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Rabid stray cat bites five people and a puppy in Polk County
local23 days ago

Rabid stray cat bites five people and a puppy in Polk County

A rabid stray cat in Polk County's Glen Road area attacked five people and a four-month-old puppy in early June 2026; the cat was found dead June 12 and tested positive for rabies. The owner was cited for allowing roaming cats and not vaccinating. Animal Control trapped additional strays, quarantined the attacked dog's exposure, and health officials warned residents to avoid feeding unvaccinated roaming cats and to vaccinate and neuter pets.

via WFTV|
#animal-control#local#polk-county
Polk County hits eight measles cases since December as exposures are traced
local5 months ago

Polk County hits eight measles cases since December as exposures are traced

North Carolina health officials confirm Polk County’s eighth measles case since December, with exposures at Polk County High School in Columbus, Food Lion in Columbus, and the Tryon International Equestrian Center General Store in Mill Spring. Residents, especially the unvaccinated (12 months and older), are urged to get the MMR vaccine; exposed individuals should monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days and contact local health departments if concerned. Vaccinated individuals are not considered high risk but should stay alert for symptoms.

via WLOS|
#local#measles#mmr-vaccine
Measles Confirmed in Unvaccinated Iowa Infant in Polk County
health6 months ago

Measles Confirmed in Unvaccinated Iowa Infant in Polk County

A confirmed case of measles has been reported in an infant in Polk County, Iowa, who recently traveled to an area with ongoing measles spread. The child was too young to be vaccinated, and no public exposure sites have been identified. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of measles, which can cause serious complications, especially in young children.

via WHO13.com|
#health#infant#measles
"Pre-Med Student Stabs Mother 70 Times in Tragic Incident"
crime2 years ago

"Pre-Med Student Stabs Mother 70 Times in Tragic Incident"

A Florida pre-med student, Emmanuel Espinoza, concealed a knife behind his back as he approached his mother's front door before stabbing her over 70 times. He had been listening to music and charged in to carry out the brutal attack. Espinoza confessed to wanting to kill his mother for years and finally followed through, even continuing to stab her as she tried to get up. He then called 911 and confessed to the murder. He has been charged with first-degree murder, and the community mourns the loss of his mother, Elvia Espinoza, a beloved second-grade teacher.

via New York Post |
#crime#florida#murder
"Tragic Stabbing: Son Kills Beloved Polk County Teacher and Mother"
crime2 years ago

"Tragic Stabbing: Son Kills Beloved Polk County Teacher and Mother"

Elvia Espinoza, a beloved second-grade teacher at Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary in Polk County, Florida, was tragically stabbed to death by her son, Emmanuel Espinoza, who has been charged with first-degree murder. The school district is providing grief counseling for students and staff, and all Polk County students have access to free telehealth services.

via WFLA|
#crime#grief-counseling#polk-county
"Tragic Stabbings: Son Kills Mother and Teacher in Polk County"
crime2 years ago

"Tragic Stabbings: Son Kills Mother and Teacher in Polk County"

A 21-year-old University of Florida pre-med student, Emmanuel Espinoza, has been charged with first-degree murder after stabbing his mother, Elvia Espinoza, to death in Polk County, Florida, because "she got on my nerves," according to authorities. Emmanuel drove from Gainesville to Frostproof for a family event and confessed to the slaying after calling 911. The sheriff described the event as a "horrible" and "inexplicable" murder, and stated that the victim, a second grade teacher, was loved by the community.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#crime#emmanuel-espinoza#florida
"Tragic Discovery: Audrii Cunningham's Body Found in River, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder"
crime-tragedy2 years ago

"Tragic Discovery: Audrii Cunningham's Body Found in River, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder"

The mother of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in a river after she was last seen with a family friend now expected to be charged with her murder, posted a heartbreaking message about feeling like she had "failed" her daughter. Cassie Matthews, the mother, defended herself against rumors and criticized those spreading falsehoods, while expressing her anguish over the loss of her daughter. The man last seen with Audrii, Don McDougal, is expected to face a charge of capital murder, and had a criminal history involving another young girl more than a decade ago.

via New York Post |
#audrii-cunningham#crime-tragedy#don-mcdougal
Tragic Update: Body of Missing Texas Girl Audrii Cunningham Found in River
crime2 years ago

Tragic Update: Body of Missing Texas Girl Audrii Cunningham Found in River

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing from Livingston, Texas, was discovered in the Trinity River near US 59. An AMBER Alert was issued for her on Feb. 15, and a person of interest, Don Steven McDougal, was arrested on an unrelated charge. Authorities are preparing an arrest warrant for McDougal for capital murder, as he was linked to the case through his vehicle and proximity to the victim's home. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and her body is being sent for examination.

via CBS News|
#capital-murder#crime#missing-girl
"Unraveling the Mystery: The Search for Audrii Cunningham and the Person of Interest"
crime2 years ago

"Unraveling the Mystery: The Search for Audrii Cunningham and the Person of Interest"

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham went missing after not getting on her school bus in Livingston, Texas. Don Steven McDougal, a person of interest in the case, was arrested on unrelated charges. Investigators are seeking information about McDougal's 2003 dark blue Chevrolet Suburban and are offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Audrii's disappearance.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#audrii-cunningham#crime#missing-person
"Man in Custody as Texas Officials Believe He Was Last to See Missing 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham"
crime2 years ago

"Man in Custody as Texas Officials Believe He Was Last to See Missing 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham"

Texas officials believe Steven McDougal, a person of interest with a criminal history, was the last person to see 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham before her disappearance on Feb. 15. McDougal, arrested on unrelated charges, lived in a camper behind Audrii's residence and had reportedly babysat her. An Amber Alert was issued, and a backpack believed to be Audrii's was found near Livingston Dam. Authorities are seeking video footage and offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the case.

via Fox News|
#audrii-cunningham#crime#missing-person
"Texas Authorities Continue Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Girl"
missing-persons2 years ago

"Texas Authorities Continue Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Girl"

Police in Texas are searching for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who disappeared after failing to catch her bus to school. A man, Don Steven McDougal, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and is considered a person of interest in the case. Authorities believe his car, a dark blue 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, may be connected to the disappearance. A backpack thought to belong to Audrii was found near her home, and an Amber Alert has been issued as the search continues.

via NBC News|
#amber-alert#missing-child#missing-persons