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

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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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Alyssa Faircloth’s no-hitter is Mississippi State’s first in NCAA softball tournament

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May 17, 2026

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May 16, 2026

Alyssa Faircloth’s no-hitter is Mississippi State’s first in NCAA softball tournament

May 16, 2026

Alyssa Faircloth threw a no-hitter in Mississippi State’s regional win over Oregon, the Bulldogs’ first in an NCAA tournament game. Watch the extended highlights from the no-hitter here.

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2 teens arrested after back-to-back shootings near Paycom Center

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May 17, 2026

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2 teens arrested after back-to-back shootings near Paycom Center

OKLAHOMA CITY –

Oklahoma City police responded to active gunfire near Scissortail Park Saturday night.

Early reports said shell casings were found by police near the Scissortail Park stage, with one person injured and taken to a local hospital due to being grazed by a bullet.

Officers were conducting an investigation which was interrupted by additional gunfire near the Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City police share update

Multiple suspects detained after OKC shootings

Oklahoma City police say they have a 13-year-old suspect in custody in connection with the first shooting that injured one person.

The second call for shots fired was near Reno and Robinson Avenue where no one is believed to be struck according to OCPD.

A 16-year-old suspect was placed in custody and a second gun was recovered connected to the shooting near Paycom Center. Police are investigating whether the shootings are related.

This is a developing story.

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for May 16, 2026

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May 17, 2026

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for May 16, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 16, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from May 16 drawing

08-37-40-44-65, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 16 drawing

Midday: 8-4-6, FB: 2

Evening: 7-3-9, FB: 8

Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 16 drawing

Midday: 5-1-4-7, FB: 2

Evening: 7-0-1-3, FB: 8

Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 16 drawing

Midday: 04

Evening: 01

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from May 16 drawing

05-16-25-36-38

Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 16 drawing

11-21-27-41-59, Powerball: 18

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:

For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.

Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.

SC Education Lottery

P.O. Box 11039

Columbia, SC 29211-1039

For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.

Columbia Claims Center

1303 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.

When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.

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