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14-04-2025
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See 50-foot shrimp boat that ran ashore on a Florida beach in video and photos
A 50-foot shrimp boat named "Miss Montie" was cast ashore Sunday at Beverly Beach, just north of Flagler Beach. The stuck vessel drew onlookers who took pictures of and with the boat as they marveled at the rare sight of it washed up ashore. It swayed back and forth amid the tide. The Flagler Beach Fire Department was dispatched to the area and searched the boat "with no findings," FBFD said via Facebook. "The U.S. Coast Guard were contacted and it was revealed that the crews was accounted for." The scene was then turned over to local law enforcement. Read more: Fifty-foot shrimp boat runs aground north of Flagler Beach drawing onlookers and questions 'Boat rage' video: Brock Horner, with Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters, charged with burglary with assault The boat was found on Beverly Beach, in the area of 2480 N. Oceanshore Blvd. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Shrimp boat washes up on sand at Florida shore near Flagler Beach
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05-04-2025
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Florida charter captain arrested after viral confrontation video; attorney no longer representing him
The Brief The charter boat captain at the center of a viral boating rage incident in Punta Gorda was arrested Friday night. Brock Horner, 40, is being charged with burglary with assault or battery, non-forced entry. Scott Weinberg, Horner's original attorney, has told FOX 35 that he's no longer representing him. PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - The charter boat captain at the center of a viral boating rage incident in Punta Gorda was arrested Friday night. Brock Horner, 40, is being charged with burglary with assault or battery, non-forced entry. Scott Weinberg, Horner's original attorney, has told FOX 35 that he's no longer representing him. Horner is currently being held in the Charlotte County Jail. The backstory On April 1, Horner was captured on video screaming at a young boater named Gage Towles in the Peace River. Towles' video has since gone viral, garnering more than 14 million views as of Saturday. The video shows Horner pulling his boat alongside Towles' boat without permission. Officials said Horner then unlawfully boarded the boat and threatened Towles,escalating the incident into a criminal offense. Towles allegedly repeatedly asked Horner to leave, tried to calm down the situation and apologized. According to an arrest affidavit, the incident stemmed from another that happened a few days prior. Fisherman said Horner was seen speeding and cutting under the bridge. When others yelled at Horner to slow down, they say Horner accused them of not having their lights on. Towles said he was not involved, but Horner sought him out. What we don't know When FOX 35 reached out to Horner's attorney on Saturday morning for an interview, Weinberg said he's no longer representing Horner. It is currently unclear why Weinberg has chosen not to represent Horner, but FOX 35 has reached out for additional clarification. FOX 35 is also working to learn if Horner has a new attorney. What they're saying The viral video has gotten so much attention that Punta Gorda police are asking people "not" to report it anymore. "This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our waterways — or anywhere else in our city," said Punta Gorda Police Chief Pam Smith. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors, both on land and on the water." The maker of the boat in the video, Pathfinder, issued a statement clarifying they do not have an affiliation with the captain or his charter company. Through a statement by his previous attorney, Horner apologized for his behavior, saying he was not proud of how he acted. What's next Officials are currently still conducting the criminal investigation. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are conducting separate investigations due to the location of the incident. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information gathered from previous reporting, as well as from the video that went viral, an official arrest affidavit, and information shared by the Punta Gorda Police Department in news releases, social media posts and a press conference on April 5, 2025.
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05-04-2025
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Charter captain arrested following confrontation captured on viral video
The Brief The man at the center of a boating rage incident has been arrested. Brock Horner, 40, was taken into custody Friday night. Video of the incident was recorded by the alleged victim, Gage Towles. PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - The man at the center of a boating rage incident in Punta Gorda was arrested Friday night. The backstory Charter captain Brock Horner, 40, was taken into custody and charged with burglary with assault or battery, non-forced entry. On April 1, Horner was captured on video screaming at a young boater, Gage Towles, in the Peace River. He is seen pulling his boat alongside Towles' boat without permission and unlawfully boarding it, according to a joint news release by the Punta Gorda Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The incident was captured on video that Towles recorded. Horner is accused of threatening Towles, escalating the incident into a criminal offense, according to investigators. In addition to the criminal investigation, the U.S. Coast Guard and the FWC are conducting separate investigations due to the location of the incident. What they're saying "This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our waterways—or anywhere else in our city," said Punta Gorda Police Chief Pam Smith. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors, both on land and on the water." Horner is being held at the Charlotte County Jail.. The Source Information for this story was provided by a joint press release from the Punta Gorda Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and FWC. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
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05-04-2025
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Florida charter captain arrested after viral confrontation with fisherman, police say
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida charter captain at the center of a viral video has been arrested and booked into jail on a burglary charge, the Punta Gorda Police Department said Friday night. Police said they interviewed several people who were involved or present at the time of the April 1 incident and were able to establish probable cause to criminally charge 40-year-old Brock Horner. Florida charter captain getting death threats after being mistaken for Brock Horner In the video, which has been widely shared across the internet, Horner can be seen yelling and cursing at fisherman Gage Towles before climbing onto his boat. Investigators said Horner escalated the situation into a criminal offense when he threatened Towles and 'unlawfully boarded' his boat. The charge against Horner falls under Florida Statute 810.02(2)(A) – Burglary with Assault or Battery (non-forced entry). He was placed under arrest and, as of Friday night, remained in custody at the Charlotte County Jail. 'This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our waterways — or anywhere else in our city,' said Punta Gorda Police Chief Pam Smith. 'We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors, both on land and on the water.' Chief Smith plans to hold a press conference at 8 a.m. on April 5 to further discuss the incident. In addition to the police department's investigation, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the United States Coast Guard are conducting separate investigations due to the location and nature of the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
