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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 13, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida Highway Patrol trooper finds 8-year-old child barefoot and alone on Lakeland road

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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper discovered an 8-year-old boy walking barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road. The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 11:30 a.m.

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Why It Matters

A child was found unattended in a dangerous traffic environment, prompting a response from state law enforcement.

Key Facts

  • A Florida Highway Patrol trooper found an 8-year-old boy standing barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road.
  • The incident took place yesterday at around 11:30 a.m.
  • The event was documented in an incident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the incident”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Responded to and documented the incident”locationLakeland“Location where the incident took place”