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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Naples Family Sues Airbnb After Son’s Carbon Monoxide Death. What to Know.
A Naples family is suing Airbnb after their son, 24, died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Brazilian rental apartment. Sebastian Mejia had spent the last eight months studying indigenous communities aboard while pursuing his master’s degree at New York University. The young student already had a bachelor’s degree in…
‘Smoke Alarms Save Lives:’ Key West Fire Department Promotes Awareness for Fire Prevention Month.
Spotting flames or smoke in your home—a space that should be a sanctuary—can trigger panic and immobilize even the calmest individuals but smoke alarms can alert you to a problem at the first hint of danger. During this nightmarish situation, it can be hard to think clearly. Thousands of people…
A disturbance heading for the state is not a threat to Florida, but that won’t always be the case. How to make sure you’re prepared for the unthinkable this hurricane season.
Rain is expected to hit South Florida Friday afternoon due to a disturbance being monitored by The National Weather Service in Miami. As of Thursday, this disturbance is located about 150 miles east of the northernmost Bahamas and has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression over Thursday and…
Boy hailed as hero after saving parents, siblings from close call with carbon monoxide at their West Virginia home, officials say
Parents who chide their kids over playing late-night video games might think differently after hearing the news of Matteo Policano Wednesday in West Virginia. Matteo, 10, was up late playing video games while his parents and four siblings slept when he heard a strange noise, according to reporting from a…