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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man in his 30s was shot Sunday night on the 1100 block of Lee Road in Orange County and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Deputies say the case remains under investigation.
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and breezy today with highs near 83°F; Atlantic beaches face life‑threatening rip currents. Plan alternatives and check advisories before heading east.
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Megan Sladek's Facebook question — build a $12M police annex or consolidate with Seminole County — touched off a debate over taxes, wages and local control.
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