NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 09: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees walks back to first base after running out a sixth inning infield base hit against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on August 9, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The hit was Jeter’s 3,431st career hit moving him past Honus Wagner and into sixth on the all-time hit list. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Derek Jeter passed Honus Wagner for 6th all time on baseball’s all-time hits list with a soft infield single in the 6th inning during Saturday’s game versus the Indians. Jeter’s 3,431st career hit came off Indians’ starter Corey Kluber with 0 outs and a 0-1 count.
Jeter announced his retirement at the beginning of the season. If Jeter sticks to his retirement plans, Wagner should be the last name Jeter passes as 5th all time is Tris Speaker with 3,514 hits.
The Yankee Stadium crowd gave Jeter a standing ovation after the hit. Jeter does not know what he will do with the ball yet; he just knows that he will put it somewhere safe.
The Yankees ended up losing the game to the Indians 3-0 as Jeter’s hit was the only highlight of the day for the Yankees’ offense.
Jeter continues to put up impressive numbers this year for a 40 year old, as he is batting .276 with 3 home runs and 30 RBIs in 103 games played.
Robin Williams was found unresponsive in his California home around noon on Monday, August 11, 2014, sheriff’s officials said.
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office said he appears to have committed suicide.
“Williams has been battling severe depression,” said publicist Mara Buxbaum. “This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family is asking for privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”
Williams’ wife, Susan Schneider, said in a statement — that she is absolutely devastated.
“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings,” she said. “I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”
According to reports, Williams hung himself while his wife was asleep in a different room.
The news of the beloved comic’s death shocked the nation.
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Williams’ last post to his daughter for her 25th Birthday.
In 1997, Williams was named “The Funniest Man Alive” by Entertainment Weekly.
Despite battling addiction early in his career, and spending time in 2006 at Hazelden — a part of the Betty Ford Foundation — in Oregon after being sober for 20 years, Williams was adored by millions; especially his family.
An older generation was introduced to Williams from the ’70s hit TV show “Mork and Mindy.”
And who could forget the infamous line, “Good Morning Vietnam.”
Today’s generation will most likely remember Williams as the voice of “Aladdin” and his roles in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Bird Cage,” and many other outstanding roles; both comedic and dramatic.
Today – family, friends, and fans across the nation lost an extraordinarily talented actor and comedian.
Anonymous promises to take down any law enforcement agency in the United States that does not comply.
Ferguson, Missouri — Late Sunday in Ferguson, Missouri, 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer, causing a violent protest.
Over 20 police vehicles have been damaged, a gas station was looted, and additional police units were called for backup.
A witness, and friend of Brown, claimed that Brown had his hands in the air when the officer shot and killed him.
According to the officer, he tried to leave his patrol car when Brown pushed him back into the car and fought for his weapon.
Jon Belmar, St. Louis County Police Chief, said, “The genesis of this was a physical confrontation.”
The hacker group Anonymous, known as “hacktivists,” posted on their YouTube page showing their full support, and promised any attempts to harm — or retaliate protesters — would result in a cyber attack against Ferguson city and government offices.
This is the message they sent along with the video:
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Anonymous Operation Ferguson – Press Release
Sunday – August 10, 2014 1:30 PM CST USA
A little over 24 hours ago in Ferguson, Missouri – USA the Ferguson Police Department shot an un-armed teen 6 times and killed him. His body was left to lie in a pool of blood in the sweltering heat for hours while the police militarized the area against protesters and attempted to concoct a reasonable story as to why they snatched this innocent students life for no reason. The St. Louis County Sheriff Department even sealed the roads leading to Ferguson in a vain attempt to prevent protesters from reaching the city. His name was Mike Brown, he was 17 – and he would have started college next week. Instead, his family is struggling to come up with funeral costs.
