Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
The National Weather Service issued a high rip current risk and coastal flood statement for Miami-Dade's Atlantic coast through Saturday evening, as king tides and building seas create hazardous conditions for Key Biscayne boaters and beachgoers.
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The National Weather Service forecasts 2 to 6 inches of rain for South Florida through Monday, Sept. 28, with a 1-in-10 chance of up to 15 inches, raising flood concerns for Key Biscayne's low-lying streets.
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Lightning near Miami has jumped 525% in early September compared to the 10-year average, with six deaths statewide and storms forecast through Sept. 22, prompting safety warnings for Key Biscayne boaters and beachgoers.
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A snorkeler was airlifted from No Name Harbor at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Sunday, Sept. 13, and remained in critical condition at Ryder Trauma Center as authorities investigate the possible drowning.
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Nearly 24,000 acres burned across three wildfires in Everglades National Park as extreme drought raises long-term concerns about the peat soil that filters the Biscayne Aquifer and protects it from saltwater intrusion.
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The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories for Tropical Storm Dolly at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, with the storm located about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands; forecasters expect it to weaken before reaching the islands this weekend, and no watches or warnings are in effect.
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Miami-Dade County removed a record 9,000 tons of sargassum from beaches including Key Biscayne's Crandon Park in July 2026, spending $3 million annually on cleanup, as county commissioners voted to seek faster state permits for mechanical removal at new hot spots.
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Miami's commission approved zoning changes July 23 to replace its oldest fire station with a modern 24,300-square-foot facility, while a $450 million public safety bond heads to the Nov. 3 ballot affecting Coconut Grove voters.
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Florida's second Vibrio vulnificus death of 2026 has been confirmed in Marion County, and Miami-Dade now has two cases as lobster season keeps local divers in Biscayne Bay waters during peak bacteria season.
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The National Weather Service issued a high rip current risk advisory for Key Biscayne beaches from Thursday, Aug. 6 through Saturday morning, Aug. 8, warning that dangerous currents can sweep even strong swimmers into deeper water.
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The South Florida Water Management District's 2026 king tide schedule puts Key Biscayne's first flooding window at Aug. 11–14, with tides expected about a foot above normal on the barrier island where FEMA flood zones cover most of the land.
Public Safety
Michael Simpson, 51, charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly shutting off a juvenile diver's air supply half a mile east of Fisher Island during lobster mini-season, was a member of Miami-Dade's Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force.
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