- The family of an 18-year-old found dead in a Manatee County retention pond spoke out about his death.
- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office found Giovanni Pelletier off of I-75 and State Road 70 on Friday, Aug. 8.
WATCH: Family of missing teenager speaks about his death
Family of missing teenager found in Manatee County speaks about his death
- We are the Essentials is an organization of private investigators that helped search for missing people, and they took on this case and helped look for him.
- Giovanni is from North Carolina and vanished while vacationing in Englewood.
- The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear.
WATCH: WTVD interview with Giovanni Pelletier's Mother Brigitte Pelletier and Stepfather Jeremy Brown
WTVD interview with Giovanni Pelletier's Mother Brigitte Pelletier and Stepfather Jeremy Brown
Wild excuses from drivers charged under FL’s new super speeder law
Florida drivers caught going more than 100 mph or 50 mph over the speed limit now face criminal charges under a new state law, which took effect in July, 2025.
Wild excuses from drivers charged under FL’s new super speeder law
