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2 boaters missing after sailing to avoid Hurricane Milton: Coast Guard

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2 years ago

October 15, 2024

2 boaters missing after sailing to avoid Hurricane Milton: Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) St. Pete is searching for two boaters who were last seen leaving Charlotte Harbor in southwest Florida on Tuesday to avoid Hurricane Milton making landfall.

Andreas Gabriel Kirchberger and Kenneth Thomas Reutzel were heading for Tarpon Springs in a vessel called the Helderberg/Queen Milania, officials said. Tarpon Springs is about 92 miles north of Charlotte Harbor, which is located in Charlotte County.

USCG Southeast posted to X several pictures of their white-colored vessel which appeared to be a catamaran, a type of sailing yacht with two hulls.

Missing boaters Hurricane Milton Missing boaters Hurricane Milton The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) St. Pete is searching for two boaters who were last seen leaving Charlotte Harbor in southwest Florida on Tuesday to avoid Hurricane Milton making landfall. USCG Southeast Fox News

AT LEAST 4 DEAD AFTER TORNADOS RIP THROUGH ST. LUCIE COUNTY DURING MILTON: OFFICIALS

Anyone with information is asked to call Coast Guard St. Pete at 1-866-881-1392.

It comes as a USCG rescue helicopter crew dramatically hoisted a man to safety after he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles off Longboat Key on Thursday. A USCG helicopter from Air Station Miami was captured on video approaching the man as a member of the crew is lowered into the water.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida late Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph.

Missing boater Hurricane Milton (USCG Southeast )

VIRAL TAMPA SENSATION ‘LIEUTENANT DAN,’ WHO RODE OUT HURRICANE MILTON IN BOAT, DESCRIBES HOW HE SURVIVED

Milton’s death toll has now risen to 17, including six in St. Lucie County, one in Polk County and four in Volusia County. The deaths in St. Lucie County were caused by a raging tornado that ripped through the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village senior community.

The hurricane moved off Florida’s east coast Thursday morning after making landfall Wednesday. The powerful storm brought destructive winds, widespread power outages affecting over 4 million customers and a significant outbreak of tornadoes across the Sunshine State.

A Coast Guard rescue helicopter crew dramatically hoist a man to safety after he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles off Longboat Key on Thursday. (U.S. Coast Guard Southeast)

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The USCG announced on Thursday evening that ports are re-opening following Hurricane Milton, but warned impacted communities should exercise caution.

In Florida, Key West, Port Everglades, Port Miami and the Miami River have reopened, according to the press release.

Fox News’ Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.

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Dallas, TX

CJ Goodwin announces retirement after 8 seasons with Cowboys

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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CJ Goodwin announces retirement after 8 seasons with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas — After 12 seasons in the NFL and the last eight with the Dallas Cowboys, defensive back CJ Goodwin has announced his retirement.

Goodwin, 36, has played in 108 games for the Cowboys since he joined the team in 2018. He was the second longest-tenured Cowboy on the roster behind only Dak Prescott, who preceded Goodwin by two seasons.

Since 2019, Goodwin has been one of Dallas’ key players on special teams, recording 69 tackles with the Cowboys [ninth in Cowboys history] and 87 in his NFL career. In 2021, Goodwin became the first player in franchise history to lead the team in special teams tackles for three consecutive seasons.

After going undrafted in 2014, Goodwin received a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers after Steelers Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount, whose son attended high school with Goodwin and who Goodwin had worked for as a farm hand, urged the team to give him an opportunity. Pittsburgh would sign him as an undrafted free agent afterwards.

Following time with the Steelers, Falcons, Cardinals, Giants, 49ers and Bengals, the Cowboys signed Goodwin off of Cincinnati’s practice squad in October of 2018.

In his eight seasons with Dallas, Goodwin notched 2,211 snaps on special teams. He worked primarily as a gunner on punt coverage and was one of Dallas’ most impactful defenders on kickoff coverage during his career with the team.

Goodwin was named one of the Cowboys’ six captains in 2025, and the second captain on special teams alongside Brandon Aubrey. He finished the year with 18 special teams tackles.

In 2026, the Cowboys will now have to look to fill Goodwin’s shoes on special teams. Some of their offseason signings, like safety P.J. Locke, have a strong history as defenders on special teams and could end up being crucial for special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen in his second season in Dallas.

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Miami, FL

Several people reportedly hurt in ‘mass casualty’ crash near Miami Gardens – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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June 29, 2026

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Several people reportedly hurt in ‘mass casualty’ crash near Miami Gardens – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – A chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured.

Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Cameras captured two cars with extensive damage, including a white Toyota Camry.

Although the crash, called a “mass casualty incident” by MDFR, happened on the border between Miami Gardens and Northwest Miami-Dade, the scene extended across several blocks, from Northwest 183rd Street to 191st Street, spanning both the county and the city’s jurisdictions.

7News has reached out to Miami Gardens Police for more information about the incident and the number of people involved.

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Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Honest Statement After Giants Game

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3 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Honest Statement After Giants Game

On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves played the final game of their series with the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco.They lost by a score of 3-2.With the loss, they dropped two out of three games in the series.Braves Manager Makes Honest StatementAfter the game, manager Walt Weiss made an honest statement.Via Mark Bowman of […] The post Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Honest Statement After Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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