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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Suspect in Floral City armed robbery arrested after chase with deputies: CCSO
The Brief A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon. The suspect identified in the armed robbery was also involved in a chase with deputies involving a stolen car. He's now facing 10 charges after the incident. FLORAL CITY, Fla. - A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon, according to deputies. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said Trevor Kilpatrick, 33, was identified as the suspect involved in the armed robbery after a chase involving a stolen car. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The backstory Deputies responded to an armed robbery after receiving reports that a masked suspect was inside the Liquor Plus Store in Floral City, wearing a hoodie and brandishing a weapon while demanding money and cigarettes. According to officials, Kilpatrick ran off across US 41 into the woods nearby after the robbery. Dig deeper Minutes later, though, a K9 deputy patrolling nearby saw a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier this week, CCSO said. When deputies tried conducting a traffic stop, the vehicle sped off, leading them on a chase down East Trails End Road. Investigators said the suspect eventually lost control of the vehicle, causing it to "leave the roadway." That's when authorities said Kilpatrick ran off into the woods. READ: Man who tried to kill ex-girlfriend & killed her dog headed to prison The K9 deputy caught up with the suspect after that, and ended up using his taser after he physically resisted the deputy. After Kilpatrick's arrest, deputies said they discovered that he was the same suspect involved in the armed robbery. They said they found evidence in the vehicle, which included the stolen money, cigarettes and clothing that matched the robber's description. What's next Kilpatrick is now facing a slew of charges, including: Robbery with a firearm Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Grand theft of a firearm Grand theft of a motor vehicle Grand theft Resisting a law enforcement officer with violence Fleeing and eluding Burglary of a dwelling Driving with a suspended or revoked license Petit theft He's being held at the Citrus County Detention Center without bond. The Source The information in this story was released by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Belfast Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
A neutral school uniform is ‘beneficial to all', committee hears
Members of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission put to MLAs that there should not be a requirement for boys and girls to dress differently. It came during an examination of the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill. The Bill, which was introduced at the Northern Ireland Assembly by Education Minister Paul Givan, aims to make school uniforms more affordable, and includes scope for a potential uniform price cap to be set in future. Giving evidence to the committee on Tuesday morning, Colin Caughey, director of public policy at the commission, recommended that the word inclusivity be added to clause two of the Bill in terms of setting out what it intends to do. Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick said times have changed. 'A lot of girls now will say they are much more comfortable wearing a neutral uniform and not being required to wear skirts for example,' she told MLAs. 'That would fall within inclusivity. All children should feel comfortable.' Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan asked for a view on including an option for girls to wear trousers instead of skirts to be included in the Bill to make it compliant with human rights law. Ms Kilpatrick said: 'It's clear that to require girls to wear skirts and boys to wear trousers or shorts, that is distinguishing between boys and girls for reason that isn't easily justifiable, certainly not anymore. 'It seems to me that there shouldn't be a requirement that boys and girls dress differently if the school wants to be inclusive, and if the department wants to require schools to be inclusive. 'There are all sorts of reasons why a neutral uniform would be beneficial to everybody.' The Bill is to make it a legal requirement for the Department of Education to make guidelines for schools; and for schools to follow those guidelines, addressing unfair costs aspects regarding their uniform requirements. But Ms Kilpatrick said she fears the Bill is too vague to bring any change in terms of the affordability of school uniforms. 'If you want something to happen, if you want it to change, there has to be specificity about what it is you're trying to change… if you simply say this is our idea of what might be appropriate then you're maybe giving too much discretion and allowing for a continuation of what happened before,' she said. 'Once you have made the decision as the department that you want things to change, I think you need to be prescriptive because nothing will change otherwise, and it becomes inconsistent across schools and what you have is a difficulty for the department to monitor what is happening at schools. 'Guidelines help, but guidelines must be, if they're going to change anything, statutory. You either have to have a statutory obligation to comply with the guidelines or you have it in the statutes so everyone knows exactly what it is that is being asked of them. 'If you want to see change, you have to be a lot clearer, and make it a requirement.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Mom in disbelief after receiving phone call about item found in thrift store: 'In a matter of seconds I had to kind of work it all out'
When you donate your old clothes, it's expected that you'll never see the item again. Goodwill reports over 107 million pieces donated every year, and only 10-30% of them actually make it to the floor. The rest go to a landfill. But for one lucky jacket that belonged to a family in East Sussex, it found its way back to the family eight years after its donation. Influencer Anna Kilpatrick received a call from a woman who lived in Wales saying that she had found a green jacket with Kilpatrick's son's name and number written on the tag. The coat was donated when her son was 12 years old, and he is now 20 years old. "In a matter of seconds I had to kind of work it all out," Kilpatrick said to the BBC. The H&M jacket was donated to one of Kilpatrick's friends, and over the years, the jacket made its way 250 miles from East Sussex to mid Wales. Even after eight years, the coat was still in great condition. Kilpatrick comes from a family of 15 siblings and "always had hand-me-downs." While she used to be embarrassed by it, her outlook changed after becoming a single parent, which led to her passion for sustainable fashion. After receiving a lot of compliments about her sustainable fashion choices, she started sharing her journey on Instagram and has since built a following of over 80,000 people. "We are all such a brilliant part of the sustainability network without even realising," she said. Knowing that your items might have an extended life is not the only benefit of donating your clothes and shopping secondhand. Other benefits to thrifting include saving roughly $1,760 every year, finding designer items at a significant discount, such as a $70 Fjällräven Kånken bag for $5, and often buying higher-quality goods. Kilpatrick shared this story in hopes of encouraging others to think about the lifespan of their clothing before buying new. "Just remember the good practices that our grandparents used to do. They used to share stuff and make things last a really long time, and I think we just have to take a few tips from how people lived in the past, and then we'll be looking forward to a better future." Which of these factors would most effectively motivate you to recycle old clothes and electronics? Giving me money back Letting me trade for new stuff Making it as easy as possible Keeping my stuff out of landfills Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Fourth Conservative quits South Ayrshire group as council chaos continues
