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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Texas woman who vanished while on Florida vacation found safe in Riverview: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman who was reported missing while on vacation in Florida was found safe in Riverview Tuesday by Hillsborough County detectives. Deputies said they found 30-year-old Summer Leo at 12978 South U.S. 301 in Riverview a day after she was last seen in Fort Lauderdale. Leo was with 39-year-old Timothy Bowman, who was detained for questioning. Body of Florida airman who disappeared in Vietnam War recovered 57 years later Bowman was released Tuesday afternoon, and Broward County Sheriff's detectives said there would be no charges filed against him. This is an update to a previous story. The original can be found below. A vehicle linked to a woman's 'suspicious' disappearance out of Pompano Beach was last seen traveling through Tampa Bay, deputies said Monday as search efforts continued. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Summer Leo disappeared on the afternoon of Sunday, July 20. The last time anyone saw her was around 6:54 p.m. that day as she was leaving the Target on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators said Leo got into a white BMW M340i with the Florida tag AH34SK after leaving the store. The vehicle, which is registered to 39-year-old Timothy Bowman, was last spotted Monday around 12:30 p.m. in Riverview on Big Bend Road, according to the sheriff's office. The relationship between Bowman and Leo is unclear. Detectives said they believe the circumstances of Leo's disappearance may be 'suspicious.' According to the sheriff's office, Leo was vacationing with her family in Pompano Beach. The family is from Texas. Her family reported her missing after she did not return home. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Summer Leo or Timothy Bowman or the vehicle, is asked to contact BSO Detective Shane Fairbanks at 954-321-4380 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
7 days ago
- Fox News
Florida teens' dangerous social media challenge has police warning parents, homeowners
Police in Florida issued a warning after a group of minors took part in the "door kick challenge," a social media trend aimed at frightening homeowners. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that five juvenile suspects were walking around a neighborhood in Riverview, Florida, when two of them approached a house. Officials said one of the individuals, who was wearing a ski mask, kicked the front door and fired an airsoft gun. The minors then fled the area. Deputies said the "door kick challenge" could turn into a dangerous situation and encouraged parents to talk to their children. "The door kick challenge is a prank circulating on social media. #teamHCSO is asking parents to speak to their children about this dangerous trend, which could end in tragedy," the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. Video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows an individual approaching the front door before kicking it several times, firing an airsoft gun and then fleeing the area. Titania Jordan, CMO and chief parent officer at Bark Technologies, a parental control app, previously told Fox News Digital that teens are doing this social media trend to get attention. "This sort of content is going to get likes. It's going to get comments. It is going to get shares. It's going to encourage children to try to emulate it because it's clout — they gain clout from their peers because of this," Jordan said. "Any challenge like this, children aren't thinking, 'Is this the right thing to do? Is this safe?' They're thinking, 'I want validation,' and children are going to get killed. I mean, just one person who is armed who gets their door kicked in by a kid, and you're gonna have another national headline that is very sad."
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Purge-style teen prank sweeping America that tricks victims into thinking their home is being invaded
A terrifying viral social media prank carried out by teenagers who trick victims into thinking their home is being broken into has swept the nation. A recent video of the purge-style incident, similar to the old-fashioned prank of ding-dong-ditch, showed a group of five Florida teens making their way toward a home in Riverview - about 20 minutes from Tampa - on Friday around 10.40pm. Shocking Ring doorbell footage captured the moment one of the unidentified teens walked toward the house with a ski mask covering their face and an airsoft gun in hand before the juvenile kicked the front door and fired a plastic pellet before running away, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. In the clip, the teen was seen pointing the gun at the front door and firing it as several shots rang out. He then darted out onto the street with the rest of the group, laughing as they ran. Chronister, who called the new trend the 'door kick challenge,' said the prank is making waves across TikTok and needs to stop immediately. 'Parents, please talk with your children about this dangerous trend, which could end in tragedy,' he wrote on X alongside the clip. The sheriff has asked anyone with information on the suspects in the video to call the department. This is just the latest incident, as two teenagers were slapped with felony burglary charges after they kicked another stranger's front door in the Sunshine State. Jeffery Merthie, 15, and Zahmarii Reddick, 13, were arrested in DeBary, near Orlando, on July 6 after they kicked a neighbor's door in. Merthie and Reddick were seen on doorbell footage sneaking up to the house, before slowly turning around with their backs to the door and kicking it several times before fleeing. Bodycam footage later showed Merthie being placed in cuffs while he stood next to another teen, who was not identified. Both boys told Volusia Sheriff's deputies that they were leaving Reddick's house. 'Where's the girl?' another officer asked. 'We didn't do nothing, I promise you,' the unidentified teen told police. 'I promise you you did,' the officer, who was placing Merthie in cuffs, said. 'Not you, but he did. 