Vigil planned for Tavares boy who died from alleged abuse
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The Tavares Police Department is hosting a candlelight vigil tonight for Xavier Williams, the 10-year-old boy who died after allegedly suffering severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his mother and his mother's boyfriend. The candlelight vigil will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Wooton Park in Downtown Tavares.

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Family mourns 10-year-old Xavier Williams, allegedly killed by mother, her boyfriend

Authorities say 10-year-old Xavier Williams was tortured and beaten to death by his mother and her boyfriend. FOX 35 spoke with the boy's aunt, Cameil Williams, who said the family is devastated.

Florida mom, boyfriend charges upgraded to murder after 10-year-old boy dies from alleged abuse: officials

A Central Florida mother and her boyfriend are each facing a murder charge after the woman's 10-year-old son, Xavier Williams, died from suspected abuse and neglect, according to court records.

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Tavares to host vigil for 10-year-old who died after alleged torture, abuse by mother and boyfriend

The Tavares Police Department will host a candlelight vigil next weekend for Xavier Williams, the 10-year-old boy who died Friday after allegedly suffering severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his mother and his mother's boyfriend.

Boy dies after alleged torture, abuse by mother, her boyfriend; enhanced charges expected

A 10-year-old boy from Lake County has died weeks after suffering severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his mother and his mother's boyfriend, according to the Tavares Police Department.

Clermont residents protest delayed connector road, citing broken promises

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Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont
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Man linked to possible road rage shooting arrested after chase
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A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.

Florida woman's diamond rings snatched in broad daylight

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Police collecting more evidence in Tavares child abuse case
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In Tavares, investigators have confirmed they are collecting more evidence in the child abuse case that sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital. Kimberly Mills and Andre Walker are charged with aggravated child abuse for the alleged torture of Mills' two boys.

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Florida parents sentenced for starvation death of 11-month-old daughter

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