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Eight Americans arrested in Bahamas after authorities discover 'high-powered weapons' cache, ammunition

October 23, 2025

Eight Americans arrested in Bahamas after authorities discover 'high-powered weapons' cache, ammunition

Eight Americans were arrested in Bimini, Bahamas, after authorities discovered high-powered weapons, ammunition and undeclared cash on their boat during a search.

Girl who fell from Disney cruise ship was allegedly encouraged by mom to take photo in open porthole: report

October 21, 2025

Girl who fell from Disney cruise ship was allegedly encouraged by mom to take photo in open porthole: report

Prosecutors declined to charge mother after 5-year-old fell from Disney Dream cruise ship porthole, calling incident a momentary lapse in judgment.

American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot

August 18, 2025

American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot

Shark attack injures 63-year-old American spearfishing in Bahamas, adding to recent incidents involving US tourists in the popular vacation hot spot.

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

August 17, 2025

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.

Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination

July 10, 2025

Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination

South African yacht stewardess Paige Bell was found murdered on a luxury vessel in the Bahamas and a fellow crewmember was reportedly charged in her death.

Former Army captain critically injured in Bahamas boating hit-and-run during family vacation: report

July 7, 2025

Former Army captain critically injured in Bahamas boating hit-and-run during family vacation: report

A family vacation turned tragic when Brent Slough was severely injured by a boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas, with witnesses reporting the boat never stopped.

Video shows Coast Guard save family in helicopter rescue mission near vacation destination

July 2, 2025

Video shows Coast Guard save family in helicopter rescue mission near vacation destination

The Florida Coast Guard rescues a family of three, including an 8-year-old child, from a partially submerged sailing vessel near the Bahamas after a good Samaritan reported their distress.

Father leaps into ocean after daughter falls from Disney cruise ship deck: reports

June 30, 2025

Father leaps into ocean after daughter falls from Disney cruise ship deck: reports

Daughter reportedly falls overboard from Disney Dream cruise ship, prompting father to jump in after her, with Disney Cruise Line crew executing rapid rescue of both passengers

College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation

May 13, 2025

College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation

A Massachusetts college student was found dead in the Bahamas after apparently falling from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island days before graduation.

China’s billion-dollar footprint near Florida coast poses US national security risk, expert warns

April 28, 2025

China’s billion-dollar footprint near Florida coast poses US national security risk, expert warns

China is expanding its influence in the Caribbean and Americas through diplomacy, infrastructure and strategic partnerships, an expert warned.