Mary Kilpatrick, who joined the party when she was just 15, said recent events left her with no option but to take a stand. Crisis-hit South Ayrshire Council is "broken and in need of repair" according to the latest member to quit the Conservatives at County Buildings. The Ayrshire Post can exclusively reveal that Mary Kilpatrick - a Tory of more than 60 years - has walked away from the party she joined as a teenager. She becomes the fourth Conservative to ditch the party after the most explosive week in the local authority's history, which has seen the council leader and Provost both quit. Mrs Kilpatrick, who has served as a councillor for 25 years, said the "humiliation and disgrace" heaped on the council at last week's infamous public meeting had left her with no choice but to stand down. Her colleague in the Civic office, Provost Iain Campbell, resigned on the spot after one of his Tory colleagues was heard to call someone a "wee c**t" over a live microphone. That's sparked a constitutional crisis at County Buildings, with depute Provost Kilpatrick left holding the chains until the council reconvenes next Wednesday. She told the Ayrshire Post she was left with no alternative but to follow her highly respected colleague in making a stand and leave the party she joined as a youngster. The Ayr East councillor, who will now sit as an independent, said: "I joined the Conservatives just before I turned 16 and have given the party my life. And these last 25 years on the council have been a privilege to serve the public. "Working with Iain in the Provost's office has been an honour - I do not say it lightly that I think he's the best Provost we've ever had in terms of what he's given to the role and his dedication. "But what happened last week was a humiliation and a disgrace for this council. It has brought shame on all of us and that is grossly unfair. "Clearly it has highlighted problems within the Conservative group that need addressing and I just feel I cannot be associated with that any longer, which saddens me greatly given my long association with the party." Mrs Kilpatrick will chair next Wednesday's meeting at which councillors will look to elect a new-look administration to dig them out of the mire, before she hands over to a new Provost. But she warned: "The problems we face are all across this council, not just the Conservative group. There are far too many career politicians in this day and age who have lost sight of what we are here to do. "The council I joined 25 years ago is completely unrecognisable to the one where I serve now. Politics shouldn't matter - what people really care about is their public services. "I met Mrs Thatcher on more than one occasion down the years and one thing she told me that always stuck with me was that politicians at that level bear the brunt, but it's us councillors who are on the front line dealing with the issues that really matter to people. "That's how it should be and it saddens me that too many people have lost sight of that. That's why, in my opinion, the council has become broken and in need of repair."
Sunday World
01-05-2025
- Sunday World
Student made online posts wishing rape and death on woman 'to get her attention', court told
Arlo Kilpatrick is accused of a campaign of stalking which also involved recording dozens of love songs and publishing a photograph of himself outside the victim's home Arlo Kilpatrick, 21, also took a photograph of himself outside the victim's home and disclosed that he had written more than 30 love songs for her, a judge was told. A Belfast student allegedly made online posts about wishing rape and death on a woman in a bid to get her attention, the High Court heard today. Arlo Kilpatrick is accused of a campaign of stalking which also involved recording dozens of love songs and publishing a photograph of himself outside the victim's home. The 21-year-old was granted bail after a judge warned of the consequences for any such 'sinister' activity. Mr Justice Paul McLaughlin said: 'This is a disgraceful and shocking means of communication which must be thoroughly condemned in light of the terrifying effect on the victim.' Kilpatrick, of Florenceville Avenue in the city, faces charges of stalking and threatening communications on March 28 this year. The court heard police were initially alerted last June after the complaint discovered her TikTok videos and associated sexual fantasies had appeared on a men's self-improvement website. Despite joining the forum and asking Kilpatick to stop posting about her, he allegedly continued the campaign before taking a photo outside her home. Messages posted on the site included: 'She's an evil b****', 'I hope she dies', 'rape and murder on my mind 24/7', and 'I support the rape and killing of women in real life'. It was further claimed he recorded more than 30 songs about the woman, uploading them on YouTube and music streaming platform SoundCloud. During interviews Kilpatrick stated his intention was to 'p*** her off'. Arlo Kilpatrick, 21, also took a photograph of himself outside the victim's home and disclosed that he had written more than 30 love songs for her, a judge was told. Today's News in 90 seconds - Thursday, May 1 Opposing bail, prosecution counsel argued: 'He accepted wishing death upon the complainant and wishing she was raped, and that he wanted her to see the posts and suffer from stress.' Defence barrister Kelly Doherty disputed previous assertions that the comments were made on an Incel website. She argued that the initial communication had been part of a 'love-hate relationship' which involved no direct threats. 'Obviously things took a darker turn in the last number of weeks,' Ms Doherty said. 'If he put up very outrageous material he would get her attention and she would then contact him.' Expressing astonishment at Kilpatrick's alleged motives, Mr Justice McLaughlin responded: 'I can't imagine any woman would welcome that type of attention from any man in any circumstances.' Granting bail, however, the judge said he had been reassured by the defendant's parents attending court to offer their support. The Ulster University student was ordered to live at an address outside Belfast, banned from any contact with the victim and prohibited from accessing online forums. Mr Justice McLaughlin warned him: 'Whatever erroneous and misconceived impression you may have had that this was a forum where anything could be said without consequences must immediately be dispelled from your mind. It has no place in our society. 'The attitude that threats of death and threats of rape directed against women by men is in any shape or form an acceptable means of communication is utterly wrong.'
