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Florida Keys Charter Captain Faces Criminal Charges Following Violent Video. Here’s What Companies Must Do to Ensure Safety.

An individual in the Florida Keys working as a fishing charter captain was charged after a violent video allegedly showed them stabbing a bull shark surfaced online. Zane Porter Garrett, 26, of Stock Island, was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after authorities accused them of being the person in the…

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Child Hospitalized after Near-Drowning Incident in Fort Lauderdale Pool. What to Know.

A child was hospitalized after being resuscitated Sunday from a near-drowning incident at a Fort Lauderdale pool, according to media. First responders were called out to 6001 NW 6th Way, an Extended Stay America, for a call about a drowning. Paramedics performed CPR on the minor and the child was…

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Hoping to Get a Selfie with Key West’s Most-Photographed Landmark this Summer? You’re out of Luck.

Key West’s iconic Southernmost Point Buoy will not be available to the public for about a year, according to city officials. Due to recent storms, the seawall and other damages at the corner of South and Whitehead Streets call for repairs and the closure of the area. The repairs will…

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This Florida Town Ranked Among ‘Most Charming’ in Florida. What to Know.

World Atlas named Key West among the 10 most charming small towns to visit in Florida, here’s why. The southernmost island in the Florida Keys owes its popularity to crystal-clear waters, historic charm, and quirky locals. With must-see locations like its famed lighthouse and the six-toed cat oasis of the…

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Animal Control Officer Brutally Mauled by Dog in Fort Lauderdale. How Leesfield & Partners has Represented Animal Attack Victims.

An officer with the Broward County Animal Care Control was viciously attacked by a dog in Fort Lauderdale Thursday, according to media. Police were called out to a residential area around 7:15 p.m. for the attack. In a 911 phone call released by police, a woman can be heard telling…

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Influencer’s Son Drowns at Family Home in Arizona. What to Know.

The 3-year-old son of popular lifestyle influencer, Emilie Kiser, died from a drowning incident at the family’s home in Chandler, Arizona. Emergency responders were called out to the home around 6 p.m. on May 12 after an incident in the family’s backyard pool where they allegedly found the boy, Trigg,…

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Key West International Airport’s Concourse A is Ready for Takeoff. What to Know.

Key West International Airport’s Concourse A opens after more than two years of construction, according to local media. The two-year project’s completion to the direct service airport that offers transport to 24 cities means additional amenities for travelers including worktables, charging stations, concessions and free Wi-Fi. The concourse spans over…

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Second Boat Crash Over the Weekend in Florida Keys Shows Need for Boating Safety Reform. What to Know.

At least two people were hospitalized after their boat hit a coral reef near the Lower Florida Keys and flipped over Saturday, according to local media. The incident happened around 3:50 p.m. near Big Torch Key. Both the operator and passenger were ejected from the vessel, which Florida Fish and…

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Seven Passengers Ejected Following Seven Mile Bridge Crash Over the Weekend in the Florida Keys.

Several boat passengers required air transport to a hospital after the boat they were on crashed into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys Saturday, according to local media. The incident happened Saturday and involved a 17-foot Mako, a brand of inshore fishing boat, allegedly being operated by a…

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Fire breaks out at Florida Keys Boatyard. What to Know.

A fire broke out at the Unique Marine boatyard in Tavernier Wednesday, damaging several vessels, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The blaze was reported at around 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, MCSO officials said in an online press release. No injuries were reported in this incident. Photos from the Monroe…

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