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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Large Alligator Caught 'Knocking on Doors' of Homes During Mating Season
A Florida community encountered an unexpected visitor when an alligator was spotted 'knocking on doors' in the neighborhood. 'Our 3rd precinct deputies responded to a call this morning of a suspicious … gator knocking on doors within the Tortuga community. Thankfully, he was secured and handed over to the trapper safely," the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) shared in a Facebook post on Friday, May 9. "How's that for taking a BITE outta crime? 😏🐊,' they jokingly added.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Large Alligator Caught 'Knocking on Doors' of Homes During Mating Season: Watch!
An alligator was spotted approaching homes in a neighborhood in Florida on Friday, May 9 The Lee County Sheriff's Office reportedly responded to a call to the neighborhood at about 7 a.m. local time Video of the incident shows deputies wrangling the animal into the bed of a truck with the help of a local trapperA Florida community encountered an unexpected visitor when an alligator was spotted 'knocking on doors' in the neighborhood. 'Our 3rd precinct deputies responded to a call this morning of a suspicious … gator knocking on doors within the Tortuga community. Thankfully, he was secured and handed over to the trapper safely," the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) shared in a Facebook post on Friday, May 9. "How's that for taking a BITE outta crime? 😏🐊,' they jokingly added. The officers responded to a call to the community, which is located about 175 miles southeast of Tampa, at approximately 7 a.m. local time on Friday, according to an email from the LCSO to McClatchy News, per The Miami Herald. The sheriff's office also noted that 'the gator was seemingly 7+ feet.' May is the official start of alligator mating season in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This marks a time when males are known to wander in search of mates, which increases the likelihood that they will appear in neighborhoods and other populated areas. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The FWC also notes that this is a time of year when male alligators become increasingly territorial. Therefore, it advises people to exercise extra caution around bodies of water and to be aware of their surroundings — especially during dawn and dusk. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Four investigated over speedboat death of Harry Potter publisher
Four Italians are being investigated over the death of a Bloomsbury USA executive in a boating accident off the Amalfi Coast. Adrienne Vaughan, 45, was a passenger in a speedboat when it smashed into a large sailing boat that was hosting a wedding party in August 2023. Ms Vaughan, who was the president of the US publisher of the Harry Potter series, was hurled into the water and hit by the boat's propellers. Mike White, her husband, was injured in the collision and taken to hospital in Ravello. Their children, Leanna, 14, and Mason, 11, escaped unharmed. Italian prosecutors announced on Wednesday that four people were under investigation for the accident: Elio Persico, the skipper of the Saint Tropez, the speedboat on which Ms Vaughan and her family were passengers; Rosa Caputo and Beniamino Mellino, the owners of the boat hire company Daily Luxury Boat; and Enrico Staiano, the administrator of the company. They face charges including manslaughter and interfering with the investigation by trying to manipulate key evidence. Those under investigation are accused of removing the identifying number plate of the speedboat and replacing it with the identifying plate of a twin vessel, the Capriccio. They are also accused of employing a diver to recover the rudder of the speedboat after it sank, in an alleged attempt to steer the outcome of the investigation. Mr Persico, the skipper of the 30ft-long speedboat, was allegedly under the influence of cocaine and alcohol when the collision happened, according to Italian media reports on Wednesday. The speedboat was travelling fast, at 15 knots, when it collided with a sailing vessel, the 130ft-long Tortuga, off the Amalfi Coast, a picturesque tourist region south of Naples. Judges will now have to decide whether to send the matter to trial. Video footage that emerged at the time showed shocked tourists on the larger vessel. Guests rushed to the side of the boat and flung inflatables into the water to try to help the victims of the accident. Pietro Iuzzolino, a barman who was making cocktails on the large boat, told Italian media: 'The sailing ship was heading straight ahead, as was the speedboat. Then [the speedboat] suddenly turned 180 degrees. There was a collision, and I heard a very loud crash. I saw the woman in the water being supported by her daughters and husband. She was missing an arm. Her neck was white, as if the blood was not flowing. It was terrible.' The tourists were hauled on board the sailing boat. 'The skipper was vomiting, we had the impression that he was maybe drunk. But the investigators will be able to ascertain whether that is true,' said Mr Iuzzolino. Ms Vaughan was rushed to land where medical staff made frantic attempts to save her life. They called an air ambulance but by the time it arrived she was dead. The captain of the Tortuga tested negative for drugs and alcohol and is not accused of wrongdoing. 'The investigation has confirmed what we have said from the start – that the captain of the Tortuga fully respected all navigation regulations,' said Daniele Varini, the lawyer for Antonio Gallo, the Tortuga's skipper. 'The Tortuga had precedence and was not obliged to undertake a manoeuvre. Responsibility for the collision rests solely with the speedboat.' Ms Vaughan attended New York University and the Stern School of Business. She was director of finance at Oxford University Press in New York between 2014 and 2015 and then a director in the publishing arm of Disney from 2015 to 2018. She was appointed president of Bloomsbury US in 2021. A day before the accident she toured the sights of Rome with her family, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
