Florida faces flood threat as Invest 97L shifts west
Keeping an eye on the tropical wave that could enter the Gulf this weekend MIAMI — A large tropical wave was tagged by the National Hurricane Center as Invest 97-L…
Tropical depression primed to form this weekend
SAN JUAN — A large tropical wave located near the Lesser Antilles continues to produce a broad area of disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Environmental conditions are forecast to gradually…
Slow development possible with tropical wave headed towards Caribbean
SAN JUAN — A large tropical wave centered several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is producing limited shower activity due to environmental dry air. Conditions are forecast to…
Dog vs shark standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
NASSAU (AP) — The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32 travelers on a tour boat in the Bahamas this week. But then, something stranger…
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Couple Banned For Life By Carnival For Fishing Off Cruise Ship Balcony
NASSAU (NEXSTAR) — If you want seafood, just head to the ship’s buffet, all right? At least two passengers on a recent Carnival cruise have been banned for life from sailing…
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Overfishing Threatens A Way Of Life In The Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Tereha Davis, whose family has fished for conch from waters around the Bahamas for five generations, remembers when she could walk into the water from the…
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Shark Attack in the Bahamas Kills 58-Year-Old American Woman
NASSAU — A 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died in a bull shark attack in The Bahamas on Tuesday, police said. The woman has been identified as Caroline DiPlacido from Millcreek Township. She…
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Bahamas’ Miller-Uibo Trounces Women’s 400m for World Championships Gold
EUGENE, Oregon — Bahamian double Olympic gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo added another jewel to her crown on Friday by winning her first 400 meters title at the World Championships. Miller-Uibo…
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Russians Have $3 Billion In Assets In Bahamas, Central Bank Says
NASSAU (Reuters) — Financial institutions in the Bahamas have around $3 billion in assets whose owners are linked to Russia, the Caribbean nation's central bank said late on Friday. The…
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Russia-Owned SCF Oil Tankers Headed Through Caribbean To Avoid Being Seized
NASSAU — Two oil tankers owned and managed by Sovcomflot, the Russian maritime and freight shipping company blacklisted by the United States last week, are rerouting from their Canadian destinations,…