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Indiana woman wanted for reckless homicide arrested in Florida

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VENICE, Fla. — An Indiana woman wanted on a reckless homicide charge was found and arrested in Florida.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said it has arrested Adria Wilkerson, 31. She was wanted on charges related to a fatal crash in Indiana on Oct. 1.

SCSO said they were alerted to locate Wilkerson on Feb. 17. Investigators found Wilkerson at a relative's home in Venice.

Investigators set up surveillance near the home and saw Wilkerson in a vehicle driven by a relative. SCSO said a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and Wilkerson was arrested.

Wilkerson is being held at the Sarasota Correctional Facility and is awaiting extradition back to Indiana.

Tampa store pulls adult products after community pushback

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Tampa store pulls adult products after community pushback