At least three people died over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend after a boat capsized on the Caloosahatchee River, according to reporting from News-Press. At least one other person involved in the accident remained in “critical but stable condition” as of Monday morning. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
At least two people were injured over the weekend when the boat they were on hit a channel marker in the Florida Keys, according to reporting from ABC Channel 7 News. The incident happened Sunday, Nov. 16, when the boat hit the 74A channel marker in Cowpens Cut, west of…
As e-bike regulations in Florida continue to evolve, riders face a patchwork of questions concerning liability and fault, especially in the Florida Keys. Thanks to the provisions already in effect with Senate Bill 462, which took effect in July 2025, local governments may create minimum age limits, among other regulations.…
Monroe County, a cluster of islands off Florida’s southern coast, is accustomed to an influx of tourists during events like Halloween, but, this year, the sheriff is emphasizing one priority above all — public safety. In an advisory posted Monday, Oct. 20, to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office official Facebook…
A woman and a dog have died, and a man was injured during a car crash on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys Tuesday morning, according to reporting from local media. The head-on collision occurred around 11 a.m. on Summerland Key at mile marker 19. The woman, 44, whose name…
The family of an 8-year-old boy from Pinecrest, Florida, who was attacked by a shark while snorkeling near Key Largo said he is getting stronger each day. The boy, identified as Richard Burrows, was snorkeling with his father, David, and 10-year-old sister, Rose, around 3:24 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1.…
These Florida airports have landed three spots on a USA Today-compiled list of nearly two dozen standout small airports nationwide; now, you can vote for your favorite. Key West International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport all earned recognition — and now travelers are invited…
Emilie Kiser, the well-known social media and lifestyle influencer, has released a public statement, the first since her 3-year-old son, Trigg, drowned in the family’s backyard pool. “Loss of this magnitude feels impossible to put into words,” Kiser said in a statement to her nearly 2 million Instagram followers. “I’ve…
At least one person has died in Pinellas County after a sea trial resulted in a crash, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were called out around 2:35 p.m. to the area of 9600 Bay Pines Boulevard after getting reports of the crash. The boat allegedly crashed into Stebbins Island…
It’s not uncommon to see someone cruising down the streets of historic Key West on a moped or scooter, often clad in Hawaiian shirts — seemingly the area’s unofficial dress code. This mode of transport is extremely popular in the area. However, like any vehicle, it carries risks and can…