Florida synagogue arson suspect charged
Authorities charged Blake Richard Hoover, 31, of Charlotte County with arson and criminal mischief after a fire at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, Florida. Prosecutors have labeled the case as involving a potential hate crime; local law enforcement announced the charges and investigators continue to probe motive and damages.
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- Defendant: Blake Richard Hoover, 31, of Charlotte County, Florida.
- Charges: Arson and criminal mischief; local authorities reported the incident occurred at the Chabad of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda.
- Authorities: The case is being handled locally and has been reported as a hate‑crime charge by prosecutors.