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A jury convicted Justin Lamar Jones in the 2022 Thousand Trails RV Park killings. He was sentenced to life in prison on March 5.
A Seminole County jury convicted 30-year-old Damiroquan McGill of possessing a firearm as a violent career criminal. Sentencing is set for April 17.
A Florida appeals court has undone a Kissimmee judge’s decision that freed Andres Hipolito on speedy‑trial grounds, sending his drug case back for a rehearing in Osceola County.
A juvenile was shot in the chest at a Maitland apartment complex; police have one person in custody and the victim is in surgery. Authorities say the investigation is active.
A 61-year-old drilling crew member died after a chain wrench broke free and struck him at SR 415 and Pioneer Trail. Authorities say OSHA responded and is investigating.
A Cocoa Beach math teacher faces felony charges after deputies say she had a months‑long sexual relationship with a student.
A Shalom Orlando camp director was arrested after allegedly arranging to meet what he believed was a 14‑year‑old in an undercover sting; the JCC says he’s been fired.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Brevard County man after authorities say he beat a Chihuahua that had urinated on a bed. The sheriff’s office escorted the suspect into the county jail.
A Clermont middle school was briefly locked down Friday after a front‑office threat; two former students were detained and now face trespassing charges.
A driver died after a crash at Lake Drive and Mary Drive in Casselberry. Troopers say a 2008 Honda Accord was involved and the investigation is ongoing.
A 40-year-old Leesburg woman was found dead on U.S. 27 after a hit-and-run. Police say a gray Hyundai sedan with front-end damage is being sought.
A stolen-vehicle chase on I‑95 ended with a PIT stop and the arrest of 38‑year‑old Joseph Grillo, authorities say.
A Volusia County jury convicted Trevon Miller in a 2021 Tomoka Correctional ambush; sentencing is set for May 8, 2026, and could carry a mandatory life term.
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