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'Ghost ship' belongs to Texas man whose world sailing dreams might be dashed

A “ghost ship” that recently washed up on a Florida Panhandle beach was traced to a Texas man who’ll likely lose much of his life savings after purchasing the vessel he had hoped to sail around the world.

Francine Farrar couldn’t believe her eyes early on the evening of June 18 when a 45-foot sailboat with no one aboard eerily floated toward her family’s beach rental in Pensacola.

“I saw this tattered sailboat, it looked ghostly, just kind of coming in,” Farrar, a 46-year-old Meridian, Mississippi, homemaker, told NBC News last week.

The craft washed ashore and the strange sight of a sailboat on the sand quickly became a source of neighborhood fascination, said 35-year-old Pensacola resident Allie Garrett.

“We called it the ‘ghost ship.’ It quickly became known as the ‘ghost ship’ across Pensacola beach,” said Garrett, a meteorologist and storm chaser who took multiple photos and drone footage of the prone vessel.

Wayward boats are common during Florida hurricane season as vessels succumb to high winds and get taken off their moorings.

“We just thought this sailboat broke loose from the marina, that someone didn’t tie it down well enough,” Farrar said.

But this beached ship turned out to have a far more complicated journey to where it now sits in Pensacola.

Shortly after locals posted images of the craft on social media, those pictures gained the attention of 39-year-old Michael Barlow, whose life was saved weeks earlier during a harrowing Coast Guard rescue in the Gulf of Mexico.

Barlow immediately recognized the images and video to be The Lady Catherine III, which he purchased in Fort Pierce, Florida, in May.

“I knew it was her,” Barlow said.

The Catherine pushed off from Fort Pierce on May 21, Barlow said, with plans to dock in Rockport, Texas, where he was closing down an excavation business and selling off belongings to start a new wandering life.

“We were just going to explore the world,” Barlow said of his wife and 9-year-old son. “We’re normal people. We have normal finances, very, very basic. And this is the only way I could take my son and show him there’s a whole world out there, beyond what’s in America. It’s the only way to do this realistically until this happened.”

Barlow and a friend were headed back to Texas when high winds and massive waves that would eventually become Hurricane Alberto lashed the Catherine and rendered it inoperable.

“We went through storms one after another, after another, after another, and then that last storm just hit us and exploded my front headsails,” Barlow said in an interview from Honduras, where he’s temporarily living and teaching scuba. “We lost our headsail, we lost our motor, and we were getting turned. It was unforecast and it was devastating.”

He added: “The seas were the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. I’ve been on the water my entire life, worked on offshore fishing boats, and I’ve seen some gnarly seas. But this was the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”

A Garmin satellite communication device was one of the few electric or gas-powered tools not destroyed by crashing seawater, and Barlow was able to get word to authorities on shore that he was stuck in dangerous waters.

“We were fine right now, but we have no control of the boat and it’s getting worse,” Barlow said, recalling his message to the Coast Guard. “We starting to get turned sideways. The waves were rolling the boat. There was not much we could do.”

The Coast Guard in New Orleans said it was alerted to two boaters whose “vessel became disabled approximately 190 miles south of Panama City” on June 1.

A Coast Guard helicopter and surveillance plane found Barlow and his friend on the Catherine, officials said, but a boat-to-boat rescue was out of the question in those unstable waters.

“‘We can come get you right now, but you have to leave the vessel,’” said Barlow, recalling the choice Coast Guard rescuers gave him. “‘You’re definitely rolling the dice on your life if you stay.’ It was just a bad situation, and it was getting progressively worse.”

Barlow picked a rescue over the boat he purchased for $80,000.

“The aircrews arrived on scene, the helicopter aircrew hoisted the two persons aboard and transported them to Panama City Airport in Panama City, Florida,” a Coast Guard statement said.

Barlow said he was reasonably confident the Catherine would show up again, and it did, 17 days later and nearly 200 miles away.

“We did our best to leave her in the best condition to make it through the storm,” Barlow said. “We lashed everything down and we hoped she could ride it out.”

