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Man says he still loves his grandson, who is accused of burning down longtime family home
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The house, which had been in the family for over 50 years, was destroyed in the fire.
A 20-year-old man in Florida has been arrested for allegedly setting his grandfather's home on fire. The house, which had been in the family for over 50 years, was destroyed in the fire. The suspect, Joseph Jomall Antonio Hester, was taken into custody after a search by multiple agencies.
He was found at a home in Dunnellon and initially tried to hide in the woods before surrendering to officers. Hester faces charges related to the fire, as well as prior incidents at the same property. Further details on the case are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 15, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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