Florida
South Florida veterans honored with ceremonies, parades
DAVIE, Fla. – South Florida communities honored veterans with parades and ceremonies Monday.
At Veterans Park in Davie, a ceremony was held on Veterans Day to honor all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Each veteran was honored with a medley Monday, standing to the music from their respective branches.
“Every day I relive it,” veteran Jeffrey Novak said.
Doug White, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
“It’s really appreciated. It’s not every day that people show that much appreciation for the sacrifices everyone has made,” he said.
Both young and old attended to remember the service members and honor their sacrifices.
“I was active duty just a couple of months ago and just retired from the Navy,” said veteran Sindy Indacochea.
Even children, like Indacochea’s daughter, learned the importance of this day, understanding it is more than just a day off from school.
“Today I’m here with my daughter, showing her that women can do it too,” Indacochea said.
Her daughter said, “Many people sacrificed their lives and it’s really sad when they don’t come back. But I’m really happy that my mom came back, and I learned that everyone has a chance to serve.”
When asked if they would serve again, all the veterans Local 10 News spoke with said it would be an honor.
“I had some of the best and worst experiences of my life, but it was totally worth it,” White said.
In Miami Beach, veterans were honored with a parade down Ocean Drive.
Additionally, the city is set to unveil an exhibit featuring pictures and the history of World War II-era events.
Six-hundred-thousand soldiers lived, trained and worked in Miami Beach during those years.
The exhibit will be featured between 11th and 12th Streets.
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Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida
Cuba says 4 killed after speedboat from Florida opened fire in Cuban waters
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba
Trump warned Cuba to reach an agreement with the U.S. after signing an executive order to impose tariffs on countries that supply the island with oil.
HAVANA (Reuters) – Four people were killed and seven others were wounded on Feb. 25 after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, who returned fire, Cuba’s Interior Ministry said.
All four dead were aboard the Florida-based speedboat, and another six were injured, Cuba said. In addition, the Cuban commander of border patrol boat was wounded, Cuba said.
The wounded foreign attackers were evacuated and received medical attention, Cuba said.
The incident took place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, which has blocked virtually all oil shipments to the island, increasing pressure on the Communist-run government. American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, removing a key Cuban ally from power.
“Faced with the current challenges, Cuba reaffirms its commitment to protecting its territorial waters, based on the principle that national defense is a fundamental pillar for the Cuban state in safeguarding its sovereignty and stability in the region,” the Cuban statement said.
Reporting by Daniel Trotta in Havana.
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