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Two Teens Arrested in Facebook Marketplace Robbery Scheme Targeting iPhone Buyers

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February 10, 2026

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Cocoa Detectives Arrest 2 Suspects Tied to Burglary Spree Targeting Businesses and Homes

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January 13, 2026

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$93 Million Luxury Apartment Complex Approved for Former Cocoa Village Bank Site

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December 10, 2025

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Man sentenced to 50 years for murder of former Cocoa councilman, teacher

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November 18, 2025

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Cocoa Man Arrested for First Degree Premeditated Murder After Fatal Shooting in Garage

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November 17, 2025

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Brevard County Woman Arrested for Operating Illegal Gambling Arcade in Cocoa

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October 21, 2025

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City of Cocoa Awarded $1.49 Million Grant for Redesign of Lee Wenner Park Day Slips

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September 29, 2025

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Parents Outraged: Former St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy Head Gets Four-Year Sentence for Child Pornography Crimes

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September 14, 2025

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Cocoa Man Killed in Fiery Crash on U.S. 1 After Running Red Light

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September 10, 2025

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Motorcyclist Hits 150+ MPH in High-Speed Chase on I-95 Before Crashing and Fleeing Into Woods, Troopers Say

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August 4, 2025

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A Southwest flight traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta after a reported security threat that resulted in a passenger being removed from the plane by APD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Another Iranian attack drone hit Dubai International Airport, barely missing Concourse A. ... See MoreSee Less

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR OFFENSES AGAINST A STUDENT A Walton High School teacher has been arrested on felony charges following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. On March 3, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that an ESE student at Walton High School had disclosed inappropriate behavior involving a teacher. At the same time, a separate staff member at the school reported witnessing a suspicious interaction between the same student and teacher on campus. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau immediately initiated an investigation. The teacher, identified as Michael Lewis Jones, 72, was promptly placed on administrative leave by the Walton County School District, Florida and removed from campus. On the morning of Friday, March 6, investigators submitted a warrant, which was reviewed and signed. Jones was taken into custody at his home Friday afternoon in Holmes County with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to the Holmes County Jail and will be extradited to Walton County. Jones is charged with offenses against students by an authority figure, a seconddegree felony. Because of the circumstances surrounding Jones’ employment and the nature of the allegations, our agency cannot rule out the possibility of additional victims. Anyone who believes they may have been harmed by Jones is encouraged to reach out to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling (850)-892-8111. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ARRESTED ON LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION CHARGESOn March 4, 2026, a School Resource Deputy with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that a St. Lucie County school bus driver had asked a 9-year-old student to lift her dress while she was riding the bus.The School Resource Deputy immediately initiated a preliminary investigation. During the follow-up investigation, additional information was developed indicating the driver may have made inappropriate comments to the child and possibly pinched her over her clothing in the pelvic area.Based on the information obtained during the initial investigation, the case was referred to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.As a result of that investigation, Edwin Garcia, 71, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested and charged with two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Victim Under the Age of 12 by an Offender 18 Years of Age or Older.Garcia was transported to the St. Lucie County Jail for processing.This investigation remains active. Anyone who may have been a victim, or who has additional information related to this case, is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals can contact Detective Corporal Hunter Limb at (772) 462-7300 or email CrimeTips@stluciesheriff.govBe part of the SLCSO community!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all the latest updates and news.Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges referenced are allegations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAJOR Motorcycle Crash on US-1 South, at Canaveral Groves Blvd. All lanes closed. Life flight on the way. ... See MoreSee Less

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