Jolena Esperto joined the Local 10 News team in July of 2025.\n\nJolena is from Long Island, New York, but she has spent a long time in Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida after double majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Criminology. \n\nShe began her journalism career at WINK News in Fort Myers, FL. She spent three years as a multimedia journalist, reporter, and fill-in anchor there before coming to report for Local 10 News. \n\nJolena has a passion for giving people a platform to tell their stories, and she is excited to do this in South Florida. \n\nWhen you don’t see her on TV, she is probably spending time with her pets, visiting family, at the beach or at a great Italian restaurant South Florida has to offer.
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La fase de pena de muerte ha comenzado para un joven de 22 años que se declaró culpable de disparar y matar a un oficial de policía de Hollywood en 2021.
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Prosecutors play emotional video in death penalty phase for Hollywood police officer’s killer
The death penalty phase is now underway for a 22-year-old man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a Hollywood police officer in 2021.
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Every dancer’s dream: Plantation native takes the stage with the Rockettes
For Natalie Butt, few moments feel more surreal than joining the world-famous Rockettes in their signature eye-high kickline during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — or stepping onto the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular.
Largas filas y grandes multitudes marcan el Black Friday en Dolphin Mall y Sawgrass Mills
Antes del amanecer, compradores bien abrigados desafiaron el frío para ser un los primeros en ingresar al centro comercial y disfrutar de las ofertas del Black Friday.
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Long lines, big crowds mark Black Friday at malls across South Florida
Shoppers bundled up outside Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater before dawn Friday, braving chilly temperatures to be among the first inside as Black Friday deals got underway.
Ajetreo de Acción de Gracias abarrotó el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami
Los viajeros del feriado de Acción de Gracias llenaron el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami antes del amanecer del jueves, formándose temprano con la esperanza de llegar a casa con sus seres queridos y a una buena comida.
Thanksgiving rush packs Miami International Airport
Thanksgiving holiday travelers filled Miami International Airport before sunrise Thursday, lining up early in hopes of getting home to loved ones — and to a good meal.
Una persona muere y otra es herida en balacera frente a McDonald’s en Pompano Beach
Un tiroteo la noche del martes afuera de un McDonald’s en Pompano Beach dejó a una persona muerta y otra herida, según la Oficina del Sheriff de Broward.
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting outside Pompano Beach McDonald’s
A shooting Tuesday night outside a McDonald’s in Pompano Beach left one person dead and another wounded, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Balacera en noroeste de Miami-Dade deja herido a joven de 18 años; sospechosos siguen prófugos
Un joven de 18 años resultó herido la noche del lunes después de que varios hombres abrieran fuego en un vecindario del noroeste de Miami-Dade, según la Oficina del Sheriff de Miami-Dade.
Northwest Miami-Dade shooting leaves 18-year-old man wounded; suspects at large
An 18-year-old man was wounded Monday night after several men opened fire in a northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Fort Lauderdale turkey giveaway helps families ahead of Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, families in Fort Lauderdale lined up early Thursday morning to receive turkeys and groceries during a holiday giveaway.
Workers clean up after Brightline train collision injuring man in Miami-Dade
Workers were still cleaning up and making repairs on Thursday morning after a Brightline high-speed train collided with a car in Miami-Dade County.
‘Passengers deserve better’: Allegiant Air pilots picket at FLL over stalled union talks
Allegiant Air pilots picketed outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday “to demand a fair contract and an end to ongoing negotiation delays,” according to officials with their union, the Teamsters.
Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after crashing patrol car into palm tree
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was hospitalized early Wednesday morning after crashing a marked police vehicle into a palm tree, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News.