NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsSeptember 13, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol finds 8-year-old child alone on Lakeland road
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A Florida state trooper found an 8-year-old boy barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road at around 11:30 a.m. yesterday, according to an incident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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A young child was found unattended in a traffic-heavy roadway, prompting intervention by state law enforcement.
Key Facts
- A Florida state trooper discovered an 8-year-old boy standing barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road.
- The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 11:30 a.m.
- The details were documented in an incident report by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLakeland Police Department“Took custody of the child and handled the investigation”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting the incident”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Trooper spotted the child and wrote the incident report”locationLakeland“City where the incident took place”locationKathleen Road“Road where the child was found”