Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman
Read full article: Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New RomanSecretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
Read full article: Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radarTrinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation.
Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs
Read full article: Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugsThe president of the Dominican Republic says he has authorized the U.S. government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking.
Top US military officials are visiting Caribbean leaders as Trump weighs next steps
Read full article: Top US military officials are visiting Caribbean leaders as Trump weighs next stepsTop U.S. military officials are meeting leaders of Caribbean nations this week as the Trump administration has escalated its firepower in the region as part of what it calls a campaign against drug trafficking.
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
Read full article: Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vesselsColombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Read full article: Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in JamaicaMany in Jamaica are without power and unable to contact loved ones while reeling from blocked roads, torn roofs, and other damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impact
Read full article: Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impactWith Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall in Jamaica, the National Weather Service is warning of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and flooding
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and floodingHurricane Melissa, now Category 4 and strengthening near Jamaica, is expected to reach Category 5 and bring life-threatening impacts across the Caribbean. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan reports on the predicted path, hazards, and official advisories.
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
Read full article: US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalateThe U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is cautioning Americans to stay away from U.S. government facilities on the twin-island nation.
Trinidad and Tobago secures US permission to negotiate gas deal with neighboring Venezuela
Read full article: Trinidad and Tobago secures US permission to negotiate gas deal with neighboring VenezuelaThe U.S. has granted Trinidad and Tobago permission to negotiate a gas deal with neighboring Venezuela without facing any U.S. sanctions.
Petro claims US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizens
Read full article: Petro claims US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizensColombia's President Gustavo Petro has indicated there are "signs" that a recent U.S. military boat attack off Venezuela involved Colombian citizens.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartelsSenate Republicans have voted down legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.
Venezuela denounces alleged 'extremist' plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complex
Read full article: Venezuela denounces alleged 'extremist' plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complexVenezuela has warned of an alleged plan by extremists to attack the shuttered U.S. Embassy complex in Caracas with explosives.
Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in the Caribbean
Read full article: Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in the CaribbeanFishermen in Trinidad and Tobago are fearing that a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean could kill them and their livelihoods.
Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
Read full article: Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an “armed conflict."
As Humberto and Imelda move away, what’s next for hurricane season?
Read full article: As Humberto and Imelda move away, what’s next for hurricane season?We're getting close to the final stretch of time regarding the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While it has been slower than initially perceived, we've had some pretty monstrous storms out there. Thankfully they've stayed away. Will our luck continue to hold? I want to break that down for you today, especially as we tend to shift gears at about this point in time regarding where we monitor for potential named storm development.
WATCH LIVE: News 6 meteorologist David Nazario breaks down Tropical Depression 9 and Humberto in the Atlantic
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: News 6 meteorologist David Nazario breaks down Tropical Depression 9 and Humberto in the AtlanticCoastal conditions will worsen Sunday into early next week, with rough surf, high rip current risk, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and scattered heavy rain.
Colombia's president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikes
Read full article: Colombia's president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikesColombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a criminal investigation against U.S. President Donald Trump and officials involved in recent deadly strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communities
Read full article: US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communitiesA U.S. military strike on a boat off Venezuela's northeastern Caribbean coast has disrupted a flow of money that helps impoverished communities.
Here’s where we’re watching for sneaky tropical development
Read full article: Here’s where we’re watching for sneaky tropical developmentPeak hurricane season has given us one named storm, officially. There's one spot in particular that has our attention that you should probably be aware of as we move through the next seven to 10 days.
Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean
Read full article: Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the CaribbeanU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.
Trinidad and Tobago leader praises strike and says US should kill all drug traffickers 'violently'
Read full article: Trinidad and Tobago leader praises strike and says US should kill all drug traffickers 'violently'Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister is praising a U.S. strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in the southern Caribbean.
Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this week
Read full article: Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this weekSecurity, sovereignty, tariffs, trade, drugs and migration will top Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s agenda this week on his third trip to Latin America since becoming chief U.S. diplomat.
