7 hours ago

Video shows man beating, kidnapping girlfriend in Miami Springs, police say

Officials with the Miami Springs Police Department released video on Friday showing what they said was a violent domestic kidnapping within the city the day prior.

7 hours ago

Investigation underway after man, woman found dead in southwest Miami-Dade

A man has been detained for questioning after another man and a woman were found dead Friday morning in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

8 hours ago

Deputies arrest man in connections with Miami-Dade armed carjackings that left multiple injured

A man is fighting for his life after being beaten and stabbed during an armed carjacking that investigators believe is connected to a series of violent crimes across southwest Miami-Dade Thursday night.

7 hours ago

Deputies seek missing Deerfield Beach woman with mental illness

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old woman who they say was reported missing.

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Is Cuba serious about free market reforms? Expert says promised changes likely come ‘too late’

Reactions from Cubans ranged from skepticism to cautious optimism over whether the island nation can actually implement the sweeping economic reforms its National Assembly voted to approve.

10 hours ago

4-year-old boy dies at hospital after being pulled from pool in North Lauderdale

A 4-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a pool Friday morning in North Lauderdale, according to deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

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MDSO: Man, 19, charged with hate crime in liquid spraying attack in predominantly Jewish neighborhood

A 19-year-old man is now facing hate crime charges in connection with two battery incidents that occurred last month in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in northeast Miami-Dade, authorities announced Friday.

7 hours ago

Portions of SW 8th St., Turnpike close as brush fires burn in Miami-Dade

Three brush fires in Miami-Dade County continued to send smoke into South Florida skies on Friday.

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Man now faces federal charges after cruise ship voyeurism incident, authorities say

A 25-year-old Illinois man arrested in early June at Port Everglades after being accused of cruise ship voyeurism is now facing federal charges, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

15 hours ago

2 arrested in connection with thefts from commercial mailboxes in Davie

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with the thefts of mail from several commercial mailbox clusters in Davie, authorities confirmed.

1 day ago

Fort Lauderdale couple accused of killing cat through ‘involuntary heat exposure’

A Fort Lauderdale couple is accused of killing their pet cat through “involuntary heat exposure,” their arrest affidavits stated.

1 day ago

4 displaced after tiki hut, home catch fire in Fort Lauderdale

Four people have been displaced from their home after a tiki hut and home caught fire Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

2 days ago

Police: 2 women attack mother and 3 kids in Fort Lauderdale

Two women faced charges on Wednesday in Broward County after police officers accused them of attacking a mother and her three kids, records show.

2 days ago

Man accused of trying to kill sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach, records show

A 38-year-old man stands accused on Wednesday of trying to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside of a bar in Miami Beach, records show.

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Restaurant ordered shut after years of training violations. Plus, roaches at a South Beach Argentinian grill

Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge raises funds for Ann Storck Center in Pompano Beach

More than 100 people braved the South Florida heat Saturday to take part in the 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a fundraising event benefiting the Ann Storck Center.

1 day ago

1 killed in crash involving SUV, motorcycle in Coral Springs, police say

One person has died following a traffic crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Coral Springs, authorities confirmed.

Coral Springs family displaced after apartment fire destroys home

A week ago, a large fire coming from a first floor apartment unit in Coral Springs caught the attention of neighbors.

Crash involving tractor-trailer blocks Sawgrass Expressway lanes near Sample Road in Coral Springs

A crash involving a flatbed tractor-trailer and a dump truck shut down multiple lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County early Wednesday morning after drywall and concrete barriers spilled across the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables

Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.

13 hours ago

Davie firefighters rescue petting zoo animals after I-75 crash

A crash on Interstate 75 in Davie on Friday led to an unusual rescue involving some four-legged and feathered travelers, authorities confirmed.

15 hours ago

2 arrested in connection with thefts from commercial mailboxes in Davie

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with the thefts of mail from several commercial mailbox clusters in Davie, authorities confirmed.

Davie firefighters, police wrangle gator after responding to water main break

Davie firefighters and police wrangled an alligator early Friday morning that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has been trying to capture for two years now over ongoing concerns by residents in the area, Davie Fire Rescue officials said.

