victim later pulled into a parking lot where Barros-Villahermosa allegedly approached the vehicle, identified himself as a police officer, and asked for the driver’s license and registration while arguing about his driving.
The victim became suspicious and requested another officer be present. At that point, the suspect returned to his vehicle — a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer — and left the scene.
Deputies later located the suspect and observed that he was carrying a badge and firearm. Barros-Villahermosa reportedly told deputies he worked as a contract investigator for the Department of Defense and was a retired police officer from Puerto Rico.
He was arrested and charged with:
• Impersonating a Police Officer
• False Imprisonment
Investigators say the SUV was equipped with blue emergency lights and a siren activated by switches inside the vehicle.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have been stopped by the suspect previously while he identified himself as a police officer to contact the agency.

Source: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

03/08/2026

Lakeland Man Arrested in DUI Manslaughter Case Following Fatal Crash on Memorial Boulevard

LAKELAND, Fla. (March 8, 2026) — A Lakeland man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred earlier this month on East Memorial Boulevard, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Traffic homicide investigators arrested Jeffery Ronald Allen, 49, at his home around 8:30 p.m. on March 7, charging him with DUI manslaughter.
The crash happened on March 2 at approximately 10:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Memorial Boulevard near Interlachen Parkway.
According to investigators, a silver GMC SUV was traveling eastbound on Memorial Boulevard while a bronze Ford SUV was heading westbound. Authorities say the Ford SUV left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and then veered back into traffic, crossing into the eastbound lane where it collided with the GMC.
Lakeland Police officers, Polk County Fire Rescue crews, and Lakeland Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and began providing life-saving measures.
Both drivers were transported to Lakeland Regional Health. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the driver of the GMC, 49-year-old Deldrick A. Leonard of Winter Haven, later died from his injuries.
Allen, who was driving the Ford SUV, was also taken to the hospital with injuries.
During the investigation, officers reported observing multiple signs of impairment while speaking with Allen. Detectives obtained a search warrant for a blood sample, which was collected at the hospital and later tested for alcohol content.
After reviewing the results, investigators determined there was probable cause to arrest Allen on the DUI manslaughter charge, police said.
The investigation remains open and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer Travis Payne with the Lakeland Police Department at [email protected].

Source: Lakeland Police Department

03/02/2026

🚁 A medical helicopter landed at the scene following a traffic crash in Poinciana involving a motorcycle and a car. One patient was transported by air, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.

03/02/2026

Clear Frame Ledger is on scene of a serious traffic crash at Hemlock Ave & Flounder Rd in Poinciana, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Emergency crews are actively working the scene.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and expect delays while first responders continue their work.
This is a developing situation. Updates will be provided as more information is confirmed.

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