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Central Florida Halloween forecast calls for scattered showers as coastal concerns persist
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Flight Attendant accused of scamming Palm Coast senior out of $25,310
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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An American Airlines flight attendant accused of using her travel benefits to help scam a 75-year-old Palm Coast woman was arrested at Miami International Airport, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.Destiny Blake, 24, of Brooklyn, was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on a Flagler County warrant after arriving on an international flight.Investigators said the scam began in November 2025 when a caller claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House told the woman she had won a prize but needed to send money to collect it.Detectives said Blake received $14,220 in cash and Zelle payments. She allegedly flew standby to Daytona Beach using her employee benefits, then took an Uber to the woman’s home in Palm Coast.Investigators also linked Blake to 88 credit card charges totaling $10,590.30, including electronics, clothing, rides and food deliveries. Authorities said online orders, surveillance footage and phone-location records connected her to the purch
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