North Miami man, 85 and legally blind, recovers $28,000 after Local 10 News investigation

4 rodents found in one restaurant, 3 found in another! Plus sleeping quarters in an ice cream shop and maggots!

Rodent found in restaurant ordered shut for 6th time; Roaches found in pasta at another!

Miami Gardens pastor faces new civil fraud suit while serving sentence in separate criminal case

Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon is once again accused of fraud, this time in a civil lawsuit that recently came to light even though it was filed months ago.

79-year-old retired postal worker forced to start over after Miami Gardens pastor betrays his trust

For the first time since the Miami Gardens pastor he trusted went to jail, Edward Fuller is speaking out. The retired postal worker should be living in his dream home with his daughters.

Texas woman mistakenly jailed on Christmas Eve wins court battle: Suit against BSO can go forward

A Texas woman who was mistakenly arrested and jailed for three days over Christmas in 2022 has won a key victory in her federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office and several of its deputies.

Father, son strike again: North Miami police seek scammers after Local 10 investigation

Police are actively searching for a father-and-son team that was recently exposed by Local 10 News for allegedly scamming elderly residents. According to neighbors, the duo has struck again, this time targeting an 85-year-old legally blind man who says he was defrauded out of $28,000 for a roof that was never properly installed.

Hawaii man scammed out of $275,000 in luxury car deal has been fully refunded after Local 10 investigation

A Hawaii man who lost his entire life savings in a luxury car scam has finally been made whole 16 months after a Local 10 News investigation exposed the fraud.

How biotech helps Florida Keys prevent mosquito-borne diseases

Biologists with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) are releasing lab-modified mosquitos twice a week in the Middle Keys. It’s part of a pilot program to reduce the population and help stop people from getting bitten.

Miami-Dade schools use tech to deal with students’ growing vaping problem

With back-to-school approaching, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is prepared to use technology to deal with students’ growing vaping problem.

Local 10 News rides along on Secret Service skimmer bust across South Florida

They’re small. They’re sneaky. And in seconds, they can drain your bank account.

‘Where does it end?’: Residents push back on religious bathhouse planned for Hollywood neighborhood

A quiet residential street in Hollywood has become the center of a growing controversy as plans to tear down a home and replace it with a religious bathhouse face fierce opposition from neighbors.

Pastor Eric Readon taken into custody despite last-minute plea withdrawal

Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken into custody Friday morning after a judge declined to delay his surrender or rule immediately on his last-minute motion to withdraw his guilty plea.

Pastor tries to back out of fraud guilty plea, blames Local 10 coverage

Just days before he is scheduled to begin serving a 364-day jail sentence, Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, asking the court to reverse the deal that spared him a possible 65-year prison term.

May Fu Chinese remains closed after 3rd failed inspection following Local 10 Dirty Dining report

May Fu Chinese Restaurant remains shut down after state health inspectors returned for a third follow-up visit and, once again, found serious sanitary issues just feet from where food is prepared and served.

Dirty Dining camera catches employee removing rats from local Chinese restaurant

Just days after being allowed to reopen following a state-ordered shutdown for rodent activity, May Fu Chinese Restaurant has been shut down once again, this time after a Local 10 Dirty Dining investigation caught employees on camera removing three dead rats from the kitchen.

Unlicensed engineer faces millions in fines after Local 10 investigation uncovers forged inspections

The Florida Board of Professional Engineers has filed a 724-count administrative complaint against Enrique Fernandez Jr., a South Florida man accused of forging his late father’s name and license number on dozens of building inspection reports across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Pastor takes plea: Embattled Miami Gardens minister headed to jail for fraud

A Miami Gardens pastor who just last week rejected a plea deal in a high-profile fraud case did a complete about-face in Miami-Dade court on Monday.

Miami Gardens pastor rejects plea deal in high-profile fraud case, faces up to 65 years behind bars

Miami Gardens Pastor Eric Readon appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Wednesday, where he rejected a plea deal offered by the State Attorney’s Office in a high-profile elder exploitation and fraud case that stems from a Local 10 News investigation.

Neighbors claim Miami Gardens home is noisy, unlicensed takeout restaurant: ‘A nuisance’

From the outside, it looks like any other single-family home on Northwest First Court in Miami Gardens. But neighbors say what’s happening behind the fence has transformed their quiet residential street into something that resembles a busy takeout restaurant.

High-profile Fort Lauderdale detective fired after internal affairs investigation

Detective Henry Lockwood, once a face of the department and mentor to youth, is accused of abusing his authority, misusing police databases, and tracking his ex with a GPS device.

Florida Highway Patrol faces staffing crisis amid political tug of war over funding

It’s a full-blown crisis on Florida’s roads with dangerously low numbers of state troopers, reckless drivers running wild, and a highway patrol agency that critics say is barely hanging on.

Railway not changing a thing after Local 10 investigation on tankers parked near FLL runway

Despite public concern, expert warnings and a Local 10 News investigation exposing hazardous rail tankers parked just beyond the perimeter of a major commercial runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the railway says it has no plans to modify its operations.

Embattled pastor back in custody after Broward judge says he violated terms of pretrial release

Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken back into custody Thursday after a Broward County judge revoked his bond, citing a violation of the terms of his pretrial release.

Railcars parked near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport raise serious safety concerns

Just yards away from a major runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), dozens of rail tankers marked with hazardous material warnings sit parked in plain view — and some say it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

Dirty Dining follow-up: DBPR confirms Miami restaurant was open, operating at time of inspection

Earlier this week, the owner of Lovely’s in the City publicly disputed our report about her kitchen being shut down due to a rodent infestation.

Rodent trouble at Family Dollar — pet food area shut down

A Family Dollar store in Fort Lauderdale is facing serious sanitation concerns after a state inspection revealed rodent activity in the area where animal food is kept.

Owner disputes rodent report at Lovely’s in the City, says Miami location has been closed for years

Local 10 News recently published an article on its website based on public records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation regarding a recent restaurant inspection.

No charges filed in Platemakers probe: State attorney says evidence doesn’t meet criminal threshold

A Local 10 News investigation that sparked a criminal probe into a South Florida license plate customization business has now reached a turning point: the Broward County state attorney has declined to file charges.

Ex-Hollywood car dealer accused of high-end rip-off arrested before flight to Cuba

A South Florida man accused of taking nearly $300,000 from a Hawaii car buyer and never delivering the luxury vehicle was arrested by federal agents just before boarding a flight from Miami to Cuba — with Russia as his final destination.

No Proof, Just Blame: Salt 7 owner accuses ex-bartender after social media blast

The unraveling of Salt 7, once a buzzy hot spot on Las Olas Boulevard inside the ICON building, continues with another twist—this time involving a former bartender and the restaurant’s embattled owner.

Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closure

What started as heartbreak for Salt 7 employees has taken a hopeful turn. Days after being abruptly locked out of their workplace, former staffers gathered at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday for a job fair created just for them.

Employees claim upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant owes them thousands: ‘They don’t pay anyone’

Some employees at the high-end Las Olas restaurant Salt 7 say they have not been paid, accusing the owner of issuing excuses and bouncing checks while the restaurant faces imminent eviction.

Behind-the-scenes exclusive: How targeted enforcement helps U.S. Border Patrol catch wanted migrants in Florida Keys

U.S. Border Patrol agents recently detained the driver of a blue Mitsubishi in the Florida Keys.

Florida man who claims he owns land underwater loses another court battle

William Swaim, the man notorious for claiming ownership of submerged lands across Florida, has lost yet another legal battle. In a major ruling, a Florida judge rejected his latest attempt to claim public land, marking yet another courtroom defeat for the developer.