Now, the sailor has nothing but bad choices ahead of him.

He could pay $20,000 to have the Catherine taken to dry dock for repairs that could very well total more than its pre-Alberto value.

Or he could shell out about $28,000 to simply have the vessel taken away and demolished, which would at least stop the financial hemorrhage .

“If we’re talking about business numbers, it’d make more sense to scrap the boat,” Barlow said. “That’s just the stone-cold truth.”

He’s now in talks with state and local officials in hopes of finding a solution in coming weeks.

As the owner of a “derelict vessel,” Barlow has to move it away or possibly face a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and even prison time, officials said.

“Yes, our officers have been in contact with Mr. Barlow,” Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesperson Faith Fawn said in statement. “He has 30 days from the date the uniform boating citation was issued to bring his vessel into compliance.”

Barlow said he’s not giving up on his world-sailing dreams even if this Catherine misadventure costs him so much of his life savings.

“I said I can make another 80,000 bucks and we can carry on with life and try again or we can sit around here and try to be tough guys and really lose it all,” Barlow said of his final moments on the water aboard the Catherine.

“This definitely did not shake my resolve as far as sailing goes. I love the ocean. I respect the ocean. It’s relentless and beautiful at the same time.”

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The Houthis are getting smarter with their Red Sea attacks, and the ships sailing these waters are paying the price

• Shipping lanes off Yemen have seen a spike in successful Houthi attacks lately.
• They've hit several commercial ships in recent weeks and even sank one of them.
• The Iran-backed rebels are also getting their drone boats out to sea more often. 

The Houthis have scored a string of successful hits in recent weeks on commercial vessels — even sinking one of them — and demonstrated their ability to effectively strike targets with drone boats, signaling that they're getting smarter with their attacks.

Experts say these highly destructive achievements show that the Houthis are learning from their many months of regular attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and continue to receive help from Iran, their main supplier of military and financial assistance.

"They're learning, and they're getting more support," Archer Macy, a retired US Navy admiral, told Business Insider.

'A useful disguise' for the Houthis

Between December and March, Houthi attacks damaged at least 19 commercial ships, according to a June 13 report published by the Defense Intelligence Agency. Nearly all of the vessels were targeted by missiles, though some were struck by one-way attack drones.

The Houthis then lost a critical mission asset. An Iranian cargo ship suspected of providing them with targeting information and intelligence sailed home. MV Behshad spent months lingering in waters near Yemen, but it left the area in mid-April as Tehran braced for Israel to retaliate over its unprecedented attack .

The following weeks saw a decrease in the pace of successful Houthi attacks. In April and May, a total of three commercial vessels reported being struck by anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by the rebels, according to a list of incidents compiled by Military Times.

June, however, has been another story.

The Houthis started the month vowing to escalate their attacks in the wake of American and British strikes in Yemen. The rebels have since struck at least five commercial vessels, finding a level of success in their targeting similar to that of the opening months of their campaign.

Some of the incidents have also revealed dangerous new tactics. Most notably, on June 12, the Houthis struck a commercial vessel in the Red Sea with an explosive-laden drone boat for the first time since they began attacking merchant shipping in November.

Unlike the sophisticated naval drones that have taken center stage in the Ukraine war, devastating the Russian Black Sea Fleet, this crude-looking weapon was little more than a small, slow-moving craft staffed by two dummies that appeared to resemble a common fishing vessel. As such, the vessel managed to travel over 65 nautical miles across shipping lanes without being stopped.

"There's so many small boats in that stretch of water, and that's why, actually, it's so hard to stop the smuggling of missiles and drones to the Houthis as well," Brian Carter, the Salafi-Jihadism team lead and an analyst at the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project, told BI.

"You can't stop every small boat. So I do think it's a useful disguise for them," he said.

The initial drone boat attack on the commercial bulk carrier MV Tutor caused flooding and damage to the engine room. Hours later, a Houthi missile hit the ship. The double-tap strike forced the crew to abandon the vessel , and it eventually sank, becoming the second ship to do so since attacks began last fall.

