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A 16-year-old in Florida is being charged as an adult for allegedly taking a young boy from a birthday party, sexually abusing him in an abandoned trailer, and stuffing him into a wedding dress bag. The case was transferred to adult court, and the teenager faces charges including sexual battery, false imprisonment, and aggravated child abuse.

A 16-year-old in Florida is charged as an adult with sexual battery, false imprisonment, and aggravated child abuse after allegedly taking a boy under 12 from a birthday party, sexually abusing him in an abandoned trailer, and stuffing him in a wedding dress bag. The case was transferred to adult court, and the suspect is held without bond. Both the victim and the accused are autistic, according to their parents.

A 16-year-old in Florida is being charged as an adult for allegedly taking a young boy under 12 from a birthday party, sexually abusing him in an abandoned trailer, and stuffing him in a wedding dress bag. The case was transferred to adult court, and the suspect faces charges including sexual battery, false imprisonment, and aggravated child abuse.

A mother in Florida is accused of beating and stomping her 2-year-old daughter to death. Police responded to a medical emergency where the child was found unresponsive with severe injuries, including skull fractures and bruises. The mother, Jessica Wilson, admitted to using a belt, punching, and stomping the toddler, and is now charged with second-degree murder.

Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old woman in Gainesville, Florida, is accused of beating and stomping her 2-year-old daughter to death. Police responded to a medical emergency where the child was unresponsive, and medical staff later confirmed her death despite efforts to save her. Wilson admitted to using a belt, punching, and stomping the child, leading to charges of second-degree murder.

A Florida man was indicted for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at a pro-Israel nonprofit organization. He was charged with an attempted hate crime, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a short-barreled rifle.

A judge dismissed a case brought by the University of Florida College Republicans against the University of Florida. The university had blocked the group in March following a social media uproar over a photo showing two individuals giving a Nazi salute.

Ronald Carl Peavy II, 49, from Old Town, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.