Brevard detectives arrested a suspect in the 2023 Cocoa killing of Franklin Orwig after tips tied the shooter to the nickname "Cookie." Authorities say the shooting grew out of a money dispute.

A Cocoa man was convicted and given a natural life term after jurors found he shot and killed a friend in January 2022. Prosecutors say it was retaliation after an earlier altercation at the house.

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.