The same week, the Houthis fired two anti-ship missiles, hitting the MV Verbena in the Gulf of Aden. Not even 24 hours later, the bulk cargo carrier was struck by another missile , marking the week's second double-tap strike. The ship's crew eventually abandoned the vessel due to the damage sustained by the attacks.

British security firm Ambrey said the attacks on the Tutor and Verbena, in addition to successful strikes on two other vessels in the days prior, were indicative of a "significant increase in effectiveness" of Houthi operations.

"Every single Houthi attack, the Houthis are probably learning something about what works and what doesn't," Carter said. "If you think about how a military organization operates, they're definitely taking away lessons from the different strike packages that they're using."

Double taps and drone boats

Beyond the recent double-tap strikes, the Houthis' ability to learn from past attacks is visible in their drone boat operations.

During the first few months of this year, US forces destroyed Houthi drone boats in Yemen nearly every time the rebels tried to launch them into shipping lanes. In June, though, the rebels managed to get well over a dozen drone boats into the water — far more than they had in any previous month.

And their ability to do so is what ultimately led to the catastrophic attack on the Tutor.

Experts say the uptick in drone boat attacks points to the Houthis' ability to react to US strikes in Yemen and adjust their operations accordingly.

That could mean better hiding them or picking more efficient launch sites. It also suggests that the rebels could now have a larger supply of such weapons, awarding them more opportunities to launch and thus leading to a greater chance that they'll eventually hit something.

"I think it's more likely they've got more of them, so they're more willing to use them," said Macy, now a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Missile Defense Project. "They're not such precious objects, and they've probably just gotten better at it."

It's unclear what all the Houthi drone boats look like, but the small fishing craft that struck the Tutor is an inexpensive, readily available vessel that can be modified into a weapon.

It is difficult to not only prevent the rebels from obtaining their "low-tech, low-cost" means of attack and to deter them from launching attacks, Alex Stark, an associate policy researcher who covers Middle East security at the RAND Corporation, told BI.

These attacks are an "ongoing problem without an obvious or useful solution at hand," she added.

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby acknowledged this week that the Houthis have been more successful in their recent targeting, though he pointed out that a majority of their attacks have still failed.

US and coalition naval forces are routinely tasked with destroying Houthi missiles and drones — both before and after launch — and many of these threats have landed in the water.

"They miss a whole hell of a lot more than they hit," Kirby told reporters on Wednesday.

He said the US will continue to "degrade their capabilities" — which American forces are said to be doing through the consistent strikes in Yemen — but cautioned that the Houthis are still getting supplied and resourced by Iran, which has been the case for years.

"The Houthis, who have no greater or lesser desire than they did six months ago, have been given more capability and are getting more support in doing so," Macy said.

Recent Houthi successes come amid changes in the American naval presence in the region. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, which spent more than seven months battling the rebels, recently left the Red Sea, but it will soon be replaced by the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.

US officials have warned that the conflict has no signs of slowing down , and the growing financial toll has raised questions about the long-term sustainability of the counter-Houthi mission.

Experts say that despite the material effects of the Houthi campaign, which has caused disruptions to a key global shipping route, the rebels are still eager to use their attacks to boost their messaging and legitimacy. The Houthis characterize their campaign as a response to the Israel-Hamas war, but they are also attempting to position themselves as a big player in Iran's proxy network.

"I think they have discovered that this tactic is quite successful for them and very difficult to deter," Stark said.

Broader regional de-escalation might be the only way to sustainably address the problem, but that may not permanently solve it, she said. "I don't think the Houthis would be willing to cease these kinds of attacks forever."

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News | ‘Most beautiful’ Italian tall ship open for tours next week in Port of LA

The Amerigo Vespucci, a vessel in the Italian Navy, is stopping by San Pedro as part of its 15-country world tour as an ambassador of all things Italian.

The stunning ship, with 26 traditional canvas sails, was built in 1930 and launched in 1931. It has been continually active since then, except during World War II, mostly as an Italian Navy training vessel. The ship will be in San Pedro from Wednesday, July 3, to July 8.

