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Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk KDFW , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the incident can be found through news sources, including FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, which reported on the arrest and alleged kidnapping.
A Florida man is facing charges after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl. The incident occurred at his home in Key Largo, where authorities say he hid the girl inside a clothes dryer. Details of the arrest and kidnapping are available from local Florida authorities.
The man's actions were reported to have taken place at his residence, where the girl was found hidden in a dryer. Further information on the incident can be found through news sources, including FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, which reported on the arrest and alleged kidnapping.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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