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A concerning health situation aboard the MV Hondius continues to evolve, with confirmed hantavirus cases now rising to five following a deadly outbreak that has already claimed three lives, according to the World Health Organization. What We Know About the Outbreak Health officials report: The ship, carrying nearly 150 passengers, departed Cape Verde with individuals…

A serious and highly unusual health incident is unfolding aboard the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, where a suspected hantavirus outbreak has resulted in three deaths and multiple illnesses during a voyage in the South Atlantic. Health officials, including the World Health Organization, are now investigating the possibility of rare human-to-human transmission. What We Know About the…

Four people were hospitalized after a boating crash in the Florida Keys that ejected multiple passengers from a vessel Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County Fire Rescue. Authorities say the crash occurred off Tavernier and remains under investigation. The incident happened around 4:45 p.m. Friday in waters off Tavernier,…

A devastating boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River claimed the lives of three people on November 29, 2025, leaving one survivor in critical condition and an entire community in shock. According to the Lee County Marine Emergency Response Team, the 4 p.m. incident occurred near the Cape Coral Yacht Club when a catamaran carrying four…

Seven people were hospitalized Sunday evening after a boat struck a rock jetty near Jetty Park in Brevard County, according to local authorities. The crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. in the port area across from Jetty Park. Canaveral Fire Rescue confirmed that seven victims were transported to local hospitals, with four listed as trauma alerts…

Authorities have identified the passenger who died aboard the Carnival Horizon as 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a high school senior from Titusville, Florida, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office. Kepner was found dead on Friday morning while the cruise ship was still at sea. The vessel returned to PortMiami as scheduled on Saturday, where the…

A devastating boating accident on the St. Johns River in Brevard County left two people dead after a violent collision ejected four individuals into the water Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Officials say the crash occurred on a stretch of the St. Johns River between State Road 528…

A tragic incident occurred aboard the Norwegian Jewel, a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, as a passenger reportedly went overboard while the vessel was en route from Ponta Delgada, Portugal, to Miami, according to a company spokesperson. Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that the incident took place on Monday, October 20, 2025, while the…

Authorities say a 48-year-old New York man was arrested after a reckless boating crash in Madeira Beach left two children hospitalized, including one with life-threatening injuries. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, near Johns Pass, a popular boating area close to St. Petersburg. Investigators say Daniel…

A 13-day Royal Caribbean International cruise has been struck by a norovirus outbreak, leaving more than 70 passengers and crew sickened just days before the ship is scheduled to dock in Miami. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak occurred aboard the Serenade of the Seas, which departed San Diego…