Maduro vows to declare a 'republic in arms' if US forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela
Read full article: Maduro vows to declare a 'republic in arms' if US forces in the Caribbean attack VenezuelaVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he would declare a "republic in arms" if the U.S. attacks Venezuela.
NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates
Read full article: NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidatesNew York City’s West Indian American Day Parade has kicked off with vibrant costumes, colorful flags, and the sounds of soca and reggae music.
Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
Read full article: Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisisLatin America's top human rights court has issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion linking states’ human rights obligations to their duty to address climate change.
A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas
Read full article: A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the AmericasAn unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades is roiling countries in the Caribbean and the Americas.
The history of Tropical Storm Andrea: How many times has it hit Florida?
Read full article: The history of Tropical Storm Andrea: How many times has it hit Florida?The name Andrea is the first name on our named storms list for the 2025 hurricane season. When was it first introduced? Let's break down a bit of the history while we wait for the first storm of the season to develop.
Possible wet roads could cause trouble during your Central Florida morning commute
Read full article: Possible wet roads could cause trouble during your Central Florida morning commuteWith the area of interest off our east coast combining with upper level influence in the form of a ball of energy off our western shores, the rains are really cranking across our area. We're thinking this could add some time to your morning and especially afternoon commutes tomorrow, with a more widespread threat of heavier rains spreading into your Thursday.
FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, Caribbean
Read full article: FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, CaribbeanThe federal government is authorizing SpaceX to try for another test flight of its Starship rocket, two months after the last test flight ended with pieces of the rocket streaking over Florida and the Caribbean.
REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Here’s the list
Read full article: REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Here’s the listThe Caribbean-inspired chain Bahama Breeze has announced abrupt closures of over a dozen restaurants — including some in Florida, according to USA Today.
Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN
Read full article: Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UNThe great-great grandson of 19th-century British prime minister William Gladstone says he “shocked and horrified” to learn about seven years ago that his ancestors were slave owners in Jamaica and Guyana.
US bans flights to Haiti's capital until Sept. 8 as UN expert says gang violence is more dire
Read full article: US bans flights to Haiti's capital until Sept. 8 as UN expert says gang violence is more direThe United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 because of escalating gang violence.
Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're critical
Read full article: Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're criticalCaribbean leaders are pushing back against a new U.S. policy that aims to crack down on Cuban medical missions, saying that the work of hundreds of Cuban medical staff across the region is essential.
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Read full article: Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surgeDengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year.
Belize on alert as Tropical Storm Sara moves along Honduran coast bringing heavy rain
Read full article: Belize on alert as Tropical Storm Sara moves along Honduran coast bringing heavy rainBelize issued tropical storm warnings for coastal areas on Friday as Tropical Storm Sara moved through the Caribbean, dousing Honduras’ northern coast with heavy rain.
Central Florida could see tropical impacts next week. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Central Florida could see tropical impacts next week. Here’s what to knowAs of now, the future of what could be Sara is going to be highly dependent on how much the system interacts with Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula over the next 4-5 days.
Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Here’s what to knowWhile it is still too early to pinpoint exact timing, track and intensity, there are a two main routes this system could take over the next few days.
Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands
Read full article: Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islandsOfficials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year.
Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Here’s what that means for Florida
Read full article: Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Here’s what that means for FloridaWhile there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of MexicoWhile there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latest
Read full article: Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latestAn area of low pressure is expected to form in the Caribbean this week, moving into the Gulf of Mexico where it could develop further, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this week
Read full article: Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this weekAn area that the National Hurricane Center has identified with a medium chance for tropical development has a high interest because it could become a storm this week in the Gulf of Mexico.
CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Tropical Storm Helene forms, projected to become major hurricane on path toward Florida
Read full article: CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Tropical Storm Helene forms, projected to become major hurricane on path toward FloridaTropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean on Tuesday on a projected path toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Here’s what’s steering the likely Gulf of Mexico hurricane, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, to Florida
Read full article: Here’s what’s steering the likely Gulf of Mexico hurricane, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, to FloridaPotential Tropical Cyclone 9 was designated by the National Hurricane Center earlier Monday.