Hialeah motorcyclist dies after Sawgrass Expressway crash in Sunrise: Florida Highway Patrol
A 37-year-old man died on Monday after a crash on the Sawgrass Expressway in Sunrise, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Local 10 News rides along on Secret Service skimmer bust across South Florida
They’re small. They’re sneaky. And in seconds, they can drain your bank account.
‘Where does it end?’: Residents push back on religious bathhouse planned for Hollywood neighborhood
A quiet residential street in Hollywood has become the center of a growing controversy as plans to tear down a home and replace it with a religious bathhouse face fierce opposition from neighbors.
Pastor Eric Readon taken into custody despite last-minute plea withdrawal
Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken into custody Friday morning after a judge declined to delay his surrender or rule immediately on his last-minute motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
Pastor tries to back out of fraud guilty plea, blames Local 10 coverage
Just days before he is scheduled to begin serving a 364-day jail sentence, Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, asking the court to reverse the deal that spared him a possible 65-year prison term.
May Fu Chinese remains closed after 3rd failed inspection following Local 10 Dirty Dining report
May Fu Chinese Restaurant remains shut down after state health inspectors returned for a third follow-up visit and, once again, found serious sanitary issues just feet from where food is prepared and served.
Dirty Dining camera catches employee removing rats from local Chinese restaurant
Just days after being allowed to reopen following a state-ordered shutdown for rodent activity, May Fu Chinese Restaurant has been shut down once again, this time after a Local 10 Dirty Dining investigation caught employees on camera removing three dead rats from the kitchen.
Unlicensed engineer faces millions in fines after Local 10 investigation uncovers forged inspections
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers has filed a 724-count administrative complaint against Enrique Fernandez Jr., a South Florida man accused of forging his late father’s name and license number on dozens of building inspection reports across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Pastor takes plea: Embattled Miami Gardens minister headed to jail for fraud
A Miami Gardens pastor who just last week rejected a plea deal in a high-profile fraud case did a complete about-face in Miami-Dade court on Monday.
Miami Gardens pastor rejects plea deal in high-profile fraud case, faces up to 65 years behind bars
Miami Gardens Pastor Eric Readon appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Wednesday, where he rejected a plea deal offered by the State Attorney’s Office in a high-profile elder exploitation and fraud case that stems from a Local 10 News investigation.
Neighbors claim Miami Gardens home is noisy, unlicensed takeout restaurant: ‘A nuisance’
From the outside, it looks like any other single-family home on Northwest First Court in Miami Gardens. But neighbors say what’s happening behind the fence has transformed their quiet residential street into something that resembles a busy takeout restaurant.
High-profile Fort Lauderdale detective fired after internal affairs investigation
Detective Henry Lockwood, once a face of the department and mentor to youth, is accused of abusing his authority, misusing police databases, and tracking his ex with a GPS device.
Florida Highway Patrol faces staffing crisis amid political tug of war over funding
It’s a full-blown crisis on Florida’s roads with dangerously low numbers of state troopers, reckless drivers running wild, and a highway patrol agency that critics say is barely hanging on.
Railway not changing a thing after Local 10 investigation on tankers parked near FLL runway
Despite public concern, expert warnings and a Local 10 News investigation exposing hazardous rail tankers parked just beyond the perimeter of a major commercial runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the railway says it has no plans to modify its operations.
Embattled pastor back in custody after Broward judge says he violated terms of pretrial release
Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken back into custody Thursday after a Broward County judge revoked his bond, citing a violation of the terms of his pretrial release.
Railcars parked near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport raise serious safety concerns
Just yards away from a major runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), dozens of rail tankers marked with hazardous material warnings sit parked in plain view — and some say it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
Dirty Dining follow-up: DBPR confirms Miami restaurant was open, operating at time of inspection
Earlier this week, the owner of Lovely’s in the City publicly disputed our report about her kitchen being shut down due to a rodent infestation.
Rodent trouble at Family Dollar — pet food area shut down
A Family Dollar store in Fort Lauderdale is facing serious sanitation concerns after a state inspection revealed rodent activity in the area where animal food is kept.
Owner disputes rodent report at Lovely’s in the City, says Miami location has been closed for years
Local 10 News recently published an article on its website based on public records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation regarding a recent restaurant inspection.
No charges filed in Platemakers probe: State attorney says evidence doesn’t meet criminal threshold
A Local 10 News investigation that sparked a criminal probe into a South Florida license plate customization business has now reached a turning point: the Broward County state attorney has declined to file charges.
Ex-Hollywood car dealer accused of high-end rip-off arrested before flight to Cuba
A South Florida man accused of taking nearly $300,000 from a Hawaii car buyer and never delivering the luxury vehicle was arrested by federal agents just before boarding a flight from Miami to Cuba — with Russia as his final destination.
