Anna Kepner: How do cruise ship rules limit FBI at sea
Anna Kepner had plans for her life. The Titusville teen planned to join the U.S. Navy after graduation and go on to be a K9 police officer, according to her obituary on North Brevard Funeral Home's website. However, in her senior year of school, Anna died while on vacation in the Caribbean on a Carnival Horizon cruise. Her cause of death is unknown at this time. Anna died on Nov. 7. She was 18 years old. FOX 35's Esther Bower spoke with Jamie Barnett, the mother of Ashley Barnett, who died on a Carnival Cruise in 2006 and who started the International Cruise Victims' Organization to break down the details of how the FBI investigates cruise ship deaths, where her own daughter's case is still open with little to no official details being released nearly 20 years later.
Anna Kepner had plans for her life. The Titusville teen planned to join the U.S. Navy after graduation and go on to be a K9 police officer, according to her obituary on North Brevard Funeral Home's website. However, in her senior year of school, Anna died while on vacation in the Caribbean on a Carnival Horizon cruise. Her cause of death is unknown at this time. Anna died on Nov. 7. She was 18 years old. FOX 35's Esther Bower spoke with Jamie Barnett, the mother of Ashley Barnett, who died on a Carnival Cruise in 2006 and who started the International Cruise Victims' Organization to break down the details of how the FBI investigates cruise ship deaths, where her own daughter's case is still open with little to no official details being released nearly 20 years later.
Anna Kepner update: Funeral planned after death on Carnival cruise ship
One week after the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, her family plans a celebration of life, in honor of Anna who "who filled the world with laughter, love, and light," her obituary said.
One week after the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, her family plans a celebration of life, in honor of Anna who "who filled the world with laughter, love, and light," her obituary said.
Man found in Volusia County swamp after leading deputies on chase
A man who hid from Volusia County deputies in a swamp was found several hours later.
A man who hid from Volusia County deputies in a swamp was found several hours later.
Man arrested after allegedly beating, dragging woman in Volusia County: Deputies
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
Orlando police detective will not face charges in chase that led to bystander’s death
An Orlando police detective will not face criminal charges in connection with a vehicle pursuit that ended with the death of a 56-year-old bystander, prosecutors announced.
An Orlando police detective will not face criminal charges in connection with a vehicle pursuit that ended with the death of a 56-year-old bystander, prosecutors announced.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Dozens of dogs rescued in Orange City hoarding investigation, police say
The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control.
The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control.
Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Boy, 8, gives Narcan to father after overdose, sheriff says: 'His courage undoubtedly saved his dad’s life'
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Family fights for stricter Florida laws on pool features after daughter's drowning death
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Where is Gabrielle Terrelonge? Missing Florida girl was last in Orlando with mom in June, officials say
Gabrielle Terrelonge was last seen in June.
Gabrielle Terrelonge was last seen in June.
DeLand man dies in crash, hitting fence, tree near I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says
A DeLand man died in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, authorities said.
A DeLand man died in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, authorities said.
Idaho student murders: A look back at the case on the 3-year anniversary
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
Florida set to execute 16th inmate this year for 1979 murder of 6-year-old girl
Florida is scheduled to carry out its 16th execution of the year Thursday, marking a record pace for the state.
Florida is scheduled to carry out its 16th execution of the year Thursday, marking a record pace for the state.
Audit: Parking garage worker allegedly used own credit card device to steal $57,000 in fees
An employee working the toll booth at the Orange County Convention Center was able to secretly take more than $57,000 in parking fees by using her own credit card reader, according to an audit conducted by the Orange County Comptroller.
An employee working the toll booth at the Orange County Convention Center was able to secretly take more than $57,000 in parking fees by using her own credit card reader, according to an audit conducted by the Orange County Comptroller.
Corvette driver was going 110 mph, trying to pass Jeep on beachline road before deadly crash, FHP says
A vehicle that hit another driver – killing a man and woman – was reportedly traveling at 110 miles per hour at the time of impact, Florida Highway Patrol said.
A vehicle that hit another driver – killing a man and woman – was reportedly traveling at 110 miles per hour at the time of impact, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida man indicted for sexual battery on children could face death penalty: ‘True evil’
On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who is accused of sexually battering children.
On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who is accused of sexually battering children.
Volusia Sheriff angry over 45-day sentence for parent accused of attacking school resource deputy: 'Asinine'
A Volusia County judge sentenced a man to 45 days in jail on Wednesday after he allegedly attacked a school resource officer during a heated meeting at the school.
A Volusia County judge sentenced a man to 45 days in jail on Wednesday after he allegedly attacked a school resource officer during a heated meeting at the school.