FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key Biscayne
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that they’ve identified a boat of interest in a fatal hit-and-run near Key Biscayne over the weekend. It’s since been taken into investigators’ custody.
Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity event
Be Strong International, a nonprofit helping Miami-Dade and Broward County families make informed decisions, hosted its annual “Hearts in Rhythm Charity Event” last week at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The event served as a gathering of philanthropists to celebrate the impact their donations have made in the most vulnerable communities in South Florida.
Judge scolds prosecutors as gymnastics coach hearing likely pushed back again: ‘A little ridiculous’
The Key Biscayne gymnastics coach accused of committing sex crimes against two of his students went before a judge again on Tuesday and, again, his pre-trial release hearing appeared to be likely postponed another day.
US Fish and Wildlife assisting with ‘transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium’
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed Monday that it is working with “an experienced team of manatee rescue and rehabilitation experts to assist with the transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium.”
After troubling report, county gives Miami Seaquarium 45 days to fix ‘specific violations’
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces sent a letter to the Miami Seaquarium on Wednesday in the wake of a Local 10 News report documenting the troubling findings outlined in the USDA’s most recent inspection report.
2 people from capsized boat rescued out of Biscayne Bay
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Two people from a capsized boat were rescued early Thursday morning from Biscayne Bay and brought to No Name Harbor. They were floating in the water for quite some time, though it’s not confirmed how long. Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue received a call at about 4:30 a.m. of a hazardous situation involving two people in the water. Coast Guard officials say the two people were rescued from a 17-foot boat that capsized after a good Samaritan found them floating. One was seen by Local 10 News cameras being brought in on a stretcher.
FHP: Man in custody after assaulting police officer, fleeing from authorities
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 25-year-old man from Minnesota was arrested Tuesday in South Florida after he was accused of being involved in an aggravated assault on a Key Biscayne police officer and fleeing from authorities. According to Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Yanko Reyes, Musab Mohamed Salih Alhussein assaulted the officer on Monday and then fled the scene. Key Biscayne police were able to obtain the license plate number on the Nissan Pathfinder that Alhussein was driving, which came back to a rental company. Alhussein was eventually taken into custody after troopers conducted a Precision Intervention Technique (PIT maneuver) in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 near the 46 mile post. AdAlhussein was arrested on charges of aggravated assault on an officer and fleeing and eluding.
Miami Seaquarium releases sea turtles into the ocean after completing rehab
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The Miami Seaquarium has released two sea turtles back into the ocean after being rescued over a year ago. According to the Miami Seaquarium, the two male sea turtles, Yule and Buoyance, were rescued off the coast of South Florida after suffering nearly fatal injuries over a year ago. The larger sea turtle, Yule, was rescued from Black Point Marina in Dec. 2019 when he was discovered in dire shape. “He came with hooks, fishing hooks lol over his body,” says Julie Heyde, who is part of the Miami Seaquarium team who took care of the two sea turtles. “Floating on his back end just bobbing around from impaction.”According to Heyde, they’ve already rescued at least 12 sea turtles this year alone.
Pythons, iguanas: Florida restricts some exotic reptiles
Florida is moving to restrict 16 invasive reptile species that have wreaked havoc in the Everglades and across the state. “Breeding invasive species in Florida is like playing with matches in a tinder box,” said Julie Wraithmell, vice president and executive director of Audubon Florida. “I'm very sensitive to the people in the pet trade and enthusiasts,” said Robert Spottswood, a member of the Florida commission. “But this action is a result of the invasive species that continue to get in the wild. Some kill native Florida wildlife as well as pets, while others dig burrows and become a threat to human constructions such as manmade fountains and gardens.