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In the quiet, gated community of Amberlea in Sarasota, Florida, a shocking act of violence shattered the peace on February 10, 2026, claiming the life of 66-year-old Florita Stolyar and several of her family members. The tragedy unfolded as part of a cross-state killing spree that began in Fort Lauderdale and ended in a murder-suicide in Sarasota, leaving a total of seven people dead.

The suspect, identified as 51-year-old Russell Kot, had recently moved to Florida and was temporarily sta ...
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  • 6 people killed in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale; police say the murders are connected and a suspect also dead
  • https://x.com/SarasotaSheriff/status/2021698999304983000
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