SUMMARY: Roberto Perez was arrested and charged in connection with a fatal boating accident in Biscayne Bay that occurred in April, resulting in the deaths of Jorge Moreno and his brother-in-law, Jose Turos. During a court appearance, prosecutors revealed that Perez was operating a 51-foot yacht at excessive speeds and failed to adhere to navigation rules, contributing to the collision with a smaller boat. Perez received a bond of $30,000 and must surrender his passport, along with a prohibition on operating any vessels during the case. He is expected to bond out in time for Thanksgiving.

A yacht operator is facing two counts of homicide for reckless operation of a vessel following a fatal boating accident on Biscayne Bay.

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SUMMARY: Pinellas County leaders have given the Tampa Bay Rays a deadline until December 1st to commit to redevelopment plans at Tropicana Field. The county’s ultimatum has heightened tensions, as the team faces challenges from Hurricane Idalia damage and concerns about funding for a new stadium. While county commissioners insist they bear no responsibility for delays in funding votes, the Rays argue they cannot repair the Trop and build a new stadium by 2028. Despite the uncertainty, the Rays maintain their commitment to remain in Tampa Bay and seek workable solutions with local partners.

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has given the Tampa Bay Rays a deadline of December 1 to either commit to the agreement for a new stadium or provide a notice of termination.

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SUMMARY: A family in Miami is seeking answers after three teenagers and an older cousin were injured in a shooting. The victims, aged 18 to 20, were in a car when gunfire hit them. The police arrived but initially failed to provide medical attention, frustrating the family, who were concerned the victims were bleeding out. Three of the injured were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they are expected to recover. Authorities are investigating the shooting, which occurred near Northwest 16th Avenue, and are searching for a red Cadillac Escalade seen fleeing the scene. No suspects have been identified.

Four people had to be hospitalized Monday afternoon after gunfire broke out in Brownsville, a Miami neighborhood.

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