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Florida Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relations with Student

4/13/2026

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Kirsten Rose, a Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School math teacher in Florida, was arrested on five counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
The alleged relationship began after five months of Instagram messages, and they had sex in February and March.
The student's parents grew suspicious when he returned home late and the investigation continues.
Rose remains held without bond; arraignment is set for May 5.

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Story summary

Kirsten Rose, a Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School math teacher in Florida, was arrested on five counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
The alleged relationship began after five months of Instagram messages, and they had sex in February and March.
The student's parents grew suspicious when he returned home late and the investigation continues.
Rose remains held without bond; arraignment is set for May 5.