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Health advisory for fecal bacteria lifted at Palm Beach oceanside park
Lifting a health alert on Nov. 3 came a week after officials issued an advisory for the waters off R.G. Kreusler Memorial Park in Palm Beach.
Two big office building sales show strength of owner-occupiers in Cleveland market
The buildings, in Independence and Beachwood, were purchased by local groups that, like other owner-occupiers, enjoy a financing advantage when it comes to office buildings.
Parts of business jet may have broken off midair before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
Video recorded by passersby captured the Bahamas-bound Learjet’s rapid nosedive before it exploded southwest of West Palm Beach.
Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County Share Updates on Partnership to Enhance Rural Health Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Stacey Brandt, Gina All, Tammy Jackson Moore, John Couris, Darcy Davis, Ron Doncaster November 2, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County hosted […]
New Volusia County beach parking fee pushes customers away from local businesses
After business owners reported a significant drop in revenue over the past year, the county is now exploring short-term parking solutions to help bring customers back.
The Borderlands series has sold over 100 million copies, and Gearbox is "cooking hard on more Borderlands 4 content for next year"
Gearbox has announced that its looter shooter series Borderlands has sold over 100m copies, but it's still "taking a bigger look at the franchise as a whole."
Pulte eyes Beachwood for new 73-home, single-family community
Pulte Homes plans new housing development in Beachwood called Founders Reserve.
Business Beyond the Beach: The Miami Foundation & Give Miami Day
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Host Brittnie Bassant sits down with Jocelyn Noya Quintana, Chief Marketing Officer, and Laurel Woloszyn, Philanthropy Director, from The Miami Foundation to discuss their work strengthening the community and the impact of philanthropy across South Florida. They also highlight Give Miami Day, Miami’s biggest annual giving event, and how […]
Myrtle Beach City Council discusses renovated theater name
Much of the discussion during the workshop centered on what to name the former Broadway Theater, with suggestions that included The Downtown Theatre, The Strand Theatre and The Theatre on
Baptist Health (JAX) expands pediatric care network with acquisition of two Jacksonville-area practices - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Addition of Jacksonville Beach and Southside Pediatric Care Centers locations strengthens access to coordinated pediatric care across the region. Jacksonville, Fla., November 2, 2026 – Baptist Health is expanding its […]
Palm Beach Improv brings big laughs to Wellington
The Palm Beach Improv has reopened in Wellington with an intimate 450-seat venue and sister restaurant (Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen) next door.
Business jet crashes, killing 9 on board in Palm Beach, Florida
He retired to Thailand, got bored, and opened a café on Koh Samui
Michael Kane moved to Koh Samui to retire. When beach days in Thailand got old, he opened a café and found a new sense of purpose.
Dolphins cannot overcome unforced errors, says Joe Schad
Dolphins’ Ollie Gordon makes costly error, says Joe Schad
JVC Mobile Entertainment Announces New Distribution Strategy to Strengthen Dealer Support
New distributor-based sales model takes effect January 1, 2027, positioning JVC and its dealers for continued growth. Press Release: LONG BEACH, CA – JVC Mobile Entertainment announces a strategic shift in its U.S. sales and distribution model, transitioning from independent sales representatives to a distributor-based network effective January 1, 2027. This move better aligns JVC...
Business jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board
The aircraft was en route from Texas to the Bahamas when it crashed in a West Palm Beach, Florida, neighborhood, the FAA said.
County officials issue health warning for local beaches after weekend rain
The county said residents should avoid diving, surfing or swimming during rainfall and for 72 hours after recent rainfall.
All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — All nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday.
Private jet crashes near Palm Beach, authorities say
The private jet had departed Austin and was on its way to the Bahamas, authorities said.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood, erupting in a massive fireball
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood, erupting in a massive fireball
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, erupting in a massive fireball
The Learjet 60 was carrying nine people when it crashed in a residential area in Florida’s Palm Beach County, federal officials said.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, erupts in a massive fireball
First responders are at the scene of a jet crash in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven at around 12:50 p.m. Sunday. It was
Plane crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida, federal officials investigating
The plane had departed from Austin and was heading to the Bahamas with nine people on board when it crashed, federal officials said.
A business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood, er
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood, erupting in a massive fireball.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, FAA says
Nine people were on board the aircraft bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, FAA says
Nine people were on board the aircraft bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Christina Lambert is turning 14 roundtable topics into a policy plan for West Palm Beach
Christina Lambert turns community roundtables into West Palm Beach priorities.
California local: My favorite California city that feels like Europe
I grew up in California. As a local, my favorite city in the US that feels like Europe is Newport Beach. Here's what to do there and where to stay.
