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Crime July 10

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.

Bahamas July 7

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.

Florida July 2

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.

Disney Travel Tips June 30

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

Bahamas May 13

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.

National Security April 28

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.

Immigration April 22

Vacation hot spot used as 'springboard' for illegal immigrants: expert

The Bahamas act as a "springboard" for illegal migrants and human smuggling operations into South Florida due to their proximity to the U.S. and lax visa policies, an expert said.

Bahamas April 14

Family of American found dead on Bahamas beach fears ‘evidence will disappear,’ pleads for help

Maryland man Dinari McAlmont's family is pleading for "international help" after the 23-year-old was found dead on a Bahamas beach on April 6 during a family vacation.

Bahamas April 10

American found dead on Bahamas vacation looked ‘beaten,’ mom says: ‘there is foul play’

While officials in the Bahamas say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 23-year-old American Dinari McAlmont, his heartbroken mother believes her son was "traumatized."

Crime April 9

US Embassy in Bahamas issues sexual assault warning to women renting jet skis in Nassau

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas is warning American women to stay away from jet ski rentals after multiple sexual assaults have been reported since last year.

Bahamas April 9

Bahamas officials reveal American man's cause of death after body found on beach

Bahamas police have revealed the cause of death for an American man who briefly disappeared during a vacation with his parents and was found dead the next morning.

Travel April 8

American man on Bahamas family vacation found dead after leaving dinner to get jacket: report

A Maryland man, Dinari McAlmont, who briefly disappeared during a vacation to the Bahamas with his parents, was found dead on a beach the next morning.

Police and Law Enforcement April 5

Travel warning issued for popular tropical destination over crime concerns, sharks

A travel warning was recently issued for The Bahamas, citing concerns about increased crime and shark attacks.

Travel March 6

Travel warning issued for popular spring break tropical destination over crime concerns

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory ahead of spring break, warning Americans they may face safety risks while traveling to Turks and Caicos.

Cruises March 4

Royal Caribbean cruise passenger goes overboard on ‘80s-themed voyage, family says

A woman is presumed dead after going overboard on a Royal Caribbean ship during the first day of the '80s-themed cruise near the first port in the Bahamas.

Florida February 18

SpaceX makes history after launching rocket from Florida and landing booster in Bahamas

For the first time ever, SpaceX launched a rocket into space from Florida and landed the booster the Bahamas, allowing for future polar-orbit spaceflight missions.

Sharks February 15

American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort

Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.

True Crime February 14

American beauty queen charged in ex-NFL husband's murder plot granted release from Bahamas prison: report

Georgia mom Lindsay Shiver, who is accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband, ex-NFL player Robert Shiver is reportedly being released on bail.

Sharks February 10

American tourists attacked by shark at luxe Bahamas resort area

Police are investigating after two female American tourists were apparently involved in a shark attack at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend.

Politics December 18

New mission for longtime Trump ally and friend Herschel Walker

President-elect Trump has a new game plan for Herschel Walker, naming the former football star and Republican Senate candidate as ambassador to the Bahamas.

True Crime October 29

Bahamas judge revokes bail for American beauty queen charged in ex-NFL husband's murder plot

Lindsay Shiver is back in a Bahamas jail after a judge revoked her bail, citing publicity of the case. Shiver is accused of plotting her husband's murder with her lover.

CRIME July 11, 2024

Florida woman makes emotional return home from Turks and Caicos after ammo arrest

Sharitta Grier of Florida returned home Thursday after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos in May for having stray bullets in the lining of her luggage.

VIDEO July 11, 2024

Florida woman Sharitta Grier sentenced in Turks and Caicos ammo case

A Turks and Caicos judge on Thursday handed down a sentence for the fifth and latest American arrested in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in their luggage since the beginning of the year.

CRIME July 11, 2024

Florida woman arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage receives her sentence

Sharitta Grier, a Florida woman arrested in Turks and Caicos in May after airport security found stray bullets in her luggage, received her sentencing on Thursday.

Exploring July 11, 2024

Co-founder of OceanGate, company that launched imploded Titanic submersible, plans 'portal to hell' mission

The founder of OceanGate, which operated the submarine to the Titanic that imploded last year, prepares for another underwater mission, this time to the "Portal of Hell."

Sharks July 10, 2024

Shark Watch: American on Bahamas vacation yanks shark's mouth open and 'arm just flies out'

A woman who was snorkeling in the Bahamas said she "turned to my right to see what I had bumped into, I was face to face with the shark" that bit her arm off.

Missing Persons July 2, 2024

Taylor Casey case: FBI expert breaks down search for American woman missing in Bahamas

A retired FBI agent told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital that new details surrounding the disappearance of the American woman who has been missing in Bahamas since June 19 is giving some "red flags."

Bahamas June 27, 2024

Taylor Casey Bahamas search: Missing American's phone found in ocean, police say

Police in the Bahamas say they have found a phone belonging to missing Taylor Casey in the ocean, but her current whereabouts remain unknown.

Missing Persons June 25, 2024

Family of missing Chicago woman who disappeared during yoga retreat in Bahamas 'deeply concerned'

The family of a Chicago woman who went missing while attending a yoga retreat in the Bahamas is 'deeply concerned' for her safety and well being.

Bahamas June 24, 2024

Chicago woman vanishes in Bahamas while attending yoga retreat

A Chicago woman was last seen on Friday after going missing while on a yoga retreat in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.