The entire global collective of Anonymous is outraged at this cold blooded murder of a young teen. Not a week goes by that some young person, usually of minority ethnicity – is slaughtered by murderous police in the USA. For this reason Anonymous will not be satisfied this time, as we have in the past – with simply obtaining justice for this young man and his family. Anonymous demands that the Congressional Representatives and Senators from Missouri introduce legislation entitled “Mike Brown’s Law” that will set strict national standards for police conduct in the USA. We further demand that this new law include specific language to grant the victims of police violence the same rights and prerogatives that are already enjoyed nationwide by the victims of other violent criminals. The Equal Protection clause of the US Constitution demands nothing less.
To the good people of Ferguson, take heart – and take your streets. You are not alone, we will support you in every way possible. Occupy every square inch of your city. Open your homes and help in any way you can the protesters who will come to your city from every part of Missouri and the USA. Businesses and householders that are near protest rallies, open your WiFi routers so that live streamers and other independent journalists can use the Internet connections. Feed each other, keep each other safe – and stay in the streets until we are totally victorious in all our demands.
To the Ferguson Police Department and any other jurisdictions who are deployed to the protests: we are watching you very closely. If you abuse, harass – or harm in any way the protesters in Ferguson we will take every web based asset of your departments and governments off line. That is not a threat, it is a promise. If you attack the protesters, we will attack every server and computer you have. We will dox and release the personal information on every single member of the Ferguson Police Department, as well as any other jurisdiction that participates in the abuse. We will seize all your databases and E-Mail spools and dump them on the Internet. This is your only warning.
The time has come for more than simple justice for these atrocities. The time has come to draw a line in the sand and say “no more dead kids”, no more police killings and beatings. Anonymous is drawing a line in the sand, and that line runs right down the middle of Main Street Ferguson, Missouri. Police impunity ends with the barbaric death of Mike Brown.
We Are Anonymous – We Are Legion – We Will Not Forgive – We Will Not Forget
EXPECT JUSTICE – DEMAND CHANGE
In April 2011, Anonymous hacked and brought down the PlayStation Network for one month, resulting in $170 million dollars lost and over 100 million accounts were compromised. In December of 2012, after the Newton shooting, the Westboro Baptist Church promised they would picket at the funerals of the deceased. Anonymous acted out by hacking the WBC’s website and released the names, phone numbers, e-mails, and home addresses of WBC church members.
Over the last four years, Anonymous has hacked multiple major businesses’ and government agencies’ websites and databases. In 2010, Anonymous hacked Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. In 2011, they hacked the Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Universal, and a potential attack on Facebook. In 2012, they hacked the CIA, the Vatican, and Godaddy. In 2013, they hacked the Federal Reserve and had a planned attack on the NSA after a semi-failed attempt back in 2013.
A small branch of Anonymous created Lulz Security (commonly known as LulzSec), whose first attack was on Fox.com, leaked several passwords, LinkedIn profiles, and the names of 73,000 X Factor contestants.
Chief Belmar and city officials would not comment on promises made by Anonymous. However, Ocala Post did confirm that the city’s e-mail database was taken offline.
[Updated August 12, 2014 at 5:58 p.m.]
Anonymous has just taken credit for taking http://FergusonCity.com offline. The group promises there is more to come.
The New England Patriots finished their 2013 season at 12-4 and just one game short of yet another Super Bowl appearance. The question always surrounding the Patriots is how many more years can Tom Brady contend for a Super Bowl title. Patriot fans have nothing to worry about though, as Brady continues to prove age is but a number, as he is still playing at an elite level.
The Patriots used their 29th overall selection on Dominique Easley, a defensive tackle out of Florida. Last season this team was plagued by injuries to their front seven as they lost key players Jerod Mayo and Vince Wilfork. These injuries cost the Patriots a lot of talent up front and explains why they ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed per game.
Aqib Talib was the stud of a Patriots secondary that ranked 18th in the NFL in 2013. The loss of Talib to free agency was a big blow but the Patriots wasted no time as they signed Pro Bowl cornerbacks Brandon Browner and Darrelle Revis. Combine one of the best corners in Revis with the physicality that Browner brings and the Patriots now have a deadly secondary that no team wants to face.
Running back Stevan Ridley had an outstanding 2013 campaign as he help New England rank 9th in the league in rushing yards per game. Expect much of the same this year from Ridley.
