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CBS News
18 hours ago
- CBS News
Miami Beach man arrested in fatal November 2024 boat crash that killed Hialeah woman, authorities say
Woman dead, five others ejected from boat in race in Florida Keys Woman dead, five others ejected from boat in race in Florida Keys Woman dead, five others ejected from boat in race in Florida Keys A Miami Beach man is facing a homicide charge related to a fatal November 2024 boat crash in the Florida Keys, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The charges against Reinaldo Aquit, 48, stem from a November 7 incident in which Aquit, operating a 39-foot speedboat with seven passengers during a Poker Run event from Miami to Key West, caused the death of Stephanie Rodriguez, a 28-year-old Hialeah woman, officials said. The FWC said Aquit was driving recklessly at high speeds and ignoring navigational rules in the narrow Calda Channel north of Key West, where he made a sharp turn, causing the boat to roll and eject six passengers. Rodriguez died from injuries sustained in the crash. "The tragic death of this young woman was completely avoidable," said Major Alberto Maza, South Bravo Regional Commander. "We continue to think of Ms. Rodriguez's friends and family as they grieve her loss." Aquit is also facing several misdemeanor charges related to this incident, officials said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sydney Sweeney dazzles in swimsuit and cowgirl hat for sizzling beach shoot for shoe brand
ACTRESS Sydney Sweeney is a real sand-out as she poses on the beach for a photoshoot. The Anyone But You star, 27, wore a swimsuit and cowgirl hat to promote the country collection of shoe brand Hey Dude. 3 3 3 Sydney told W Magazine she was confident when shooting nude scenes, saying: 'I don't get nervous. I think that the female body is a very powerful thing. 'And I'm telling my character's story, so I owe it to them to tell it well and to do what needs to be done.' It came after she adopted a German shepherd puppy, called Sully Bear, in April. Sydney was cradling the adorable puppy as she reunited with ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino - just weeks after calling off their engagement. The Euphoria star was spotted carrying her new puppy, while out and about in Florida. Sydney was seen carrying her new four-legged companion while strolling alongside film producer Jonathan, 41. She dressed down in baggy denim shorts, an oversized white hoodie, a Key West baseball cap and trainers. Sydney was still without her diamond ring despite her former fiance joining her on the trip out near her home in Florida. Jonathan opted for a casual look too with a light grey hooded jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a black cap.
Wall Street Journal
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Mass Deportation . . . Except at Hotels?
How far does President Trump envision his mass deportation project going? As if to heighten the ambiguity, on Thursday morning he tapped out this sentence on Truth Social: 'Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace.' Then Mr. Trump turned the focus back where the White House wants it, which is gang members and threats to public safety. 'We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA,' he said. 'Changes are coming!' How cryptic. The electorate is with Mr. Trump on catching and deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. Yet much more than that is happening, and more than farmers and hoteliers are concerned. Vincent Scardina is a Trump voter in Key West, Fla., who owns a roofing company. Six of his workers, originally from Nicaragua, were en route to a job late last month when they were detained, according to a report by a local NBC affiliate. Their attorney says five of those men have valid work permits, pending asylum cases, and no criminal records. We haven't been able to verify that, but if it's correct, jailing them is a strange enforcement priority. 'It's going to be really hard to replace those guys,' Mr. Scardina said. 'We're not able, in Key West, to just replace people as easily as, say, a big city.' He also got emotional. 'You get to know these guys. You become their friends,' he said. 'You see what happens to their family.' Mr. Scardina's message to the President that he helped to elect: 'What happened here? This situation is just totally, just blatantly, not at all what they said it was.'
New York Times
06-06-2025
- New York Times
Florida Fisherman Is Charged in Shark Stabbing
A charter fisherman in Florida was charged with animal cruelty after a video showed him stabbing a shark multiple times, according to the authorities. The fisherman, Zane P. Garrett, 26, of Stock Island in the Florida Keys, was arrested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday and charged with the felony count. Law enforcement officials received tips on May 23 about a man 'repeatedly stabbing a shark on a fishing line before cutting the line and releasing the animal,' the agency said in a statement. It was unclear if the shark survived. A video, which has since been widely circulated, shows a man stabbing the shark with a knife and includes a caption that reads 'bud broke my rod.' Conservation agents located Mr. Garrett's boat in Key West and identified him as the charter captain on the day of the attack. He later admitted to the stabbing. It was not immediately clear what potential penalties Mr. Garrett might face. 'The careless cruelty displayed in this video is unacceptable,' said Maj. Alberto Maza, the South B regional commander of the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 'I'm proud of the public for reporting this senseless act and our officers' work in identifying the subject and holding him accountable.' According to WPLG Local 10 in Miami, an arrest warrant stated that Mr. Zane attacked the shark because it had stolen his fish. Mr. Zane declined to comment when reached by phone on Friday. According to his website, Mr. Zane operates Second Nature Charters in Key West, with prices starting at $900 for four hours of tarpon fishing. The charter boat is a 37-foot Torres sport fishing vessel that can accommodate up to six passengers. 'With Captain Zane at the helm, every fishing excursion becomes an unforgettable journey filled with camaraderie, laughter, and, most importantly, epic catches that will be cherished for a lifetime,' according to the site. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said that sharks have been known to take fish off a line or bite boat motors, 'an unfortunate side effect of healthy and sustainable shark populations.' The commission's advice: Move to another area away from shark activity. In May, another Florida charter fisherman was sentenced to 30 days for shooting and poisoning dolphins from his boat, including doing so once in front of two school-aged children. The captain was frustrated with the dolphins for stealing his catch, investigators said at the time.
Travel Weekly
02-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Training translates to sales
Jamie Biesiada Professional development pays. That's the message of a study released by the Travel Institute last month. CTA Graduate Insights was designed to follow the experiences of graduates of the institute's Certified Travel Associate (CTA) program. The stat that most stood out to me was this: 81% report measurable business growth after earning their CTA certification. In other words, four out of five advisors who complete the CTA program see a positive impact on their bottom line. Of course, there are many benefits to professional development beyond the bottom line. For instance, the Travel Institute found that 85% of CTA grads use the knowledge and training gained consistently, and 91% are proud of their credentials. Most, 86%, recommended the program for other advisors. Nearly three quarters, or 72%, of grads said having CTA credentials has increased their credibility with both clients and suppliers (a similar number said it has helped boost their confidence and helped them navigate challenges). Interestingly, the institute's study found that completing CTA certification can help even veteran advisors. Linda Luizza, owner of Treasures in Travel in Key West, spent 10 years selling travel before she took the CTA course in 2020. After becoming a CTA, Luizza said, her sales doubled. To conduct its study, the institute polled more than 2,000 CTA graduates who finished the program from 2016-2023. "Development of our curriculum is never complete, and so as we walk our own talk striving to improve constantly, we also need to understand how we're doing," Guida Botelho, the institute's senior director of education, said in a release. "Our goal is to closely follow our graduates and ensure the CTA remains aligned with individual and industry needs; these results tell us we're doing very well." The CTA program is one of several certifications offered by the Travel Institute. It costs $599 to enroll. The institute also offers the Certified Travel Counselor certification as well as Certified Travel Industry Executive. Its Tripkit program is designed for new agents, and the institute also offers specialist trainings.
