Ryan Nelson

Jul 3, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Ryan Nelson

Ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday, the City of Miami reminded the public that its spoil islands remain closed in an effort to cut down on contamination and littering throughout Biscayne Bay and the islands. The islands were first closed before Memorial Day weekend. 🌿 This temporary closure aims to prevent contamination and littering in the bay and on the islands, as well as to assess and restore the natural beauty of our city and waterways.

May 14, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Ryan Nelson

As a "vessel of interest" in the case of a deadly hit-and-run in Biscayne Bay is in the custody of investigators, the family of Ella Riley Adler released a statement Tuesday night about the tragedy. "The world lost a star this weekend," the statement said. "Ella was beautiful and shined brightly. In her 15 years, she gave us more light than we could have ever dreamed. While we cope with this unspeakable tragedy, we ask the public to give us our privacy as we mourn.

May 13, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Victoria Jardine |Ryan Nelson |Amanda Plasencia |Monica Galarza

Just days after a fatal hit-and-run boat crash, a South Florida community is mourning the tragic loss of a 15-year-old girl. Ella Riley Adler was identified as the teen who was struck and killed by a boat while she was waterskiing in Biscayne Bay on Saturday afternoon. Since the tragic incident, there has been an overwhelming response from Adler's community, including her school and ballet company she danced for.

May 13, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Monica Galarza |Ryan Nelson |Victoria Jardine

The Head of School at Ransom Everglades has identified the young girl who was struck and killed by a large console fishing boat Saturday while waterskiing in Biscayne Bay. The young girl was identified as 15-year-old Ella Ridley Adler, who was a student and an accomplished ballet performer, according to Ransom Everglades Head of School Rachel Rodriguez. "Our hearts are broken and our community has been devastated by this tragedy," Rodriguez said in a statement.

May 12, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Ryan Nelson |Victoria Jardine

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues its search for a boat after a girl was struck and killed in Biscayne Bay on Saturday. Officials say the boating incident happened near Nixon Beach in Miami-Dade County around 4:30 p.m.The girl had been waterskiing before she was struck by a vessel, FWC said. On the condition of anonymity, NBC6 spoke to a witness who offered a firsthand account of the tragic incident.