Tom Brady had yet another outstanding year as quarterback on the Patriots. Even with an injured Rob Gronkowski and a subpar receiving core Brady still threw for 4343 yards and 25 touchdowns, which was good enough to rank 10th in the NFL. Hopefully this year will be a healthy one for Gronkowski and Danny Amendola as it would lead to an even more powerhouse passing game.
Expect nothing less from the Patriots this year as they should finish out the year with a record of 12-4.
Ocala, Florida — On August 8, 2014, a shooting occurred in the 900 block of Southwest Fort King Street and another at Sutton Place Apartments, located at 520 NE 23rd Circle, Ocala.
Several shots were fired in the Fort King area. Bullets hit a house and a parked vehicle.
In the Sutton Place Apartments incident, a black Mercedes was identified after witnesses told police that someone from the car fired one shot. The suspect(s) then drove into a dumpster as they were fleeing the scene.
The Mercedes was seized by police after they found it parked at Parkside Apartments.
On August 10, 2014, a store clerk with Martin Oil, located at 1517 SW 10th Street, Ocala, alerted police after she hit the panic alarm.
According to the Ocala Police Department, several black males began fighting in the parking lot of the gas station. That is when the clerk locked the door to the business and hit the panic alarm.
A witness told police that a white Honda was in the parking lot of the gas station and shortly after, a white Buick and grey Impala pulled into the parking lot. The witness told police that the occupants of the Buick and Impala jumped the occupant of the Honda.
The driver of the Honda was able to get back into his vehicle and drive off. As the Honda was leaving, a green SUV was approaching and the occupants of the Buick and Impala pointed at the Honda. That is when the green SUV began to chase the Honda and opened fire.
No injuries have been reported.
If anyone has information about the aforementioned incidents, you are asked to contact the Ocala Police Department by calling 352-369-7000; by contacting Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867), www.ocalacrimestoppers.com; or by texting tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the OPD mobile app, MYPD, which can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices.
A contractor supply store removed a sign after multiple complaints from women in the area.
Joe Rents & Contractors Supply store manager Curtis Renner said, “I meant the sign as a joke, but realized it wasn’t after my phone began ringing off the hook.”
The business is located in North Dakota.
One of the phone calls came from Christopher Johnson, executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. He called the business and expressed his anger about the sign after receiving complaints from multiple women.
“It’s not a joke,” said Johnson. “It’s a pretty strong statement.”
Renner said he personally thinks it was just a humorous sign, but removed it anyway.
Many locals ridiculed Johnson, citing freedom of speech infringement.
The controversy over the sign was similar to that over a sign that was posted in front of a Daytona Beach, Florida motel in 2012, that read, “Having an affair? Stop here! Low rates and discreet.”
Ocala, Florida — In recent weeks, Ocala has experienced a surge in shootings that have been linked to drugs.
According to the Ocala Police Department, there were two drive-by shootings earlier this morning.
One incident occurred in the 900 block of Southwest Fort King Street and the other at Sutton Place Apartments, located at 520 NE 23rd Circle, Ocala.
Several shots were fired in the Fort King area. Bullets hit a house and a parked vehicle.
In the Sutton Place Apartments incident, a black Mercedes was identified after witnesses told police that someone from the car fired one shot. The suspect(s) then drove into a dumpster as they were fleeing the scene.
The Mercedes was seized by police after they found it parked at Parkside Apartments.
No one was injured in either shooting.
If anyone has information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Ocala Police Department by calling 352-369-7000; by contacting Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867), www.ocalacrimestoppers.com; or by texting tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the OPD mobile app, MYPD, which can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices.
The Miami Dolphins finished the 2013 season at an even 8-8. Outside of Mike Pouncey, the Dolphins struggle in the offensive line department which is why they used the 19th overall selection in the draft on Ja’Wuan James.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill put up some impressive stats but still finished the year with a quarterback rating of 45.8. Tannehill did pass for 3,913 yards and threw 24 touchdowns in his 2013 campaign, yet the Dolphins only ranked 20th in passing yards per game. The Dolphins drafted three targets for Tannehill to hopefully help the young quarterback in his third year in the league.
