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Homestead police search for missing, possibly endangered 16-year-old girl with bipolar disorder
Police asked for the public’s Saturday help in locating a missing and possibly endangered 16-year-old girl who they say was last seen Thursday morning in Homestead.
Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder
An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.
12 nabbed in child sex trafficking sting ahead of World Cup, police say
Two Homestead men are facing felony charges in connection with an undercover child sex trafficking sting “in preparation for the FIFA matches scheduled to take place in Miami-Dade County,” authorities said.
Homestead teen who made ‘concerning statements’ before vanishing found safe, FDLE says
A 16-year-old boy from Homestead who was reported missing was found safe on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Dirty 30! These restaurants racked up way too many violations! What you need to know
This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know.
Homestead senior accused of shooting neighbor’s cat in eye with BB gun
A 66-year-old Homestead man was arrested Tuesday after police say he shot a neighbor’s cat in the eye with a BB gun last month.
Woman accused of ramming victim during Raising Cane’s road rage incident in Homestead
A woman is facing two felony charges in connection with a late-night road rage incident at a Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location in Homestead, according to police.
Small plane overturns after hard landing in Homestead
A small aircraft flipped during a landing Saturday morning at the Pilot Training Center in Homestead, authorities confirmed.
Homestead cop pleads guilty in DUI rollover crash case
A former Homestead police officer pleaded guilty Friday to driving under the influence in connection with a crash last year that left multiple vehicles damaged and one car overturned in Florida City.
Thunderbirds bring in major firepower ahead of weekend air show
The U.S. Air Force is bringing in some major firepower ahead of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show.
Police: Homestead armed trio faces charges after beating up robbery victim in Davie
A teenage girl asked a friend for a ride in Davie, and a trio of aggressive armed robbers she knew from Homestead got inside the car, according to detectives.
Pair arrested after 130+ mph chase ends in crash, bailout on Florida’s Turnpike: FHP
Two men were arrested Wednesday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a driver in a BMW led them on a high-speed chase on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, struck a guardrail, and fled on foot before both suspects were captured.
Video shows Homestead teacher taping student’s mouth shut for laughing in class, cops say
Newly-released video shows a teacher at a Homestead religious school taping a student’s mouth shut, leading to his arrest, authorities say.
Homestead private school teacher arrested for allegedly taping student’s mouth shut
A 34-year-old South Florida educator has been arrested following an alleged incident with a student.
Homestead man accused of impregnating 14-year-old runaway; cops say she tested positive for STD
A Homestead man is facing 13 felony charges after police said he impregnated a 14-year-old girl who ran away from her home.
Police: 1 grazed by bullet on Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday in the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.
Student, 28, accused of carrying gun, marijuana near Miami Dade College in Homestead
A 28-year-old man who attends Miami Dade College was arrested Wednesday after police said he was found with marijuana and a gun near the school’s Homestead campus.
Police searching for missing Homestead teen
Authorities in Homestead are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing engendered teenager.
‘You broke a family’: Loved ones demand justice for man, 24, killed in Homestead crash
Dozens gathered in Homestead this weekend, 68 days after 24-year-old Albert Montoto was killed in a crash his family says was caused by a driver who ran a red light, as they called for criminal charges and greater accountability.
Homestead police investigate video of officer allegedly racing driver
The Homestead Police Department is addressing a concerning video circulating online that appears to show one of its officers in a marked patrol car allegedly racing another driver.
16-year-old charged as adult in connection with armed robbery in Homestead
A 16-year-old boy who was arrested earlier this month in connection with an armed robbery in Homestead is now being charged as an adult, Local 10 News learned Thursday.
Police officers find Homestead teen who had vanished for over a month
Police officers reported on Tuesday that they had found a 14-year-old girl in Homestead after she had vanished for more than a month.
Homestead woman accused of drunkenly shooting 2 outside ceviche bar
A Homestead woman is facing six felony charges after police said she shot two other women outside of a restaurant in the city late Friday night.
Homestead teen returns home after Missing Child Alert issued
A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing from Homestead returned home Friday after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for him, Homestead police confirmed.
Deputies: 19-year-old man claims self-defense after co-worker’s stabbing
A 19-year-old man faced an attempted murder charge on Thursday after a workplace stabbing in Miami-Dade County, records showed.
Local 10 examines why expensive electric buses sit in disrepair in Miami-Dade, Broward
Ninety-six million dollars’ worth of electric buses sit idle across South Florida, some parked in a landfill, others lined up at the Homestead Air Reserve Base.
Police: Man arrested in connection with domestic violence stabbing in Homestead
A 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with a domestic violence stabbing that occurred in Homestead, police confirmed.
Miami-Dade hit-and-run crash suspect arrested for attempted murder, records show
A 43-year-old man stands accused on Monday of attempted murder after a hit-and-run crash in Miami-Dade County.
Girl, 15, safely located after being reported missing, endangered in Homestead
Homestead police asked for the public’s help Friday in locating a 15-year-old girl who they say was reported missing and endangered in Homestead.
