Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda Residents Urged to Review Hurricane Preparedness Plans
Punta Gorda officials are urging residents to review and update their hurricane preparedness plans as the season approaches, emphasizing the importance of emergency kits and knowing evacuation routes.
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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026