Charter boat captain struck by lightning
A Florida Keys charter captain was airlifted to a hospital in Miami-Dade County after being struck by lightning Thursday morning, Local 10 News has learned.
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Miami – Dade man facing attempted murder charges after diving incident during lobster mini – season
Micheal Simpson turned himself in tonight, according to deputies. Source: Miami – Dade man facing attempted murder charges after diving incident during…
Florida boat operator helps rescue 10 people after seaplane crashes in Bahamas
A Florida boat operator was in the right place at the right time, and he was able to help rescue 10 people…
4 hospitalized after boating incident in Miami
Miami Fire Rescue medics transported four people to a hospital Saturday after a boating incident in the Brickell area. Source: 4 hospitalized…
Lobster mini season officially underway in Florida but you need to act fast
Florida's much-anticipated lobster mini season is officially underway, but fishermen need to act fast if they want to take part in the…
Atlanta man accused of leaving the scene of a Miami boating hit – and – run, police say
CBS Miami's Steve Maugeri reports on what happened after an Atlanta man visiting Miami-Dade got in a boating hit-and-run incident and left…
Florida officials discuss important rules, regulations ahead of state’s annual lobster mini season
Later this week, lobster mini season begins in Florida, and state officials on Monday held a news conference to discuss rules, regulations…
Boat crash off Bay Harbor Islands injures 3 people
Three people were hospitalized after two boats collided in Biscayne Bay off Bay Harbor Islands in Miami-Dade County early Saturday, police confirmed…
3 injured in 2 – boat crash off Bay Harbor Islands in Miami – Dade, authorities say
Three people were hospitalized after two boats collided in Biscayne Bay off Bay Harbor Islands in Miami-Dade County early Saturday, police confirmed…
Caught on Camera: Yacht gets off course while being towed on South Florida river
Cell phone video captures dramatic moments as a yacht is towed by a smaller boat along South New River Drive near SE…
Shooting investigation underway in Ft. Lauderdale
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a shooting near the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina hotel. Fort Lauderdale police said that an…
Sights and sounds from Sail4th 250 marking America’s 250
Watch scenes from Sail4th 250, the special event in New York Harbor marking America’s 250th birthday with an array of ships, vessels…
Officials stress importance of boating safety ahead of Fourth of July weekend
The father of Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident in 2022, joined Miami-Dade officials at a news conference on…
Boat completely destroyed by fire in Marathon, officials say
A boat went up in flames in Marathon on Monday. Source: Boat completely destroyed by fire in Marathon, officials say
Jury finds George Pino “not guilty” in deadly Miami boat crash
After emotional testimony, the jury ruled the 2022 crash that killed Lucy Fernandez a tragic accident. Families now turn to advocacy for…
Coast Guard searches for man believed to have fallen overboard in Biscayne Bay
The United States Coast Guard is searching for a man believed to have fallen off a charter boat late Friday night in…
Video shows bold burglary at Broward yacht service company; $8,000 in tools stolen
Police are searching for two men caught on surveillance video allegedly breaking into trucks at a yacht service company near Oakland Park…
Judge denies request to delay George Pino trial
Jury selection is expected to be finalized Friday in the vessel homicide trial of real estate developer George Pino. But not before…
U.S. Coast Guard to begin new search for Lynette Hooker
A U.S. official familiar with the matter says the new underwater search is expected to start on Tuesday evening after GPS data…
Jury selection resumes in trial over 2022 crash that killed Miami teen
A new group of prospective jurors was questioned Tuesday in the trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino, who is…
Jury selection to begin in trial against man accused in deadly 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay
Jury selection is expected to get underway Monday afternoon in the trial of real estate mogul George Pino, who is accused of…
Vessel sinks behind North Miami home
Officials in Miami-Dade County responded to reports of a sinking vessel. Source: Vessel sinks behind North Miami home
Judge considering several motions in vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino
A hearing is underway for prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is asking a judge to move his criminal case out…
Boat slams into another, crashes into people standing on dock
According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the incident happened on Sunday outside 15th Street Fisheries. Source: Boat slams into another, crashes into…
Caught on Camera: Boat crashes into crowded Fort Lauderdale dock, 2 injured
A boat lost control and slammed into a busy dock near 15th Street Fisheries in Fort Lauderdale. Two people suffered minor injuries…
