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Construction worker killed in Coconut Grove wall collapse

One person was killed in a concrete wall collapse Monday morning in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, fire officials said.

Miami-Dade, Broward communities mark Veterans Day with parades, tributes and prayer

Communities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties gathered Tuesday to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces, marking Veterans Day with parades, ceremonies and moments of reflection from Miami Beach to Coconut Grove to Davie.

Miami’s Coconut Grove to celebrate ‘Alice In Wondergrove’ on Halloween

The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is hosting “Alice In WonderGrove” this Halloween.

Family sues Miami sailing club after 11-year-old girl had leg ‘nearly amputated’ in accident

A South Florida family says their 11-year-old daughter’s life was forever changed after a boating crash. They’re now looking to hold a sailing club responsible.

With lively service, county’s oldest Black church celebrates 130 years in Coconut Grove

A Miami church older than the city itself celebrated its 130th anniversary with a lively service on Sunday.

Body of male found floating in water off Coconut Grove

The body of a male was found floating in the water off Coconut Grove Friday morning, authorities confirmed.

Ground Zero veteran in Miami remembers 9/11 attacks’ first responders who died after toxic exposure

It has been 24 years since 2,977 people died after extremists hijacked and crashed commercial jet airliners on Sept. 11, 2001, and Miami-Dade County residents marked the anniversary on Thursday with ceremonies and a run.

After police chase from Coral Gables to Coconut Grove, 18-year-old Broward student faces charges

A student from Broward County faced charges on Monday in Miami-Dade County after a police pursuit that started with a stolen Cadillac Escalade in Coral Gables and ended in Coconut Grove, records show.

Accused gunman arrested in Coconut Grove food store murder

Miami police arrested the accused gunman on Friday in an early-August murder at a food store in the city’s Coconut Grove neighborhood.

Massive tree comes crashing down in Coconut Grove neighborhood

A large tree came down in a Miami-Dade neighborhood on Sunday.

Migrant advocates embrace powerful Catholic symbolism near tributes to Cubans who have died at sea

Months after Miguel “Mike” Fernandez celebrated his 12th birthday, armed members of Fidel Castro’s militia frightened him and his 10-year-old sister when they interrupted Christmas Eve dinner at their home in Manzanillo, then known as the Pearl of the Guacanayabo.

Miami’s Jaguar Restaurant now offering exciting new experience

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make fresh, flavorful ceviche from scratch, one Coconut Grove restaurant is letting you step right into the kitchen.

Officials, demonstrators want Coconut Grove Playhouse to be preserved

If walls could talk, the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse would have a lot to say.

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Coconut Grove

One person died and another was injured during a shooting on Wednesday night in Miami’s Coconut Grove.

4 restaurants with a Michelin star serve Miami Spice menus

Four restaurants with a coveted Micheline star are participating in Miami Spice from August to September.

Miami commissioner wants Joe Carollo to reimburse city for legal defense: ‘Stop this foolishness’

A Miami city commissioner is demanding answers about how much taxpayers have spent on Commissioner Joe Carollo’s legal defense in a federal civil case he lost at trial and on appeal.

Police: ‘Swatting’ call prompts lockdown at Coconut Grove schools

A swatting call prompted lockdowns at multiple schools in Coconut Grove Wednesday morning, Miami police confirmed.

Experts raise key questions after Coconut Grove Playhouse demolition mishap

Several questions remain over how a construction crew ended up removing a load-bearing wall at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, causing a portion of the historic building’s third floor to collapse Wednesday.

Demolition mishap at Coconut Grove Playhouse shuts down local streets

Streets in bustling Coconut Grove are closed after a partial demolition of the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse recently took a dangerous turn.

‘Like a Jerry Springer section’: Shocking allegations grind Miami City Commission meeting to halt

Shocking allegations made by the wife of a Miami city commissioner about one of her husband’s colleagues grounded city business to a halt Thursday.

Police: Man seen faking DoorDash delivery connected to separate assault, burglary cases

Coral Gables police have arrested a 35-year-old man who they say was caught on camera posing as a DoorDash delivery driver while trying to break into a woman’s home last week.

Controversial Miami tree ordinance felled

Thunderous applause broke out at Miami City Hall Thursday when Commissioner Miguel Gabela withdrew his measure that would change the city’s tree ordinance.

