Girl, 15, critically hurt after being struck by vehicle in South Miami Heights
A child was airlifted to the hospital Friday afternoon being struck by a vehicle in southwest Miami-Dade, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Alex joined the Local 10 News team in May 2018. South Florida is home! She was raised in Miami and attended the Cushman School and New World School of the Arts for high school. Alex received her Bachelor of Science in television and film production at St. John's University in New York City. Alex has had the opportunity to cover a wide variety of stories so far at Local 10. In addition to the day to day news in the fast pace South Florida market, she has also traveled to cover big stories outside of the viewing area. In October 2018, Alex covered Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. She was there reporting before, during and after the storm. Local 10 was the first South Florida station to send a crew to cover the catastrophic Category 5 storm that ravaged large portions of the Florida Panhandle. In addition to that, Alex also traveled to Pittsburgh to cover the horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October 2018. Local 10 was the only South Florida station that traveled to Pittsburgh. Alex has worked in newsrooms around the country, from New York City to Alabama. Throughout her career, Alex has had the opportunity to interview a wide variety of notable people, including President Barack Obama, President Donald Trump, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Oprah Winfrey, to name a few. She covered the widely publicized Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley scandal that led to his resignation, as well as the heated Alabama Senate race between Roy Moore and Sen. Doug Jones. She also had the honor of covering the 50-year anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama, the event that led to the Voting Rights Act. During her off time, Alex enjoys spending time with family, volunteering in her community and relaxing when she can. She loves being back in South Florida telling the stories that affect the community she's called home since childhood.
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Tres heridos tras accidente de un solo vehículo en Miami-Dade
Tres personas resultaron heridas tras chocar contra un separador central en una rampa de la autopista Palmetto en Miami-Dade. Una de ellas fue clasificada como alerta de trauma.
3 injured after single-vehicle crash in Miami-Dade
Three people were injured after a driver crashed into a median on Saturday morning at a ramp on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County.
Ford Motor issues new recall affecting pickup trucks
Ford Motor issued a recall impacting about 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks over safety problems with the axle hub bolts that keep the wheel hubs on the axle.
Abren en Fort Lauderdale un complejo de 104 viviendas asequibles para mayores de 62 años, impulsado por dos pastores y con rentas desde $433 al mes. El proyecto busca aliviar la crisis de vivienda en la zona.
A dream of father-son pastors, new affordable senior housing opens near Fort Lauderdale church
A new affordable housing complex for seniors is now open in Fort Lauderdale.
South Florida students trace civil rights history on spring expedition
A group of South Florida students stepped into history, visiting some of the most iconic sites of the civil rights movement in a spring break expedition.
Miami woman who opened her home to Haitian migrants honored by local community
A beloved woman known for opening her heart and home to Haitian migrants in South Florida is being honored this weekend for decades of selfless service.
A special luncheon was held in Miami Gardens featuring a panel discussion that highlights women breaking barriers in non-traditional fields.
Weather Authority lanza advertencia para embarcaciones pequeñas por riesgo de ráfagas de viento
La mañana del jueves, el equipo de Weather Authority de Local 10 News advirtió a los navegantes del sur de Florida que usan embarcaciones pequeñas sobre el peligro de ráfagas de viento.
Students with Holocaust Impact Theater write, direct new show "Linked"
High school students in South Florida are using theater to turn history into powerful lessons.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
The Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.
Students, young entrepreneurs to take part in The Show Miami
“The Show Miami” is coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center next month, bringing top designers and industry leaders to South Florida.
South Florida student, her mother create ‘My Buddy Bench Project’ to combat bullying
A student is spearheading an anti-bullying initiative in Miami-Dade County. She's the co-founder of the "My Buddy Bench Project" and is helping to combat bullying one bench at a time.
South Florida nonprofit Laces for Lil Ones gives back to children through power of fitness
In Local 10’s latest “My Future, My Choice” report, we are being reintroduced to an organization that is giving back to children in our community through the power of fitness.
Miami-Dade high school students invited to Spring Break civil rights tour
Applications are now open for Miami-Dade County District 1 high school students to join a spring break expedition exploring pivotal civil rights landmarks across the South.