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Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer at WPLG, overseeing Local10.com.

Amanda first came to Miami in 2006 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mass communications at Florida International University with an area of concentration in photography.

Amanda began her journalism career writing for FIU’s Beacon newspaper before interning at NBC 6 and then working as a writer at WSVN.

She came to Local 10 News in November 2012 as a producer before transitioning to the web team in spring 2014. 

When she isn’t working, Amanda enjoys traveling, baking, crocheting and spending time with her husband and their two sons.

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Hombre del sur de Florida es sentenciado tras disparar cerca de su casa y crear una “lista de objetivos” que incluía al congresista Jared Moskowitz

John Lapinski fue sentenciado a 25 años de prisión por un tiroteo en Margate y por crear una lista de objetivos que incluía escuelas judías y al congresista Jared Moskowitz. También se le hallaron armas, municiones y materiales para un posible ataque.

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South Florida man sentenced after firing shots near his home, creating ‘hit list’ that included Congressman Jared Moskowitz

A South Florida man was sentenced Friday morning to 25 years in federal prison in connection with a shooting near his home in Margate and a “hit list” that reportedly included Jewish schools, houses of worship, and the name of Jewish U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida.

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Man hit with immigration hold after allegedly sharing video of topless Doral woman in group chat

A 25-year-old man is facing criminal charges and an immigration hold after he shared a married woman’s topless video in a group chat, authorities said.

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Burmese pythons found in engine compart of tractor-trailer, backyard of Miami-Dade home

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews recorded video as they responded to two recent calls about invasive Burmese pythons.

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Varias personas hospitalizadas después de un accidente que involucró a 18 vehículos en la I-95

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Nuevos detalles revelados después de que una mujer de Coral Springs fuera encontrada muerta en un canal, su esposo fue arrestado por cargos de violencia doméstica

Un informe de arresto de un hombre de Coral Springs que fue arrestado luego de un incidente de violencia doméstica que ocurrió antes de la muerte de su esposa revela más información sobre lo que supuestamente sucedió.

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New details revealed after Coral Springs woman found dead in canal, husband arrested on domestic violence charge

An arrest report for a Coral Springs man who was arrested following a domestic violence incident that occurred prior to his wife’s death reveals more information about what allegedly happened.

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Multiple people hospitalized after crash involving 18 vehicles on I-95

A major crash late Thursday night on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County sent multiple people to the hospital, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed.

Trabajador sufre lesiones ‘traumáticas’ en sitio de construcción de Bal Harbour

Un trabajador fue trasladado por vía aérea a un hospital el jueves después de sufrir lesiones “traumáticas” en un sitio de construcción en Bal Harbour, confirmaron los socorristas a Local 10 News.

Worker suffers ‘traumatic’ injuries at Bal Harbour construction site

A worker was airlifted to a hospital Thursday after suffering “traumatic” injuries at a construction site in Bal Harbour, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

Policía: Pareja estafó a propietario de Miami Beach por $ 650 mil por carpintería italiana que nunca se hizo

Un hombre y una mujer fueron arrestados el miércoles por la policía de Miami Beach acusados de que tomaron más de $ 600,000 de una víctima para que se completara “carpintería italiana auténtica y de alta gama” en su casa, pero en cambio usaron el dinero para pagar sus deudas.

Police: Duo bilked Miami Beach homeowner out of $650K+ over Italian millwork that was never done

A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday by Miami Beach police on accusations that they took more than $600,000 from a victim for “high-end, authentic Italian millwork” to be completed at his home, but instead used the money to pay off their debts.

Police: Caretaker working with agency despite theft history exploited 86-year-old woman in Doral

Monica Orta, who has a criminal record, was working for an agency as a caretaker when she exploited an 86-year-old woman, according to the Doral Police Department.

City of Miami police officer accused of driving intoxicated after night out with girlfriend

A City of Miami police officer was arrested last weekend on a DUI charge after a night out with his girlfriend, authorities said.

Policía: Hombre enfrenta cargo de asesinato después de estrangular a su compañero de cuarto en Miami

La policía de Miami arrestó a un hombre de 79 años que, según dijeron, mató a su compañero de cuarto el martes por la mañana en un centro de vida asistida en el vecindario Flagami de la ciudad.