# Florida husband seeks Ferrari after estranged wife's unannounced visit

> Florida appeals court upholds wife's protection order despite husband's unannounced Ferrari inquiry.
- Title: Florida husband seeks Ferrari after estranged wife's…
- Summary: Florida appeals court upholds wife's protection order despite husband's unannounced Ferrari inquiry.
- Keywords: florida, domestic violence, ferrari, protection order, appeals court, husband, wife, physical violence, unannounced visit, mar-a-lago, breast cancer surgery, plane crash
- Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-florida-husband-went-to-his-estranged-wifes-condo-asking-about-his-ferrari-video-of-that-visit-alone-did-not-justify-a-domestic-violence-order-but-an-appeals-court-upheld-her-protection-based-on-earlier-incidents/articleshow/135634387.cms
- Author: TOI World Desk
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:31:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: florida, domestic violence, ferrari, protection order, appeals court, husband, wife, physical violence, unannounced visit, mar-a-lago, breast cancer surgery, plane crash
## Florida appeals court upholds protection order
Florida appeals court upheld domestic violence protection order for Cara Siciliano after husband's unannounced visit to ask about his Ferrari.
## Husband's unannounced visit to wife's condo
Gerald Buchheit visited Cara Siciliano's condo in Fort Myers, Florida, without warning in December 2024 to ask about his Ferrari.
## Video of visit shows no threats
The 62-second video showed Buchheit calmly asking where his Ferrari was while Siciliano stood in the living room.
## Three prior incidents of violence
Siciliano described three incidents where Buchheit allegedly physically assaulted her between 2016 and 2023.
## 2023 bedroom door incident
In January 2023, Buchheit slammed Siciliano into a bedroom door, splitting it in half after her breast cancer surgery.
## 2020 choking incident
In March 2020, Buchheit choked Siciliano while drunk, attacked her and smashed her phone, leaving bruises on her arm.
## 2022 Mar-a-Lago assault
In February 2022, Buchheit punched Siciliano repeatedly in the back at Mar-a-Lago.
## Husband denies violence
Buchheit denied all allegations, claiming the wine glass cut Siciliano's leg accidentally and the bruises were from self-defense.
## Court considers prior violence
The appeals court found the three prior incidents sufficient grounds for the protection order under Florida law.
## Florida law allows historical violence
Florida law permits courts to consider domestic violence incidents dating back to the present for protection orders.
## Husband's drinking worsened
Siciliano said Buchheit's drinking increased after a plane crash in early 2024, linking alcohol to his violence.
## Court upholds order despite video
The court upheld the protection order because the video alone did not show domestic violence but earlier incidents did.
## Husband challenged order
Buchheit challenged the protection order, arguing the incidents were too old to justify a new order.
## Court rejected late challenge
The appeals court said Buchheit raised the issue too late and could not challenge it after the trial court issued its decision.
## Wife's fear of future violence
Siciliano feared further violence due to Buchheit's unannounced visit and increased drinking after the plane crash.
## Protection order remains in effect
The protection order remains in effect for Siciliano despite Buchheit's unannounced visit to ask about his Ferrari.
## Key takeaway

Florida appeals court upheld domestic violence protection order for wife after husband's unannounced visit to ask about his Ferrari, citing three prior incidents of physical violence.