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Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park

Ron Magill was quick to defend a man he felt was being treated unfairly after he went out of his way to capture and surrender a python, an invasive species.

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Family of slain cyclist wants justice after suspect arrested in fatal Hialeah hit-and-run

A father is seeking justice after a 21-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hialeah turned himself in to police.

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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.

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Man fined for removing python from Everglades trail has case tossed

A hike through Shark Valley took an unexpected turn for Yatir Nitzany when he spotted something he knew didn’t belong in the Everglades.

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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.

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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.

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Hiker captures wild python in the Everglades

A hiker caught a wild and invasive python in Florida's Everglades and spoke about it with Local 10 News.

7 hours ago

North Miami man accused of stabbing victim 7 times

A North Miami man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man multiple times inside a residence, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.

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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.

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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.

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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.

15 hours ago

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.

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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.

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Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship

A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.

3 days ago

Upgraded Broward 911 will let callers livestream to dispatchers

Callers to Broward County’s 911 center will be able to livestream video to dispatchers, giving them ― and responders ― a clearer view of an emergency situation, officials say.

3 days ago

School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote

AI-powered cameras designed to catch and cite drivers illegally passing stopped school busses are set to launch this coming school year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

3 days ago

‘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.

10 hours ago

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.

4 hours ago

‘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.

23 hours ago

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.

After October neglect arrest, Hialeah police accuse woman of draining disabled mom’s ‘life savings’

The October arrest of a woman after her disabled mother, then 77, was found eating her own feces led Hialeah Police Department detectives to discover that she was also taking financial advantage of the senior, draining her “life savings,” authorities said.

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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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.

2 days ago

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.

Dirty 30! These restaurants racked up way too many violations! What you need to know

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.

2 days ago

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. 

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

Man arrives to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after reports of shooting in Lauderhill

Authorities in Broward County are investigating a reported shooting.

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After Carlos Vives concert, Miami Beach and Miami keep FIFA World Cup spirit alive

The FIFA World Cup 2026 decorations — including a giant soccer ball inflatable — were on display on Friday at Lummus Park in South Beach.

4 hours ago

Bodycam footage released in Miami Beach high-rise murder; suspect granted bond

Newly released Body camera footage obtained by Local 10 News captures the moments after a man fell from a 25th-floor balcony at a Miami Beach condominium, as a judge considered whether the friend accused of pushing him to his death should be granted bond.

12 hours ago

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.

15 hours ago

Bond granted for suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony

A bond hearing continued on Thursday for the suspect charged with killing a man after allegedly throwing him off a Miami Beach condo balcony.

1 hour ago

Local 10 Special: Countdown to the Cup!

Join Local 10 Sports Director Will Manso, and reporters Clay Ferraro and Kacy Hintz as Miami rolls out the red carpet ahead of Monday’s first World Cup match in South Florida!

12 hours ago

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.

1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Key information for fans attending matches at Miami Stadium

As South Florida prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, organizers are reminding fans to plan ahead for game days at “Miami Stadium,” the temporary name that will be used for Hard Rock Stadium throughout the tournament.

1 day ago

Miami Gardens home invasion and homicide leads to record-breaking drug seizure

A 50-year-old man faced charges on Wednesday after detectives accused him of shooting a man in the head on Tuesday in Miami Gardens.

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.

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.

Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized

A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.

Fire rescue: Good Samaritans rescue driver from Pembroke Pines canal

Good Samaritans helped a driver get out of a canal after a crash on Sunday in Pembroke Pines, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.

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.

2 days ago

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.

Pompano Beach couple jailed after young daughter tests positive for cocaine, deputies say

A husband and wife are facing child neglect charges after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said one of their young daughters tested positive for cocaine.

12 hours ago

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.

1 day ago

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.