Passing was not the only area the Dolphins struggled in as they only averaged 90 rushing yards a game, which ranked 26th in the league. The difference this year is that running the ball should be no problem with newly acquired running back Knowshon Moreno.
The Dolphins ranked 24th in rushing yards allowed per game, but they will only improve in their run stopping game as Dion Jordan enters his second year in the league.
The Dolphins secondary was better than their front seven as they ranked 16th in passing yards per game. Dolphin’s fans have a lot to be excited about as Miami signed 2008 Pro Bowl cornerback Cortland Finnegan and opposite of Finnegan this year will be 2013 Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes. This should make for one of the league’s top cornerback duos this year.
If Tannehill and Mike Wallace can finally get some chemistry between the two of them then the Dolphins will truly be a threat on all cylinders of the ball this year.
Expect the Dolphins to finish out the year with a record of 9-7.
Ocala, Florida — A drug ringleader arrested in Marion Oaks yielded weapons, drugs, and a large sum of cash.
Six drug dealers, four men and two women, were arrested following an United Drug Enforcement Strike Team investigation.
The Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team initiated an investigation that spanned three (3) months. The long-term investigation culminated on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at approximately 5:50 a.m., when the UDEST, along with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Ocala Police Department SWAT Teams, executed five (5) search warrants.
Agents seized 147 grams of cocaine, valued at $7,000; 815 illegally diverted pharmaceutical drugs of various types, including Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, valued at $21,000; ten (10) grams of marijuana, valued at $100; cash totaling $39,340 ; drug paraphernalia, including cocaine and pill presses, scales, and distribution packaging materials; one (1) high-powered assault weapon; ten (10) small arms handguns (various makes, models, and calibers); a cache of ammunition (various calibers); a black 2010 Nissan Maxima; a black 2008 BMW 5-Series; a black 2010 GMC Denali; a silver 2007 Mercedes E-Series; a black 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 motorcycle; one (1) 2014 Triple Crown flatbed trailer; two (2) 2010 Sea-Doo jet skis; and seven (7) flat screen televisions (various models and sizes).
Property seized during the drug bust. MCSO
Derrick Price, 43, of Marion Oaks was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone (x3), Selling Cocaine (x3), Possession of Cocaine (x3), Armed Trafficking in Cocaine, Armed Trafficking in Oxycodone, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Methadone, Possession of Xanax, and Resisting Arrest.
K.C. Starks, 42, of Marion Oaks, was charged with Selling Cocaine (x3), Possession of Cocaine (x3), Trafficking in Oxycodone, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (x2), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Marcus Starks, 35, of Marion Oaks, the brother of K.C. Starks, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone and Possession of Cocaine.
Mary Pressley, 23, of Ocala, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone and Possession of Cocaine. Pressley’s name was not named in the search warrant; she was just an added bonus that happened to be present due to the fact she is in a relationship with Marcus.
Eddie Perez, 36, of Marion Oaks, was charged with Selling Oxycodone(x2), Possession of Oxycodone (x2), Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Hydrocodone, Possession of Sustanon(steroids), Possession of Viagra, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Nicole Radank, 33, of Ocala, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone, Possession of an Altered Firearm, Possession of Cocaine (x2), Selling Cocaine, Possession of Xanax, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Marcus, Pressley, and Perez are back on the streets.
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Pressley, and Marcus, who is a convicted felon, pose for a “selfie” on August 8, 2014, at 10:02 p.m., after being released from jail.
K.C. Starks is being held on $121,000 bond while Price is being held on $135,500 bond.
Warrants were served at 13785 SW 42nd Court Road, Marion Oaks; 14310 SW 39th Court Road, Marion Oaks; 2713 SW 15th St, Ocala; 1240 SE County Road 484, Apartment E1; and 1240 SE CR 484, Apartment E2.
Price, Perez, the Starks brothers, and Radank have extensive felony arrest records from other counties. The Starks brothers have been arrested multiple times in Marion County for cocaine distribution throughout Marion Oaks. A search of court records did not return any prior arrests for Pressley.
