The U.S. National Park Service closed Dry Tortugas National Park off the Florida Keys for several days starting on Monday after 300 immigrants had arrived on the islands in recent days, overwhelming first responders. | Reuters
“Like elsewhere in the Florida Keys, the park has recently seen an increase in people arriving by boat from Cuba and landing on the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park,” the Park Service said in a statement announcing the closure to the public.Cuba is experiencing a historic exodus of people fleeing the Communist-governed island nation amid extended economic hardship.
Park personnel had been providing food, water and basic medical attention until officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security could take over the relief effort, the statement said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Flights delayed in Florida due to computer problemProblems with an air traffic control system are causing flight delays at major airports in Florida, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday as it worked to fix the latest issue to hamper air travel in the United States.
Read more »
Govt awards renewables service contracts with 9.2-GW capacity - BusinessMirrorTHE government has awarded 41 renewable energy (RE) service contracts with a potential capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) in the last six months in its “aggressive” bid to reduce the country’s carbon emissions, according to Malacañang. Citing the year-end report of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) disclosed the
Read more »
Over 2,600 errant cops faced sanctions in 2022 —PNPMore than 2,600 errant cops received penalties including dismissal from the service in 2022, the Philippine National Police said on Monday.
Read more »
Spain sees hottest year on record in 2022Spain in 2022 experienced the hottest year since records began, the country&39;s national weather service said Monday, adding that several northern cities were also unseasonably warm on New Year&39;s Day 2023.
Read more »