Trump hosts Halloween bash, rips legal ally's reported $50M payment
The jungle-theme gala at Mar-a-Lago kicked off the winter social season at the Palm Beach club on Saturday after Trump spoke at six tele-rallies.
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County recently announced the upcoming expansion of cancer care for rural and western Palm Beach County communities. Anticipated […]
Orthopedic Surgeons Join Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Orthopedic surgeons John Randazzo, M.D., and Gary N. Ackerman, M.D., have joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. They are on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo […]
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Sardiña has been practicing medicine […]
Nicholls Athletics expands partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System
Nicholls State University’s athletics department announced the expansion of a partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System in a press conference on Friday. The expansion allows Nicholls athletes—including members of the soccer, tennis, beach volleyball and track programs—access to Thibodaux Regional’s new, National Collegiate Athletic Association-compliant sports complex. The complex allows Nicholls to host competitive and...
Miami vs North Carolina live updates, start time, predictions, TV
The Miami Hurricanes play the UNC Tar Heels in a Week 9 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
Sperm whale carcass towed from Honokōhau Harbor; potential health and safety risk for Kona coast
A sperm whale carcass first seen drifting along the Kona Coast Tuesday, Oct. 27, may pose health and safety risks to boaters, fishers and beachgoers in the days to come.
10/30/26 – HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS FOR KONA COAST AFTER SPERM WHALE CARCASS TOWED FROM HONOKŌHAU HARBOR
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN K.P. KANAKAʻOLE CHAIRPERSON HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS FOR KONA COAST AFTER SPERM WHALE CARCASS TOWED FROM HONOKŌHAU HARBOR KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi – A sperm whale carcass first seen drifting along the Kona Coast Tuesday, October 27, may pose health and safety risks to boaters, fishers and beachgoers in the days to […]
Historic Balboa Theater in Newport Beach sold and to be restored, buyer’s rep said
The theater opened in 1928 as the Ritz Theater and the screen has been dark since 1991.
Happy Halloween!
Our resort area held a number of Halloween themed events during the past week that included Bethany Beach’s Wags, Witches & Warlocks, Ocean View’s Cops & Goblins, Millville’s Trail of
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | KYW Newsradio
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | KNSS Radio
California's first sea turtle eggs could hatch any day now.
Federal biologists made a last-minute decision to relocate the eggs after forecasters predicted high tides would swamp their nests on Orange County beaches.
Darren Paltrowitz brings entertainment experience to Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Long Beach resident Darren Paltrowitz is using his entertainment journalism and podcasting experience to develop creative programming for young adults at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, connecting local communities with new ideas, cultural experiences and unexpected topics.
David Jolly: a Democratic governor in Florida ‘redefines American politics’
His GOP opponent Byron Donalds was set to appear at a Trump rally in Daytona Beach Friday night.
Pointe of Perfection marks Ballet Palm Beach’s 25th year
An elegant Palm Beach estate, a spectacular sunset and the beauty of ballet created an unforgettable evening as Ballet Palm Beach kicked off its milestone 25th anniversary season in grand
As Midterm Ads Focus on Epstein, a Florida Senator Is the Latest Target
A new ad criticizes Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican, for voting against releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex crimes in Palm Beach.
"Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection" Revealed...
A new "Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection" will release on February 12th! It will feature the full art version of Mega Rayquaza ex that was
From New York to Calabash to Surfside Beach: Bagel Dock Cafe set to open on South Strand
For years, Brian Bonsignore has helped run the ever-famous Bagel Dock Cafe in Calabash, co-owning the bagel shop that has developed somewhat of a cult following around the coastal North Carolina town.
Beachwood project will add nearly 200 apartments, dozens of them luxury units
The planned development includes more than 100 luxury units that are modeled after the Raye in Shaker Heights, while a new building will go up to house another 90+ units, the project's developer said.
John Stamos to replace Beach Boys amid Mike Love's 'serious health challenges'
John Stamos has seemingly replaced The Beach Boys at a slate of Disney shows after sharing that Mike Love was grappling with major health concerns.
Health alert issued for red tide near Mexico Beach
Officials are urging beachgoers, residents, and visitors to exercise caution in and around the area.
