Coast guard recovers 1 body in search for 38 after boat capsizes off florida coast

0 Crime & Safety The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are conducting Operation Dry Water. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply PINELLAS COUNTY - The Pinellas County Sheriff's Marine Unit and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are partnering to conduct Operation Dry Water over the holiday weekend. Operation Dry Water, launched in 2009 by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, has been a successful effort to draw public attention to the hazards of boating under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign of BUI detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities and deterring the use of drugs and alcohol while operating a boat. Deputies will begin the BUI … [Read more...] about Boating Safety To Be Focus Of Sheriff, Wildlife Officers On July 4

The Florida teen whose leg was severely injured in a shark attack Thursday punched and poked the eyes of the carnivore attempting to eat her, her father said in a Facebook post. Addison Bethea is now awake and alert in the ICU of a Tallahassee hospital after almost losing her life to the 9-foot beast while scalloping off the coast of Keaton Beach in Taylor County. In order to scare the predator, Addison and her brother bravely fought off the shark, which bit her right leg twice before swimming away, her dad wrote in a Facebook post Friday . “By the grace of God, she was with her brother Rhett Willingham, who is a first responder/firefighter, who acted quickly to literally fight off the shark and pull her away and into a nearby boat of an unknown person (thank you to whoever you are),” her dad, Shane Bethea, said. After getting his sister to the safety of a boat, Willingham put a tourniquet on her leg, preventing massive blood loss and saving her life, Shane continued. Addison … [Read more...] about Florida Teen Punched Shark That Attacked Her Leg, Father Says

TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – It’s a big push is on to keep you safe on the water. St. Petersburg Police, the Pinellas County Sheriff and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are teaming up. READ MORE: New Law Allows Local Governments To Ban Smoking At Beaches “Unfortunately it can be deadly. The reality is the water is a hostile environment, but we want to make sure people are being safe and having a good time,” said Forest Rothchild with FWC. This Fourth of July weekend, local law enforcement agencies want you to be careful. “Know where your safety equipment is, make sure you have a designated operator, we realize people are going to be celebrating, but be safe. Let people know where you’re going to be out on the water,” said Rothchild. It’s also a good idea to officials say other than making sure you have all of your safety equipment, tell someone on land what your plan is for the day. READ MORE: Brittney Griner Appears In Russian Court On Drug … [Read more...] about Local Law Enforcement Team Up To Protect Boaters For Fourth Of July

0 Pets Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Palm Harbor area. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the Palm Harbor community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter or organization! Shelters in the Palm Harbor area have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home across Florida — and many of them are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a new companion is at Suncoast Animal League, where Quinley the cat is waiting patiently, or another local adoption agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes. With help from our friends … [Read more...] about Latest Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption In The Palm Harbor Area

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials fear that a triple homicide involving children under the age of five has taken place in Vadnais Heighs, Minnesota, Friday. Two children were pulled from Vadnais Lake in Minnesota – one on Friday and one on Saturday – and first responders were searching for one more child and a woman believed to be the children's mother. "A horrible set of facts appears to be developing," Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Friday evening. "We do not know the certainty of all three children, but have recovered one child. There’s nothing more tragic than the loss of young children." The second child was found, according to KSTP . 3 POLICE OFFICERS, K9 DEAD AFTER ENCOUNTERING ‘PURE HELL’ AT WANTED MAN'S HOME Emergency personnel … [Read more...] about Minnesota children pulled from lake as officials fear triple homicide

0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Felon Arrested For Series Of East County Self-Storage Burglaries Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said. Woman Killed After Argument With Neighbor In San Diego, Police Say Samantha Cae Muniz was booked into Las Colinas women's jail in Santee on suspicion of first-degree murder. Seized Russian Superyacht Docks In San Diego The … [Read more...] about Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Santee, SD County Crime Log