After FBI raids gallery, Coconut Grove art dealer indicted over fake Warhol paintings, feds say

A South Florida art dealer with a checkered past is back in trouble with the feds. Prosecutors announced his indictment Thursday, one day after FBI agents raided his art gallery in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood.

FBI agents seen hauling items out of Coconut Grove art gallery

FBI agents were “conducting court-authorized activity” in the business district of Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, the agency confirmed.

‘Serial booster’ accused of stealing thousands in electronics from South Florida Target stores

A man with a history of theft has been arrested in connection with a string of electronics heists at Target stores across South Florida over a three-month period, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Coconut Grove pickleball event promotes wellness with sports, screenings

The Grove Pickles and Miami Firefighters Benevolent Association hosted their first-ever pickleball tournament and wellness fair on Saturday morning.

Thou shalt not steal: Cops seek Coconut Grove thief who donned ‘Jesus Saves Lives’ shirt

Miami police announced Friday that they were seeking a man seen on camera wearing a “Jesus Saves Lives” shirt who wasn’t exactly following one of the Ten Commandments.

‘Embrace it’: Chilly temps hit South Florida, locals bundle up

You know it’s winter in South Florida when you see people out in sweaters and shorts.

Coconut Grove teen saves siblings, but loses ‘a lot of memories’ in holiday house fire

A family in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood is trying to rebuild after a devastating house fire on Christmas Eve.

Tribute sculpture planned for motorcyclist killed in Miami crash

A memorial was held for the victim of a deadly motorcycle crash in Miami, as Local 10 News learns more about the events leading up to the tragic incident.

Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 15 pop-up satellite fairs on Miami Art Week

Art Basel Miami Beach, open at the convention center by invitation for two days and to ticket holders for three days, prompted Miami Art Week to start across Biscayne Bay in 2017.

Miami Fire Rescue set to host Fire Expo & Festival at Regatta Park

Firefighters, families, and fun are set to come together at the city of Miami Fire-Rescue’s Fire Expo & Festival next weekend.

Man accused of trying to set fellow Miami hospital patient on fire

A 63-year-old man was taken into custody Friday after starting a fire inside HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, endangering other patients and staff, authorities confirmed in an arrest report Monday.

Businessmen who sued Carollo get $12 million settlement from city of Miami

The Little Havana businesses that took on Commissioner Joe Carollo got a big payout from the city of Miami.

Miami Uber driver kidnapped, touched 17-year-old girls, police say

A Miami Uber driver is facing multiple felony charges after he stopped a ride with two 17-year-old girls and touched one of them inappropriately in a Coconut Grove parking lot, according to police.

Political sign thefts plague South Florida neighborhoods amid rising tensions

South Florida residents are once again grappling with a growing problem: political sign theft.

Electric golf cart dealer goes up in flames in Coconut Grove

Miami and Coral Gables firefighters put out a blaze at an electric golf cart dealership along U.S. 1 near the border of the two cities in Coconut Grove.

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Residents in Coconut Grove continue to push for police investigation into peacock abuse

Coconut Grove resident Nannette O’Connell saw something strange coming out of her garbage bin Monday morning, right off Hilola Street.

Coconut Grove residents upset, concerned over possible abuse of peacock

Coconut Grove neighbors took their evidence to Miami police, who are now looking into the incident, along with Miami-Dade Animal Services.

Exiles protest in Little Havana to show solidarity with SOS Cuba dissenters

Cuban-American activists met on Thursday in Miami to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2021 demonstrations on the island, as their dissent over a lack of human rights, food shortages, and power outages on the island continues.

Activists mark 3rd anniversary of ‘SOS Cuba’ protests with prayer in Coconut Grove

Miami commissioner explains vote delay on settlement over gerrymandered map claim

During This Week In South Florida on Sunday, Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela said the delay in replacing the unconstitutional city-drawn districts’ map was to ensure it gets done.

Father arrested at Miami school after his son shows up with injuries

A father was at the Metrowest Detention Center facing a charge of child abuse on Tuesday night in Miami-Dade County, records show.

‘The Messi Experience’ opens in Coconut Grove

Leo Messi fans now have the chance to jump right into the World Cup winner’s history and triumphs in an interactive experience that opened in Coconut Grove on Thursday.

Flyover bridge’s ramp connecting Rickenbacker Causeway to U.S.-1 southbound reopens in Miami

The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the flyover bridge’s two ramps in Miami near the Rickenbacker Causeway were open Tuesday morning.

