Crime & Public Safety
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Rockledge
Palm Bay Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy
Two Palm Bay men, Eric William Garvin and Anthony Lee Khan, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
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