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South Florida man faces attempted felony murder charge after lobster diving confrontation, deputies say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ivan Taylor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, including the charges the man faces and the events that led to his arrest.
A 51-year-old man is being held after a confrontation on the water. He surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody. The incident happened in Biscayne Bay during a busy time for lobster diving.
The man's vessel allegedly approached another boat quickly, causing concern. There were minors on the other boat, which was anchored near Fisher Island. Further details about the incident are available from the Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office, including the charges the man faces and the events that led to his arrest.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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