BREAKING NEWS
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VIDEO: Manatees swim with Fla beachgoers
A group of manatees swam along the shoreline near Fort Lauderdale Sunday and it was all caught on video, the Associated Press is reporting.
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Alcohol ban for Peanut Island
Palm Beach County Parks Officials are banning alcohol on Peanut Island in an effort to make it more family friendly.
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SeaWorld caring for baby crane
The aviculture team at SeaWorld Orlando is now caring for its first sandhill crane chick of the year.
- Tides
Old Port Cove Boating Blog
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WPB prepares for boat show
Preparations are well underway for the 27th Palm Beach International Boat Show, which starts Thursday.
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Orca versus jaws caught on tape
The age-old question of who would win a fight between a killer whale and a shark was answered off the coast of New Zealand, and it was all caught on tape.
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YouReport VIDEO: Manatee water fountain
YouReporter Nick C. of Stuart says he was washing his boat when a manatee came right up and started drinking away.
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Jellyfish underwater off Boynton Beach
A lot of people may be nursing welts after a weekend fillied with sunshine and jellyfish. Check out new underwater video shot off Boynton Beach.
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YouReport photo: Tarpon takes big bite!
A fish takes a big bite -- sort of.
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Local shark run-in to air on Discovery
A West Palm Beach resident faces a 6-foot blacktip shark during a routine spearfishing trip.
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46' catamaran surfs a big wave
Amazing youtube video of a half million dollar catamaran surfing a 15 foot wave!
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Pilot whales under close watch
Three pilot whales are under close watch by officials in Key Largo after stranding themselves a few weeks ago.
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Boating safety urged this Memorial Day
Officials are urging all boaters to exercise caution this holiday weekend.
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Hurricane season upon us. Are you ready?
June 1st is the start of the 2011 Hurricane Season. Now is the time to be prepared!
- Meet Glenn and Kate
Meteorologist Glenn Glazer and Channel 5 producer Kate Wentley are longtime friends, and longtime boaters. This new "On the Water" blog is a chance for everyone who loves the water to share stories, pictures, and information. From fishing and diving to just strolling along the beach, this blog is for you. We hope that you will take part in this blog and tell us about your life here in South Florida, "On the Water"!!!
On The Water Gallery
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WPTV On the Water
Check out the "On the Water" blog photo gallery. Upload your own photos, or email them to onthewater@wptv.com.
- Important Phone Numbers
U.S. Coast Guard: VHF - Channel 16 or 911
USCG, Lake Worth: 561-844-4470
USCG, Fort Pierce: 772-467-2524
USCG, Fort Lauderdale: 954-927-1611
SeaTow (WPB): 561-844-8056
Towboat U.S: 1-800-391-4869
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