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A Florida pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV. He was arrested after a cyber tip from Instagram led investigators to confirm the abuse and his HIV-positive status, which he allegedly did not disclose to the victim or another adult partner.

A Florida pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV. He was arrested after a cyber tip led investigators to discover he met the minor via a dating app and Instagram, picked him up multiple times, and admitted to sexual activity. Chaneyfield, who is HIV positive and taking medication, did not disclose his status to the victim or a previous sexual partner.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 60% of Florida students are performing at or above grade level in English language arts, math, and core subjects. The announcement was made at a press conference in Lakeland, marking the first time student proficiency reached this level since the state abolished the Florida Standards Assessments exams.

Lakeland has cut prices on outdoor entertaining essentials for a bank holiday BBQ, including the Ooni pizza oven and ice cream makers. The sale includes various products for outdoor entertainment. Customers can take advantage of the discounted prices for a limited time.

A 5-year-old child spoke to police as their father was arrested in Plant City, Florida, after being found asleep in a truck with two firearms. The incident occurred at a gas station and was captured on bodycam footage. The father was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.