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Former NFL player living in South Florida competes on ‘Outlast: The Jungle’

Florida’s new weapon against blazing brush fire season: Pellet-dropping drones

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Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C. Council member Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for the district’s delegate to Congress on Tuesday, ushering in generational change for a position long held by the same candidate as the nation’s capital faces mounting pressures on its autonomy.

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In Georgia’s Capitol, Republicans' redistricting session to begin without maps

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is the next Southern state where Republicans are convening to redraw voting districts in ways that could diminish the political power of Black and other nonwhite voters after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act provisions that helped shape existing boundaries in racially diverse states.

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Former NFL player living in South Florida competes on ‘Outlast: The Jungle’

In “Outlast: The Jungle,” 16 strangers are dropped into the unforgiving Panamanian jungle and forced to survive in teams, where scarce resources, brutal conditions and shifting alliances push them to their limits.

Miami-Dade

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Florida’s new weapon against blazing brush fire season: Pellet-dropping drones

This brush fire season has been one of the busiest in years in Florida. Tens of thousands of acres have burned, and firefighters say the threat is far from over.

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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.

Broward

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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.

Monroe County

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.

Miami

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Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility get new lease on life in South Florida

Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research facility made their way to a South Florida rescue organization.

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All detainees moved out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security say all detainees have been moved from the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility in the Everglades.

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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.

Fort Lauderdale

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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

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

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

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.

Doral

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.

Hialeah

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

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.

Hollywood

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

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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.