[Happinow]

I believe that we have a right to know both the good and the bad of what's going on in our community. We may never know the details but I think we can come to the conclusion that a woman's home was entered with the person being uninvited. Something took place that wasn't good. Her life was in danger. If she had a gun, this would have been the time to use it....I would have. We have the right to bear arms and in this case a gun may have prevented this incident. I think we all learn from things like this. It keeps us on our toes and helps us not get too comfortable in our surroundings. Even though we live in a relatively safe place, crime is all around us. We need to keep our eyes and ears open. May this woman recover from this tragedy and go on to live as normal life as possible.

[graciegirl]

I feel that the law enforcement agency did everything they could to investigate. They really are to be trusted.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I have a concealed carry permit for Virginia. Is this good in Florida also?

Yes. Are you a resident of VA?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I have a concealed carry permit for Virginia. Is this good in Florida also?

Bay - here is a link you should know about. http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_ca...city_maps.html

[Taltarzac725]

Here's a good starting point if you become a survivor/victim of crime. Victim Services Directory

People should post others that might be useful.

We should wait and see if this suspect is caught. It sounds too early to find out what actually happened there in that house.

[renielarson]

I trust Kitty and her posts. She is reliable. I also pack and give warning to anyone who tries to violate me, my spouse, visitors to my home, or my house. Period!

[buggyone]

Sorry, but no conclusive proof of this has been shown. Until then, please pass the popcorn.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by brightspot01

I trust Kitty and her posts. She is reliable. I also pack and give warning to anyone who tries to violate me, my spouse, visitors to my home, or my house. Period!

Just curious, how often is that? And I'd call before I came over.

[kittygilchrist]

I think we will probably never know the whole story..
As to how often home violation happens..My door was kicked in once by a stranger, in a quiet safe little suburb of Gainesville.
It sounds like an explosion at your front door. The door frame ripped off like a splinter inside the house.

[TraceyMooreRN]

Pass the popcorn? Really?? I believe Kitty- with a little more being kept private due to the attack on the victim. Yes, Attack. Fact. Lock your doors and only open doors to those you know and trust.

[Sophie11]

If the word got out that we all carried this would not of happened!

[Sophie11]

Thank you for sharing this as we are new and it will make me lock our doors!

[Bogie Shooter]

You mean you never locked your doors? In the past?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

You mean you never locked your doors? In the past?

Dumb as it was, we never locked our doors either till the '90s. Unless we went out of town. And didn't start locking our cars till the mid-'90s.

Not anymore.

[graciegirl]

The online news has this headline under breaking news. It sounds like it could be related to this case.

Man suspected in sex assault of woman in her 70�s


I owe everyone an apology. I was skeptical because some very valid sources were thinking she was confused. I am sorry.