Crime & Public Safety
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · Cocoa
Master the Art of Bat-Proofing: How to Seal Your House Against Bats
Cocoa residents can learn to effectively bat-proof their homes by identifying and sealing entry points, ensuring both family safety and the well-being of these nocturnal creatures.
Florida Couple Charged in $200K Fraud Scheme Involving Jewelry and Cruise Bookings
A Florida couple faces charges for an alleged $200,000 fraud scheme involving high-end jewelry and luxury cruise bookings, prompting local residents to monitor financial statements.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Miami-Dade Man Admits Locking GF in Trunk After Dispute
A 24-year-old South Florida man confessed to stuffing his girlfriend into her car's trunk during a heated argument, driving off with her inside before beating her as she tried to flee. Security video captured the assault, leading to his swift arrest by Miami-Dade deputies. Tillman faces kidnapping and battery charges amid a history of violence.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tampa Police Probe Deadly Shooting in Live Oaks Square Home
A man was gunned down inside a Tampa home Wednesday, sparking a frantic police hunt for answers in the quiet Live Oaks Square neighborhood. Officers rushed to the scene amid gunfire reports, but the victim succumbed to his wounds at a hospital. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward as the investigation intensifies.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Miami Trio Busted in Bank Customer Robbery Spree
Miami-Dade police arrested three suspects accused of tailing bank customers from branches across South Florida, pistol-whipping victims and snatching purses in a brazen June crime wave. A 66-year-old woman was among those attacked near a Bank of America and Publix. The takedown came after a traffic stop uncovered key evidence linking them to six incidents.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
16-Year-Old Shot Near Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey; Two in Custody
A 16-year-old girl was hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday morning after a shooting near Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey, prompting police to place three schools on controlled campus status. Two suspects were taken into custody, with one facing outstanding warrants, as authorities determined the incident was isolated with no threat to the public.
Thursday, April 16, 2026