'The camera is crystal clear [of] you running up on their front porch and you turn around and kick their front door in... The camera can not be no more clear,' the cop continued. Merthie was picked up by police after they noticed his 'distinctive' shorts, which were multicolored. When asked why they did it, Merthie told them they were 'just being dumb.' 'We weren't responsible, we won't do that no more,' he said. Merthie tried to defend their actions, saying they just kicked the door, but the officer quickly pulled up photos of the broken door on his phone to show the teen. The door had large chunks of splintered wood and the lock and doorknob was entirely busted off. 'That's completely broken in,' he said. 'You know those people could have shot you?' Reddick was taken into custody after her mother allowed officers inside the home to search for the girl. Argenis Ruiz, the homeowner who was targeted by the teens, described the terror his family faced that night. 'It was super super loud,' Ruiz told WESH. [I was] clueless. I was just asleep and I woke up startled and scared and just wanted to get my kid out of the way. 'Immediately, we checked our cameras.' Although the prank left him fearful, Ruiz said he is grateful nobody was hurt as a result. He also sent a message to the teens involved in this incident and any others who have participated in it or plan to. 'Be careful [and] be smart. Think about what you're doing. This stuff could affect your life and family members as well,' he told the outlet. It is unclear if Merthie and Reddick will be charged as adults.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
New Brunswickers try to stay cool as heat warning continues for most of the province
A young girl is pictured playing in a fountain on Monday, June 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi There were barely any parking spaces left in the lot of the Lion Ken Gabbey Community Pool in Riverview Tuesday as the temperature soared. Natalie LeBlanc decided it was the best place to beat the over 30 C heat. 'I'm on vacation and it's a nice day out, so I figure what better place to be than somewhere I can have a nice swim and soak up some of the sun,' said LeBlanc. But it's no holiday for those who have to work through a heat warning. Zack Breau, a member of the aquatics department with the Town of Riverview, said they do everything they can to keep the lifeguards at the community pool safe. 'Things like providing them with cool refreshing electrolyte beverages. Making sure they have access to Freezies. Making sure they have access to sunscreen and of course providing them with a shaded area to rest up and recover between rotations,' said Breau. Zack Breau Zack Breau, a member of the aquatics department with the Town of Riverview, is pictured on July 15, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) Town of Riverview community recreation coordinator Ash Arrowsmith said they ensure employees understand all the policies and procedures. 'Staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, wearing breathable material, wearing your bucket hat,' said Arrowsmith. 'Once it reaches about 35 C with the Humidex we're rotating employees in and out, we're asking them to work in the shade.' According to CTV Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell, it's going to get hotter in the Greater Moncton area as the week goes on. 'The city can expect a high temperature near 32 C, feeling near 40 C with the Humidex, on both Wednesday and Thursday. A heat warning issued by Environment Canada continues through that period,' said Mitchell. Riverview A municipality of Riverview, N.B., truck is pictured on July 15, 2025. (CTV Atlantic /Derek Haggett) City of Moncton spokesperson Aloma Jardine said the municipality follows the province's Occupational Health and Safety Act in efforts to protect staff from environmental hazards. 'We actively monitor weather conditions and send alerts to staff who work outdoors,' said Jardine in an email. 'This week, if the forecast holds, daily notifications will be sent each morning to affected workers.' It's up to each sports association in Greater Moncton to decide if it's safe for their young athletes to hit the field during a heat warning. Scott Costain Riverview Soccer Association president Scott Costain is pictured on July 15, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) Riverview Soccer Association president Scott Costain said canceling a game or practice is pretty rare. 'It has to be over 40 degrees with the Humidex, so we pay attention to the weather and if it's going to be over that kind of temperature then we look to cancel. We usually make a decision by 3:00,' said Costain. There are more water breaks during games and training sessions for the players in Riverview when the heat becomes an issue. 'If it's our grassroots program we have stations and we actually introduce a sprinkler to one of our stations,' said Costain. 'The kids love that because they get to run through the sprinkler and keep cool.' soccer A soccer net is pictured in Moncton, N.B., on July 15, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) In Moncton, a spokesperson for Codiac Soccer said it's always a difficult call to cancel due to weather, but as a general rule, they start to consider it when the humidex reaches 35 or 36 C or when Environment Canada issues a formal heat warning. Mitchell said the standing high temperature record for the Moncton area for July 16 is 32.8 C and he thinks there's a shot at tying or breaking that record Wednesday. 'The heat and humidity is expected to break Friday into Saturday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms,' said Mitchell. As of mid-Tuesday afternoon, some soccer, baseball and rugby associations in the Moncton area had canceled field times due to the extreme heat. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Winnipeg police ask public for help to find woman last seen in Riverview area
Winnipeg police are seeking the public's assistance, as they search for a missing woman who has not been seen or heard from since Monday. According to a police media release, 55-year old Sandra Lathlin was last seen on July 7 at 3:40 p.m. in the Riverview area of Winnipeg. Police say they are concerned for Lathlin's well-being. She is described as five-foot-seven in height with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey baseball cap, grey sweater, dark grey T-shirt, light grey sweatpants, and was in a wheelchair. Anyone with information regarding Lathlin's whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