Sources said the group has also been known to host illegal poker games with other associates.
In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits.
Price told investigators that he began selling drugs because he could not find a job and he needed bill money.
[Updated August 9, 2014 at 6 a.m.]
Derrick Price was released from jail on August 9, 2014, at 5:17 a.m.
Gideon Paul Hunte [Mugshot]Orlando, Florida — Earlier today, a Walt Disney World janitor was arrested for kidnapping and sexually battering a female coworker.
The victim stated that the attacker, Gideon Paul Hunte, 49, pinned her against a wall in a custodial closet on Thursday evening. The victim also said that Hunte forced her onto her knees while he attempted to attack her.
The victim told deputies that the attack lasted as long as five minutes and she resisted the entire time.
The victim said she was not friends with Hunte nor did they ever have a prior relationship.
Hunte admitted to having inappropriate contact with the woman after waving his Miranda Rights.
Hunte was taken to the Orange County Jail after being investigated by authorities.
GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 22: Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass for a touchdown over Jarrett Boykin #11 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 22, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers defeated the Packers 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Ocala, Florida — Local North Marion alumni, Cortez Allen is teaming up with Green Pastures Worship Center to give back to his home roots of Ocala. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback is funding the fourth annual Back 2 School Bash Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Green Pastures Worship Center on Old Blitchton Road.
Allen is entering his fourth year in the league and is currently attending training camp which will cause him to be absent from the event.
With the help of Allen, Green Pastures were able to fill up about 200 backpacks with necessary school supplies. The event starts at 9 a.m. and will continue until all the backpacks are gone.
Allen said that this is something he has always wanted to do and that it is important for kids to start the year off right and have all of the supplies they need. Allen does not want anyone to only look at him as a professional athlete and that he wants the kids to know a good education is what started it all for him.
The New York Jets finished their 2013 campaign at par with a record of 8-8. The Jets used their 18th overall selection in the draft on free safety Calvin Pryor to hopefully help rejuvenate a secondary that ranked 22nd in passing yards allowed per game.
The Jets drafted three wide receivers in the draft and also signed wide receiver Eric Decker out of free agency in hopes that it will give second year quarterback Geno Smith just what he needs to improve on a subpar passing game from last year that ranked 31st in passing yards per game.
If the Jets can get a good passing game going this year, it will open up more holes in the trenches for an already threatening rushing attack that ranked 6th in yards per game.
Even though Smith is in no immediate danger of losing his job, the Jets used their 6th round draft pick on quarterback Tajh Boyd and also signed Michael Vick to possibly give Smith the friendly competition he needs to improve his game.
With an impressive front seven lead by Sheldon Richardson and David Harris, the Jets should have no problem in continuing to stop the rush, which they did quite well in 2013 as they ranked 3rd in rushing yards allowed per game.
Combine Calvin Pryor and Dee Milliner with that aggressive front seven and the Jets should have all the tools they need to create a pretty tough defense for any team to face.
If the Jets can get their offense in sync, this could be a year where the Jets are alongside other teams fighting for a playoff spot.
Expect the Jets to finish the year out with a 9-7 record.
LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 01: Kevin Durant #52 of the 2014 USA Basketball Men’s National Team shoots during warmups before a USA Basketball showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant announced today that he will be withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Durant cited that he withdrew because of “physical and mental fatigue” from the NBA season.
Durant won the 2010 FIBA MVP award as he led Team USA to its first title since 1994. Durant was also a participant for Team USA in 2012 London Olympics as he helped lead them to a second consecutive gold medal and their 14th gold in the 18 years that basketball has been an official Olympic sport.
Durant is not the only player to have withdrawn from Team USA. NBA all-stars Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge and NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard have all withdrawn from the team.
Durant’s withdraw comes less than a week after Paul George suffered a broken right leg in an exhibition match.
USA’s odds to win are still an impressive 2-5. The FIBA World Cup consists of 24 national teams and will be held August 30th through September 14th in Spain.