Miami Gardens pastor convicted of grand theft has community control changed to probation

A Broward County judge has granted convicted felon and Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon’s request to end his community control sentence early, converting the remaining portion of his sentence to probation and removing him from the most restrictive form of court supervision imposed in the case.

7 hours ago

Deputies seek missing Deerfield Beach woman with mental illness

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old woman who they say was reported missing.

Deerfield Beach commissioners approve resolution to potentially take legal action against BSO

Deerfield Beach commissioners meet on Tuesday night, and their agenda includes a resolution to take “all necessary actions” against the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say

FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.

Woman killed, 3 others hurt in Deerfield Beach crash

Authorities in Broward County are investigating a fatal crash that involved three vehicles.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

‘A wound that will never heal:’ Family of slain Doral woman, 2 girls releases statement

The family of a Doral woman who was slain alongside her daughters in what police said was a murder-suicide carried out by the girls’ father released a statement this week to the media.

Mother pleads for answers as detectives seek new leads in 2021 Miami cold case

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing Terrance Willis in 2021.

Man accused of striking parking enforcement specialist with vehicle while fleeing citation in Doral

A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral.

2 days ago

Hillsborough jail deputy arrested by Hialeah police, accused of child molestation

A 42-year-old corrections deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office became an inmate in a South Florida jail early Wednesday morning, facing multiple felony charges after authorities accused him molesting a girl in Hialeah.

3 days ago

Know your numbers: No-cost breast, heart screenings taking place at Westland Mall

In honor of National Pink Day, The Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative (WBHI) is hosting its annual Summer Breast Cancer Awareness event this Saturday. It will take place at the Macy’s in Hialeah’s Westland Mall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

‘You just left him’: Father of slain cyclist wants justice after man arrested in Hialeah hit-and-run

A 21-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hialeah voluntarily turned himself in to police and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle involved, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

Woman, 66, reported missing in Hollywood

A 66-year-old woman has been reported missing, Hollywood police confirmed Wednesday.

1 injured in stabbing near Hollywood food hall

One person was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning near a food hall in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

Local couple brings taste, vibes of Haiti to Broward County

A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County.

Guardians of the Reef: South Florida nonprofit fights to save, restore our reef tract

Right now, our planet is in the grips of the most devastating mass coral bleaching event ever in recorded history, affecting a staggering 84% of the world’s coral reefs.

Homestead police search for missing, possibly endangered 16-year-old girl with bipolar disorder

Police asked for the public’s Saturday help in locating a missing and possibly endangered 16-year-old girl who they say was last seen Thursday morning in Homestead.

Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder

An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.

12 nabbed in child sex trafficking sting ahead of World Cup, police say

Two Homestead men are facing felony charges in connection with an undercover child sex trafficking sting “in preparation for the FIFA matches scheduled to take place in Miami-Dade County,” authorities said.

Homestead teen who made ‘concerning statements’ before vanishing found safe, FDLE says

A 16-year-old boy from Homestead who was reported missing was found safe on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA astronaut chosen for Artemis III mission

NASA announced on Tuesday that a Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel had been selected for the Artemis III mission. 

Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports

A 24-year-old man confessed to firing a “warning shot” at a driver during an argument on Monday afternoon in southwestern Miami-Dade County, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy’s report.

Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables

Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.

Woman accused of stealing nearly $2K in makeup from Kendall Sephora over 2 incidents

A 58-year-old woman from southwest Miami-Dade is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from a popular makeup store in Kendall on two different occasions, according to investigators.

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Lauderhill condo fire sparked by pot left on stove displaces family, sends child to hospital

A 9-year-old child was taken to a hospital for evaluation after possible smoke inhalation following a residential fire caused by a pot left on a stove that displaced a mother and two children in Lauderhill, authorities said.

Boy, 5, struck by car in Lauderhill suffers minor injuries, cops say

A 5-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a sedan in Lauderhill on Friday, police confirme

Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’

Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.

Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting

Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday in Lauderhill.

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Miami Beach police officer remains hospitalized; video shows crash in South Beach

A Miami Beach police officer remained at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Thursday after suffering injuries during a crash, according to police.

