Man dies in diving incident

A male tourist died after losing consciousness in the water off the Upper Keys Sunday.

The man was diving with Captain Slate’s Scuba Adventures at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Crocker Reef in approximately 20 feet of water.

He was topside after a dive when he stated that he was not feeling well. He then lost consciousness.

CPR began on the boat. The U.S. Coast Guard responded and took him to shore while they also performed CPR.

He was taken to Mariners Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 11:08 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Foul play is not expected to be a factor in the incident.

Autopsy results are pending.

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Man arrested on gun/drug charges

A 24-year-old Miami man wanted for violation of probation was arrested Friday night for possessing a loaded handgun and drugs.

Jahmir Avonais Cunningham was charged with carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sgt. Ben Elmore stopped a gray Mazda car at approximately 11 p.m. near Mile Marker 90 after receiving information the driver, Cunningham, had an active warrant.

Sgt. Elmore noticed an odor of marijuana emanating from the car. Cunningham stated there was marijuana in the car.

A loaded 9mm handgun was found in the car as well as loose ammunition, a small amount of marijuana, a scale and assorted drug paraphernalia.

Cunningham was taken jail.

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