Life ring, piece from Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck sell at auction for $150,000
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
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A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A gold pocket watch that once belonged to a couple last seen holding hands on the deck of the Titanic as it sunk has sold for a record price.
Dubbed the "holy grail of shipwrecks," the ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo.
More than 1,000 silver and gold coins worth about $1 million were recovered from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida's coast, a salvage company announced.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stolen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
A strong wave was likely responsible for the capsizing of a Viking ship replica that killed an American archaeologist, police said.
Divers have recovered five of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht wreck who were left missing after it sank off Sicily.
The remains of at least 2 people were brought ashore from the luxury superyacht that belonged to the wife of British tech mogul Mike Lynch, which sank off Sicily.
The huge luxury sailing yacht Bayesian sank during a violent storm off Sicily, leaving six people missing, including two Americans.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on Oct. 15, 1914. Just 70 sailors survived.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the deaths and whether the substance found on the boat contained cocaine or heroin.
On July 31, 1715, a powerful hurricane devastated 11 Spanish galleons, sending the ships and their precious cargo to the ocean floor.
The San Jose galleon sank more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds believed to be worth billions of dollars.
A diver failed to resurface on Sunday after diving near a World War II-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida, officials said.
A book with records of a U.S. Navy destroyer's trips during World War II was found in a piece of furniture far from the now-sunken ship.
HMS Tyger sank in 1742, and the surviving crew were marooned on an uninhabited island for more than two months.
The San Jose is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo, which could be worth billions of dollars if ever recovered.
NPS is working to continue monitoring the site to learn more about the wreck of the St. Lucie.
The wreckage of "La Trinite" has been at the center of a legal battle between an American treasure hunter and the French government.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
Scientists are continuing to search for the steam freighter SS Norlindo, which sunk in 1942 and may have thousands of barrels of fuel on board.
The footage is in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie, "Titanic."
The "survivors who made it back to Libyan shores in extremely dire conditions are currently in the hospital," the agency said.
France and Florida have signed a "declaration of intent" to preserve, protect and research a 16th century shipwreck off the state's coast.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
E-bikes and E-scooters are becoming more popular and that brings more dangers, especially for children.
A Florida man killed his wife, tried to kill his stepdaughter and then killed himself after an argument over Monday Night Football, officials say.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
E-bikes and E-scooters are becoming more popular and that brings more dangers, especially for children.
A Florida man killed his wife, tried to kill his stepdaughter and then killed himself after an argument over Monday Night Football, officials say.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.