Coast Guard, South Florida

Tar balls on South Florida beaches have dissipated on their own, Coast Guard says
After aerial flights and physical searches, the Coast Guard says the little blobs of oil are no longer floating ashore.
Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigating
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Coast Guard investigates tar on South Florida beaches
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Tribune News Service) — South Floridians enjoying a pleasant Saturday at the beach found themselves stepping in dark, greasy balls of oil, possibly because of a spill offshore, officials say. The Coast Guard is now investigating the source.
STICKY SITUATION: What turned up along some South Florida beaches this weekend
Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue said you should keep away from the oil if you see any, but there is an easy way to get it off your skin
Tar balls spotted at South Florida beaches
The Miami Sector Coast Guard confirmed there are tar balls at several South Florida Beaches. So far, the Coast Guard has confirmed sightings at Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Pompano, and Deerfield Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard is the leading agency in this investigation.
Tar balls wash ashore along South Florida beaches, source unknown
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA - Oily tar balls have been washing up along South Florida beaches, stretching from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County, raising environmental concerns and frustrating beachgoers.
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South Florida to enjoy mild temps, low humidity this weekend
It’s shaping up to be another beautiful weekend in South Florida, with perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
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Miami International Airport had a remarkable 78 consecutive hours of temperatures below 60 degrees Jan. 22–25.