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Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Fort Walton Beach
35-Foot Boat Torched Behind Key Largo Home, Firefighters Contain Blaze
A 35-foot boat erupted in flames behind a Key Largo residence Thursday afternoon, drawing a rapid response from deputies and firefighters to prevent the fire from reaching the house. No injuries were reported, but investigators are probing the cause amid damaged wiring concerns from similar incidents. The close call underscores the risks of waterfront living in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo boy makes 'remarkable recovery' after blacktip shark attack
An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to Miami after suffering multiple bites from a blacktip shark while snorkeling off Key Largo, but doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital say he's already home and on the mend. Richard Burrows was bitten near Garden Cove Marina on Monday afternoon, sustaining injuries to his leg and arm that required surgery.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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