Coconut Grove pastor collected dead person’s Social Security for nearly 12 years, feds say

A pastor in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood is facing federal criminal charges after investigators said he collected on a dead person’s Social Security benefits for more than a decade.

My Buddy Bench Project: A novel way to prevent bullying

This is one young girl’s story of turning an unfortunate set of circumstances into a triumphant journey.

Video captures crook breaking into mailboxes inside Coconut Grove condo

Police are searching for two crooks who broke into multiple mailboxes in Coconut Grove.

Joe Carollo gets reprieve in court: Commissioner’s home won’t be auctioned — for now

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo won a victory in court Friday as he seeks to save his Coconut Grove home from the auction block after losing a $63.5 million civil judgment to two Little Havana businessmen.

Want to buy Joe Carollo’s home? Forced auction now scheduled — unless he can stop it

U.S. Marshals have scheduled a public auction to sell off Joe Carollo’s Coconut Grove home in order to satisfy a portion of a $63.5 million civil verdict against the Miami city commissioner. Carollo expressed confidence Thursday that he would prevail in stopping it.

WATCH: Man shows up to Miami commission meeting to serve Joe Carollo with legal papers

A speaker approached the podium at Miami City Hall for Thursday’s commission meeting and addressed one member in particular: Joe Carollo. He wasn’t there to comment on an agenda item; instead, he let Carollo know that he was there to serve him with legal papers.

US Marshals show up at Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s home, beginning seizure process

U.S. Marshals visited Joe Carollo’s Coconut Grove home Friday afternoon and taped a notice to the front gate, starting the process of seizing the house in order to satisfy part of a massive legal judgement against the Miami city commissioner.

Miami redistricting trial gets underway amid talks of possible settlement

The long-awaited federal trial centered on Miami’s contentious voting maps began Monday with a series of plaintiffs’ witnesses testifying as to why they have standing to bring the complaint against the city.

King Mango Strut parade returns to Coconut Grove for 40th year

Fun costumes and good times took over Coconut Grove on Sunday afternoon.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez facing calls to resign after reports about foreign ties, trips

A newly-elected Miami city commissioner is calling for Mayor Francis Suarez to resign in the wake of new reports bringing even more scrutiny to the mayor’s office and the city.

Art Basel Miami Beach crowd to cause traffic delays in South Beach, Miami

Some of the most important players in the world’s growing modern and contemporary art market are in Miami-Dade County this week, and that means more traffic and a need for more security.

GUIDE: Art Basel Miami Beach attracts AI oceanfront maze installation, Polo & Pan and more

Some of the most important players in the world’s growing modern and contemporary art market will be descending this week to South Florida.

‘We’ve achieved something’: Miami elects first openly gay commissioner as voters oust 2 incumbents

Miami voters shook up the city commission during Tuesday night’s runoff elections, ousting two incumbents. One of the commissioners-elect is making history.

Carjacking victim says thieves can buy a device to open cars on Amazon

Arseni Varabyeu, an architect, said he recently ran after very sophisticated carjackers in Miami.

Teen siblings set example in Miami, show why composting is crucial for environment

Two recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed a startling statistic.

South Florida Mexican restaurants invite diners to try out menu items with insects

Spooky season is upon us, but two Mexican restaurants in Miami-Dade County says their “creepy crawlers” are on the menu all year round.

Coconut Grove man, 71, has been missing for over 2 weeks

Family members are desperately searching for a Miami-Dade man who has been missing for more than two weeks.

Miami woman working at AT&T vendor accused of $222K fraud scheme

Police arrested a Miami woman on two felony charges Tuesday after accusing her of using her job as a third-party customer service agent to defraud AT&T out of more than $200,000.

Teenage boy accused of armed crime spree in Broward and Miami-Dade appears in adult court

Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer was confused on Tuesday when a teenage boy appeared in her courtroom where adults appear for bond hearings after their arrest.

Man from Nicaragua who died after construction crane collapsed in Miami was 32

Police officers identified the man who died when a construction crane collapsed in Miami as Mario Andino, a 32-year-old construction worker.

Woman accused of drugging, robbing Miami men

Fingerprint evidence led Miami police to arrest a woman Thursday they said drugged and robbed at least two men.

Victim of brutal Coconut Grove beating, robbery ‘blessed’ to be alive

Greg Breidenbach can sleep at ease knowing that a man who left him bruised and battered is behind bars.

