Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
The head of Orlando's Carnival Festival is defending police officers who were disciplined by the department after they were captured in a video in which young women in bikinis are dancing on them.
As we move into hurricane season, we are beginning to watch a potential area of tropical development that could emerge in the Gulf by the middle of June.
The experience offers guests a limited-run, after-hours evening of beachside cocktails, Caribbean dining, animal encounters, live entertainment, and a dramatic fire finale.
A wetter, more tropical weather pattern is settling into Central Florida and could stick around through early next week.
A big warm-up could be on the way for Central Florida as we head into the first weekend of May, as models hint at temperatures climbing to the hottest levels we’ve seen since late September 2025.
Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up.
Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere.
Federal investigators say a veteran agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration took cash to push fraudulent visa applications through the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.
Leonardo DiCaprio emphasizes the importance of creating cinema over content at the Palm Springs Film Festival’s 37th annual International Film Awards.
The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel.
The government of Trinidad and Tobago says it will allow the U.S. military access to its airports in upcoming weeks as tensions between the United States and Venezuela remain high.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation.
The 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 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.
Colombian 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.
Many 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.
With Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall in Jamaica, the National Weather Service is warning of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
Hurricane 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.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is cautioning Americans to stay away from U.S. government facilities on the twin-island nation.
The U.S. has granted Trinidad and Tobago permission to negotiate a gas deal with neighboring Venezuela without facing any U.S. sanctions.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has indicated there are "signs" that a recent U.S. military boat attack off Venezuela involved Colombian citizens.
Senate 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 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 are fearing that a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean could kill them and their livelihoods.
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an “armed conflict."
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.
Coastal 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.
Colombian 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.
A U.S. military strike on a boat off Venezuela's northeastern Caribbean coast has disrupted a flow of money that helps impoverished communities.
Peak 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.
U.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’s prime minister is praising a U.S. strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in the southern Caribbean.
Security, 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.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he would declare a "republic in arms" if the U.S. attacks Venezuela.
New 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 has issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion linking states’ human rights obligations to their duty to address climate change.
An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades is roiling countries in the Caribbean and the Americas.
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.
With 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.
The 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.
The Caribbean-inspired chain Bahama Breeze has announced abrupt closures of over a dozen restaurants — including some in Florida, according to USA Today.
The 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.
The United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 because of escalating gang violence.
Caribbean 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 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 issued tropical storm warnings for coastal areas on Friday as Tropical Storm Sara moved through the Caribbean, dousing Honduras’ northern coast with heavy rain.
As 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.
While 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.
Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year.
While 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.
While 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.
