Biscayne Bay

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.