Man cashed 38 checks, stole $33K from Florida senior, police say
Cocoa Beach police arrested 49-year-old Elias Staker on dozens of felony charges tied to forged checks.
Cocoa Beach police arrested 49-year-old Elias Staker on dozens of felony charges tied to forged checks.
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
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.
Orlando firefighter arrested, accused of putting tracking device in ex-girlfriend's car, police say
An Orlando Fire Department firefighter was arrested in connection to a stalking accusation after he admitted to putting a tracking device in his ex-girlfriend's car, police say.
An Orlando Fire Department firefighter was arrested in connection to a stalking accusation after he admitted to putting a tracking device in his ex-girlfriend's car, police say.
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.
Cocoa veterans center threatened by termites gets help from exterminator
A nonprofit veterans center in Cocoa, which was on the brink of closing due to severe termite damage, has begun repairs after community support surged following media coverage of its plight.
A nonprofit veterans center in Cocoa, which was on the brink of closing due to severe termite damage, has begun repairs after community support surged following media coverage of its plight.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center
The company will use its Falcon 9 rocket to send 29 satellites into low orbit for the Starlink 6-99 mission.
The company will use its Falcon 9 rocket to send 29 satellites into low orbit for the Starlink 6-99 mission.
Funding crisis: Brevard County's $2B-plus shortfall for flooding fix, infrastructure projects
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
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.
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle overturns on US-1 in Brevard County
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle overturns on US-1 in Brevard County
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle overturns on US-1 in Brevard County
1 dead following police chase in Titusville, officials say
1 dead following police chase in Titusville, officials say
1 dead following police chase in Titusville, officials say
Man arrested in disappearance of Palm Bay woman missing since 2023
An arrest was made in the disappearance of Palm Bay woman Marissa Garcia, last seen in 2023.
An arrest was made in the disappearance of Palm Bay woman Marissa Garcia, last seen in 2023.
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.
Bullet found in bathroom at Brevard County Space Coast Jr, Sr High School, sheriff's office says
A Brevard County school was put on a shelter in place Friday morning, after a bullet was found in a school bathroom, deputies reported.
A Brevard County school was put on a shelter in place Friday morning, after a bullet was found in a school bathroom, deputies reported.
Florida nurse, pastor rushed to help after plane crashes into car on I-95: 'I started praying'
Moments after a small plane made an emergency landing on Florida's Interstate 95 and seemingly landed on top of a driving vehicle, people rushed across busy traffic lanes to help anyway they could.
Moments after a small plane made an emergency landing on Florida's Interstate 95 and seemingly landed on top of a driving vehicle, people rushed across busy traffic lanes to help anyway they could.
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.
Brevard commissioner criticizes spending priorities as Mims residents face repeated flooding
After months of flooding in northern Brevard County, one county commissioner says funding for long-awaited fixes has dried up — and that the county is prioritizing the wrong projects as residents continue to deal with severe drainage failures.
After months of flooding in northern Brevard County, one county commissioner says funding for long-awaited fixes has dried up — and that the county is prioritizing the wrong projects as residents continue to deal with severe drainage failures.