16-04-2025
- Telegraph
Four investigated over speedboat death of Harry Potter publisher
Four Italians are being investigated over the death of a Bloomsbury USA executive in a boating accident off the Amalfi Coast. Adrienne Vaughan, 45, was a passenger in a speedboat when it smashed into a large sailing boat that was hosting a wedding party in August 2023. Ms Vaughan, who was the president of the US publisher of the Harry Potter series, was hurled into the water and hit by the boat's propellers. Mike White, her husband, was injured in the collision and taken to hospital in Ravello. Their children, Leanna, 14, and Mason, 11, escaped unharmed. Italian prosecutors announced on Wednesday that four people were under investigation for the accident: Elio Persico, the skipper of the Saint Tropez, the speedboat on which Ms Vaughan and her family were passengers; Rosa Caputo and Beniamino Mellino, the owners of the boat hire company Daily Luxury Boat; and Enrico Staiano, the administrator of the company. They face charges including manslaughter and interfering with the investigation by trying to manipulate key evidence. Those under investigation are accused of removing the identifying number plate of the speedboat and replacing it with the identifying plate of a twin vessel, the Capriccio. They are also accused of employing a diver to recover the rudder of the speedboat after it sank, in an alleged attempt to steer the outcome of the investigation. Mr Persico, the skipper of the 30ft-long speedboat, was allegedly under the influence of cocaine and alcohol when the collision happened, according to Italian media reports on Wednesday. The speedboat was travelling fast, at 15 knots, when it collided with a sailing vessel, the 130ft-long Tortuga, off the Amalfi Coast, a picturesque tourist region south of Naples. Judges will now have to decide whether to send the matter to trial. 'Terrible' collision Video footage that emerged at the time showed shocked tourists on the larger vessel. Guests rushed to the side of the boat and flung inflatables into the water to try to help the victims of the accident. Pietro Iuzzolino, a barman who was making cocktails on the large boat, told Italian media: 'The sailing ship was heading straight ahead, as was the speedboat. Then [the speedboat] suddenly turned 180 degrees. There was a collision, and I heard a very loud crash. I saw the woman in the water being supported by her daughters and husband. She was missing an arm. Her neck was white, as if the blood was not flowing. It was terrible.' The tourists were hauled on board the sailing boat. 'The skipper was vomiting, we had the impression that he was maybe drunk. But the investigators will be able to ascertain whether that is true,' said Mr Iuzzolino. Ms Vaughan was rushed to land where medical staff made frantic attempts to save her life. They called an air ambulance but by the time it arrived she was dead. The captain of the Tortuga tested negative for drugs and alcohol and is not accused of wrongdoing. 'The investigation has confirmed what we have said from the start – that the captain of the Tortuga fully respected all navigation regulations,' said Daniele Varini, the lawyer for Antonio Gallo, the Tortuga's skipper. 'The Tortuga had precedence and was not obliged to undertake a manoeuvre. Responsibility for the collision rests solely with the speedboat.' Ms Vaughan attended New York University and the Stern School of Business. She was director of finance at Oxford University Press in New York between 2014 and 2015 and then a director in the publishing arm of Disney from 2015 to 2018. She was appointed president of Bloomsbury US in 2021. A day before the accident she toured the sights of Rome with her family, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tortuga Music Festival kicks off in Fort Lauderdale
The sun is hot, the beats are loud and Fort Lauderdale Beach is once again pulsing with the energy of the annual Tortuga Music Festival , a three-day event that brings up to 100,000 music lovers to the sand and surf for one of the city's biggest weekends of the year. From music stars to concertgoers, Day One kicked off to a booming start and for some, getting there was half the fun. For Jena, Kathy and Leta, Tortuga isn't just a music festival, it's tradition. The three friends are back for their annual girls' weekend, minus husbands, responsibilities, or the stress of parking. "We get to not act our age, not hang out with our husbands and husbands aren't allowed to call or talk to us for a few days," laughed Leta Gardella. They skip the pricey parking and traffic jams by arriving in style on a private boat. "It's her private boat," Jena said. "She takes care of us," added Kathy. "We've got this down to a science," Leta said. "This isn't our first rodeo. I hire a captain to drive my boat." Patty and her wife Lois, visiting from Lady Lake, won their Tortuga tickets through a radio contest, but it was their travel plan that made them winners in more ways than one. "We Ubered; we didn't park," Patty said. "We played it smart. We got a cottage up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and we called an Uber," Lois added. "It cost us 20 bucks to get down here." With limited parking and steep rates, organizers are urging festivalgoers to consider ride-sharing, water taxis, or other creative ways to get to the beach. Just across the street, Marina Village is benefiting from the Tortuga rush, welcoming those who want the music without the chaos. "We're getting a lot of people who just want to enjoy the vibe but not be in the environment of a big festival," said manager Sam Escobar. With its first Tortuga weekend in business, the spot is expecting to ride the wave of the weekend. "Tortuga's huge. It's a big draw of the year," Escobar said. "We're going to be the official after-party spot, so it's going to be a big boom for us." Friday's headliners include Jelly Roll and Ludacris. Saturday will feature Keith Urban and Shaboozey, and Sunday closes out with country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney. The party's just getting started and for thousands soaking up the sunshine and sounds, Tortuga is more than a festival. It's a Florida experience.