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🇺🇸 LIVE | National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai Hyundai Air & Sea Show® — “The Greatest Show Above the…
Miami firefighters prepare for holiday boating emergencies
What looks like a perfect day on the water can change in an instant. Source: Miami firefighters prepare for holiday boating emergencies
Family who survived Fort Lauderdale boat explosion thanks first responders who helped save them
Cassandra Rivera knows all about the importance of Boating Safety Week. Source: Family who survived Fort Lauderdale boat explosion thanks first responders…
Haulover Beach boat explosion survivors hire attorneys as some are still hospitalized
The boat, a 39-foot Sea Ray Cabin motorboat, was anchored at the Haulover sandbar with 13 passengers on board, according to a…
Caught on Camera: Nearly a dozen injured in Haulover Sandbar boat explosion
Eleven people, including a child, were hospitalized after a boat exploded at Haulover Sandbar. New video shows first responders rushing in and…
Boat explodes near Haulover Sandbar
A boat exploded on Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar, and a witness said there were several burn victims. Source: Boat explodes near…
New details released about American woman who vanished at sea in Bahamas
New details have been released about the U.S. Coast Guard’s investigation of a missing American woman who vanished at sea in the…
Florida boaters face new anchoring permit rules
A new Florida law requires boaters to obtain permits for extended anchoring, raising questions and concerns among those living on their vessels.…
New boating safety standards proposed for Biscayne Bay to address growing dangers
Miami-Dade’s Boating Safety Task Force is calling for major changes on Biscayne Bay after a surge in accidents and missing navigation markers.…
6 arrested after Coast Guard offloads $19M in cocaine in Miami Beach, authorities say
6 arrested after Coast Guard offloads $19M in cocaine in Miami Beach, authorities say Source: 6 arrested after Coast Guard offloads $19M…
Coast Guard offloads over 3 thousand pounds of cocaine, enough to kill 1.4 million Americans
The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean through Operation Pacific Viper. Source:…
Florida couple swims to buoy off coast after boat anchor fails during scuba dive
A southwest Florida couple is back on dry land after a frightening ordeal on the water when they said the anchor on…
US Southern Command directs strike on suspected drug boat
U.S. Southern Command directed a strike on a suspected drug boat. Monday’s strike happened over the eastern Pacific, killing two men aboard…
U.S. Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports begins Monday
U.S. Central Command announced that it will enforce a blockade on all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports. Earlier today, President Donald…
Husband of missing American woman in Bahamas speaks out
A desperate search is underway for 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, who her husband said fell from a dinghy during a nighttime boat ride,…
Key Biscayne boating tragedy: Woman killed, driver seriously hurt by propeller
A 33-year-old woman died and a 54-year-old man was seriously injured after both were struck by their boat’s propellers off Key Biscayne.…
Crandon Park Marina re – opened after boating incident
A boating incident forced MDSO to close the marina for a few hours Saturday. Source: Crandon Park Marina re – opened after…
Police continue searching for boat involved in deadly Biscayne Bay hit – and – run
A man was killed and his son was injured after the vessel they were on in Biscayne Bay was hit by another…
George Pino’s defense hire neurologist
George Pino's defense attorneys hired a neurologist to consider if he suffered a head injury that might have caused amenisia or "false…
Miami officials searching for solutions to problem of abandoned boats
For years, our South Florida waterways have been cluttered by floating junk. Source: Miami officials searching for solutions to problem of abandoned…
Cuban president discusses talks with U.S., deadly boat incident in televised announcement Friday
The president of Cuba made a rare, televised address on Friday and confirmed that the nation was in the early stages of…
Massive boat catches fire off Miami Beach
8 people were on the boat that caught on fire with smoke seen for miles. Source: Massive boat catches fire off Miami…
6 killed in US strike on suspected drug trafficking boat
The U.S. Southern Command is reporting another U.S. military strike against a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This…
Miami developer facing multiple charges for orchestrating $85 million fraud scheme, police say
A Miami real estate developer is accused of orchestrating an $85 million fraud scheme, not paying millions in taxes, and lying to…
New report accuses Pino of violating rules before boat crash
Paul Alber, a Boynton Beach-based forensics consultant with law enforcement and boating experience, completed a report in the case of George Pino,…