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08/08/2024

The Largo Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took
place Wednesday night in the area of Clearwater Largo Road and New Jersey
Street. A juvenile victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to an area
hospital and is in stable condition.

Largo Detectives are continuing to investigate and no further information is
available at this time. Any new information will be released via Media Alert.

This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no apparent threat to the
public.

08/08/2024

Largo: (Shooting) one victim with a GSW in the 700 block of New Jersey St. PD applying tourniquet. 3 BM teenage suspects fled the scene towards the dead end.

Update: 3 subjects are being detained.

Tuesday, August 7th, 2024, 4:40 PMIncident Location: 221 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FLHillsborough County Fire Rescue is ...
08/08/2024

Tuesday, August 7th, 2024, 4:40 PM

Incident Location: 221 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a Commercial Structure Fire
in Tampa, Florida.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded promptly to a commercial
structure fire on N. Falkenburg Rd. in Tampa. At 4:40 PM, our dispatch center
received multiple 911 calls reporting an electrical smell and visible smoke
from the one-story building.
The first unit arrived- 6 minutes after being dispatched and confirmed a
working fire. They initiated an offensive/ interior fire attack and the fire
was quickly brought under control within 30 minutes. The fire was fully
extinguished just 10 minutes later.
We are pleased to report that no civilians, workers, or firefighters were
injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Clearwater Police officers and detectives are investigating an armed robberythat occurred at 7 p.m. today at the Publix ...
08/08/2024

Clearwater Police officers and detectives are investigating an armed robbery
that occurred at 7 p.m. today at the Publix located at 1295 S. Missouri Ave.
Two suspects, a black male and a white male, were on bicycles outside the
store when one of them grabbed a gun from the holster of a security guard who
was outside. The guard fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries. He was
taken to a local hospital to be treated. Anyone with information on the
identity of the suspects should call Clearwater Police at 727-562-4242.

08/07/2024

UPDATE ON MISSOURI AVENUE DEATH INVESTIGATION:

The deceased have been identified as Michael Yevtuck (12-29-1958) and Joseph
Yevtuck (8-28-1988). The preliminary investigation shows that Michael Yevtuck
shot and killed his son, Joseph, before killing himself.

08/07/2024

Officers Rescue Man from Burning HouseOn the night of August 5th, around 9:30 p.m., St. Petersburg Police OfficersTyler Martnick and Zharia Smith responded to a hang-up call near Paris AvenueSouth and 6th Street South. While searching the area, they detected smoke andheard a man's cries for help.The officers quickly located the source a residence at 660 Paris Ave. S. -engulfed in flames. Inside, a man was trapped in a bedroom. Officer Martnickbravely entered the burning home twice, attempting to find the man's bedroom,but had to retreat both times due to the heat and smoke.Undeterred, the officers persisted in their rescue efforts. They removed thebedroom window frame and successfully pulled the man to safety. The mansuffered severe cuts and burns and was transported to a nearby hospital fortreatment.The Fire Department has commended Officers Martnick and Smith for their quickresponse and rescue of the victim from the burning house.

Hillsborough: Accident on Riverview Drive and 78th street. Child trapped in car but ok. Avoid the area.
08/07/2024

Hillsborough: Accident on Riverview Drive and 78th street. Child trapped in car but ok. Avoid the area.

Deltona Elementary Teacher Arrested for Transmission of Material Harmful to a Minor – 2024-00218965Date: August 7, 2024O...
08/07/2024

Deltona Elementary Teacher Arrested for Transmission of Material Harmful to a Minor – 2024-00218965

Date: August 7, 2024

On 08-05-2024, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Hernando County School District that a 14-year-old student had come forward regarding an elementary school teacher who was communicating with the student via an online dating app.

During the communication, the teacher expressed the s*xual acts that he liked and would teach the juvenile.

Detectives were able to verify that the teacher identified as Michael Ronald Iannaccone DOB/09-12-1976, who works at Deltona Elementary, knew the student he was communicating with was underage.

On 08-06-2024, detectives continued online conversations with the suspect, using the student’s account, where Iannaccone discussed various s*x acts with the juvenile. Some of these online conversations occurred while Iannaccone was in the building, working at Deltona Elementary School.

On 08-07-2024, detectives responded to the Hernando County School District office at 919 N. Broad Street in Brooksville where Iannaccone was taken into custody.

Post Miranda, Iannaccone admitted to using the online dating app to knowingly communicate with the juvenile about performing s*xual acts.

Iannaccone was charged with Transmission of Material Harmful to a Minor by Electronic Device or Equipment and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device.

He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $4,500 bond.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers / Anonymous Tips

If you have information on this case, please contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous!

Hernando County Crime Stoppers can be reached by phone at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a cell phone.

You may also submit your tip via the internet at http://www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com .

You will remain anonymous and also be eligible for a reward up to $5,000 cash!

Clearwater: rollover crash at Nursery and Highland. Thankfully there are no injuries. Highland is closed in both dire...
08/07/2024

Clearwater: rollover crash at Nursery and Highland. Thankfully there are no injuries. Highland is closed in both directions at this time. Avoid the area.

08/07/2024

Clearwater Police detectives are conducting a death investigation after two
bodies were found inside an apartment this afternoon. Officers were called to
Lexington Club Apartments, 1200 S. Missouri Ave., just after 1:30 p.m. after a
worker noticed a foul odor coming from one of the residences. When police and
firefighters entered the room, they found the bodies of two adult males, a
father and son. Detectives preliminarily believe it likely was a
murder-suicide. Names of the deceased will not be released until family
members are notified. The investigation continues.

08/06/2024

Hurricane Debby Flooded Road Rescue in Parrish, FL

Manatee County Officials and another good samaritan rescue a woman from a car
trapped in a flood

While conducting damage assessments, Manatee County officialsPublic Safety
Director Jodie Fiske, Chief of Staff Andy Butterfield, Drone Operator Stuart
Shinn, Deputy County Administrator Bryan Parnell, County Commissioner Kevin
Van Ostenbridge, and Manatee Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Rahnalong with
an additional good Samaritan, witnessed a vehicle driving through rising
waters.

08/06/2024

Largo: vehicle crash with serious injuries at 1250 Seminole Blvd. Medics declaring one trauma alert. Expect delays

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