Man cashed 38 checks, stole $33K from Florida senior: Deputies
A man has been arrested, accused of cashing nearly 40 checks totaling more than $33,000 that was unknowingly drawn from a senior's bank account, an arrest report and law enforcement confirmed to FOX 35. Elias Staker, 49, of Cape Canaveral was booked into jail on 38 counts of uttering forged checks and one count of scheme to defraud.
A man has been arrested, accused of cashing nearly 40 checks totaling more than $33,000 that was unknowingly drawn from a senior's bank account, an arrest report and law enforcement confirmed to FOX 35. Elias Staker, 49, of Cape Canaveral was booked into jail on 38 counts of uttering forged checks and one count of scheme to defraud.
Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Shot, abandoned cat ‘Gracie' finds new home for the holidays
Gracie, an 8-month-old cat who was abandoned at a county animal shelter with multiple bullet fragments lodged in her head, has recovered and found a permanent home in time for the holidays.
Gracie, an 8-month-old cat who was abandoned at a county animal shelter with multiple bullet fragments lodged in her head, has recovered and found a permanent home in time for the holidays.
Anna Kepner update: Family, high school leaders expected to attend court hearing this week
An upcoming custody hearing may reveal information about a potential suspect involved in the death of a Titusville teen, Anna Kepner.
An upcoming custody hearing may reveal information about a potential suspect involved in the death of a Titusville teen, Anna Kepner.
Lawmakers call for environmental review of Blue Origin wastewater permit in Indian River Lagoon
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
I-95 plane crash: Meet pastors who helped woman in car
Earlier this week, a plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Florida -- and crashed into a vehicle. A woman was inside that vehicle. Moments after the crash, people ran to her aid, including pastors Bernard and Annie Wigley. They recalled the experience on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando.
Earlier this week, a plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Florida -- and crashed into a vehicle. A woman was inside that vehicle. Moments after the crash, people ran to her aid, including pastors Bernard and Annie Wigley. They recalled the experience on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando.
911 calls from I-95 plane crash in Brevard County released: 'It was pretty scary'
A small plane struck a car as it was making an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday evening, according to authorities.
A small plane struck a car as it was making an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday evening, according to authorities.
Woman urges hit-and-run driver to come forward after crash kills her dog
A Satellite Beach woman says a maroon SUV hit her and her two dogs before fleeing, killing one of the pets.
A Satellite Beach woman says a maroon SUV hit her and her two dogs before fleeing, killing one of the pets.
Boy, 13, to be tried as adult in deadly Brevard County shooting
A 13-year-old boy will be tried as an adult after a grand jury indicted him on a charge of first-degree felony murder in the shooting death of a man in Cocoa during what prosecutors say was a botched robbery last month.
A 13-year-old boy will be tried as an adult after a grand jury indicted him on a charge of first-degree felony murder in the shooting death of a man in Cocoa during what prosecutors say was a botched robbery last month.
Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Swastikas painted on Brevard County bike trail investigated as hate crime
Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.
Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.
Melbourne pastors save woman trapped in car after I-95 plane crash: 'God was in control'
Two Central Florida pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said.
Two Central Florida pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said.
Plane lands on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, crashes into vehicles: Officials
A small plane crashed into the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday night, right during the evening commute. That plane struck at least one vehicle, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
A small plane crashed into the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday night, right during the evening commute. That plane struck at least one vehicle, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
Anna Kepner: Florida teen cause of death revealed in court docs
New court documents revealed in the custody dispute between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband confirm that the Titusville, Florida teenager died by asphyxiation, and that her body was found underneath the cruise ship bed. Court documents also reveal that Kepner's stepbrother is an apparent "suspect" in the FBI's investigation. The FBI, to date, has released few, if any, details on the case or investigation, citing agency policy.
New court documents revealed in the custody dispute between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband confirm that the Titusville, Florida teenager died by asphyxiation, and that her body was found underneath the cruise ship bed. Court documents also reveal that Kepner's stepbrother is an apparent "suspect" in the FBI's investigation. The FBI, to date, has released few, if any, details on the case or investigation, citing agency policy.
Florida couple told to shut down nativity light display at Satellite Beach business
A couple in Satellite Beach said their nativity scene was shut down by city officials.
A couple in Satellite Beach said their nativity scene was shut down by city officials.
Sheriff: 92K pounds of suspected drugs, guns, IEDs seized from Florida warehouse; 'Breaking Bad on steroids'
A 26-year-old Florida man was arrested after detectives seized more than 92,000 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, dozens of guns, and five improvised explosive devices from a warehouse, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.
A 26-year-old Florida man was arrested after detectives seized more than 92,000 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, dozens of guns, and five improvised explosive devices from a warehouse, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.
Residents speak against Blue Origin waste water dump permit
Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Mohammed Ibrahim: Florida teen release from Israeli detention after 9 months, family says
A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.
A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.
Anna Kepner’s family seek answers, while Carnival passengers recall chaotic night of teen's death
Investigators still have not announced any arrests three weeks after Titusville teen Anna Kepner died aboard a cruise ship. Her family says they are desperate for answers, while passengers recall a chaotic night with little information.
Investigators still have not announced any arrests three weeks after Titusville teen Anna Kepner died aboard a cruise ship. Her family says they are desperate for answers, while passengers recall a chaotic night with little information.
Anna Kepner case: Judge’s ruling could reveal new details in cruise ship death of teen
A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life.
A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life.