Legends Radio highlights Claudio Jaffé’s musical passion
Claudio Jaffé COURTESY PHOTO This week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight shines on internationally celebrated cellist Claudio Jaffé.For Claudio, a lifelong passion for music began at an early age. At just eleven years old, he made his orchestral debut in his native Brazil, launching a career that would take him to celebrated stages across the globe, including New York, London and Tokyo.A prizewinning performer and Yale University graduate, Jaffé has dedicated much of his career not only to musical excellence but also to sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. He previously served as Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music.Today, Claudio serves as principal cellist of the Palm Beach Symphony, performing in the orchestra's Masterworks Concert Series at the Kravis Center. He also hosts “Symphony Sessions: Lunch & Learn,” giving music lovers an opportunity to explore the stories, composers, and preparation behind upcoming concerts. His scheduled sessions for the 2026–2027 season include February 4 and April 22.Beyond the stage, Jaffé remains deeply involved in community outreach and music education. Through school residencies, student coaching, and educational performances, he continues to share his experience with young musicians throughout Palm Beach County.His contributions reflect a career dedicated not simply to performing beautiful music but also to ensuring its appreciation continues for generations to come. His commitment to both performance and education continues to make a lasting impact on South Florida's cultural community.That is why Claudio Jaffé is this week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight.
FoundCare Hosts Free Health Enrollment Fairs in Palms Springs and Riviera Beach to Connect Residents with Affordable Coverage and Community Resources - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Events to Feature Free Enrollment Assistance, Community Partners, Family Activities and Special Guest Roberto Martino October 28, 2026 – FoundCare, in partnership with Florida Blue and Trucordia, invites Palm Beach […]
Redondo Beach bar still open for business despite major flooding
It’s going to take a lot more than high tides and flooding to stop the beer flowing down in Redondo Beach. Video shared on Instagram by Project Barley Taps and Grill shows inches of seawater …
Melex Technologies Inc. Launches Simple Life Science, a Life Science Company Supplying Peptide and Small Molecule API and Custom Synthesis to Laboratories
DELRAY BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / Melex Technologies Inc. today announced Simple Life Science (simplelifescience.
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Pumpkins with Purpose brighten Palm Beach for a cause
There were pumpkins, philanthropy and plenty of Palm Beach charm for four festive days as Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza celebrated the ninth annual
Longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter Ross Newhan dies at 89
Southern California baseball fans are mourning the loss of a legendary writer. Ross Newhan, longtime baseball writer for the Los Angeles Times and columnist for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, died Sunday at 89. Newhan began his career at the Press-Telegram in 1961 before moving to the Times in 1968, where he covered both the Angels and Dodgers for the next 11…
Southeast Queens neighborhoods experienced significant job and business growth over decade-long period: Report
The neighborhoods of Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Howard Beach experienced significant growth in jobs and private-sector businesses across a
Business Beyond the Beach | Behind the South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On this episode of Business Beyond the Beach, Brittnie welcomes Mark Nedin, Development Officer, and Jacqueline Lorber, President and CEO of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Together, they discuss the orchestra’s role in South Florida’s arts and cultural community, the importance of supporting the performing arts, and the leadership […]
Is Rayquaza Broken? Delta Reign Set Preview
Our new set Delta Reign is getting some hype because of the crazy new engine based around Mega Rayquaza ex. This deck is clearly good, and it's already
Inside Business 2026 Top Forty Under 40: Lexie Barker-Taplett, Charles Barker Automotive
Lexie Barker-Taplett is the dealer principal at Charles Barker Automotive/Mercedes-Benz of Virginia Beach.
A night in the life of a scare actor at Dark Harbor in Long Beach
October unleashes a wave of spooky seasonal work for local actors, but all that creeping and crawling isn't easy.
How Tony Berg is building a home for music's future
LOS ANGELES — When Tony Berg was 18 years old, he discovered that Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys lived just down the street from his parents' house in Los
A Massive Seaweed Belt Crosses the Atlantic. Scientists Are Rethinking What Feeds It
New studies point to ocean nutrients and recycling within the floating ecosystem.
Ewa Beach shooting survivor overcomes another health scare
Three years after surviving a gunshot to the head, Richianna DeGuzman is heading back to rehab following a week-long stay in the ICU.
Halifax Health Sees 19 Biketoberfest-Related Injuries in 2026
With Biketoberfest 2026 having ended on October 18, Daytona Beach’s Halifax Health Medical Center announced the statistics on injuries related to the event. 19 patients were treated for injuries …
Takeaways from BYU’s Exhibition Win Over UNLV
BYU finished off its preseason slate with an 89-77 exhibition road win over UNLV Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. BYU won a closed scrimmage 102-53 versus Long Beach State, beat Nebraska 72-61 last week, and closed things out with a double-digit win over the Rebels. BYU trailed 42-30 late in the first half, but ended […]
Trump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot
The president voted at a polling station in Palm Beach County, Fla.
Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027, Expanding Access to Academic-Based Cancer Care in Florida’s Rural Communities - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lakeside Cancer Center will connect cancer patients in the Glades with world-class treatment, complex care coordination and access to oncology specialists. October Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of […]
Child-led citizen science helps Ecuadorian community tackle beach pollution and shape environmental decisions
Pollution from human-generated waste in marine ecosystems has reached critical levels, with cigarette butts (CBs) among the most persistent and harmful pollutants. Globally, an estimated 4.5 trillion ...
Daytona Beach businesses say $20 parking fee is driving customers away
A county spokesperson said staff have been directed to explore potential options.
Pinellas readies storm aid for businesses that didn’t survive
Grants ranging from $35,000 to $500,000 would help businesses recover from storm damage.
"Delta Reign" Store Promos Revealed, Macy's Joins the Promotion! -...
The store promos for Delta Reign have now been revealed! As usual, you'll need to spend $15 or more on Pokemon TCG products to receive them at select
Palm Health Foundation Celebrates 56 Health Professions Scholars - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Reception unites nursing, mental health, and behavioral health students with the donors and fundholders investing in their education October 22, 2026 – West Palm Beach, Fla. — Palm Health Foundation’s Scholarship Reception on September 29, 2026, brought […]
Orthopedic Surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, joins the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Ackerman […]
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Sardiña […]
Orthopedic Surgeon John Randazzo, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon John Randazzo, MD, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo specializes […]
This Is Carolina: Self-taught mechanic with Autism takes his business on the road
A Myrtle Beach man with autism who taught himself auto repair is launching a mobile mechanic business with his father.
Teresa Rand named News-Journal's 'Most Influential Woman in Business'
Shades of pink filled a conference room in The Shores Resort & Spa on Oct. 22 as businesswomen from Volusia and Flagler counties gathered to celebrate a long-running Daytona Beach News-Journal tradition.
West Palm Beach Cox Science Center marks 65 years with Founders Day celebration
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach celebrated its 65th anniversary with a Founders Day event, featuring a city proclamation, a dry ice toast, and plans for expansion.
Founders’ Day ceremony celebrates 65 years of discovery at Cox Science Center & Aquarium
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Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather
As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
25 Shortfalls Cruise Entertainment Teams See on Formal Evenings Among Guests on Almost Every Voyage
Formal night is supposed to be the glamorous peak of a cruise: gowns on the staircase, blazers at the bar, photographers waiting under a chandelier. Then the lobby fills up, and the same slip-ups show up sail after sail. A bathing suit at the dining room door. A perfect gown with beach flip-flops peeking out ...
Florida health department issues water quality advisory for Palm Beach County parks
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a water quality advisory for several parks due to high levels of Enterococcus bacteria found in recent water tests.
Man arrested for Miami Beach business burglaries, police say
A 57-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he was responsible for two restaurant burglaries in Miami Beach, including one covered by Local 10 News.
A special art project reveals the beauty of science to parkgoers in Virginia Beach
A temporary installation at Mount Trashmore transforms a section of the park into a landscape of sound, color and movement.
AP Business Students
Westhampton Beach High School students spoke about their experience in the new AP Business with Personal Finance course.
Hampton Beach businesses want free trash pickup; residents say it’s time to pay
Should businesses pay for trash collection at Hampton Beach? A packed hearing showed a division between residents and business owners.
Health inspections at Palm Beach County restaurants through Oct. 18
Going out to eat? See which Palm Beach County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.
WATCH: Jupiter defeats Palm Beach Central in key district clash
Jupiter took down Palm Beach Central in an important district game, continued from Friday's lightning suspension. The Warriors now control their district destiny.
Vegas Chamber brings business exchange summit to Waikiki
The Vegas Chamber is leading the Hawaii Business Exchange Summit at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort from Monday through Wednesday.
Vegas Chamber brings business exchange summit to Waikiki
The Vegas Chamber is leading the Hawaii Business Exchange Summit at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort from Monday through Wednesday.
Bills OL Bonded Over Fish Tacos During West Coast Trip
Between victories in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Buffalo’s front line traded turf for Newport Beach, forging championship-caliber chemistry over seaside dinners and Pacific Ocean swims.
Panama City Beach Senior Center Announces Upcoming Craft Fair and Community Health Fair
Senior crafters are getting a head start on the holidays, with tables full of handmade Christmas gifts, decor, and more up for grabs.
Business Beyond the Beach: Rodrick T. Miller | President and CEO, Beacon Council
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 🎙 Welcome to the Business Beyond the Beach Talk Show! The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Business Beyond the Beach, the exclusive Chamber talk show created in partnership with Miami’s Community Newspapers. This series highlights the stories of Miami Beach Chamber members making an impact […]