A Stand Your Ground hearing for Sebring man Jeffrey Danley, accused in the 2022 beating death of his neighbor, has been postponed. Prosecutors requested the delay after a key witness became unavailable. Danley is charged with manslaughter, felony battery, and evidence tampering in the death of Richard McBain III. His motion claims he acted in self-defense after McBain allegedly threatened his girlfriend’s daughter during a ride home from dinner. The judge agreed the hearing will be rescheduled at a later date.
A Brandon man is behind bars, accused of stealing nearly $800 in lottery tickets from a Lakeland convenience store. Deputies say 29-year-old David Martinez Santiesteban is linked to four thefts in late August, before returning on September 3rd for another attempt that failed. Investigators identified him and secured a warrant — but Santiesteban turned himself in, admitting to the crimes. He now faces multiple charges, including burglary, petit theft, and attempted burglary, with enhanced penalties for crossing county lines.
A 15-year-old Central Florida student has been arrested after allegedly bringing a gun to Flagler Palm Coast High School. Reports say he later pointed it at another student off campus. Deputies say the teen brandished the weapon during an incident at a McDonald’s, which was later confirmed through video evidence. Investigators searched the teen’s home and found a 9mm pistol and ammunition in his bedroom. He now faces charges including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm on school property, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
Florida is launched its "Second Amendment tax holiday" yesterday. Firearms, ammunition, and related outdoor gear will be tax-free through the end of the year. It’s part of the budget signed by Governor DeSantis earlier this summer. The tax break covers a wide range of outdoor and sporting goods, including camping, fishing, and hunting supplies. Firearms and ammo are also now part of the deal.