Bahamas

Travel March 6

Travel warning issued for popular spring break tropical destination over crime concerns

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory ahead of spring break, warning Americans they may face safety risks while traveling to Turks and Caicos.

Cruises March 4

Royal Caribbean cruise passenger goes overboard on ‘80s-themed voyage, family says

A woman is presumed dead after going overboard on a Royal Caribbean ship during the first day of the '80s-themed cruise near the first port in the Bahamas.

Florida February 18

SpaceX makes history after launching rocket from Florida and landing booster in Bahamas

For the first time ever, SpaceX launched a rocket into space from Florida and landed the booster the Bahamas, allowing for future polar-orbit spaceflight missions.

Sharks February 15

American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort

Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.

True Crime February 14

American beauty queen charged in ex-NFL husband's murder plot granted release from Bahamas prison: report

Georgia mom Lindsay Shiver, who is accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband, ex-NFL player Robert Shiver is reportedly being released on bail.

Sharks February 10

American tourists attacked by shark at luxe Bahamas resort area

Police are investigating after two female American tourists were apparently involved in a shark attack at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend.

Politics December 18

New mission for longtime Trump ally and friend Herschel Walker

President-elect Trump has a new game plan for Herschel Walker, naming the former football star and Republican Senate candidate as ambassador to the Bahamas.

True Crime October 29

Bahamas judge revokes bail for American beauty queen charged in ex-NFL husband's murder plot

Lindsay Shiver is back in a Bahamas jail after a judge revoked her bail, citing publicity of the case. Shiver is accused of plotting her husband's murder with her lover.

CRIME July 11

Florida woman makes emotional return home from Turks and Caicos after ammo arrest

Sharitta Grier of Florida returned home Thursday after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos in May for having stray bullets in the lining of her luggage.

VIDEO July 11

Florida woman Sharitta Grier sentenced in Turks and Caicos ammo case

A Turks and Caicos judge on Thursday handed down a sentence for the fifth and latest American arrested in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in their luggage since the beginning of the year.