Homestead woman accused of threatening to kill son with box cutter as he read Bible
A Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she allegedly threatened to kill her adult son with a box cutter while he was reading the Bible.
Homestead man charged with defrauding $30K from Doral senior
Police in Doral arrested a man for allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of $30,000 earlier this year.
Florida City man arrested again on indecent exposure charge, cops say
A Florida City man with prior indecent exposure convictions is back in jail after police say he was caught on surveillance video masturbating outside a home in the area.
Police arrest suspect in Homestead Publix bathroom with loaded gun, drugs
Homestead police officers arrested a man who was reportedly making threats inside of a Publix, and said they discovered a loaded firearm and bags of drugs after taking him into custody.
Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash injuring 2 in Homestead
A 20-year-old woman appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday morning after police officers accused her of a hit-and-run crash with injuries that was caught on video in Homestead.
Police: Man barricades himself inside Homestead apartment after domestic battery reported
A 43-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Homestead police after a domestic battery was reported, authorities said.
Police: Homestead man accused of armed burglary prompts school lockdown
A Homestead man accused of an armed burglary that led to a nearby school lockdown is facing a litany of charges, authorities confirmed.
Construction begins on $280 million Homestead sports complex
Construction on a $280 million new sports complex is underway in Homestead.
Police: Man thought he was asking teen for sex act at Homestead park; it was an undercover detective
A 46-year-old man faced a felony charge on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County after sexually preying on an undercover officer who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy, according to police.
Bodycam video shows arrest of Homestead cop charged with DUI in Florida City rollover crash
Body camera video obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News shows the moments a Homestead Police Department officer was arrested for DUI following a rollover crash that authorities say he caused in Florida City late last year.
Police: Man accused of bringing gun onto MDC Homestead Campus returns to campus, gets arrested
A man was arrested Monday after he returned to Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus after previously bringing a gun onto school property, authorities said.
Employee accused of stealing $10K worth of jewelry from Homestead pawn shop
A 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after Homestead police said she stole more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from a pawn shop where she worked at.
Missing Child Alert issued for 15-year-old boy last seen in Homestead
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy who authorities say was last seen on Tuesday in Homestead.
Homestead man accused of holding smoke shop employee at knifepoint during robbery
A Homestead man is accused of holding a smoke shop employee at knifepoint and then stealing cash from the register.
Homestead man thought he was texting teen for sex, but it was an undercover cop: Police
A South Florida man is facing serious charges after being caught trying to meet with an underage boy for sex acts.
‘I followed you last week’: Man accused of stalking, threatening ex-wife in Homestead
A 59-year-old man is accused of repeatedly stalking and threatening his ex-wife in a series of incidents reported to the Homestead Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators find clues in South Florida after fatal shooting at sea in Cuba
As more comes to light after the shooting at sea in Cuba, investigators are finding links to Homestead, Miami Lakes, Big Pine Key, Tampa, and other areas of South Florida.
Homestead mother accused of assaulting daughter during argument
A 43-year-old Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday night after police said she attacked her daughter during a domestic dispute.
Dirty Dining: 46 violations force Original Pancake closure in South Florida
Last week, inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered three restaurants shut down, including The Original Pancake House in Miami-Dade County, which racked up an alarming 46 violations.
Miami-Dade caretaker accused of stealing $1,000 in jewelry from woman in Cutler Bay
A 57-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday on a grand theft charge after deputies said she stole jewelry from an elderly woman she was caring for in Cutler Bay.
Woman accused of beating cat for ‘only about 30 minutes’ at Homestead motel: Cops
A Florida City woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she repeatedly struck her cat inside a motel room in Homestead last week.
Miami-Dade man accused of shooting victim to death during argument at Florida City hotel
A 21-year-old man from Miami-Dade County was arrested Wednesday after deputies said he shot a man to death during an argument at a hotel in Florida City last month.
Homestead police crack down on illegal parking in disabled spaces
The Homestead Police Department is cracking down on drivers parking illegally in disabled spaces.
Homestead farmer reports ‘tiresome’ and ‘stressful’ Florida freeze
Farmers in southern Miami-Dade County’s Homestead area reported on Monday that the Florida freeze had damaged some crops.
Nursery owner works to save tropical plants as temperatures drop
With a cold snap hitting South Florida, this plant nursery owner is doing everything he can to protect his tropical plants.
Miami Dolphins, local roofing company team up to help Army veteran in Homestead
A Homestead Army veteran and his family received an unexpected life-changing surprise when Action Roofing and the Miami Dolphins stepped in to replace their failing roof at no cost.
Masked Florida City woman shot man twice in chest through sliding door, cops say
Florida City police arrested a woman earlier this month for a shooting that occurred last summer.
Homestead police announce arrest of attempted murder suspect
Police in Homestead announced the arrest of a man for attempted murder on Thursday.
South Florida band director to march in Tournament of Roses Parade
When Joy Harden steps in front of the Keys Gate High School band, baton in hand, she is in her element. Music is more than instruction for Harden — it is expression, escape and passion.
Miami woman accused of stabbing ex’s cousin in Homestead as he slept
Homestead police arrested a woman last month in connection with a stabbing that left a man hurt at a home in the city, authorities confirmed.
