Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
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Animal advocates struggle to keep up with pets left homeless after deportations
The increase in migrants’ deportations has resulted in more pets needing new homes in South Florida, and animal advocates are asking for help.
After months in ICE detention, federal judge squashes dream of family reunion in Coral Springs
A federal immigration judge denied the request of a father who has three U.S.-born children with special needs waiting for him in Coral Springs, an immigration attorney said on Thursday.
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.
Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees
After a hearing in federal court on Monday in Downtown Miami, civil rights attorneys said there was more clarity about the migrant detainees’ legal recourse while held in Alligator Alcatraz, in the Florida Everglades.
Records reveal details about Haitian ICE detainee’s death in Broward
The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that a 44-year-old U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee from Haiti died of natural causes.
‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.
This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.
This Week In South Florida episode: South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández.
This Week In South Florida episode: Florida Reps. Kevin Chambliss and Alex Rizo
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; and Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112.





