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Published on: July 14, 2026

Couple Accused of Opening Fire on Home

A New York couple was accused of traveling to Florida and becoming involved in a shooting outside a residence where a woman they allegedly knew lived.

According to the authorities, several bullets struck the home during the confrontation and entered the residence while the alleged victim’s two daughters were inside. No injuries to the children were reported.

Investigators said the violence began after the husband and the alleged victim’s fiancé became involved in a physical confrontation outside the home. Surveillance footage reportedly captured parts of the incident, but investigators said it did not clearly establish who fired the first shot. Both men claimed the other person began shooting.

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Published on: September 9, 2025

Bike-Riding Juvenile Put in Chokehold by Puppy Store Mascot

by Staycie R. Sena

A man in a dog costume who was trying to attract attention for the puppy store where he works was arrested after allegedly putting a juvenile in a chokehold outside the shop.

Sunshine Puppies, which has three locations in Florida, is a business that helps people “find a furever friend.” Last weekend at the Clearwater store, one of the employees found himself in the doghouse after an alleged altercation. According to reports, the man was posted outside the business while wearing a puppy costume to capture the interest of passersby. Although he had reportedly had problems with them in the past, the man spotted a group of familiar juveniles riding their bicycles together. He allegedly motioned for them to stop, and they rode over to him.

The Sunshine Puppies manager noticed the encounter, and they joined the employee in speaking to the juveniles. One of the kids, who was still sitting on their bike, decided to leave. When he rolled forward in a purported attempt to ride away, the manager thought he was going to roll into him, so he grabbed the handlebars. The man in the puppy costume allegedly got involved by positioning himself behind the juvenile and wrapping an arm around the boy’s throat. According to the police report, the juvenile said he could not breathe when he was in the chokehold.

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