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03.06.2022 / 15:01

Tropical Storm Warnings issued in Central and South Florida as heavy rain, gusty winds spread onshore

WHAT IS A POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE?As of Friday morning, this developing system located more than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms. Rain and gusty winds had already developed in parts of South Florida as tropical moisture streams well to the northeast of the system's center.The current stats on Potential Tropical Cyclone One.

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Hemingway look-alikes urge mask-wearing in Florida Keys

KEY WEST, Fla. – Ernest Hemingway look-alikes are being used by the Florida Keys tourism council to encourage visitors and residents to wear masks to protect against COVID-19.The men, a former winner and five regular contestants in Key West’s annual “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, appear in a short video that debuted Monday evening on Keys’ social media outlets, urging compliance with coronavirus health protocols.[TRENDING: Manatee found with ‘Trump’ etched into skin | Carnival says 2020 bookings are strong | Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine]“We look at Key West as being our adopted town,” said longtime contest entrant Dusty Rhodes in the video. “Help keep it safe.

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Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains

Photo by Bryan Kasch KEY WEST, Fla. - Photos of an "eddy" that formed in Key West as Laura moved through are stunning.Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.At the time it neared Key West, Laura was just a tropical storm. It went on to become a devastating Category 4 hurricane, making landfall in Louisiana.

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Video shows Key West police officers handcuff, arrest 8-year-old boy

KEW WEST, Fla. – The Key West Police Department is in hot water after a video surfaced of an arrest at an elementary school, News 6 partner WPLG reports.Police body cam footage shows an officer trying to handcuff a crying 8-year-old boy reportedly with special needs who attends Gerald Adams Elementary School in Key West.The handcuffs are too big for the 3-foot-5, 64-pound boy, but he is taken into custody none the less.The child was accused, according to the arrest report, of punching a teacher in the chest after being reprimanded for not sitting correctly in the cafeteria during lunch. Unbelievable!! @KWPOLICE used “scared straight” tactics on 8yo boy with special needs.

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Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive

(Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office) KEY WEST, Fla. - Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.Jose Interian, 24, and Yohana Gonzalez, 26, are facing charges of violating isolation rules for a quarantine and violating emergency management disaster preparedness rules, according to jail records.

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Florida couple jailed for refusing to quarantine, police say

MIAMI – Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.Jose Interian, 24, and Yohana Gonzalez, 26, are facing charges of violating isolation rules for a quarantine and violating emergency management disaster preparedness rules, according to jail records.

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Wahlburgers in Waterford Lakes permanently closes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Wahlburgers in Waterford Lakes announced Wednesday that its closing its doors for good just weeks after the downtown Orlando location did the same.With the latest closure, the burger chain owned by actors Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, no longer has a presence in Central Florida. In fact, now the only Florida location in Key West that’s listed as “coming soon,” according to the casual restaurant’s website.The news on Wednesday came via a social media post.“We’ve made some wonderful memories and will sincerely miss each and every one of you.

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Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key West — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and San Diego among the top considerations.According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf.

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Key West to skip Hemingway Look-Alike Contest due to coronavirus

KEY WEST, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 40th annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest in Key West, organizers announced Thursday.

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Thomas Rhett And Jon Pardi’s Music Video For ‘Beer Can’t Fix’ Is A Much-Needed Lift

Thomas Rhett and John Pardi have a fun and uplifting new music video in a time of great uncertainty.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Live feeds from NYC, Key West, Dublin show huge difference from 2019 St. Patrick’s Day

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