Crime & Public Safety
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Brooksville
Rental Scams on the Rise: What Brooksville Realtors Need to Know
Brooksville realtors are advised to be aware of rising rental listing scams that use real agents' photos and identities, posing risks to both professionals and renters.
New Felony Charge in Orange County Expressway Assault Case
Daniel Coman, the man accused of ambushing a good Samaritan on a Central Florida expressway, faces a fresh felony charge for jumping on a woman's car and causing $3,200 in damage just minutes earlier. The victim suffered a brain bleed and broken ribs in the brutal attack. Authorities linked the incidents, both near Orlando, raising alarms about highway safety.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Kissimmee Nurse Accused of Groping Paralyzed Patient Off Anesthesia
A 45-year-old nurse at AdventHealth Celebration in Kissimmee faces felony charges after allegedly squeezing a paralyzed patient's breast three times as she emerged from anesthesia. The victim, unable to move or open her eyes, reported the assault immediately after regaining awareness. Osceola County deputies arrested Carlos Herrera last month, sparking outrage over patient safety in Central Florida hospitals.
Thursday, April 23, 2026