No Proof, Just Blame: Salt 7 owner accuses ex-bartender after social media blast
The unraveling of Salt 7, once a buzzy hot spot on Las Olas Boulevard inside the ICON building, continues with another twist—this time involving a former bartender and the restaurant’s embattled owner.
Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closure
What started as heartbreak for Salt 7 employees has taken a hopeful turn. Days after being abruptly locked out of their workplace, former staffers gathered at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday for a job fair created just for them.
Employees claim upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant owes them thousands: ‘They don’t pay anyone’
Some employees at the high-end Las Olas restaurant Salt 7 say they have not been paid, accusing the owner of issuing excuses and bouncing checks while the restaurant faces imminent eviction.
Behind-the-scenes exclusive: How targeted enforcement helps U.S. Border Patrol catch wanted migrants in Florida Keys
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently detained the driver of a blue Mitsubishi in the Florida Keys.
Florida man who claims he owns land underwater loses another court battle
William Swaim, the man notorious for claiming ownership of submerged lands across Florida, has lost yet another legal battle. In a major ruling, a Florida judge rejected his latest attempt to claim public land, marking yet another courtroom defeat for the developer.
State shuts down Homestead assisted living facility over neglect, unqualified staff
A South Florida assisted living facility has been shut down by the state following alarming allegations of neglect and unqualified staff.
South Florida cities generating big money with speeding cameras in school zones
The report card is in on school speed zone cameras.
Buyer beware: Car dealership facing accusations of fraud from past customers
A South Florida car dealership, Kars2Go, is under fire following multiple allegations of fraudulent activity, including unauthorized loans, inflated prices, and forged signatures.
Disturbing video shows unsanitary food preparation at South Florida restaurant
A shocking video captured by a delivery driver inside China Yan in Homestead has sparked outrage after it revealed unsanitary food preparation practices.
Videos show timeline of fatal 2019 police shootout gone wrong in Broward after burglary in Miami-Dade
As a group of police officers are awaiting trial, a series of videos helped investigators put together the timeline of a police shootout gone wrong after a chase from Miami-Dade to Broward County in 2019.
Employee sentenced to probation after caught-on-camera luggage theft at Fort Lauderdale airport
Broward County Judge Michael Usan sentenced 29-year-old Junior Bazile to two years of probation following his arrest for grand theft.
Controversial South Florida pastor loses church property
A Miami Gardens pastor, Eric Readon, who has been the subject of multiple Local 10 News investigations, has lost his church property following foreclosure proceedings.
Hurricane Milton hurts roofers trying to keep up with demand, shortages
This year’s hurricane season has been challenging for roofers in South Florida.
Videos show burglars targeting same car, home in Miami’s Coconut Grove
Arseni Varabyeu said his surveillance cameras show the trail of burglars parading in and out of his property in Miami’s Coconut Grove.
Woman pleads for Miami Lakes mausoleum elevator repair to visit late husband
A 90-year-old woman is pleading for repairs to a broken elevator that has kept her from visiting her late husband’s grave in a Miami Lakes mausoleum.
Car dealership settles with Attorney General over lease buyout fees following Local 10 News investigation
Consumers who paid dealer fees when buying out a leased vehicle shouldn’t have, and they may be entitled to get their money back after a Local 10 News investigation.
Fines dropped against South Florida homeowner whose neighbor complained about plants, rocks
After months and months of trying to figure out what she did wrong, it’s now case closed for a South Florida homeowner following a Local 10 News investigation.
South Florida neighbors’ feud over rocks, plants escalates to fines: ‘She just keeps calling code’
There’s a “rocky” situation in one South Florida community where neighbor has been pitted against neighbor.
State suspends Hollywood car dealer’s license amid criminal probes
A South Florida car dealership is no longer allowed to operate in the state of Florida following a Local 10 News investigation.
Customer complaint leads to inspection that temporarily closed longtime Coral Gables Chinese restaurant
Coral Gables restaurant Canton Chinese has been a fixture in the Miami-Dade city for 28 years.
Fired Pembroke Park police chief under investigation for taking confidential documents
Local 10 News has learned that the former Pembroke Park police chief is now under investigation by her former department for entering town hall unauthorized and taking documents.
North Miami residents’ graphic images put focus on killing spree of about 45 birds
Kim Marchena said she feels heartbroken after a killer targeted dozens of ducklings and ducks in her North Miami neighborhood.
Miami-Dade blind woman says Uber driver refused her a ride over service dog
An Aventura woman shared a video showing the Uber driver who refused to give her a ride.
Broward accountant accused of scamming clients out of lucrative tax returns
A Wilton Manors accountant is accused of scamming more than 20 of his customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
After just 6 months, Pembroke Park police chief could end up out of a job
Mayor Ashira Mohammed and Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs, typically bitter rivals on the dais in the small south Broward town of Pembroke Park, appear to agree on one thing, sources say: They want the town’s police chief out.
South Florida police departments experience hiring crisis amid nationwide shortage
Police Departments across South Florida are struggling to recruit and retain police officers.