Crime & Public Safety

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Charlotte County

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Investigation Underway Following Death of Victor Perez

Punta Gorda authorities are investigating the death of Victor Perez, with further details expected as the inquiry progresses.

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Titusville Teen's Stepbrother Indicted in Cruise Murder

A federal grand jury has indicted 16-year-old Timothy Hudson as an adult for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. The Titusville high school senior was found strangled and hidden under a bed during a family vacation in November 2025. Prosecutors allege the deliberate attack occurred in international waters en route to Miami.

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