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A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say
A person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known Chicago park, police said Tuesday.
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Grieving mom wants answers after son’s body pulled from Biscayne Bay
A mother wants answers after her son’s body was recovered in Biscayne Bay on Sunday after last being seen on a charter boat the night before. Miami police believe he fell overboard.
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‘Loved by a lot of people’: Family believes gas company worker died in Miami-Dade explosion
Family members of Leomar Suris, 36, believe he was the man killed in an explosion on Monday morning at a Miami-Dade County facility.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Palm Beach
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trained on Tuesday in Palm Beach County ahead of his FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Texas.
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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.
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Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach
A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said.
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Miami-Dade commission votes to file eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres on Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday voted 12-1 to pursue eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres of land on Fisher Island.
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Driver crashes into spa in Hallandale Beach
A driver crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach.
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Wildfire burns 600 acres in western Miami-Dade, affects air quality in Broward
A wildfire was active on Tuesday after burning 600 acres in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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Looking ahead to Stonewall Pride in Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors’ Stonewall Pride festival is around the corner. The event is scheduled for this Saturday along Wilton Drive.
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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.
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McDonald’s customer attacks woman working at drive-thru in Tamarac, deputy reports
A woman was bleeding under her right eye, and she had swelling and bruising on her face, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy.
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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.
Man injured during shark encounter off Florida Keys
A man was injured on Saturday during a shark encounter off the Florida Keys.
Expect a sizzling summer weekend in South Florida
It’s a sizzling, summer weekend for South Florida and the Keys!
Rental boat stolen from the Florida Keys ends up in Cuba
A boat rented in Key West crossed international waters and was found in Cuba.
South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works
South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.
Did you know that catching butterflies can get you in trouble with the law?
A Washington man used a net to catch butterflies at a park in Key Largo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Monday.
WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
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Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach
A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said.
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Miami-Dade commission votes to file eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres on Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday voted 12-1 to pursue eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres of land on Fisher Island.
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Miami-Dade commissioners vote unanimously for new mental health center
Steven Leifman, a judge and finance chair of the Homeless Trust, has been on a quest to help address a societal problem he has experienced in his Miami-Dade courtroom, defendants with untreated mental health issues leading to what he says is a revolving door of arrest and release.
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New Police Chief Edwin Lopez: ‘I’m just a humble kid from Miami’
After a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday in downtown Miami, Chief Edwin Lopez said he was ready to meet all of the department’s police officers.
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Driver crashes into spa in Hallandale Beach
A driver crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach.
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Surveillance video captures explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility
Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows an explosion that occurred Monday morning at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility that left one person dead and four others injured.
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Friends of victims killed, injured in boat crash testify in George Pino trial
The trial continues Tuesday for South Florida real estate mogul George Pino who is accused of causing a boat crash in 2022 that killed a 17-year-old girl.
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Video shows fatal explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility
Surveillance video obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News shows an explosion that occurred Monday morning at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility that left one person dead and four others injured.
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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.
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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.
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Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Madeline, other furry friends
The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a forever home for Madeline, a 3-year-old dog described by shelter officials as friendly, well-behaved and eager to be someone’s loyal companion.
Pulse survivor reflects on tragedy 10 years later, calls on others to be allies
A decade later, Patience Murray says she feels called to speak about June 12, 2016.
Barricaded suspect taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale police and SWAT officers responded Friday afternoon to a barricaded man believed to be inside a business after authorities say entered an unauthorized area and refused to leave.
Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team
Alex Freeman grew up playing soccer on fields across Broward County, dreaming of one day representing his country on the sport’s biggest stage. Now, the 21-year-old defender is on the verge of making that dream a reality.
Survivor warns parents to monitor kids’ cellphones after online predator targeted her at 14
It started at 11 years old. Seanna Martinez didn’t realize it at the time, but she was being groomed online. By 14, she had connected with a man on a hookup app called HUD, an app she chose specifically because it didn’t have an 18-plus age restriction.
BSO seeks $937 million budget for 2027, drawing concern from Broward commissioners
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking roughly $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, an increase from its adopted budget of $833 million.
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.
Coral Springs shooting survivor hopes to help others after alleged attack by ex-boyfriend
A month after surviving a shooting in Coral Springs, Mirtha Sanchez-Teran said she is staying positive as she continues her recovery and hopes to help others facing domestic violence.
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.
Millions for child advocacy could disappear in Broward under DeSantis property tax plan, CEO warns
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is funded by property taxes.
Temple Beth Emet starts Holocaust Survivor Day celebration early with nearly 130 stories in Cooper City
Hana Altarac, whose Jewish family, including her father and sister, died at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, marked her 106th birthday on Jan. 31.
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.
Deputies ID suspect accused of stabbing man in Deerfield Beach
A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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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.
Man, 21, arrested in connection with hit-and-run that left bicyclist dead in Hialeah
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that police say killed a bicyclist in Hialeah early Thursday morning.
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.
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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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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.
Man found fatally shot in driveway in Lauderhill neighborhood, police say
A man was found fatally shot late Sunday night in a Lauderhill neighborhood, police said.
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Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach
A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said.
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Suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony released on bond
A man facing a murder charge related to a condo death in Miami Beach has been released on bond.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fans react to parking situation, prices around Miami Stadium for FIFA World Cup
The World Cup arriving in Miami Gardens has created parking pandemonium.
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.
Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar
South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and reggae’s biggest names for a night of music and nostalgia.
Broward prosecutors move forward with appeal of Miami-Dade deputy’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ immunity
Rodolfo Mirabal remains the only one out of four Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies whose case was on appeal after dismissal over a 2019 fatal shootout in Miramar, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
North Perry Airport crash renews calls for improved safety measures
Two women suffered minor injuries Friday after a small plane crashed moments after taking off from North Perry Airport, renewing concerns about safety at the airport.
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.
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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.
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Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach
A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said.
7 hours ago
Miami-Dade commission votes to file eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres on Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday voted 12-1 to pursue eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres of land on Fisher Island.
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Miami-Dade commissioners vote unanimously for new mental health center
Steven Leifman, a judge and finance chair of the Homeless Trust, has been on a quest to help address a societal problem he has experienced in his Miami-Dade courtroom, defendants with untreated mental health issues leading to what he says is a revolving door of arrest and release.
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New Police Chief Edwin Lopez: ‘I’m just a humble kid from Miami’
After a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday in downtown Miami, Chief Edwin Lopez said he was ready to meet all of the department’s police officers.
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Driver crashes into spa in Hallandale Beach
A driver crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach.
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Surveillance video captures explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility
Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows an explosion that occurred Monday morning at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility that left one person dead and four others injured.