Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees.
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Thursday: Some clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 79.
Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida woman grabs, hits deputy during arrest in Florida Keys, MCSO says (cbsnews.com) — A woman was arrested late Saturday night at Pine Channel Park on Big Pine Key after deputies say she stayed after closing, had drug paraphernalia visible, and then grabbed and hit a deputy during the arrest. She was treated at Lower Keys Medical Center and taken to jail on multiple charges. Residents may notice increased patrols and enforcement of park hours on Big Pine Key.
• Young mother killed by speeding boat while diving Florida Keys (divemagazine.com) — A diver was fatally struck by a boat while scuba diving off Little Palm Island, in waters near Big Pine Key, prompting a state investigation and renewed calls for boating safety. Authorities say the vessel stopped and assisted, and no charges have been announced yet. Locals are urging boaters around Big Pine Key to slow down and strictly respect diver-down flags.
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US, French, and Dutch Forces Sign Charter to Dismantle Cartel Operations Across the Caribbean and Atlantic (dialogo-americas.com)
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