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Missing Persons June 25, 2024

Family of missing Chicago woman who disappeared during yoga retreat in Bahamas 'deeply concerned'

The family of a Chicago woman who went missing while attending a yoga retreat in the Bahamas is 'deeply concerned' for her safety and well being.

Bahamas June 24, 2024

Chicago woman vanishes in Bahamas while attending yoga retreat

A Chicago woman was last seen on Friday after going missing while on a yoga retreat in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Coast Guard June 11, 2024

US Coast Guard intercepts hundreds of migrants heading for American shores

The US Coast Guard intercepted several immigrant boats originating from Haiti and the Bahamas totaling 305 migrants in two days.

Florida May 15, 2024

Florida man survives shark attack after 'apex predator' pulls him underwater, narrowly misses femoral artery

Marlin Wakeman, 24, fell into a "shark den" after misjudging a jump on a Bahamas dock last month, with one bite narrowly missing his femoral artery, a doctor said.

Cruises May 12, 2024

Mother's Carnival Cruise ends in dramatic medevac after son 'didn't seem ok'

Angela Bridges and her 12-year-old son, Aiden, were airlifted from aboard the Carnival Venezia more than 350 nautical miles offshore in a medical emergency on Saturday.

CRIME May 8, 2024

Pennsylvania dad facing Turks and Caicos prison time for ammo charge says law has 'unintended consequences'

Pennsylvania man Bryan Hagerich, who is facing a 12-year prison sentence in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in his luggage, says the island firearm law has "unintended consequences."

Cruises May 8, 2024

Carnival Cruise passengers airlifted by Air Force in dramatic rescue

The rescue of a mother and her child from a Carnival Cruise Line ship in the Atlantic by U.S. Air Force helicopters on Saturday was captured by dramatic photos.

CRIME May 7, 2024

Turks and Caicos court hearing for American arrested with ammo in bag could set new precedent

A Turks and Caicos judge will determine the fate of a Pennsylvania father and former pro baseball player who is facing a minimum 12-year sentence for having ammo in his bag.

CRIME April 27, 2024

Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos face 12 years in prison over 'innocent mistake': 'Never dawned on us'

Americans detained in Turks and Caicos are facing up to 12 years in prison for inadvertently having stray ammo in their bags in the Turks and Caicos airport.

CRIME April 24, 2024

Oklahoma man with ammo in Turks and Caicos airport faces 12 years in prison: 'Risk of losing everything'

An Oklahoma couple, Ryan and Valerie Watson, were arrested in Turks and Caicos on April 12 after island airport officials found ammunition in Ryan's carry-on bag.

Bahamas March 28, 2024

Prominent Bahamas politician killed during robbery attempt near Nassau

Don Saunders, a prominent Bahamian politician and top-ranking Free National Movement Party official, was fatally shot Wednesday during an attempted robbery.