NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 13, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol finds 8-year-old child barefoot and alone on Lakeland road
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A Florida state trooper found an 8-year-old boy standing barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road at approximately 11:30 a.m. yesterday, according to a Florida Highway Patrol incident report.
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The incident involves child safety and public road hazards requiring law enforcement intervention.
Key Facts
- A Florida state trooper discovered an 8-year-old boy standing barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy road in Lakeland.
- The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 11:30 a.m.
- The details were documented in an incident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLakeland Police Department“Took custody of the child and took over the investigation.”OrganizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the incident.”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Trooper spotted the child and wrote the incident report.”locationLakeland“City where the incident occurred.”locationKathleen Road“Location where the child was found by the trooper.”