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Coverage dated September 13, 2026 to September 14, 2026

8-year-old found barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Florida road

Headline from KXAN Austin

The trooper noted that the boy was very polite and respectful, but worried about getting himself and his mom in trouble.

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  1. WFLA

    8-year-old found barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Lakeland road: FHP (opens WFLA)

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    LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida state trooper spotted something in Lakeland yesterday that would stop any parent in their tracks: an 8-year-old standing barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy road.

  2. KXAN Austin

    8-year-old found barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Florida road (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    The trooper noted that the boy was very polite and respectful, but worried about getting himself and his mom in trouble.

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