Convenience Store Owner Charged in Teen's Death | Tampa News

A convenience store owner in Dade City is facing deadly charges after allegedly selling excessive alcohol to an 18-year-old who later died in a crash with a BAC of .510. Over five months, the teen made 54 calls and texts to the store owner, even negotiating beer prices — hinting at a troubling pattern. Authorities found marijuana in hemp containers at the store and confirmed the owner was present during the fatal drinking session. Arrested on September 12, he now faces homicide by culpable negligence for allegedly ignoring the risks of serving a minor such lethal amounts of alcohol. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbf84fdc3523e8a8