Kim Blanchette [Mugshot]Ocala, Florida — Kim Blanchette, the daycare operator who was arrested after 20-month-old Ellis Padgett fell and hit his head, causing his death, will not face jail time.
According to court records, on Wednesday, Blanchette pleaded no contest to running an unlicensed daycare facility (M).
Judge Thomas P. Thompson III ordered Blanchette to serve one year of probation and complete 100 hours of community service. She also had a civil restitution lien placed against her for an undisclosed amount money.
She was ordered to report to her probation officer immediately.
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Former Ocala daycare operator, Kim Blanchette, 46, was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Marion County Jail on May 27, 2014.
It all started on March 22, 2013, when Marion County Sheriff’s Detective Erik Dice responded to 21 NE 50th Avenue, Ocala, in reference to a child that had been transported to UF Shands Hospital in Gainesville with life threatening injuries.
When Detective Dice arrived on the scene, he learned that Blanchette was operating an unlicensed family daycare from her home.
Blanchette told Detective Dice that 20-month-old Ellis Padgett had fallen from a chair and hit his head on the floor.
Padgett later died from his injuries.
According to reports, Blanchette told authorities that she had operated the daycare for approximately 21 years. She stated that she failed to renew her license in 2010 due to health reasons. Blanchette told authorities that on the day of the accident she was caring for six children in her home.
During the investigation, Detective Dice learned that Blanchette could not renew her daycare license in 2010 because her husband, whom resided at the residence, had previous felony convictions.
On April 25, 2013, Department of Children and Families obtained a permanent injunction against Blanchette, prohibiting her from ever operating a family daycare.
A medical examiner determined that Blanchette was telling the truth about the 20-month-old’s fall, therefore the State Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges.
Blanchette was released on a $1,000 bond shortly after being booked on Tuesday.
She was charged with Public Order Crimes/Operating a Family Daycare without a License (M).
Blanchette relocated to Beverly Hills, Citrus County, Florida, shortly after Ellis Padgett’s death.
Fanning Springs, Florida — On August 7, 2014, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Deputies from the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Fanning Springs area of Levy County following the report of a child having been injured by multiple dogs.
When Deputies and Levy County Department of Public Safety personnel arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy deceased in the driveway.
According to Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, the child had injuries consistent with being mauled to death by multiple dogs.
Deputies immediately set up a scene perimeter and began their investigation. They were assisted by Levy County Animal Control, the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office, the Medical Examiner’s Office and victim services were provide by Another Way, Inc.
Animal Control personnel removed multiple pit bulls from the property for quarantine purposes.
The sheriff said that the boy’s aunt had driven the father to work and returned home with the boy.
The aunt allowed the boy go outside to play, and the two pit bulls followed him out.
According to Sheriff McCallum, the aunt and grandfather were inside watching TV. The told investigators that she then got up to check on the boy and that’s when she saw him lying in the driveway motionless.
The 9-1-1 call was placed shortly after 8 a.m.
Sheriff McCallum said the family has never had problems with the dogs and no complaints have ever been made with the sheriff’s office.
“It appears right now to be a terrible tragedy,’’ McCallum said. “The family is incredibly distraught.’’
The investigation is continuing at this time. Additional information will be forthcoming after notification has been made of the immediate family members.
Ocala, Florida — There will be a multi-agency Roadside Safety Checkpoint on Friday, August 8, 2014, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Southeast Fort King Street.
The Ocala Police Department says the checkpoint is intended to look for drivers who could be committing various traffic violations.
Possible violations include, but are not limited to:
Drivers who are impaired
Vehicles with faulty equipment
Drivers without a valid license
No proof of insurance
Expired tag/registration and;
Drivers not wearing their seat belt.
If you drink, don’t drive.
If you do not want to be held up in traffic, you may want to consider an alternate route.
DUI checkpoint announcements are required by Florida law.
Investigators are looking into a video after someone recorded a mother beating her daughter with a belt and posted it to Facebook.