Vespucci was twice the receipient of other ships’ adoration: once in 1962 in the Mediterranean Sea, when American aircraft carrier USS Independence signaled, “Who are you?” After getting a response, the Independence replied: “You are the most beautiful ship in the world.” More recently, in 2022, when Vespucci sailed near the American aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, she was saluted again: “You are still, after 60 years, the most beautiful ship in the world.”

In addition to free tours of the nearly 100-year-old ship, there will be music, food, film, photo exhibits and more, all aimed at celebrating “La vita e bella,” Italian for “Life is beautiful.”

Amerigo Vespucci visits the Port of Los Angeles July 3 to 8. Tours are free, but reservations are required. The ship is self-proclaimed as “the most beautiful in the world.” Here it is docked at the Beagol Channel and Williams Port (Photo by Marina Militare, Maurizio Lapera)

The Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci visits the Port of Los Angeles July 3 to 8. Tours are free, but reservations are required. In this photo, the ship launches a motorboat for personnel. (Photo by Marina Militare, Maurizio Lapera)

Amerigo Vespucci visits the Port of Los Angeles July 3 to 8. Tours are free, but reservations are required. In this photo the ship is in Rio de Janeiro, one of its 15 stops on three continents. (Photo by Marina Militare, Maurizio Lapera)

The exhibits detailing the history of the ship and Italian culture will be housed port-side in a 130,000 square-foot space called “Villaggio Italia.”

Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Villaggio Italia, where Italy’s minister of defense, Guido Crosetto, will deliver opening remarks. Also planning to attend are California State Treasurer Fion Ma, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and LA Deputy Mayor Erin Bromaghim.

Tours of the ship begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday and though free, you must first make a reservation online .

Here are some of the events planned during the Vespucci’s stay:

• Italian Air Force’s National Aerobatic Team, Frecce Tricolori, will perform an air show above the ship, at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 7:15 p.m. July 6 and 7 p.m. July 8.
• La Scala Academy musicians will perform at 7 p.m. July 5.
• New bronze interpretation of Michelangelo’s masterpiece, “La David,” by artist Jago. Meet the artist at 5 p.m. July 6.
• Cooking demonstrations at Eataly’s “Ristorante Italila,” everyday from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Multiple exhibits celebrating Italy’s design, wine heritage, business acumen, infrastructure, sports and film screenings.

What: Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia

When: July 3 to 8

Where: Port of Los Angeles Outer Harbor, Berths 46-50, 3011 Miner Street, San Pedro

Reservations, daily open hours and more information: bit.ly/3xB9ETD

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Norwegian, Carnival and more cruise lines change itineraries due to Hurricane Beryl

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As Hurricane Beryl moves across the Caribbean, a number of cruise lines have changed itineraries in the area in an effort to avoid the storm.

▶ Norwegian Cruise Line altered nearly the entire itinerary for a week-long sailing on its Norwegian Breakaway ship that departed from Miami, Florida, on Sunday. The line canceled stops in Honduras, Harvest Caye in Belize, and Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, according to a letter sent to guests that the line shared with USA TODAY. The ship will instead visit Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas instead.

“While we share your disappointment, these modifications were made with great consideration as your safety, and that of our crew, is always our number one priority,” the letter said.

The line similarly changed a week-long sailing aboard Norwegian Jade that left Port Canaveral on Saturday, replacing planned calls in Falmouth, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel with San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tortola and Puerto Plata.

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▶ Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Liberty ship moved a planned Friday stop in Cozumel up to Tuesday. The vessel departed on a week-long cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, according to CruiseMapper .

Carnival Horizon, which is sailing a six-day itinerary that left Miami on Sunday, will skip a visit to Grand Cayman on Wednesday.

“The safety of our guests and crew is paramount, and we are continuing to monitor forecasts and factor in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard, and the local port authorities to provide timely updates to our guests as more information becomes available,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in an emailed statement.

