The Latest Breaking News from Bahamas

Tropical Storm Nicole, on the cusp of Cat 1 strength, nears Florida. Track nudged south

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Nicole, on the cusp of strengthening into a Category 1 hurricane possibly within hours, remained on track to cross the Bahamas Wednesday and slam much of Florida with pounding surf, high winds and heavy rain.

Miami Herald · Nov 9, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole bears down on the Bahamas, Florida

Many people evacuated from vulnerable locations in the northwestern Bahamas as Tropical Storm Nicole approached and residents of Florida braced for the storm, which could strengthen to a hurricane

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole churns toward the Bahamas and Florida

The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. It's headed for parts of the Bahamas and Florida that are still feeling the effects of previous hurricanes.

WEKU · Nov 8, 2022

A hurricane watch is issued for Florida as Subtropical Storm Nicole gathers strength

Officials urged Floridians to "not focus on the exact track" of the storm, which is hundreds of miles across. The unusual, late-season storm could reach Category 1 hurricane strength later this week.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

Hurricane watch: Subtropical storm eyes Florida, Bahamas

Hurricane watches have been posted for the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic Coast as Subtropical Storm Nicole approaches, threatening to bring a “prolonged period of hazardous weather."

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Family head on 14-month adventure around the world - on a private plane

The Porter family are spending 14 months travelling to different parts of the world, and have already visited the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands and Argentina

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

South Florida in forecast cone for Nicole, which could be near hurricane strength by midweek: forecasters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida is now in the forecast cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole, which is forecast to be near hurricane strength, or possibly a hurricane, by midweek, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Scientists discover ‘world’s largest’ seagrass forest – by strapping cameras to sharks

New study, carried out using tiger sharks in the Bahamas, extends total known global seagrass coverage by more than 40%

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

Tiger sharks with cameras on their backs map 'world's biggest' seagrass meadow in Bahamas

Scientists have mapped what they believe is the world's biggest seagrass meadow in the Bahamas, capturing the underwater world from the view of tiger sharks.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

Family of Sean Connery launch foundation to donate millions in Scotland and Bahamas

THE family of the late Sir Sean Connery has launched a new foundation to honour the actor’s legacy.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022