In the video, the mother alleges she beat her child because she was participating in the “sleep challenge,” or “fainting game.” A “game” in which a person will bend over and take a few short, deep breaths really fast until the person hyperventilates. The person will then stand up, while another person pushes you against a wall, pressing on your sternum. This often will cause a person to pass out.
There have been three deaths related to the “game” since 2010.
The video has since been removed from Facebook.
However, investigators said World Star Hip Hop is glorifying the video.
Investigators said the video was directly supplied to World Star Hip Hop and they believe supplying it to the website was the mom’s sole intention behind making the video.
World Star Hip Hop is a website known for promoting and encouraging fights amongst the black community. Individuals are encouraged to incite and video fights, then send the video toWorld Star Hip Hop. Founder Lee “Q” O’Denat has been accused of exploiting the black community on numerous occasions. Many black leaders have spoken out against O’Denat, citing he is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
Law Enforcement agencies across the United States are working diligently to have the website closed down. Law Enforcement officials say the website masquerades as promoting hip hop videos but is more about promoting violence and glorifying that violence. “Making it seem cool to fight,” said one investigator.
In recent years, several arrests have been made after “fight videos” appeared on World Star Hip Hop. According to authorities, if a person making this type of video is found to have been involved in any way, charges would be brought against that person as well as the individual(s) fighting.
If anyone has information about the woman in the video, you are asked to contact law enforcement.
We want to hear from you. Do you think it is discipline, or should the woman be arrested?
Silver Springs, Florida — A decomposing body was found at the Serenity Apartments located at 4800 NE 33rd Place, Ocala.
On August 6, 2014, Maintenance man and manager, Gregory Mercado, said he went to the apartment to service the air conditioner and change out the fire extinguisher.
Mercado said after he knocked on the door and didn’t get an answer, he entered the apartment and found a body on the couch.
According to reports, the body had already entered into decomposition.
Investigators have not determined the cause of death, but said it might be from natural causes.
The investigation is ongoing.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending next of kin notification.
Martha White [Mugshot]Tallahassee, Florida — On August, 5, 2014, a grandmother was charged with murdering her 7-year-old grandson while she was babysitting him.
According to reports, Mason Rhinehart and his brother were playing video games in their Lake Plantation home Tuesday when their grandmother interrupted and said, “I have a surprise for you.”
Martha White, 63, then took Mason, 7, into the bathroom and locked the door.
According to reports, Mason’s older brother, who is 8-years-old, told police he could hear his brother begin to cry. Mason then said, “I don’t want to die, please don’t kill me.”
The 8-year-old attempted to get into the bathroom, be he could not. He then called his father and hid.
Lieutenant James McQuaig, Public Information Officer with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, said they arrived at the residence to find the 7-year-old lying in a pool of blood on the bathroom floor. The boy had suffered multiple deep stab wounds to his chest. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Mason Rhinehart
White fled the residence before police arrived.
According to reports, before White fled the home she grabbed a bottle of wine then turned to Mason’s brother and said, “I have a surprise for you too.”
White was found at the end of Valley Creek Drive, which is a dead end street. Lieutenant McQuaig said White was covered in blood.
Reports state that White had a bottle of wine and Xanax in her possession.
According to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, White showed little emotion when they arrested her and was uncooperative.
When asked why she did it, White said, “I was fed up with him.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Mason was heading into second grade at Killearn Lakes Elementary School.
PHOENIX, AZ – AUGUST 03: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks though the dugout during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 3, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that all-star outfielder Andrew McCutchen would be placed on the disabled list; the Pirates announced that McCutchen will be staying on the active roster.
McCutchen has been diagnosed with fractured rib cartilage and is expected to miss three weeks to a month.
During the eighth inning of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, McCutchen grabbed his side after hitting a sacrifice fly. McCutchen needed help leaving the field and walking down the dugout steps.
McCutchen was hit by a pitch on Saturday during a game against the Diamondbacks but that has not been cited as the cause for the injury.
Losing McCutchen would be a huge blow to the Pirates, as they continue their race into the playoffs. Since June 1, McCutchen is leading the NL in batting average, slugging percentage and RBIs.
