NewsSNN NewsSeptember 13, 2026Manatee County
Florida Highway Patrol finds 8-year-old barefoot and alone in 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 around 11:30 a.m. yesterday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol incident report, the trooper intervened upon spotting the child.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
An unattended 8-year-old child was rescued from a busy road by a state trooper, highlighting an emergency child safety intervention.
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 around 11:30 a.m.
- The event was documented in an incident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Who's Mentioned
locationLakeland“City where the incident occurred”OrganizationLakeland Police Department“Department that took custody of the child and investigation”locationKathleen Road“Location where the child was found”Organization8 On Your Side“News outlet that received a statement from the police”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Trooper who spotted the child and filed an incident report”OrganizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the story”