City, ‘frustrated’ plaintiffs await new ruling after court pauses new Miami commission map

Miami’s redistricting saga took another turn Monday after a court placed a temporary halt on a new city commission district map ordered in place by a federal judge the day prior.

Court order: Miami ‘gerrymandered’ its commission map again, judge chooses new one

In response to a lawsuit, a federal judge ruled Sunday that the city of Miami commissioners’ proposed district map, purportedly drawn to address issues of racial gerrymandering present in the current boundaries, failed to make significant enough changes to fix the problems he originally identified.

Crime on video: Infamous ‘Fine Wine Bandit’ remains on the run in Miami-Dade

This prolific thief with a taste for the fine things in life has no shame. He has stolen thousands of dollars in fine wine and champagne for months from Milam’s Market locations.

Police: Man breaks into 3 cars in Coconut Grove garage, enters apartment through A/C vent

Miami police arrested a man Monday after they said he was caught on surveillance footage breaking into multiple cars in a parking garage in the city’s Coconut Grove neighborhood and managing to enter an apartment through an air conditioning vent.

Family-owned market stung by rash of brazen wine thieves

Two thieves are getting away with loot that's pricey and costing a local market problems.

Here’s how to be sustainable without sacrificing July 4 fun

While celebrations will be on and popping throughout South Florida, it can also be one of the most harmful holidays for our environment. But it doesn’t have to be.

After ruling, Miami considers new commission maps — is commish’s election rival being targeted?

After a federal judge ruled in May that the city of Miami racially gerrymandered its commission districts, residents had another shot at telling commissioners what they would like to see when it comes to voting maps during a meeting at Miami City Hall Wednesday.

Developer: Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayor

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is facing accusations that he used his influence to help a local developer to push his real estate project forward.

South Floridians gear up to celebrate Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence in Jerusalem

Ahead of Israel’s 75th birthday, hundreds of South Florida residents had already started to celebrate on Friday in Jerusalem, the historic city that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam consider holy.

Jury deliberates fate of businessman accused of Miami murder-for-hire plot involving MMA fighters, gang member

After having to stare at gruesome photos for hours, the jury started to deliberate Wednesday afternoon on the fate of Manuel Marin, a Cuban-American businessman accused of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Camilo Salazar, a romantic rival.

Video shows purse-snatcher knocking 74-year-old woman to ground in Coconut Grove

Miami police are asking for the public’s help identifying a thief that was caught on camera knocking a woman to the ground and stealing her purse in Coconut Grove Tuesday morning.

Evidence shows former Presidente Supermarkets partner was near crime scene, detective says

Manuel Marin’s cell phone was near the area where Camilo Salazar turned up dead, a detective said on Monday in Miami-Dade County court, as the Cuban-American businessman stands trial over an alleged murder-for-hire plot in 2011.

New rooftop lounge brings a taste of Spain to Miami’s Coconut Grove

A new rooftop restaurant is bringing a taste of Barcelona to Miami’s Coconut Grove.

Coconut Grove suspect’s fashion gave him away, police say

Fire erupts at building under construction in Miami’s Coconut Grove

Miami firefighters extinguished a large fire that erupted early Monday morning at a commercial building that is under construction in Coconut Grove.

Preservation activists want state to help maintain Marjory Stoneman Douglas cottage

There are many ideas circulating on what to do with the Miami-Dade home that belonged to Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

Miami residents report coyote sightings near Coconut Grove

Catherine Moghari is among the Miami residents who recently reported coyote sightings near Coconut Grove. She said it was at about 5 a.m.

Mangrove restoration remains key to keeping South Florida shorelines safe and beautiful

Part of the Don't Trash Our Treasure franchise has included discussing the benefits of restoring mangroves to South Florida's shorelines, especially when it comes to protecting us from storm surge and sea level rise.

Miami mayor welcomes buy now, pay later fintech Zilch to Brickell

Mayor Francis Suarez welcomed a growing fintech company with headquarters in London to its U.S. headquarters in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.

2 face felony charges over balloon pollution in Biscayne Bay; could face time in prison

The decision to use dozens of balloons to decorate a yacht during a recent marriage proposal in Miami turned out to be really costly for a group of people. The lesson authorities want the public to learn: It’s a crime to dispose of balloons in Biscayne Bay.