Oil Companies Along Gulf Coast Evacuate For Isaac
Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac, the oil companies are already preparing.
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Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac, the oil companies are already preparing.
Cuba's dreams of petroleum riches has been dealt a big blow as Cuba's state oil company announced Monday a second deep-water exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico is a bust.
New oil drilling off Cuba's waters means an oil spill may be just months away from the Florida Keys, according to the government's computer models.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami are keeping a close eye on a tropical system churning in the Gulf of Mexico which could become the fourth named storm of the season.
On April 20, 2010, the U.S. faced the worst offshore spill in its history as oil from the BP offshore drilling site spewed onto the Gulf of Mexico.
Two years after the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, there is evidence that wildlife in the water are suffering possible long-term effects.
Bales of cocaine, with a street value of $245 million dollars will never make it to the streets of South Florida or anywhere else for that matter thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The center of Tropical Storm Maria will pass well north of Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Maria slipped north of the Leeward islands as it continues to move West.
Tropical Storm Nate picked up speed and strength Saturday as it started to move more quickly toward the Mexican coast, prompting the Mexican government to issue hurricane warnings from Tuxpan to Veracruz. People were warned to complete final preparations for Nate's arrival.
Tropical Storm Nate continued to drift Friday morning in the Bay of Campeche off Mexico's coast.
Tropical Storm Maria has gained a little strength as it continues to churn towards the Leeward Islands Friday morning.
A reconnaissance plane has found Tropical Storm Nate has gained strength Thursday afternoon, but remains nearly stationary in the Bay of Campeche, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Carrying drenching rains, high winds, and the possibility of tornadoes, Tropical Storm Lee moved slowly onto the Gulf coast near New Orleans Saturday morning, raising flooding worries as far away as Florida's panhandle. It continues to meander, with the center still off shore, slowly weakening as it continues to drench the coast.
Newly formed Tropical Storm Lee continues to drift north towards the Louisiana Gulf Coast Friday evening.
The National Hurricane center is monitoring the newly formed Tropical Depression 13 which formed late Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico.
A 36-year-old former Florida City man filed a fraudulent claim in an attempt to collect $110,000 from BP after the massive oil spill.
More than a year after the largest oil spill in United States history, anglers along the Gulf of Mexico are seeing sick fish.
It was a year ago that an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico burst into flames, killing 11 workers. Over the next 85 days, 206 million gallons of BP oil spilled into the ocean. President Obama says there's been "significant progress" cleaning up the mess, but that "the job isn't done."
Despite repeated studies showing no detectable effects from the BP oil spill, Florida seafood continues to get a black eye in the minds of Florida consumers, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will wake up with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s in Miami-Dade while those in the Florida Keys will start in the mid to upper 60s.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
A first-grade student at Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah was left with severe bruises after an after-school game of tug of war went awry.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will wake up with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s in Miami-Dade while those in the Florida Keys will start in the mid to upper 60s.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.