Biscayne Bay

Miami’s Indian Creek Island, known as the 'Billionaire Bunker,' is a private 300-acre man-made island in Biscayne Bay with waterfront properties starting at $60 million. Residents include Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump, with exclusive access controlled by 24/7 security and a single guarded bridge. The island’s 41 lots and $500,000 country club initiation fee reinforce its status as one of America’s most exclusive enclaves.

At least three people were hospitalized after two boats collided in Biscayne Bay near West Broadview Drive in Bay Harbor Islands, causing one vessel to sink. First responders rescued victims, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.

Celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Tom Brady, and Jeff Bezos have moved to Florida due to tax benefits, favorable weather, and business opportunities. Rising affordability concerns are noted, but many prioritize Florida's advantages despite increasing costs.

Three people were hospitalized after two boats collided in Biscayne Bay off Bay Harbor Islands in Miami-Dade County. One boat remained partially submerged, and the second ended up at Haulover Marina. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

A tugboat captain pleaded guilty to crashing into a stalled sailboat in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach, Florida, resulting in the deaths of three girls aged 7, 10, and 13.

A tugboat captain pleaded guilty to seaman’s manslaughter after a collision in Miami killed three girls from a sailing camp. The incident occurred when the tugboat, obstructed by a construction barge, struck a stalled sailboat, trapping three girls underwater.

Local 10 News at 9 p.m. reports a pedestrian killed and driver injured in a Pompano Beach crash, a woman who died after falling from an SUV in Fort Lauderdale, and a tugboat captain's guilty plea in a Biscayne Bay crash that killed three girls. Live updates are available online.

A 46-year-old tugboat captain, Yusiel Lopez Insua, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of seaman’s manslaughter following a 2025 crash in Biscayne Bay that killed three girls during a youth sailing camp. The collision occurred as Lopez Insua used his cellphone, which showed activity on internet marketplaces at the time, and the vessel had obstructed visibility and lacked adequate lookout systems.

A tugboat captain involved in a 2025 Biscayne Bay collision that killed three girls from a sailing camp is expected to change his plea on a seaman’s manslaughter charge. The crash occurred near Hibiscus Island, and prosecutors allege the captain was on his phone during the incident, leading to safety issues.

Heavy rain and storms affected multiple areas on Monday, with Miami experiencing low visibility due to afternoon storms. A Saharan Dust plume is expected to arrive by Wednesday, causing hazy skies and a prolonged drying trend despite typical July rainfall probabilities. The dust's presence will limit showers but not eliminate rain entirely.

Davide Veglia was killed in a hit-and-run boat collision in Biscayne Bay on March 25, leaving his widow, Marta Fasoli, and son seeking justice. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a 40-foot boat named Steel Dreams as the suspect vessel, which allegedly struck Veglia's seven-foot dinghy at high speed.

Dos hombres resultaron heridos en un choque de motos acuáticas en la bahía Biscayne frente a Virginia Key el jueves por la tarde, cerca del Miami Marine Stadium. Los paramédicos los trasladaron al Ryder Trauma Center del Jackson Memorial Hospital, aunque sus condiciones eran desconocidas alrededor de las 3:45 p.m.

Two men in their 40s were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center after a personal watercraft collision in Biscayne Bay near Miami Marine Stadium off Virginia Key. Medics reported they were stable as a precaution.

Miami real estate developer George Pino was acquitted of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges related to a 2022 boat crash off Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left Katy Puig with permanent injuries. The jury found the collision with a channel marker was accidental, despite prosecutors arguing Pino operated the boat recklessly.

Roshell Williams, mother of 23-year-old Akim Liverpool (nicknamed 'King'), seeks answers after his body was recovered from Biscayne Bay. Police believe he fell overboard from a charter boat, but Williams and her attorney report delays in receiving confirmation and details. Williams emphasized her son’s positive character and condemned the online sharing of his body’s image.

A 23-year-old man, Akin Liverpool, was found dead in Brickell, Miami, after going missing following a charter boat trip. His family received confirmation of his death on Sunday, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has taken over the investigation.

Miami Police Department recovered a body from Biscayne Bay following a 911 call. The search is linked to 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, who was last seen on a charter boat in the area and is suspected to have fallen overboard. The body has not been officially identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The United States Coast Guard is searching for a man who fell overboard in Biscayne Bay near Brickell Key and Hobie Island Beach Park. Search operations involve Coast Guard Sector Miami, Miami-Dade, and Miami Fire Rescue units. No details about the victim have been released.

Biscayne Bay is becoming saltier and more acidic over 20 years, threatening its hammerhead shark nursery and Miami’s drinking water aquifer. Sawfish populations have declined since 2024, linked to record ocean heat.

A jury was selected for the trial of George Pino, a real estate broker charged in a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Katy Puig. The judge ruled the defense violated a court order by delaying evidence disclosure, but the trial will proceed as scheduled with opening statements set for Monday. Pino faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges and claims the crash was an accident.

Jury selection continues for George Pino's trial over a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in Miami-Dade County. The crash involved Pino's boat, which struck a channel marker, and alcohol may have been a factor. Prospective jurors disclosed connections to schools and communities tied to the case.

Miami-Dade county officials agreed to pay HRP Group over double the price for land on Fisher Island to protect a fuel depot used by the cruise industry. HRP Group won a bidding war for the property, purchasing it for $180m and planning $2bn condominium towers.

Miami-Dade county officials agreed to pay HRP Group over double the price for land on Fisher Island to protect a fuel depot used by the cruise industry. The Chicago-based HRP Group purchased the property for $180m in late September 2023, planning to develop $2bn in condominium towers.

Miami Police Marine Patrol conducted a cleanup in Biscayne Bay to remove debris and abandoned vessels, addressing both environmental concerns and navigational hazards. The team removed an abandoned pontoon boat near Dinner Key, which posed risks to boaters, especially at night. Officials noted Miami has 23 tracked derelict vessels, with over 600 removed statewide annually.

Formula One resumed action in Miami after a five-week break, with tweaks to the cars' hybrid power units to address energy limitations and improve racing. The event was held at a temporary circuit around Hard Rock Stadium, with a focus on hospitality and glamour. The changes appeared to be successful, reducing energy management issues during the race.