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New glioblastoma cases in St. Lucie County renew questions about a cancer cluster years after state health officials found none, as families press for answers and CBS12's I-Team investigates potential links on the Treasure Coast.
Michael Anthony Addison, 30, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts, including murder, after a fatal crash on I-95 in St. Lucie County that resulted in the deaths of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Zachary Fink and a truck driver. Fink was attempting to pull over Addison, who was driving recklessly, when both he and the truck driver were killed in a collision with a semitrailer. Authorities have expressed outrage at the tragic loss and emphasized the importance of accountability for Addison's actions.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County while attempting to apprehend a fleeing suspect, resulting in a line-of-duty death. The suspect, driving recklessly, caused a collision with an 18-wheeler before fleeing the scene on foot, leading to a manhunt and eventual apprehension.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was killed in the line of duty while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County. The suspect, who was involved in a pursuit, caused a crash that took the trooper's life and also resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver. A manhunt ensued, leading to the apprehension of a suspect. The law enforcement community is mourning the loss and working on a complex criminal investigation.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was killed while attempting to detain a fleeing felon on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County. The suspect, driving a white Kia, made an abrupt turn to travel the wrong direction on the highway, leading to a collision with Fink's patrol car and a semi truck. The suspect fled on foot and was later apprehended, while Fink was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the search for the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County issued a warning about the presence of rabies among wild animals following a bat-related incident at a movie theater. Residents who recently visited the theater, especially those who had contact with a bat, are urged to seek treatment quickly to protect against the risk of rabies. The department advises people and pets to avoid contact with wild animals, keep pets supervised and leashed, and immunize pets according to veterinarians' recommendations. Additionally, they should take steps to prevent bats from entering living spaces and contact animal control if necessary.
A 70-year-old man from Jacksonville died after jumping out of a moving ambulance on I-95 in St. Lucie County. A paramedic who tried to stop him also fell onto the roadway and sustained life-threatening injuries. Multiple vehicles hit the man, resulting in his death at the scene. No other individuals were harmed in the incident.
A 127-foot yacht is being transformed into an artificial reef in St. Lucie County as part of an initiative to replenish rare coral species. The project aims to create a stronger and healthier reef ecosystem, combatting the harmful effects of UV rays and rising temperatures. The sinking of the yacht will provide shade, reduce ocean floor temperatures, and offer researchers an opportunity to study environmental and man-made impacts on corals. The reef will be named the A.A. Hendry Reef and is expected to attract the white oculina coral, which is unique to St. Lucie County. The initiative aims to repopulate the oculina coral and promote a sustainable and healthier ecosystem for future generations.
The Amber Alert for 12-year-old Leon Scarborough, who was kidnapped from St. Lucie County, Florida, has been canceled after he was found safe. The child was believed to have been abducted by his father, Tracey Scarborough, who was arrested for interference of child custody. Leon had been in the custody of his paternal grandparents since December 2022, and his mother was granted supervised visitation. The St. Lucie County Sheriff expressed relief and gratitude to the community and law enforcement partners for their assistance in resolving the situation.
A 12-year-old boy from St. Lucie County, Florida, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, has been found safe. The child, Leon Mason Scarborough, disappeared on Thursday night and was believed to have been kidnapped by his father. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Saturday that Leon had been located, but no further details were provided. The case is classified as a parental abduction, and it is unclear if the father is in custody.
A 13-year-old girl, Ella Reed, suffered injuries to her stomach, arm, and leg after being bitten multiple times by a bull shark while sitting in the ocean with a friend near her home in South Florida. The attack took place in the shallow area where the waves break near the shore. Ella plans to return to the water when her stitches are removed and has a newfound respect for the ocean and the creatures who live in it.
A 13-year-old girl, Ella Reed, was attacked by a bull shark at least four feet long while swimming in the ocean on North Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County, Florida. The shark bit her multiple times, but she remained calm and was taken to the hospital. After her stitches are removed, she says she's ready to return to the ocean.