Catholic Priest & Sister Murdered in Palm Bay Shooting Rockyphoon Murders Mourned by St. Joseph’s Community

PALM BAY, Fla. – The St. Joseph Catholic community in Palm Bay is reeling from the tragic murder of Father Robert “Bob” Hoeffner and his sister, Sally, over the weekend. The Diocese of Orlando confirmed the identities of the two victims and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. The heartbreaking incident unfolded after Palm Bay police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on Forgal Avenue NE. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Brandon …

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Palm Bay Police Hold Press Conference After Deadly Shootout Leaves 3 Victims and Suspect Dead

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police held a news conference on Monday to address a recent shootout that resulted in three victims, one suspect, and two officers dead. The incident occurred following a domestic disturbance call, which led to a series of events that ended in tragedy. According to Palm Bay police Chief Mario Augello, officers responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at a residence on Forgal Avenue NE at 2:07 p.m. …

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Delivery Driver Tommie Anderson Shot and Killed In West Palm Beach During Attempted Robbery

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – The tragic death of Tommie Anderson III, who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery while delivering pizzas, has left his family and friends in disbelief. According to his sister Retevia Colleton, Anderson was a devoted father to his two sons, an avid fisherman, and a hard worker with aspirations of starting his own lawn-maintenance business. He was remembered by loved ones at a service in West Palm Beach …

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Palm Bay Shooting: Triple Murder Suspect Arrested in Melbourne

PALM BAY, Fla. – A shooting at a Palm Bay apartment complex left three people dead and two others wounded on Saturday night, prompting a massive search for the suspect that ended with his arrest in Melbourne, police said. The suspect, Te-Shawn Clive Taylor, a 26-year-old Palm Bay resident, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bail in the Brevard County Jail Complex. Upon arrival at the Woodlake …

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Pizza delivery driver fatally shot in West Palm Beach; 3 suspects arrested

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Two men and a woman have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old pizza delivery man at a birthday party in West Palm Beach. Police responded to Ninth Street and Douglass Avenue on Tuesday, a spokesperson said, in response to a report of a man who had been shot. Officers attempted life-saving measures on the victim until the arrival of the West Palm Beach Fire Department, who transported …

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Tragic End on the Greens: Florida Golfer Fatally Attacked with Own Club at Palm Beach Golf Course

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — A peaceful morning on a Florida golf course turned tragic when Brian Hiltebeitel, a 65-year-old golfer, was fatally assaulted at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club last Saturday. Authorities reported that Hiltebeitel, a devoted golfer and local resident, fell victim to a violent episode that culminated in his death, igniting shockwaves throughout the Palm Beach Gardens community. Police have arrested 36-year-old Junior Boucher in connection with the murder. Witnesses at the …

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Key Developments in Palm Beach: Biden Halts Presidential Bid, Challenges for Tiger Woods, State Action Against Local Enterprises

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida court has handed down a life sentence without the possibility of parole to 32-year-old Keosha Carn, who was convicted of orchestrating the murder of a teenager, despite not pulling the trigger herself. The case, which has captivated local attention, centered around the tragic death of 16-year-old Tamia Johnson who was inadvertently killed amid a neighborhood dispute. Assistant State Attorney Marci Rex argued that Carn was instrumental in the …

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Tragedy in Palm Bay: Teen Accused of Murdering Mother and Boyfriend, Stages Break-In as Cover-Up

Palm Bay, FL — A tragic incident unfolded in Palm Bay, Florida, where a 16-year-old girl was taken into juvenile custody after fatally shooting her mother and the mother’s boyfriend at their family home. The teen then reportedly made a distress call to 911, falsely claiming that an intruder had broken into the house. The killings occurred late Saturday and were soon followed by rapid police action. Upon arrival, authorities found Kelley McCollom, 41, and …

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Life Sentences Imposed in West Palm Beach Nightclub Tragedy: Complete Coverage of the Conviction and Victim Memorials

West Palm Beach, Fla. – A complex tragedy unfolded last year at a local nightlife spot that has led to successive life sentences for Marcus Hull, a 33-year-old resident of Lake Worth Beach. Hull was convicted of the premeditated murder of 24-year-old Kassandra Morales, along with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, and discharging a firearm from a weapon. After an intense trial and six hours of deliberation by the jury, the verdict was …

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Arrested: Palm Harbor Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Beating Over Borrowed SUV

Palm Harbor, Florida – A man from Palm Harbor, Florida, was taken into custody on a murder charge following the death of a man he allegedly beat after failing to return a borrowed SUV on time. The suspect, 37-year-old Matthew Weldon, faces a second-degree murder charge in relation to the demise of 49-year-old Carroll Edwin Bryan from St. Petersburg, according to a statement released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, deputies arrived at …

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