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Man swinging knife at people on Ocean Drive says he was ‘just trying to get girls’ numbers’: Cops

Miami Beach police say a 25-year-old man caused a scare on Ocean Drive on Tuesday night, swinging a knife and “harassing patrons” in the popular tourist area on South Beach.

1 day ago

Miami Beach police officer critically injured in crash, officials say

A Miami Beach police officer was critically injured after a crash Wednesday evening, officials said.

2 days ago

Man accused of trying to kill sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach, records show

A 38-year-old man stands accused on Wednesday of trying to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside of a bar in Miami Beach, records show.

2 days ago

Police: Man accused of sexual battery on FMU campus faces added charge after contacting victim from jail

A man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly sexually battering a Florida Memorial University student on campus is now facing another criminal charge after he contacted the victim from jail, authorities said.

Doña Paulina serves FIFA World Cup spirit to Uruguayans in Miami-Dade

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Monday, as group-stage matches continue.

FIFA Fan Festival hosts World Cup watch parties in downtown Miami

World Cup fans at the FIFA Fan Festival had four free watch parties on Monday in downtown Miami.

Uruguayans arrive in high spirits ahead of FIFA World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Miami

Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 and won the final against Argentina. The South American country won again in 1950.

14 hours ago

Police: Driver faces charges in Hollywood crash that killed scooter rider, injured 2 others

A 19-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday in connection with a crash in Hollywood that killed a scooter rider and injured two others after investigators said he was driving at speeds of up to 85 mph in a 45 mph zone late last year.

2 days ago

Residents across South Florida report ash, poor air quality amid brush fires

Two large brush fires burning in Miami-Dade have blanketed parts of South Florida in smoke, driving down air quality and affecting communities across the region.

Miramar residents with parked RV homes may face fines if commission passes new ban

Some Miramar residents who use recreational vehicles as parked homes could face an initial fine and a daily fine if a new ban passes on Wednesday night.

Memorial Healthcare System to open new emergency room in Miramar

The Memorial Healthcare System plans to open a new freestanding Emergency Room on June 8 in Miramar.

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Video shows aftermath of plane crash that injured 2 in Pembroke Pines

Police officers’ body-cam videos released on Thursday show the aftermath of the crash of a Cessna C172P that injured two women in Pembroke Pines.

Police: DUI driver travels more than double the speed limit before causing Pembroke Pines crash

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday, months after he caused a car crash in Pembroke Pines that seriously injured himself and another driver, authorities said.

4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry Airport, cops say

Four people were transported to a hospital on Saturday after a helicopter crash occurred at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning following a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

Police seek 15-year-old boy reported missing in Plantation

The Plantation Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who they say was last seen Wednesday night in Plantation.

Police search for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at Plantation High School

Authorities in Plantation are searching for a 15-year-old girl who they say was last seen last week at her school.

Plantation residents fed up over yearslong, ongoing mail thefts

Residents in a Plantation neighborhood say they’ve been the victims of mail theft for several years.

Fight, pistol-whipping outside Plantation Publix leads to 2 arrests, cops say

A fight involving a pistol-whipping outside of a Publix in Plantation led to two arrests Wednesday night, according to the city’s police department.

40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge raises funds for Ann Storck Center in Pompano Beach

More than 100 people braved the South Florida heat Saturday to take part in the 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a fundraising event benefiting the Ann Storck Center.

Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain

A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.

Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a video on Friday showing a woman’s rescue from a sinking car.

‘It was Vic in the orange Buick’: Pompano Beach Citgo shooting leads cops to ‘well-known’ felon

Broward County deputies arrested a convicted felon after a weekend shooting at a gas station in Pompano Beach.

From food to fan zones, South Florida businesses embrace World Cup fever

From arenas to clubs, businesses across Broward and Miami-Dade counties are finding creative ways to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event.

Police: 1 arrested after shooting leaves senior amputee dead at Sunrise apartment complex

A suspect was taken into custody after police say a shooting at a Sunrise apartment complex left an elderly man dead overnight Wednesday.

Broward’s free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be at in-door arena for 18,000

There will be four free FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Amerant Bank Arena, an indoor arena that can host 18,000 guests in Sunrise.

Driver hospitalized after crashing into Sunrise retirement community apartment

Three people were taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into an apartment at a retirement community in Sunrise on Friday morning.