Miami-Dade deputies: Men shoot law enforcement officers with paintball gun
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two men accused of shooting three off-duty law enforcement officers with a paintball gun.
Deputies: Man battered ex-girlfriend in a parking lot in Miami-Dade
A 51-year-old man faced charges after attacking his ex-girlfriend in Miami-Dade County, according to a deputy’s arrest report.
Police: Man arrested for sexually abusing toddler in Miami-Dade
A 23-year-old man stands accused of sexually abusing a toddler in Miami-Dade County, records show.
Miami-Dade deputies: Man with stolen gun arrested after hit-and-run crash
A 53-year-old man faced charges over a hit-and-run crash and possession of a stolen gun in Miami-Dade County, records show.
Man arrested in connection with double stabbing in Homestead, cops say
Homestead police have identified a man who they said is accused of stabbing two people Thursday near Wittkop Park.
Police: 2 suffer stab wounds in Homestead
Two people suffered stab wounds on Thursday in Homestead, police said.
Police: Suspect, victim hospitalized after Homestead stabbing
A woman is facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing early Saturday that left both the victim and the suspect hospitalized, according to the Homestead Police Department.
Police investigate double stabbing near Homestead park
Police are investigating a double stabbing that they say occurred near a Park in Homestead on Saturday morning.
Man accused of yanking Miami Dade College student out of wheelchair during cellphone robbery
Police in Homestead announced the arrest of a man who allegedly snatched a cell phone from a person in a wheelchair.
Thanksgiving turkey giveaway turns into a celebration in Miami Gardens
Dade County Federal Credit Union employees turned a Thanksgiving event into a celebration on Tuesday in Miami Gardens.
November, December 2025 community events calendar
Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in November and December.
MDSO: 3 teens arrested following deputy shooting in Homestead had carjacked woman at gunpoint
More details were released Wednesday following Monday night’s armed carjacking and deputy-involved shooting in Homestead.
Homestead mother accused of beating daughter with belt, threatening to ‘cut her hands off’
A 39-year-old woman was arrested Monday morning after authorities say she beat her daughter with a belt during a dispute over household chores.
MDSO: Armed teen shot by deputy in Homestead following carjacking
Three teenagers were detained Monday night, one of whom was shot by a deputy, following a carjacking, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Mother speaks to Local 10 after Homestead daycare teacher accused of abusing her 3-year-old son
A longtime preschool teacher in Homestead is facing a child abuse charge after police said she grabbed a 3-year-old student so hard it left visible bruising on his arm.
Homestead daycare teacher accused of grabbing boy’s arm, pushing him to the floor
A woman who works as a daycare teacher in Homestead was arrested Monday after she allegedly abused a young boy in her classroom, police said.
Man who got away from Homestead police arrested at home in Miami-Dade: Police
A man who had gotten away from police officers in July after a woman accused him of kidnapping was arrested and appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.
Man accused of 2 murders in Redland faces 71 charges over explosives near Homestead
Correctional deputies were holding Paul Koch without bond for two murders in Redland when he appeared in Miami-Dade County Court on Friday to face 71 more charges.
Celia Cruz’s fans mark centennial with ‘¡Azúcar!’ at Leon Medical Center exhibit in Homestead
Celia Cruz, the beloved star known as “La Guarachera de Cuba” and the world’s “Queen of Salsa,” was born 100 years ago on Thursday in Havana, Cuba. She was a frequent performer in Miami, and some of her fans are remembering her in Homestead.
Early voting locations in Miami-Dade, Monroe counties
Early voting begins Monday for part of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Daisy Link, whose jail pregnancy made global headlines, found guilty of murder
Jurors rendered a verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a 30-year-old Homestead woman.
Homestead woman on trial for murder takes stand in own defense
The murder trial for a woman accused of fatally shooting her romantic partner continued on Wednesday.
Murder trial begins for Homestead woman who got pregnant in jail
Testimony wrapped on Wednesday on the first day of Daisy Link’s murder trial.
Police: Man steals ambulance outside Homestead Hospital ER
A man was arrested overnight after he allegedly stole an ambulance outside the emergency entrance of Homestead Hospital, authorities said.
‘We need each other’: 6 organizations team up to fight hunger in Homestead
Hundreds of South Florida residents received meals and essential items this weekend as six local organizations joined forces to support families facing food insecurity.
LOW COST & LOCAL: Homestead Soup Kitchen to host uplifting community gathering this weekend
For nearly four decades, the Homestead Soup Kitchen has been a place where a warm meal comes with something extra: kindness, dignity and a sense of belonging.
Homestead detective uncovers domestic violence after woman’s hospital visit
A 49-year-old man was behind bars on Thursday in Miami-Dade County after hospital staff realized a woman claiming she had fallen was likely a domestic violence victim, according to police.
Homestead man uploaded 160 child sexual abuse videos showing victims as young as babies, police say
A Homestead man was arrested on 160 felony charges on Wednesday. Authorities said each count represents a video he uploaded depicting the rape and sexual abuse of young children.