Leaf-blower tragedy leads to murder charge for Florida dad

A Florida dad, 38-year-old James Westervelt, has been charged with first‑degree murder after allegedly using a leaf blower on his infant son for a laugh; the six‑month‑old died after life support, with the medical examiner citing blunt‑force trauma from bouncing as the cause, occurring when the child was two months old. Westervelt, who previously faced child‑abuse charges, remains in Marion County custody with a September court date.