For UFO sightings, Florida is mid - Axios Miami

📍 Location

📝 Description

Florida's public UAP reporting continues, with the latest high-profile event occurring on December 23, 2024. A Surjet private-flight crew returning to Fort Lauderdale observed a glowing orb over the Bahamas for about 45 minutes at roughly 43,000–45,000 feet. The object appeared white at first, then shifted to green and exhibited an electric-like aura, moving in an erratic manner that did not resemble drones or balloons. Miami ATC reportedly requested identification of the foreign object during the encounter. The incident is logged by NUFORC as Sighting 186699 and has been covered by NBC Miami, among other outlets. No official explanation has been issued publicly.

🔍 Circumstances

Private Surjet flight returning to Fort Lauderdale from the Dominican Republic; observation occurred high over the Bahamas, ~43,000–45,000 feet; three witnesses (two pilots and one flight attendant); object tracked the aircraft for about 45 minutes; air traffic control queried identification; no confirmed explanation; NUFORC has a listing for the sighting; widespread media coverage follows.

👤 Physical Description

Glowing orb/sphere that appeared white and then turned green; emitted an electric-like aura; shapeshifting/color-changing and moved with erratic zig-zag motion; altitude too high for drones or weather balloons.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Object remained with the aircraft for the duration; ATC reference to a foreign object suggests official acknowledgment of an unidentified phenomenon; no official explanation has been provided; incident is part of ongoing UAP reporting in Florida and the broader region.

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