▶ Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy ship – which set sail on a week-long cruise from Port Canaveral on Saturday – will not visit Falmouth as planned on Wednesday. The stop will be replaced with a sea day .

The center of the storm is expected to “move quickly across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea today,” passing near Jamaica on Wednesday and the Cayman Islands the following day, the National Hurricane Center said.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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News | italian navy training ship amerigo vespucci arrives in the port of la for july 3-8 festivities.

The Italian Navy’s Amerigo Vespucci made its way past the breakwater and Angels Gate Lighthouse, and docked at the Port of Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, July 2, for a weeklong stay in San Pedro — as part of the 92-year-old ship’s 20-month, 15-stop world tour.

The tall ship, which will be in LA untl Monday, July 8, will offer various activities and public events while at the port.

The Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian navy training vessel built in 1930, arrives in the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The ship is stopping in Southern California as part of its 15-stop world tour. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The Amerigo Vespucci, tall ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci arrives in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.The vessel will be docked in San Pedro through July 8 and the public can take free tours. (Photo by Brittany M. Solo Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The Amerigo Vespucci, tall ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci is welcomed with fireworks to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.The vessel will be docked in San Pedro through July 8 and the public can take free tours. (Photo by Brittany M. Solo Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The stunning ship, with 26 traditional canvas sails, was built in 1930 and launched in 1931. It has been continually active since then, except during World War II, mostly as an Italian Navy training vessel.

The Amerigo Vespucci was twice the receipient of other ships’ adoration : once in 1962 in the Mediterranean Sea, when American aircraft carrier USS Independence signaled, “Who are you?” After getting a response, the Independence replied: “You are the most beautiful ship in the world.” More recently, in 2022, when Vespucci sailed near the American aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, she was saluted again: “You are still, after 60 years, the most beautiful ship in the world.”

The ship and Italian village will open to the public at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Port of Los Angeles’ Outer Harbor, Berths 46-50, 3011 Miner St., in San Pedro. In the morning, there will be an inaugural ceremony featuring by Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto and Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Mariangela Zappia.

The exhibits detailing the history of the ship and Italian culture will be housed port-side in a 130,000 square-foot space called “Villaggio Italia.”

Activities open to the public include:

• Visits aboard the Amerigo Vespucci ship. Online reservations will be needed .
• Italian Air Force’s National Aerobatic Team, Frecce Tricolori, will perform an air show above the ship, at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 6, and 7 p.m. Monday, July 8.
• La Scala Academy musicians will perform at 7 p.m. Friday.
• New bronze interpretation of Michelangelo’s masterpiece, “La David,” by artist Jago. Meet the artist at 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Cooking demonstrations at Eataly’s “Ristorante Italila,” every day from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Multiple exhibits celebrating Italy’s design, wine heritage, business acumen, infrastructure, sports and film screenings.

For more information, go to tourvespucci.it/en/los-angeles-3-8-july-2024 .

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When do the 2024 Olympics start? See date, how to watch Florida Olympians

The 2024 Paris Olympics are quickly approaching, one might say as fast as Simone Biles' flips or Sha'carri Richardson in a 200 meter race.

Around 10,500 competitors representing 206 countries will take part in one of the 45 sports featured in the Summer Games, according to the  International Olympic Committee website . 

As the world counts down to the opening ceremony, here's what to know about the Games' official start, location and some of its Floridian competitors.

When do the 2024 Summer Olympics start?

The Paris 2024 Olympics begin on  Wednesday, July 24 . The first two events of the Games are men's soccer and rugby sevens.

However, the games do not officially begin until the  Opening Ceremony  in Paris, taking place from 1:30 to 5:15 p.m. ET on Friday, July 26.

USA TODAY notes that while typically athletes march into a venue during the Olympics' opening ceremony, this year athletes will  float down the Seine River  on barges. The river parade will span nearly 4 miles, starting at the Austerlitz bridge and end near the Trocadéro.

When do the 2024 Summer Olympics end?

If you miss the opening ceremony, you still have 16 days to watch the Games. The last day of the 2024 Paris Olympics is  Sunday, Aug. 11 . 

There will be 13 gold medal events, including men's water polo, women's volleyball and the women's marathon final.

Where are the 2024 Summer Olympics?

A majority of this year's Olympic events will be held in Paris. This is the third time the French capital has hosted the Summer Games, having previously hosted in  1924  and  1900 .

The 2024 Paris Olympics has  35 venues in total, such as the Seine River, the Château de Versailles  and surfing events in  Teahupo'o, Tahiti .

How to watch, stream the 2024 Summer Olympics

NBC and Telemundo will be broadcasting daytime Olympics coverage between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The opening and closing ceremonies are free to watch on the  NBC Olympics website .

Don't have cable? The following streaming providers are offering Olympics coverage:

• Peacock  ‒ $5.99 monthly. Will be streaming all Olympic events live. Discovery Multiview allows viewers to stream four sports simultaneously.
• Hulu + Live TV  ‒ $76.99 monthly. Access local NBC stations, CNBC, NBCSN, the USA Network and the Olympics Channel. Viewers can also record live Olympic events to go back and view them later.
• DirectTV Stream  ‒ $79.99 monthly. Access live channels including NBC, CNBC, NBCSN, the USA Network and the Olympics Channel. Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage, allowing viewers to record live events to watch later.
• FuboTV  ‒ $79.99 monthly. Includes access to 193 channels and all channels broadcasting the 2024 Summer Olympics. Features unlimited DVR storage.
• YouTubeTV ‒  $57.99 monthly. Includes access to over 100 channels, including all those needed to watch the Olympics. Viewers can record all the shows they'd like.

Which country has the most Olympic medals?

The United States has the most Olympic medals of any country,  according to Olympedia , a database maintained by the International Society of Olympic Historians. The total includes 1,229 gold medals, 1,000 silver and 876 bronze.

Skateboarding to Sailing: See these Floridians heading to the 2024 Olympics

Here's a look at some of Olympians representing the Sunshine State in Paris:

• Aaliyah Butler, Fort Lauderdale - Track and Field
• Angelica Delgado, Miami - Judo
• Ashleigh Johnson, Miami - Water Polo
• Austin Kracijek, Brandon - Tennis
• Ben Davidson, Iverness - Rowing
• Bobby Finke, Clearwater - Swimming
• Caroline Marks, Melbourne - Surfing
• Clark Dean, Sarasota - Rowing
• Caeleb Dressel, Orange Park - Swimming
• Coco Gauff, Delray Beach - Tennis
• Dania Vizzi, Tampa - Shooting
• Daniella Ramirez, Miami - Artistic Swimming
• Danielle Collins, St. Petersburg - Women's Tennis
• Dominique Stater, Miami - Sailing
• Emma Weyant, Sarasota - Swimming
• Erika Reineke, Fort Lauderdale - Sailing
• Erriyon Knighton, Tampa - Track and Field
• Gemma Wollenschlaeger, St. Augustine Beach - Para Rowing
• Jeremiah Davis, Fort Myers - Long jump
• Jenson Van Emburgh, Belleair Beach - Para Table Tennis
• Jessica Pegula, Boca Raton - Women's Tennis
• Leanne Wong - Replacement athlete for gymnastics team
• Kieran Smith, Gainesville - Swimming
• Kristina Teachout, Palm Bay - Taekwondo
• Markus Edegran, West Palm Beach - Sailing
• Mary Tucker, Sarasota - Shooting
• Nelly Korda, Bradenton - Golf
• Noah Lyons, Orlando - Sailing
• Omari Jones, Orlando - Boxing
• Poe Pinson, Fernandina Beach – Skateboarding
• Ryan Murphy, Ponte Vedra Beach - Swimming
• Taylor Fritz, Miami - Men's Tennis
• Tommy Paul, Boca Raton - Men's Tennis
• Tracy Otto, Plant City - Para Archery
• Victor Montalvo, Kissimmee- Breaking

Contributing: Chad Murphy, USA TODAY Network